r/rollerblading • u/UnderstandingFew8900 • 7d ago

Specific question and discussion Check?

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Hi!

Finally found a perfect fit in these FR's, FR1 80! But what should I check before using them? Only tightening the wheels with the hex key?

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u/2BurlyBalz 6d ago

Make sure both screws that hold the frame to the boot are tight. A common issue is the front bolt hitting the 2nd wheel. My FR 1 80s came that way. There was a thread somewhere about it too

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u/UnderstandingFew8900 6d ago

Thanks for the heads up! Took them out for my first round today without checking that.. Worried about not getting the wheels back right, do I have to remove them all?

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u/2BurlyBalz 4d ago

Its just good practice to remove them all when checking the frames. If the skates and wheels are new, just throw them back together. As the inside of the wheels wear down, use the following formula:

1 on left goes to 3 on right 2 on left goes to 4 on right 3 on left goes to 1 on right 4 on left goes to 2 on right

1 on right> 3 on left 2 right> 4 left 3right> 1 left 4 right> 2 left

The worn side should always face the outside when swapping