The FR Skates brand has emerged after rather surprising and sudden twist of events, after which it has separated itself from the freeskating powerhouse, Seba. The tent-pole of their catalogue are FR boot based models, a huge popular design which has been highly praised by hundreds of thousands of worldwide for over 15 years (time flies!). When the very first model of the line, FR1, has hit the market in year 2006, it has been so ahead of competition that all Seba (and now FR Skates) had to do was introducing slight quality improvements to keep it fresh and relevant. There’s absolutely no need to reinvent the skate even after all this time – the FR series skates sit among the best available urban skates and that won’t change anytime soon.
FR Skates FR collection 2021
The FR collection for 2021 has arrived at our warehouse. This season brings the same skates, as previous one, although with slight alterations to specs of some models. We have prepared a list below to help you navigate through all available skates of the line, as there is a lot of them!
The FR1 skates – flagship skates of the line.
FR1 80 Deluxe Edition – the very best version of FR on four 80 mm wheels. It comes with world-famous Intuition liner, tweaked to be the best possible fit for FR shell (this model even uses different shell sizing!). If you have never heard of Intuition liners, know this – liners are usually the fastest wearing part of the boot and advanced freeskaters can go through 2-3 pairs of liners before their shell condition justifies buying entirely new skate. In case of Intuitions, the quality gap compared to regular liners is so wide, that there are people out there who have been using one pair of these liners for years, in multiple different skates. They are absolutely the best liners in the inline skating game. The skates also come with new, super light and rigid Deluxe V3 frame.
FR1 80 Black, Red, White and Blue – if the premium price-tag of Deluxe Edition doesn’t appeal to you, but you still want to go for skate created without any compromises, FR1 80 is for you. They come with standard FR liner and different frame than Deluxe edition, but there’s a catch. The frame used in regular version of FR1 80 is 4D model, one that has been the very best frame in the brand’s portfolio not so long ago! It’s older, marginally heavier design, but still remains among the best frames for freeskating available today. Don’t worry – it won’t let you down.
FR1 90 – skate created for those who value speed and stability over agility provided by classic 4x80 mm setup. The 4D frame of 273 mm length fits four 90 mm wheels and makes these skates the fastest among four wheeled FRs. These are built like a tank and fast like a supercar. Furthermore, with this level of stability, you can even dip your toes in to the adrenaline-filled world of downhill.
FR1 310 Black and Red – these are created for people who want fast AND agile setup. FR Skates have created a super short 230 mm frame which fits three 110 mm wheels. This makes these skates outpacing the FR1 80 in both speed and manoeuvrability areas. Definitely not a skate for those who want a stable pair of skates to go fast over long distances, but ideal for those who want to have more speed and still mix in freestyle moves in to their skating.
The FR2 – solid offerings with high value and unique twists.
FR2 80 Black – a kind of “dark horse” of the collection. The budget cuts compared to FR1 are minimal: full plastic buckle on the cuff (FR1 come with metal lever buckle), a lower class wheels and less complex frame (it’s still very solid, though!). This frame is unique for this version – it comes with rockerable outer axles, just like X2R frame used in cheaper FR3, FRX and FRW models, but is better made and stronger. If you look for universal setup that will allow you to easily swap between rockered and flat setup, FR2 is the best deal among all FR skates.
FR2 310 Black – these may look like a lower spec version of FR1 310 but it doesn’t give them a justice. Yup, these come with full plastic buckle on top and cheaper wheels. The frame is of simpler design, but longer – it measures 246 mm. It makes these skates more in line with “classic” 3x110 setups made by other brands and performs excellent as urban cruising gear. It’s just more universal thanks to better stability. Agility is still very good, don’t worry. This is why it is worth to take these as a proper alternative to FR1 310 skates even if you aren’t limited by budget. It’s all about what kind of skating style you are after.
FR3 line – still with aluminium mounting blocks, but with more basic parts and lower price.
FR3 80 Black and White – budget cuts are more substantial, however the boot of the skate is largely the same. It comes with full plastic buckle on cuff just like FR2, an older style 45 degree buckle (it’s purely aesthetics difference, really). The shell loses cuff canting option, instead we are given regular hardware. The X2R frame is the most basic model in the brand’s portfolio and will perform well for light freeskating and urban cruising. It comes with rockering option, which makes these skates a popular choice among people learning freestyle slalom. The boot is still equipped with frame mounting based on metal plates with 7 threaded holes each, just like FR1 and FR2 skates, increasing compatibility with SSM mounting frames.
FR3 310 Black and White – this is efficiently a cheaper version of FR1 310, unlike FR2 310 which is more of an alternative to it. The boot has the same budget cuts as FR3 80 skate and comes with simple but reliable 232 mm 3x110 frame named X2. Just like more expensive brother, this skate is geared more towards freestyle fun on big wheels, than high speed cruising.
FRX skates – the basic, entry level models.
FRX 80 Black and Orange – simplest and least expensive skate from the series. Parts-wise it is similar deal to FR3, but 45 degree buckle has been replaced with Velcro strap. The biggest change is lack of metal mounting plates – instead, the boot uses simple 165 mm spacing, two point mounting, limiting the compatibility with SSM frames and not allowing for longitudinal adjustment.
FRX 310 Black and Orange – if you are looking for a solid and affordable hardboot triskates, these are among very few options on the market giving you just that. Just like FRX 80, the boot comes with Velcro strap and lacks mounting plates. The rest is identical to FR3 310 skate.
FRW – affordable freeskates for women.
FRW 80 Black/Pink and Black/White – the same skate as FRX 80, but the liner have deeper V-cut to fit women’s anatomy better. Skates also come with a brake and more feminine colourways.
FRJ skates – for kids.
FRJ Club – it’s a hybrid of parts known from FR models for grown-ups. The boot has the same buckles as FR3 skate, but no metal mounting blocks, just like FRX. It comes with three different, special insoles allowing you to adjust the size of the skate to children’s feet. The frame is a shorter version of X2R model, measuring 231 mm (bonus points for rockering!). Wheels are the same class ones as in FR2 model. This is a well-balanced setup overall and a great choice for more experienced young skaters. They do not have brake!
FRJ Blue, Pink and Black – a basic model for children. The cuff is riveted, boot comes with 45 degree velcro strap and wheels are a bit cheaper than ones in FRJ Club. In other areas, they are identical to more expensive model. They are made for less experienced children too, so there is a brake attached.
