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Skateboarding => Shoes & Gear => Topic started by: GardenSkater77 on April 14, 2020, 07:42:56 PM
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Interested to see input from those who have tested two or more. I liked key frames but found them a bit slow.
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Currently loving 78a Superjuice 55mm OJs.
Before that I had some 80hd Spitfire... not so good.
Also have some 86a Rictas that are a real nice inbetweener.
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Rat Bones only because they're super easy to slide and slab curbs on the way to my destination.
Otherwise PP G-Slides, Spitfire 80HDs, OJ Key Frames, Mini-Logo AWOLs, and Bones ATF Rough Riders are all good.
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Rough Riders are the fastest, grippiest wheel. Love them, as long as you don’t use them for tricks (they will chunk badly) or sliding (they won’t)
If you want something similar but a bit tougher with a bit of slide, try downhill wheels.
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Rat Bones only because they're super easy to slide and slab curbs on the way to my destination.
Otherwise PP G-Slides, Spitfire 80HDs, OJ Key Frames, Mini-Logo AWOLs, and Bones ATF Rough Riders are all good.
I wanna try a set. Do you have the 85a or 90a? I was thinking 85 would be too soft. I have a new set of rough riders and some slightly used super juices if anyone’s interested
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Ricta clouds are nice, they come in different durometers and they have that hard plastic core, which helps keeps the bearings straight in soft wheels.
Powell Bomber III's are pretty good too as long as you're OK with 60mm. Not sure if the come in any other size.
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Ricta clouds 78a are really good if you want a more normal shaped wheel
Super juice minis 55mm 78a are really good roll over anything and damn fast
I had so much fun skating those
My 2c
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Another one for Ricta clouds. I've tried a lot of cruiser wheels on different type of boards but I always end up with clouds on all of them. Theyre agile (unlike most cruiser wheels), fast (unlike most cruiser wheels in comparison) and last forever.
The only ones that has come close are the Satori P-town players, they were light as shit and really fast as well. I've seen some other wheels that look pretty much exactly the same so I'm guessing they were some generic wheels from some factory, I'd definitely try them out again if I come across them the next time I need to re-up.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41xPOPtFrVL._SY355_.jpg)
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I have a pair of these in white:
(https://cdn.ccs.com/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/q/aq37c7e-2_3.1506794449.jpg)
They are really nice all around wheels but I feel like Spitfire Formula 4 covers 95% of what these wheels can do. Meaning, they dead your shit for not much benefit. Might as well drop down to Key Frames at that point.
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ACID pods
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Ricta Clouds!
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I've said it a bunch on different threads but pennswood has "winter tires." They're cruiser wheels put through a lathe(I think?) to make them only 54mm's. They're honestly great for rough surfaces while still being hard enough to slide and skate like a regular wheel. They act like a regular wheel on all accounts until you hit a rougher spot, then they shine.
Just my input if someone is looking for a softer wheel for crusty spots, but doesn't want to sacrifice skateability.
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I've said it a bunch on different threads but pennswood has "winter tires." They're cruiser wheels put through a lathe(I think?) to make them only 54mm's. They're honestly great for rough surfaces while still being hard enough to slide and skate like a regular wheel. They act like a regular wheel on all accounts until you hit a rougher spot, then they shine.
Just my input if someone is looking for a softer wheel for crusty spots, but doesn't want to sacrifice skateability.
yeah curious about them for a do it all winter set up/crunchy set up. how have yours worn in? 34mm wide which is the same as conical fulls
But black..
https://pennswood.myshopify.com/collections/cruiser-wheels/products/54mm-winter-tires
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92a Ricta Clouds sucked imo. said before too in-between to have any benefits.
90a Mini logos are softer ride much nicer than i expected. feels good to be able to ride smaller wheels like that.
86a Acid Pods were my softest wheels for a while and did quite well. its a nice, wide and smooth shape too.
78a Mini Super Juice are my softest and newest wheels. They're on my covid-cruiser and they're truly a blast.
Madness kicking in further and wondering about Keyframes, as well as softer Powell duros between 70a and 85a. We'll see.
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I've said it a bunch on different threads but pennswood has "winter tires." They're cruiser wheels put through a lathe(I think?) to make them only 54mm's. They're honestly great for rough surfaces while still being hard enough to slide and skate like a regular wheel. They act like a regular wheel on all accounts until you hit a rougher spot, then they shine.
Just my input if someone is looking for a softer wheel for crusty spots, but doesn't want to sacrifice skateability.
But black..
https://pennswood.myshopify.com/collections/cruiser-wheels/products/54mm-winter-tires
They've worn in pretty well. I haven't worn them all the way down or anything but I've gotten the feel for them which always takes some wearing down in my opinion. Kind of like how a shoe gets broken in. Still a lot of life left in mine.
They're honestly really nice for shitty spots. It feels like my state is comprised entirely of crusty, shitty spots so it helps a lot. I don't mind that they're black. They were given to me for free and I'm much too poor to care about the color of free wheels.
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If I want to ride even somewhat smooth surfaces, I have to ride for blocks over awful crust so I feel your pain. I’ve ridden the OJs, the “winter tires,” and some that fall in to the “other” category so here are some pics and thoughts:
(https://i.imgur.com/uzj3dJb.jpg)
Left to right: Pennswood cruisers (60mm 85a), Pennswood winter tires (54mm 85a), Minilogo AWOL (59mm 78a), Minilogo 55mm 90a A-cut
(https://i.imgur.com/Mr5Pgj4.jpg)
Super Juice 60mm, Spit 54mm 80HD, Speedlab Danforth 58mm 97a
AWOL: My favorite, ridiculously fast and very nice once they broke in. That huge chunk was a crack that grew and either caused or was caused by the worst slam I’ve taken in years at high speed so I’m torn about getting more.
Super Juice: Also super fast but they also have chips and cracks (see pic) that I’m worried will end up like the AWOLs which has kept me from really riding them as hard.
Spitfire 80HD: I’m constantly surprised by the amount of hate these get on SLAP. I’ll admit I thought they sucked right at first but they broke in and were excellent from then on. They’re on my little kid’s board now mainly cause they’re down to maybe 50mm and just too sketchy when it comes to cracks or really bad pavement and I prefer not to worry about that shit when I’m cruising. Little rocks and stuff are no problem however.
Pennswood cruiser and snow tire: First, Pennswood has the cruisers listed as 63mm or 65mm or something. Mine, at least, arrived at 60mm. Both are a little slower than those listed above probably due in some part to the bearings they came with. I got em for rain so I haven’t tried them with better bearings but overall the wheels themselves are fine. I haven’t worn either down much but they handle the crust just fine and I think they’ll both improve when I’ve gotten more time on them. The two sets with bearings and shipping cost less than a single set of super juice so there’s that.
Minilogo 90a: They ride fine but the thinner profile, smaller diameter, and slightly harder formula lack the characteristics that I’m really looking for in a cruiser wheel. My 53mm 99a F4s handle rough pavement almost as well and once I get to nice concrete, they’re of course waaay better than the 90a so I’m more likely to just endure the crust on them than ride these.
Speedlab Danforths: I included these because, since they broke in, I’ve found myself liking these more than anything as my multi-purpose option. If I’m cruising to get somewhere and skate (not just transpo or going fast at night), I can just roll with them and it’s only bad over the roughest of the shitty streets around me.
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Ricta clouds.. Only rode the 78a and 92a..have not tried the 86a
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Rat Bones only because they're super easy to slide and slab curbs on the way to my destination.
Otherwise PP G-Slides, Spitfire 80HDs, OJ Key Frames, Mini-Logo AWOLs, and Bones ATF Rough Riders are all good.
90a. Not as smooth as softer wheels, but sliding was my priority. I'm not too keen on the shape because the rounded outside doesn't make sliding feel smooth (if that makes sense) and the fact that it only comes in 60mm.
General question to all: which OJ cruiser wheel is the best? I need one that rolls well, slides easily (to do slappies), and isn't ridiculously big. I'm going to use Indy 169s and probably either a 9-1/4 Krooked Dan Drehobl deck or a Girl Couch/Love shape.
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Any of the softer cruiser wheels will generally tear when you hit curbs.
The closest balance between softness and durability I’ve found are Powell Ratbones, not sure what that translates into with OJ tho
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Always rode OJ’s but just tried some 56mm spitfire hd80 and they are awesome for cruising
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I'm riding 60mm/85a Powell Peralta Rat Bones and 62mm/85a Street Plant City Pushers right now and both are great. I love the 65mm/78a Slime Balls, too. I've had a couple sets of those in the past and will probably get another set of those next. Very fast and smooth.
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just aquired some super juice minis for a cruiser, will report back with findings
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56 keyframes since 3 weeks, love em so far
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I've got to throw Street Plant City Pushers into the mix here. I've been riding a set of these for the past two years and they're my hands-down favorite cruiser wheels. They wear very evenly and I haven't had any issues with chunking. They also still feel just as fast as they did when they were new. Some soft wheels feel slow and dead after a while. I love Rat Bones, too. But the Street Plant City Pushers are shaped more like a G-Bone. 62mm/85a...
https://www.streetplant.com/products/62mm-city-pusher-street-scoundrels (https://www.streetplant.com/products/62mm-city-pusher-street-scoundrels)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0260/9365/0004/products/city-pusher-wheels_600x.jpg?v=1569968769)
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I bought an old pair of blank santa cruz 56mm wheels there pretty alright
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Anyone know what wheels Shin is riding here?
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cU194lLyW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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55 superjuice imo
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SML Coffee Cruiser are good for a not too hard, not soft experience.
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Anyone know what wheels Shin is riding here?
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cU194lLyW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
those definitely arent soft
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I ride a river trail to work each day and have to ride about 1km down a rough stoney road to get to the track. The road put me off commuting because it's so damn un-skateable and I was about to give it up.
Anyway, got me some 55mm OJ mini super juice and holy shit they're like monster truck tires. They run over anything. They turn that shitty road into something that's not that bad. And on normal asphalt holy fuck are they fun and fast.
They're definitely hefty but I can ollie curbs in them which is all i really want my commuter wheel to do. They DO NOT SLIDE. AT ALL. You have to foot or tail break. But it's amazing to be able to push one time and cruise for a good half km. At the start of my run I roll down my driveway and it gives me enough momentum that I can cruise my entire street without pushing. It's like flying. Highly recommended because they're fun as hell.
TL;DR OJ 55mm super juice ride well over ANYTHING.
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Anyone know what wheels Shin is riding here?
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cU194lLyW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Definitively a 85Aish - 90A duro wheel. Since OJ commented I'm going to assume they're OJ Keyframes (87A).
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just aquired some super juice minis for a cruiser, will report back with findings
theyre good. really fuckin good. roll over anything. hefty but not unmanageable. i could only find white but really wish i had orange. prefer these to spit 80hd (only other soft wheels ive had)
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Anyone know what wheels Shin is riding here?
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cU194lLyW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Ask him, but don't forget to do it like a man
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Gotta say oj super juice mini is exactly what i want for cruiser wheel. Super wide to roll smooth and fast everywhere and 55mm height for light push and pop. Sure they don't really slide, but no prob to do some quick slappies/ledge tricks or speed checks. Let's see how they will last.
Rough riders was also great, but I had them in 59mm so it was pretty heavy. I guess 56mm wouldn't be as smooth as oj minis since the contact patch is smaller. I had them almost 2 years and hundreds of miles, they were pretty worn down and had some light "scars" in them, but didn't start to chip.
Slime Balls 60mm 78a then again was no good, slow and heavy compared to these other two. Slime balls indeed.
edit. Oh and I had Mini Logo 90a 53mm some years ago, didn't like them at all. F4 conical full 99a 54mm felt faster even on shit terrain.
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Here are shots of various softies from 80a - 95a
During quarantine, been riding them in front of the house on flat ground, kicker ramp, flat bar.
To keep thing controlled, all wheels went on the same set up, antihero 8.06 eagle + indy stage VIIs
And the same bearings were used in all of these wheels. bones race reds. they made swapping wheels much easier since these bearings have the built in spacers/speed rings.
For reference, my park wheel is Spitfire F4 Classic 99a 52mm. I do have a set of F4 Tablet 99a 53mm on ice for when the local park is opened back up....
Listed from left to right, top to bottom
Spitfire 80a - 54mm: smooth but very bouncy, rolls over stuff with ease. not slidable. ridden these the most, even pre-covid, down to about 51mm now, so not as fast as they used to be.
Keyframe 87a - 54mm: VERY nice so far. rode these the least out of the bunch, but they may become the favorite. kept these on and will keep riding them for now.
Mini Logo 90a - 53mm: this is the 'C Cut' shape. feel way softer than 90a. bouncy. skinny contact patch. easiest out of the bunch to pop + flip, very light weight. inexpensive.
Ricta 92a - 54mm: great as an ATV wheel. not too soft or hard. easy to slide. very close to shape of the keyframes, but not as smooth/forgiving to use as a true cruiser wheel.
Mini Logo 95a - 52mm: this is the 'A Cut' shape. not soft enough for a cruiser, very little difference than a Spitfire 99a for smoothness, but just a little more quiet.
(https://i.imgur.com/fEQgw1Ql.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/l38hrbml.jpg)
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Gnar. sick comparison. damn that 90a c cut mini logo shape is narrow in comparison. do these slide? more in depth between keyframes and these would be nice! Where can i grab mini logo 90a 55mm? in white.... haha
and without sliding you rode those 80HDs downnn
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Gnar. sick comparison. damn that 90a c cut mini logo shape is narrow in comparison. do these slide? more in depth between keyframes and these would be nice! Where can i grab mini logo 90a 55mm? in white.... haha
and without sliding you rode those 80HDs downnn
Thanks, appreciate the gnar! Ha, yes, the chargers have seen some action.
Those mini logo c-cuts are 32mm wide, the exact same width as 52mm spit classics. but the super narrow contact patch makes them seem very skinny.
The 90a in both A + C cuts look out of stock right now. sliding them is tough, they feel WAY softer than 90a. I can slide the keyframes easier.
If it doesn't rain tomorrow, going to keep rolling on the keyframes some more.
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Are some acid 86du worth giving a whirl? Key frames seem to be high on the survey, but I can’t find them here.
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Product Review:
Just bought Bones Rough Riders
Verdict: They Rip
Pros:
-they do not compress. Less pushing.
-Quiet.
-excellent grip.
-add extra .25” to the total axel width.
-do not slow down if you land forward ollieing up a curb
Cons:
-heavy and wide
-not as smooth on rough ground as I would have liked.
-not even going to try and slide.
In summary:
Key Frames are the do all crusier wheel. OJ Super Juice, although I have not tried them, are probably the best for crust. Rough Riders are fast and you can Ollie up a curb with confidence. These wheels will smoke someone on Key Frames but carry your real board for when you arrive at the spot.
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Another one for Ricta clouds. I've tried a lot of cruiser wheels on different type of boards but I always end up with clouds on all of them. Theyre agile (unlike most cruiser wheels), fast (unlike most cruiser wheels in comparison) and last forever.
The only ones that has come close are the Satori P-town players, they were light as shit and really fast as well. I've seen some other wheels that look pretty much exactly the same so I'm guessing they were some generic wheels from some factory, I'd definitely try them out again if I come across them the next time I need to re-up.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41xPOPtFrVL._SY355_.jpg)
Those P-town players were really good. Seems like Satori is making a comeback, hopefully they come out with these again.
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Another one for Ricta clouds. I've tried a lot of cruiser wheels on different type of boards but I always end up with clouds on all of them. Theyre agile (unlike most cruiser wheels), fast (unlike most cruiser wheels in comparison) and last forever.
The only ones that has come close are the Satori P-town players, they were light as shit and really fast as well. I've seen some other wheels that look pretty much exactly the same so I'm guessing they were some generic wheels from some factory, I'd definitely try them out again if I come across them the next time I need to re-up.
[P-town players]
Those P-town players were really good. Seems like Satori is making a comeback, hopefully they come out with these again.
Satori is making a comeback? Hellyea!
For smaller cruisers, they're unparalleled. Having a smaller cruiser deck with smaller/lighter trucks and those light 54mm wheels is so good, like a feather fuckin ferrari with a cobra snap if you feel like getting some air.
I just ordered parts for a new zip zinger and I've had the hardest time trying to pick wheels because they're all too wide and clunky. I ended up getting the 56mm Cadillac wheels, I'm a little concerned about the square edges but hopefully they'll hold up. I'll post a quick review in here later in case anyone cares.
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/d7/5f/36/d75f36708857f6fb01a7bbd35e225e48--longboarding-cadillac.jpg)
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I have a set of 56mm keyframes that are 4+ years old and they are still great. I rode them on my main board for 3 years, they are on my secondary board that I still ride a few times a week. Now I have some 99a on my main board and 55mm mini super juice on my big boy and love them. The 60mm version are great on my cruiser but it’s nice to not need risers with the 55mm and they still work for most tricks.
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I have a set of 56mm keyframes that are 4+ years old and they are still great. I rode them on my main board for 3 years, they are on my secondary board that I still ride a few times a week. Now I have some 99a on my main board and 55mm mini super juice on my big boy and love them. The 60mm version are great on my cruiser but it’s nice to not need risers with the 55mm and they still work for most tricks
mini juice soft similar to 80hd chargers? Ever tried? I like the soft and classic shape of chargers even tho they aren’t the best durability wise.
And keyframes slide a bit comparatively to mini juice tho? I can slow myself down on hills with keyframes but reverting a bit, not really powersliding
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Another one for Ricta clouds. I've tried a lot of cruiser wheels on different type of boards but I always end up with clouds on all of them. Theyre agile (unlike most cruiser wheels), fast (unlike most cruiser wheels in comparison) and last forever.
The only ones that has come close are the Satori P-town players, they were light as shit and really fast as well. I've seen some other wheels that look pretty much exactly the same so I'm guessing they were some generic wheels from some factory, I'd definitely try them out again if I come across them the next time I need to re-up.
[P-town players]
Those P-town players were really good. Seems like Satori is making a comeback, hopefully they come out with these again.
Satori is making a comeback? Hellyea!
For smaller cruisers, they're unparalleled. Having a smaller cruiser deck with smaller/lighter trucks and those light 54mm wheels is so good, like a feather fuckin ferrari with a cobra snap if you feel like getting some air.
I just ordered parts for a new zip zinger and I've had the hardest time trying to pick wheels because they're all too wide and clunky. I ended up getting the 56mm Cadillac wheels, I'm a little concerned about the square edges but hopefully they'll hold up. I'll post a quick review in here later in case anyone cares.
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/d7/5f/36/d75f36708857f6fb01a7bbd35e225e48--longboarding-cadillac.jpg)
https://instagram.com/satoriwheels?igshid=1vxcda8p3o89n
I agree. I ran a 5boro 7.5 cruiser with the p town players for awhile. Kind of makes me want to set up a small cruiser now.
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Another one for Ricta clouds. I've tried a lot of cruiser wheels on different type of boards but I always end up with clouds on all of them. Theyre agile (unlike most cruiser wheels), fast (unlike most cruiser wheels in comparison) and last forever.
The only ones that has come close are the Satori P-town players, they were light as shit and really fast as well. I've seen some other wheels that look pretty much exactly the same so I'm guessing they were some generic wheels from some factory, I'd definitely try them out again if I come across them the next time I need to re-up.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41xPOPtFrVL._SY355_.jpg)
Those P-town players were really good. Seems like Satori is making a comeback, hopefully they come out with these again.
I have a set still. a friend of mine got them because he was so stoked on the Brent Atchley commercial. He barely used them and ended up giving them to me years later. I havent skated them in so long because Ive been rocking Keyframes for filming/cruising
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I have a set of 56mm keyframes that are 4+ years old and they are still great. I rode them on my main board for 3 years, they are on my secondary board that I still ride a few times a week. Now I have some 99a on my main board and 55mm mini super juice on my big boy and love them. The 60mm version are great on my cruiser but it’s nice to not need risers with the 55mm and they still work for most tricks
And keyframes slide a bit comparatively to mini juice tho? I can slow myself down on hills with keyframes but reverting a bit, not really powersliding
Mini juice are much wider kinda old school asymmetrical, you can carve them really well to slow down and I can really only powerslide on polished concrete because they feel really soft and sticky. Not good for wallrides. Keyframes really don’t slide that well either or it’s too inconsistent for me. But are better for wallrides.
I’ve heard some good things about to ricta clouds and they come in lots of hardnesses but I kinda hate the look. Although they might be the shape you are looking for.
Any dlx soft wheel(spitfire 80hd, krooked 78a) I’ve ever had the core broke in the first week or two but they were good or comparable til then.
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rough riders 56mm are the only ones i tried and they're good
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I’d like to try keyframes cuz everyone on here says they’re the shit but I tried ATFs before I read that on here. I like the ATFs. Light years better than chargers and faster than clouds
I don’t skate soft wheels like hard ones so sliding isn’t important to me on a cruiser. K.I.S.S. Basics should be good enough as far as grinding and shit
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Another one for Ricta clouds. I've tried a lot of cruiser wheels on different type of boards but I always end up with clouds on all of them. Theyre agile (unlike most cruiser wheels), fast (unlike most cruiser wheels in comparison) and last forever.
The only ones that has come close are the Satori P-town players, they were light as shit and really fast as well. I've seen some other wheels that look pretty much exactly the same so I'm guessing they were some generic wheels from some factory, I'd definitely try them out again if I come across them the next time I need to re-up.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41xPOPtFrVL._SY355_.jpg)
Those P-town players were really good. Seems like Satori is making a comeback, hopefully they come out with these again.
Nice! That commercial still holds up haha. I’m using the Spitfire chargers right now which are fine and all, but if Satori re-releases or has something similar to the atchley wheels I’m definitely going to stock up.
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I’d like to try keyframes cuz everyone on here says they’re the shit but I tried ATFs before I read that on here. I like the ATFs. Light years better than chargers and faster than clouds
I don’t skate soft wheels like hard ones so sliding isn’t important to me on a cruiser. K.I.S.S. Basics should be good enough as far as grinding and shit
I have both, atf’s for mellow cruise to corner store and keyframes for more aggressive type of cruising around. Both are very good, just very different.
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Damn, I’m bummed I missed this poll when it was up and running. But I like my key frames for rough spots on more regular shaped boards and I like to run hot juice/super juice on bigger shaped boards that I take to buy coffee and cigarettes with.
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I bought some acid chemical co skaterade wheels. I got the 56 mm 86du ones.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/d0/eb/f6d0ebcf16c208ad3416b660f424c02c.jpg)
I’ve never really used soft wheels, so I have nothing to compare them to, but I like them a lot. They’re soft enough to handle the crust and clunky streets near me, and they don’t feel too weird to ollie/do basic flip tricks with while cruising around. I like them so far! I’ll update if I chunk them or something.
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I bought some acid chemical co skaterade wheels. I got the 56 mm 86du ones.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/d0/eb/f6d0ebcf16c208ad3416b660f424c02c.jpg)
I’ve never really used soft wheels, so I have nothing to compare them to, but I like them a lot. They’re soft enough to handle the crust and clunky streets near me, and they don’t feel too weird to ollie/do basic flip tricks with while cruising around. I like them so far! I’ll update if I chunk them or something.
Every set of pods I’ve seen looks beautiful. I’d love to try them
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I'm also into the Acid Chemical Company Pods and Skater-Aid wheels lately. Not too soft and just hard enough to maintain speed very well. I've been using them for a little over a year and they've replaced Keyframes and Ricta Clouds for me. They are every bit as fast as Keyframes and Clouds but seem to be manufactured to a higher standard than the Keyframes and Rictas. I got several mis-shaped wheels and bad air pockets right on the conical edge of many sets of Keyframes which lead to decreased performance and longevity. My Pods and Skater-Aids are definitely lasting longer, they also don't feel quite as bouncy as Keyframes did to me. So far I have yet to crack any of the cores on the Acid Wheels, which I did a few times with Keyframes and my Ricta Chrome Core 86As got cracked in the first week! I ollied down just three stairs and heard this loud crack, it was the chrome core splitting. I also prefer to have wheels made in the USA when possible. I also like that SOP Distribution doesn't charge me crazy shipping prices to Japan so I stocked up on them a few months ago! They now have the Pods in 53mm and the Skater-Aid in 54mm so I've already ordered more! Great cruiser wheels for those who want similar shapes to street wheels and don't want to go too soft.
I'll stop with the diarrhea of the mouth now.
(https://i.imgur.com/H15aHmV.jpg)
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Got a pic of em set up? And the obvious do they slide at all question? Similar to key frames? Their price point is nice too
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Are those acid chemical a classic shape? Got a pic of em set up? And the obvious do they slide at all question? Similar to key frames?
Yes, I happen to have taken numerous photos of both my cruisers before I started using them.
The Pods (purple on the left) are a conical shape similar to Keyframes and the Skater-Aid (orange with the lighting bolt on the right) are a classic rounded shape.
Edit: I just saw your edit. They slide the slightest bit easier than Keyframes but not as easily as Chrome Clouds since those now have a ground finish like a longboard wheel. Enough speed and smooth concrete and they'll slide but it's not any sort of thing they do well. I don't slide them or try to slide them often at all. I have some 92A and 97A wheels I use when I want a softer yet still slidable setup. I hope that helps you.
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Are those acid chemical a classic shape? Got a pic of em set up? And the obvious do they slide at all question? Similar to key frames?
Yes, I happen to have taken numerous photos of both my cruisers before I started using them.
The Pods (purple on the left) are a conical shape similar to Keyframes and the Skater-Aid (orange with the lighting bolt on the right) are a classic rounded shape.
Edit: I just saw your edit. They slide the slightest bit easier than Keyframes but not as easily as Chrome Clouds since those now have a ground finish like a longboard wheel. Enough speed and smooth concrete and they'll slide but it's not any sort of thing they do well. I don't slide them or try to slide them often at all. I have some 92A and 97A wheels I use when I want a softer yet still slidable setup. I hope that helps you.
(https://i.imgur.com/AbSclFi.jpg)
yeah, good stuff! Really nice pictures you take too, what camera?
And Are you comparing to your 86a ricta? I guess I mean on 180s and reverts mostly, not straight up powerslides
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Are those acid chemical a classic shape? Got a pic of em set up? And the obvious do they slide at all question? Similar to key frames?
Yes, I happen to have taken numerous photos of both my cruisers before I started using them.
The Pods (purple on the left) are a conical shape similar to Keyframes and the Skater-Aid (orange with the lighting bolt on the right) are a classic rounded shape.
Edit: I just saw your edit. They slide the slightest bit easier than Keyframes but not as easily as Chrome Clouds since those now have a ground finish like a longboard wheel. Enough speed and smooth concrete and they'll slide but it's not any sort of thing they do well. I don't slide them or try to slide them often at all. I have some 92A and 97A wheels I use when I want a softer yet still slidable setup. I hope that helps you.
(https://i.imgur.com/AbSclFi.jpg)
And Are you comparing to your 86a ricta? I guess I mean on 180s and reverts mostly, not straight up powerslides
Thanks! I took these with the Canon 5DMKIV, I use a FujiFilm and my iPhone too sometimes but yeah, these were with the Canon. Comparing to the newer 86A Chrome Core Rictas and Keyframes. Backside 180º is pretty easy since you can shift weight to the front foot but frontside takes a lot more effort. I honestly don't skate these at a park or on a ramp etc so I'm not sure how grippy they'd be on reverts, I use these mostly for cruising and transportation. 92A Sml or 97A Powell Rippers are my go to for parks or spots that need a bit more forgiveness or grip but I still need to slide somewhat easily. Either of those may be suitable for what you're looking for.
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keyframes are good, a little bouncy but powerslidable if you really lean into it
edit: a little heavy too
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Really bummed on the Rough Riders. Two slappies, two chunks came off. Maybe there just to soft to skate properly. However, it’s really fun to wally up curbs. I’m asking Powell for one replacement wheel, but having to just cruise is boring.
(https://i.imgur.com/TBjaX4h.jpg)
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Really bummed on the Rough Riders. Two slappies, two chunks came off. Maybe there just to soft to skate properly. However, it’s really fun to wally up curbs. I’m asking Powell for one replacement wheel, but having to just cruise is boring.
(https://i.imgur.com/TBjaX4h.jpg)
I’ve seen chunks, but chunks like that off only 2 slappys? Crazy. Gotta be a defect, hopefully they hook you up.
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Really bummed on the Rough Riders. Two slappies, two chunks came off. Maybe there just to soft to skate properly. However, it’s really fun to wally up curbs. I’m asking Powell for one replacement wheel, but having to just cruise is boring.
(https://i.imgur.com/TBjaX4h.jpg)
I’ve seen chunks, but chunks like that off only 2 slappys? Crazy. Gotta be a defect, hopefully they hook you up.
I had the exact same problem. Exact same issue, Chunking on slappies.
I did go through their warranty service, and they hooked me up. The Distro near me didn’t have roughriders, so I went with Ratbones.
Soft (not as dreamy as the roughriders) but much more durable. Perfect for slappies
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best cruising wheels ive had were ricta cloud 86a's. they were nice for ollies and flip tricks, and were pretty durable which seems to be a problem with a lot of cruiser wheels. down side was that they were a little bouncy and didn't slide.
seems like you either have to deal with the issues of "filmer wheels" or accept the rough ride of 99a wheels. i guess theres a reason theres nothing really between 90 and 99a.
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Yeah wish keyframes weren’t so heavy at times. It’s the shape. Maybe the clouds have a more classic shape? Mini logo make 90a and 95a too
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best cruising wheels ive had were ricta cloud 86a's. they were nice for ollies and flip tricks, and were pretty durable which seems to be a problem with a lot of cruiser wheels. down side was that they were a little bouncy and didn't slide.
seems like you either have to deal with the issues of "filmer wheels" or accept the rough ride of 99a wheels. i guess theres a reason theres nothing really between 90 and 99a.
I hv the 78a & 92a ricta clouds.. The 78a is great on those brick layered / pebbled stoned sidewalks which is common in most of the recreational parks here in my country.. The 92a are great as well.. For my old geriatric legs, those are perfect.
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Really bummed on the Rough Riders. Two slappies, two chunks came off. Maybe there just to soft to skate properly. However, it’s really fun to wally up curbs. I’m asking Powell for one replacement wheel, but having to just cruise is boring.
(https://i.imgur.com/TBjaX4h.jpg)
I’ve seen chunks, but chunks like that off only 2 slappys? Crazy. Gotta be a defect, hopefully they hook you up.
I had the exact same problem. Exact same issue, Chunking on slappies.
I did go through their warranty service, and they hooked me up. The Distro near me didn’t have roughriders, so I went with Ratbones.
Soft (not as dreamy as the roughriders) but much more durable. Perfect for slappies
This exact thing happened to my 80hd chargers. I contacted dlx and they replaced them. I still haven't done any slappies with the replacements.
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Sent email to Powell asking for 1 white wheel replacement. After a brief exchange and a picture sent they offered to send me a replacement wheel if they had white ones in house or an entire set in color. I offered to pay for shipping but I doubt they will take me up on it.
I was told that g slides can handle slappies much better. Since I was gonna buy a new set of Key Frames maybe I’ll just buy g slides and switch the rough riders out when I wanna do some slappies.
The rep said this is NOT a defect.
I prefer buying from Powell these days since OJs are made overseas—as far as I am aware.
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best cruising wheels ive had were ricta cloud 86a's. they were nice for ollies and flip tricks, and were pretty durable which seems to be a problem with a lot of cruiser wheels. down side was that they were a little bouncy and didn't slide.
seems like you either have to deal with the issues of "filmer wheels" or accept the rough ride of 99a wheels. i guess theres a reason theres nothing really between 90 and 99a.
There's lots of wheels out there between 90 and 99. Off the top of my head - Ricta clouds 92, Mini Logo 90 and 95a hybrid A cuts, Slime balls 97a, Creature/OJ 97a, OJ 92a crust formula, Nikired has 96, 97, and 98a wheels, SML 92a (Tom Knox formula), and those are just the ones I've owned so I know I'm leaving a bunch out. Really only Spitfire and Bones don't have something in that range but realistically speaking f4 99a "rides" softer than a 99 classic and so does the new bones 99a formula. Neither are what I'd consider a rough ride, and 99% of the time I'm skating old east coast/rust belt crust.
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A 95a Spitfire Formula Four would be rad and I think they'd sell really well. I'd buy a set for sure.
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A 95a Spitfire Formula Four would be rad and I think they'd sell really well. I'd buy a set for sure.
https://www.nikired.com/product-page/brooklyn-banks-series
These are the closest thing I've found to that. I think they're creative urethane, pretty high quality. The size and cut is basically identical to a conical full. They're a little weird at first but once you get the grooves off they feel pretty close to what I'd imagine a 95a f4 would, except not as slide-y but then again nothing is. I swear they use unicorn blood in the formula 4 or some shit.
They do yellow out a bit as they age but so does all good urethane. I've got 2 or 3 pairs of nikired wheels and they're all pretty good, especially for the price.
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A 95a Spitfire Formula Four would be rad and I think they'd sell really well. I'd buy a set for sure.
https://www.nikired.com/product-page/brooklyn-banks-series
These are the closest thing I've found to that. I think they're creative urethane, pretty high quality. The size and cut is basically identical to a conical full. They're a little weird at first but once you get the grooves off they feel pretty close to what I'd imagine a 95a f4 would, except not as slide-y but then again nothing is. I swear they use unicorn blood in the formula 4 or some shit.
They do yellow out a bit as they age but so does all good urethane. I've got 2 or 3 pairs of nikired wheels and they're all pretty good, especially for the price.
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Another one for Ricta clouds. I've tried a lot of cruiser wheels on different type of boards but I always end up with clouds on all of them. Theyre agile (unlike most cruiser wheels), fast (unlike most cruiser wheels in comparison) and last forever.
The only ones that has come close are the Satori P-town players, they were light as shit and really fast as well. I've seen some other wheels that look pretty much exactly the same so I'm guessing they were some generic wheels from some factory, I'd definitely try them out again if I come across them the next time I need to re-up.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41xPOPtFrVL._SY355_.jpg)
Got some more sick cruisers on the way! Goo Balls too! Make sure you follow the new IG @SatoriWheels!!
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Another one for Ricta clouds. I've tried a lot of cruiser wheels on different type of boards but I always end up with clouds on all of them. Theyre agile (unlike most cruiser wheels), fast (unlike most cruiser wheels in comparison) and last forever.
The only ones that has come close are the Satori P-town players, they were light as shit and really fast as well. I've seen some other wheels that look pretty much exactly the same so I'm guessing they were some generic wheels from some factory, I'd definitely try them out again if I come across them the next time I need to re-up.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41xPOPtFrVL._SY355_.jpg)
Got some more sick cruisers on the way! Goo Balls too! Make sure you follow the new IG @SatoriWheels!!
Really good news, I'm going to stock up on these.
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Mini Logo AWOL 80A 55mm have been working for me. The design of the core makes me think they are budget Rough Riders. I rode them on good to shitty asphalt, as well as a concrete skatepark and that all felt fine. Happy with them so far.
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Something I noticed about Keyframes is how they really plow pebbles out of the way, rather than ride over em. I’ve seen lil rocks shoot above head height while skating crustier spots. It’s not a merit nor demerit, just an observation. Must be something with their rebound. I’ve had multiple pairs and love the wheel, especially once broken in.
Makes it not the friendliest dog walker wheel, however.
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Sent email to Powell asking for 1 white wheel replacement. After a brief exchange and a picture sent they offered to send me a replacement wheel if they had white ones in house or an entire set in color. I offered to pay for shipping but I doubt they will take me up on it.
I was told that g slides can handle slappies much better. Since I was gonna buy a new set of Key Frames maybe I’ll just buy g slides and switch the rough riders out when I wanna do some slappies.
The rep said this is NOT a defect.
I prefer buying from Powell these days since OJs are made overseas—as far as I am aware.
Big shout out to Powell for sending a full replacement set. Not a fan of color wheels but this is a nice red color.
(https://i.imgur.com/CPXjksI.jpg)
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Count me in as another dude that had rough riders chunk to shit.
Love the 52mm Keyframes on my 8.5
Also have two sets of SML coffee cruisers and love them too. One set is about nine months old though and is beginning to chunk, but very slightly.
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soft powell wheels chunking is definitely not a defect, thats just what they do, at least the 75a ssf. they also crack. but they feel good.
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Same shit happened to me with the rough riders. Split from a powerslide I think. I didn’t notice for months unless it happened the last time I rode the board. All I did was slam hard as shit in a big pothole
The classic shaped ATFs are solid. I have a set of 60s that I’ve slapped with. They’re like 53s now and still feel great.
My lady bought two sets of the acid jelly shots and I may have to switch. Those or the keyframes. Everyone talks so positive of keyframes It’s hard to decide
I love ATFs and I’d hate to find a new favorite cruiser wheel. My OCD would kick in and I’d have to replace every set of ATFs that I have.
Skateboarding OCD is the best!
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Ive been eyeing ricta clouds 53mm 78a and 86a wheels for my cruiser. I have mini super juice which are 55mm and ride really well on my cruiser. My question is does anybody have experience with a smaller/softer wheel like a 53mm 78a ricta cloud? Are they too small to ride over rough surfaces? How do the 78a and 86a differ? I tried researching as much as I could before posting this and couldn’t find a huge amount of info so I figured I would just ask.
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I think the 78a clouds roll real
Well (I’ve got some 52s) probably not quite as good as the mini super juice but they are a proper cruiser rough ground feel.
They do Feel a bit “bouncy” compared to a normal wheel and def make a board feel like different to skate but not terrible. They don’t slide but you can nose and tail slide stuff with them on ( even on thunders if you’re careful how you lock in )
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i had the 86a in 55mm i believe, felt harder than any 78a wheel i ever owned but still had a great roll to them.
both are a good option, neither wants to slide.
i would say go for 78a if you are really rolling over crust and 86a if you would rather have a little durability.
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OJ is supposed to be coming out with a 95a. That might make a fun crusty parking lot slappy wheel.
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OJ is supposed to be coming out with a 95a. That might make a fun crusty parking lot slappy wheel.
yeah..i saw Ron Whaley mentioned it in the NHS youtube video.. can't wait to try them..
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Ive been eyeing ricta clouds 53mm 78a and 86a wheels for my cruiser. I have mini super juice which are 55mm and ride really well on my cruiser. My question is does anybody have experience with a smaller/softer wheel like a 53mm 78a ricta cloud? Are they too small to ride over rough surfaces? How do the 78a and 86a differ? I tried researching as much as I could before posting this and couldn’t find a huge amount of info so I figured I would just ask.
i hv the 54mm 78a clouds and the 92a clouds.. 78a definitely for very crusty surfaces..and good for my 41yr old knees..
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(https://i.imgur.com/H6Owevy.jpg)
On the left is my cruiser, I'm using the best I've had yet, 75a 66mm Powell Snakes, no riser on 169 Indy's. I've tried 63mm? 78a Slime Balls and 60mm OJ super-juice and these are by far the most smooth and durable. I can power-slide these on crusty New England pavement, not sure how they're this durable at 75a. Of course they don't slide like a FF spitfire, and you need some speed, but they don't chunk either. They have some impact dents and nicks, I'm currently riding with a deep embedded rock, but they ride over everything and have a reliable smooth feel.
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On the left is my cruiser, I'm using the best I've had yet, 75a 66mm Powell Snakes, no riser on 169 Indy's. I've tried 63mm? 78a Slime Balls and 60mm OJ super-juice and these are by far the most smooth and durable. I can power-slide these on crusty New England pavement, not sure how they're this durable at 75a. Of course they don't slide like a FF spitfire, and you need some speed, but they don't chunk either. They have some impact dents and nicks, I'm currently riding with a deep embedded rock, but they ride over everything and have a reliable smooth feel.
u got some pretty nice setup..
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On the left is my cruiser, I'm using the best I've had yet, 75a 66mm Powell Snakes, no riser on 169 Indy's. I've tried 63mm? 78a Slime Balls and 60mm OJ super-juice and these are by far the most smooth and durable. I can power-slide these on crusty New England pavement, not sure how they're this durable at 75a. Of course they don't slide like a FF spitfire, and you need some speed, but they don't chunk either. They have some impact dents and nicks, I'm currently riding with a deep embedded rock, but they ride over everything and have a reliable smooth feel.
Sneks are designed for professional downhilling and sliding. They are currently kind of the gold standard downhill wheel
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Something I noticed about Keyframes is how they really plow pebbles out of the way, rather than ride over em. I’ve seen lil rocks shoot above head height while skating crustier spots. It’s not a merit nor demerit, just an observation. Must be something with their rebound. I’ve had multiple pairs and love the wheel, especially once broken in.
Makes it not the friendliest dog walker wheel, however.
I think this is a function of shape more than anything. I get it a lot with NFG/Loophole V cuts which are like 103a, so they just plow everything out of the way rather than going over it. It's actually kind of cool albeit slightly terrifying to see shit shooting out from under your wheels while you're bombing a hill.
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85a Rat Bones...
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGLJBKrH/122-D580-C-A6-F8-4-B23-90-AF-4-FDD8451-EDE7.jpg)
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I'm probably going to cop some uncool dad points for this, but I really like 90A Mini Logo A-cuts for cruising... for a cheaper wheel they ride nicely and have decent grip and feel without being too soft.
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I'm probably going to cop some uncool dad points for this, but I really like 90A Mini Logo A-cuts for cruising... for a cheaper wheel they ride nicely and have decent grip and feel without being too soft.
We can be uncool dad together. I just snagged a set of those from Skate One last week for my 5Boro cruiser. Nice wheels!
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhgWP2St/4238968-E-0840-4-B7-A-A3-EE-1-EA26-A613241.jpg)
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I'm probably going to cop some uncool dad points for this, but I really like 90A Mini Logo A-cuts for cruising... for a cheaper wheel they ride nicely and have decent grip and feel without being too soft.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhgWP2St/4238968-E-0840-4-B7-A-A3-EE-1-EA26-A613241.jpg)
how does the 90a feel and compare to 87a keyframes?
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I bought some acid chemical co skaterade wheels. I got the 56 mm 86du ones.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/d0/eb/f6d0ebcf16c208ad3416b660f424c02c.jpg)
I’ve never really used soft wheels, so I have nothing to compare them to, but I like them a lot. They’re soft enough to handle the crust and clunky streets near me, and they don’t feel too weird to ollie/do basic flip tricks with while cruising around. I like them so far! I’ll update if I chunk them or something.
Every set of pods I’ve seen looks beautiful. I’d love to try them
They’re super fun. Until now I was using them for cruising, but I just found a set of OJ mini-juice as back up, so I started fucking around with the Skaterades today at a waxed curb. I was surprised to find they slide surprisingly well for a soft wheel. They’re a little bouncy, but not enough to really fuck with me. And they certainly make shitty pavement tolerable.
Funner formula, indeed!
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I'm probably going to cop some uncool dad points for this, but I really like 90A Mini Logo A-cuts for cruising... for a cheaper wheel they ride nicely and have decent grip and feel without being too soft.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhgWP2St/4238968-E-0840-4-B7-A-A3-EE-1-EA26-A613241.jpg)
I had some Keyframes a couple years ago and liked them, but they definitely felt mushier than these 90 Mini Logos. Could be the difference in the urethane recipe, too. I also had the 92a OJ Ditch Witch wheels and they felt really hard to me. Loving these so far, though.
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I'm probably going to cop some uncool dad points for this, but I really like 90A Mini Logo A-cuts for cruising... for a cheaper wheel they ride nicely and have decent grip and feel without being too soft.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhgWP2St/4238968-E-0840-4-B7-A-A3-EE-1-EA26-A613241.jpg)
Just ordered a set of 58mm's for a cruiser. Hoping they aren't too soft for me. Almost went with the 95's.
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who has those mini logos in stock? i want 90a .. smallest is 55mm? just on so many hours of work video calls im stressed
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who has those mini logos in stock? i want 90a .. smallest is 55mm? just on so many hours of work video calls im stressed
Try Skate Warehouse.
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56 keyframes since 3 weeks, love em so far
This for sure. The best cruiser wheel that you can still actually do shit on. There are probably others but 56 keyframes rule.
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56 keyframes since 3 weeks, love em so far
This for sure. The best cruiser wheel that you can still actually do shit on. There are probably others but 56 keyframes rule.
Love my 54mm but a little bulky and wide and heavy. Want to try the 90a a cut mini logo
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56 keyframes since 3 weeks, love em so far
This for sure. The best cruiser wheel that you can still actually do shit on. There are probably others but 56 keyframes rule.
A cut is probably the way to go when buying mini logo 90a wheels.
I tried the c cut in 53 mm 90a and they kinda sucked. Felt really sluggish and bouncy.
I think it's a bad idea to combine small diameter, thin contact patch and urethane in that hardness.
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I have 2 sets of Ricta clouds in 56mm. One 78a regular, other 86a chrome core. The 78a's dont feel "mushy" to me, but definitely comfy. Really sticky, and work well cruising on crusty streets. Almost to the point where nothing on the street matters except massive craters. The 86a's seemed to be a lot harder than they actually were, and felt like a hard wheel under my feet but just not as jarring as a 99/101d spit. Not sure how much of a difference the chrome core vs regular core clouds have, but the 86a's stayed on my setup when I wanted to cruise and screw around. But the 78a was perfect for cruising EVERYWHERE.
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Got the Mini Logos. Fast shipping. I think I'm done looking for cruiser wheels.
These feel great, but anything less then 97 durometer just feels to slow to me.
Back to the Spitfire's.
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Got the Mini Logos. Fast shipping. I think I'm done looking for cruiser wheels.
These feel great, but anything less then 97 durometer just feels to slow to me.
Back to the Spitfire's.
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Got the Mini Logos. Fast shipping. I think I'm done looking for cruiser wheels.
These feel great, but anything less then 97 durometer just feels to slow to me.
Back to the Spitfire's.
The 90A. I knew I should have went harder. I thing I'm going to just stick with F4's.
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My conclusion is for soft wheels you need to go wider and heavier so that the rolling momentum of the wheels keeps you going longer without pushing. Otherwise they will feel sluggish
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56mm 78a Crome Clouds.
These are the first soft wheels, and the biggest wheels, I’ve ever ridden.
They’ve been hella fun, and I want to cop something around 60mm for a shaped deck I just picked up.
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My conclusion is for soft wheels you need to go wider and heavier so that the rolling momentum of the wheels keeps you going longer without pushing. Otherwise they will feel sluggish
It depends on the rebound if the wheel. As I understand it, soft wheels are actually faster if the rebound works.
That’s why all racing wheels are low duros
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Got the Mini Logos. Fast shipping. I think I'm done looking for cruiser wheels.
These feel great, but anything less then 97 durometer just feels to slow to me.
Back to the Spitfire's.
you riding at a smooth park or irregular street?
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Got the Mini Logos. Fast shipping. I think I'm done looking for cruiser wheels.
These feel great, but anything less then 97 durometer just feels to slow to me.
Back to the Spitfire's.
Have you tried the Ricta clouds? I think the main problem is that you got mini logos, not cruiser wheels themselves.
I've had a shitload of different cruiser wheels and mini logos are by far the slowest ones, I took them shits off and gave them away after 30 minutes. The oldest clouds I have are around 8-10 years old and I still use them several times a week, still fast and great.
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Got the Mini Logos. Fast shipping. I think I'm done looking for cruiser wheels.
These feel great, but anything less then 97 durometer just feels to slow to me.
Back to the Spitfire's.
Have you tried the Ricta clouds? I think the main problem is that you got mini logos, not cruiser wheels themselves.
I've had a shitload of different cruiser wheels and mini logos are by far the slowest ones, I took them shits off and gave them away after 30 minutes. The oldest clouds I have are around 8-10 years old and I still use them several times a week, still fast and great.
I had a set of Clouds, I forget which durometer. They were definitely better then the Mini Logos.
Still too slow for me though.
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Got the Mini Logos. Fast shipping. I think I'm done looking for cruiser wheels.
These feel great, but anything less then 97 durometer just feels to slow to me.
Back to the Spitfire's.
I've had a shitload of different cruiser wheels and mini logos are by far the slowest ones, I took them shits off and gave them away after 30 minutes. The oldest clouds I have are around 8-10 years old and I still use them several times a week, still fast and great.
Still too slow for me though.
they feel great, but should've went harder? riding street? or smooth parks? Not sure what you are/were looking for. Cruiser wheels that you can pop with as well?
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I have a question. What is the point of the key frame shape? Weight savings?
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I have a question. What is the point of the key frame shape? Weight savings?
To perform in every way like a normal wheel, but be able to travel over all urban terrain.
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Got the Mini Logos. Fast shipping. I think I'm done looking for cruiser wheels.
These feel great, but anything less then 97 durometer just feels to slow to me.
Back to the Spitfire's.
Street mostly.
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Got some Satori 57mm 78a purple ish clear cruiser wheels for the zip zinger. https://www.satoriwheels.org/wheels They're pretty good, replaced my 56mm OJ keyframes. Feels a bit softer for sure, but from what I can tell, not slower. If anything a bit faster. Classic ish shape instead of the wide conical style. Pretty hyped on them.
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Going to try the bones filmers, 54mm 80a, on an 8.12 deck w/ indy 144s for local crusty streets
currently skating spitfire F4 classics 52 99 at the park, next up are tablets in 53
photo of all 3 for shape/size comparison
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Yeah wish keyframes weren’t so heavy at times. It’s the shape. Maybe the clouds have a more classic shape? Mini logo make 90a and 95a too
I swap my Keyframes so the serrated back edge is facing out, feel a bit more reactive/nimble & streety to me like that.
And line up with your axle nut the same place regular hard wheel would so the offset width difference doesn’t throw you off as much