Rollerblade Crossfire 100 Inline Skates

Comments about Rollerblade Crossfire 100 Inline Skates:

While these skates were not advertised as available in widths, they are very comfortable. I have wide, flat feet and could skate for hours in these Rollerblade skates. I love the "locking" lace loops that hold your laces tight while you are lacing up.

Comments about Rollerblade Crossfire 100 Inline Skates:

I have a wide EE foot, size 10, and it fits me well. I don't like the hooks above the lacing eyelets because they hit the clear plastic wraps and are hard to hook. Two of the hooks have already started to pull out of the boot after two years. I don't know if they are repairable but I am trying to find out. I'm also looking at the Rollerblade Tempest 110 because I like the two separate buckles for securing my ankle and foot.

Comments about Rollerblade Crossfire 100 Inline Skates:

The bearings quickly wore on these skate, and one of the strap broke after one season. The good news is that Rollerblade chose to replace instead of repair. Bad news is the replacement will probably snap in the same place because of the design. The new ones are also impossible to lace. The hook is so high, that you have to leave the skates loose. I will probably not purchase Rollerblade brand again. Althogh I will order from inlineskates.net again.

Comments about Rollerblade Crossfire 100 Inline Skates:

Great skate, very lightweight, and very fast, I don't like that 1 wheel is a different size, since you are tide up to buy the wheels onle from the skate manufacturer. and 1 bearing was not in perfect condition

Comments about Rollerblade Crossfire 100 Inline Skates:

I love these skates. They are exactly what I needed. The velcro strap seems a bit fragile but eveything works as described.

Comments about Rollerblade Crossfire 100 Inline Skates:

These skates are very fast and smooth. I constantly find myself blowing by cyclers without working much to do so. The people that I pass seem generally surprised that someone on skates just flew by them effortlessly? I originally wanted a K2 but they were out of stock so I took a chance and tried the Crossfire 100's. I am very happy I did so. They feel great too.

Comments about Rollerblade Crossfire 100 Inline Skates:

I live in southern Indiana. There is no flat groung anywhere in my county. Roads are very rough. Skates handle it well. There is a learning curve when moving up from 78mm. I've always removed breaks from skates...seriously considering adding the break on these because I gain speed on hills quickly. Although I haven't exceeded 30 mph yet. My bearings seem to making noise already even though I probably have only two to three hundred miles on them. Wheels are wearing well, but make the bumps a little rough because of the harder wheels, but softer wheels would mean frequent replacement...you choose. I don't understand why only the second wheel is 90 mm. It makes rotation impossible. After lacing the skate, the top hook is too close to easily wrap the lace, so it takes effort. I average about 5 miles per day with a 15-20 mile skate in there somewhere. I did get a blister one day, but that should be expected when you do a long skate before your feet develop toughness in new places. The boots are no better than the Rollerblade brand skates designed for casual skaters using 76 mm wheels. So you are spending five times the cost so you can get better frames and 100 mm. speed. How about adding some lateral adjustment? By the way, don't buy a cheaper brand and expect to get Rollerblade quality. Your feet will hurt, skates will not be balanced and you will be out some money. Spend the extra cash if you can afford it.

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was startrek transporter fast. I had no more than ordered the skates and they were at the door. They were in perfect condition. I chatted online with a rep for quite some time before landing on these skates. Very helpful. Can't comment on warranty or problem resolution, because I haven't had any. Although, if my bearings continue to make noise I will be looking for an adjustment. #9 bearings should last a long time. the abec 7 on my cheaper rollerblades have probably lasted a thousand miles through mud, sand and water....even an occassional snow.

Comments about Rollerblade Crossfire 100 Inline Skates:

I don't like how the laces are hard to get a good fit with. The ratchet strap works best. When I tie the laces the rubber part that pulls together on each side makes it difficult to put the laces in the metal hook because they end up covering it. The bearings get dirt in them fast. After each issue can hear the grinding. My only other issues are due to experience.

Comments about Rollerblade Crossfire 100 Inline Skates:

Bought the size 13.5 and needed to stretch the boots because they were simply too narrow for my 4E feet. Fit great now. These are fast skates which took awhile to adjust my stride and stopping style. Hills remain a real challenge since speed builds very quickly. Wish the top strap was in a location where you can see what you are doing when putting these on. Still, a good quality skate that should last a long time. No regrets for the purchase.

Comments about Rollerblade Crossfire 100 Inline Skates:

Nice skates, look really good, fast. I like the skates but it tends to give me blisters right underneath my inside ankle. And kind of makes my ankles sore. They seem to fit the way they were ment to but not great.