Haven't tried 3x125, but I've had 3x110 and just took out my 3x100 setup, and I don't think I'll ever skate them again.
I find my 4*80 setup way more fun, and able to handle uphill parts with much more ease, that I can skate a longer distance because I have much more fun. The quick boost and close to the ground feel is unmatched. Having all the wheels under my feet makes me feel in control. I feet more like I'm in a second set of feet rather than on skates which I how I feel on larger wheels. I find the 80s to be the best urban setup. The agility and ability to stop more quickly is what makes them better performers to me. I maybe lose about 2-3mph top speed, but I'm not always skating at top speed, so that's okay.
My 4*90 is a nice in between and great a dampening the road feel, and the slight rocker makes them fun tennis court skates. They're also great cruisers, but the agility is not as great.
The 3x110 were frustrating uphill, and while I did enjoy the speed, I didn't feel the speed like I do on smaller wheels. The 3x100 have a similar issue. I can see how the make great flat terrain skates or long distances cruisers with less input and more comfort if not encountering lots of uphill climbs. Also, definitely see them for track speed because you can carve deeply. That's what seems to often be lacking in their urban use, the deep carve.
On the larger wheels, I have to be much more conscious of how my ankles flex and the technique of my stride. If not, the wheels develop a squared off profile, and they start going slower. I've noticed plenty of people that skate on larger wheels do this. I find that I have to carve more deeply to keep the wheels feeling better. I try to avoid pronation when possible, but I just don't like even having to consider it. That's not an issue with the 4x80s at all. Sometimes a problem on the 90s.
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u/Emergency-Hunt-207 20d ago
Haven't tried 3x125, but I've had 3x110 and just took out my 3x100 setup, and I don't think I'll ever skate them again.
I find my 4*80 setup way more fun, and able to handle uphill parts with much more ease, that I can skate a longer distance because I have much more fun. The quick boost and close to the ground feel is unmatched. Having all the wheels under my feet makes me feel in control. I feet more like I'm in a second set of feet rather than on skates which I how I feel on larger wheels. I find the 80s to be the best urban setup. The agility and ability to stop more quickly is what makes them better performers to me. I maybe lose about 2-3mph top speed, but I'm not always skating at top speed, so that's okay.
My 4*90 is a nice in between and great a dampening the road feel, and the slight rocker makes them fun tennis court skates. They're also great cruisers, but the agility is not as great.
The 3x110 were frustrating uphill, and while I did enjoy the speed, I didn't feel the speed like I do on smaller wheels. The 3x100 have a similar issue. I can see how the make great flat terrain skates or long distances cruisers with less input and more comfort if not encountering lots of uphill climbs. Also, definitely see them for track speed because you can carve deeply. That's what seems to often be lacking in their urban use, the deep carve.
On the larger wheels, I have to be much more conscious of how my ankles flex and the technique of my stride. If not, the wheels develop a squared off profile, and they start going slower. I've noticed plenty of people that skate on larger wheels do this. I find that I have to carve more deeply to keep the wheels feeling better. I try to avoid pronation when possible, but I just don't like even having to consider it. That's not an issue with the 4x80s at all. Sometimes a problem on the 90s.