Roces products: rollers. Reviews, repair. How to move apart, how to remove the brake?

The choice of videos for yourself and the child is not an easy task, as it requires not only monetary costs, but also possession of thematic information on the right choice, operation and repair. One of the most respected and reputable manufacturers is Roces, whose commercials entered the sports market in 1981 and continue to be in great demand among buyers.

Functional Features

Each type of skating involves a load of a different nature, therefore, the design of the rollers must be reliable in order to make the rest comfortable and safe.

Roces (rollers), types:

1. "Street" - for the usual leisurely skiing, recreation, designed for infrequent use, convenient for those who are just starting to learn. The speed is limited to 40 km / h. The number of commercials for adult couples is from four pieces.
2. "Fitness" is a sports model designed for high-speed driving mode. The body and rollers are most often not designed to compensate for jumps and bumps. Wheels with a diameter of 78 ÷ 100 mm. Some models are made with reinforcing the body.
3. "Freestyle" - designed for the performance of complex dance movements, convenient for driving on asphalt and indoors. The design involves the execution of movements and good maneuverability. The wheels are on the same line.
4. Roller skates - a special retromodel, provides maximum stability and mobility, designed for dance movements. Four wheels are installed in a classic style: two on the right and two on the left. The diameter of the roller is ≈50 mm. The hard back of the boot, lacing, without additional fixation of the lower leg, a special colorful appearance.
5. Children's series - the roller boot is designed to adjust the length to the size of the child’s legs. Convenient, lightweight and reliable models are made of composite materials, with quick lacing and two straps.

The differences are not only in functions, but also in color solutions, Roces, videos, stand out against the general background with their design, which turns sports equipment into an accessory that emphasizes the style and character of the owner.

A variety of models are offered for men, women, boys and girls.

Equipment

What is the design of roller skates?

• The soft boot is available with a different composition that provides protection against mechanical damage:
  1. With polypropylene or carbon fiber sheath.
  2. Comfortable, soft orthopedic lining. It is made of hygroscopic material.
• Boot lacing, depending on model:
  1. Fast - on special loops.
  2. Classic - more time-consuming, but allows you to securely secure the leg.

• Reliable persistent levels, manufacturing material depends on the purpose of the model:
  1. Aluminum.
  2. Composite material.

• Mandatory ankle protection:
  1. Solid high back.
  2. Power belt, provides a rigid fixation of "boots" with the frame.
  3. A clasp that tightens the boot along the foot and secures the ankle joint.
• Roller system. The type of rollers and the stiffness of the material depend on the model.

Baby Roces (Rollers) Features

Children's sports shoes have their own characteristics, which allow kids who first step on skates to quickly get comfortable with the least discomfort:

• Boot with quick lacing.
• The frame is made of plastic. Feature: The Orlando model has a molded case frame.
• Two straps securing the leg. Can be performed:
  1. On Velcro and belt (Compi model).
  2. On two long straps, with enhanced fixation of the ankle joint (rollers of the Orlando series).
• Adjustable ridge part, which allows shifting the location of the frame with rollers to the desired foot size of the child.
• The casters have different wheel diameters depending on size and model.

The bearing has class ABEC 3 and hardness (depending on model) 80A, 82A.

• The valenka case has special polypropylene shock protection. The level of protection is determined by the model.
• Adjust the size of the ridge by extending the back or front.

Baby Roces Rollers: Extendable System

For a longer use of children's skates , a two-way length adjustment system has been used: the “Compi” has a front part that extends, and the “Orlando” - the rear.

How to push apart Roces videos: a sequence of operations.

• For the Compi model:

1. To unfasten the upper fixing belt and the lower.
2. At the bottom bottom of the boot is the “Push” button, you must click on it.
3. While holding down the button, to increase the size, pull the toe of the boot towards you.

• For Orlando and Moody models:

1. To unfasten belts.
2. At the bottom of the back (“Moody” from the end, “Orlando” from the side) is a movable mount. The lever must be raised and turned, which will lead to the extension of the heel back.
3. Lock the lever.

The main types of malfunctions and their elimination

Not always and not all parts of the skates can be repaired. The most common failure:

• Grinding rollers, which leads to skewing of the ridge.
• Bearing wear makes movement impossible.

Minor repairs to Roces rollers can be done on their own.

• Unscrew the fasteners of the rollers and remove them from the frame.
• Flip over so that the drained side looks in the opposite direction.
• Secure the rollers with fasteners.
• In the case when the rollers are completely ground, you need to purchase a new kit for a complete replacement.

Riding without brakes!

The purpose of the brake pads is to stop the movement of the wheels. You can perform braking without using the brake, by turning your legs or squats, as in models for babies, while the wheels wear out a lot. And yet, with sufficient driving skill, many people do without weighting the structure. How to remove the brake from Roces rollers?

It is only possible to remove it yourself if it is not one part with the frame by unscrewing the fixing fasteners. If the kit has a short frame, it is necessary to install it instead of a long one; in the absence of one, the option of cutting the excess piece with a cutting tool is possible.

Customer opinion

In order for young athletes to do what is interesting to many, parents purchase Roces children's videos for them. Parents reviews are mixed.

• Negative nature:

1. The price does not match the quality.
2. Lacing and straps do not hold the foot well.
3. The Orlando plastic case is impractical to use.

• Positive:

1. Well-made outer part of the boot. The model with enhanced Orlando shock protection is particularly notable.
2. Bearings of the middle class are quite acceptable for children's videos.
3. Design.
4. The length adjustment is located at the rear, with a margin of four sizes.

And what do adult ice skating fans say about Roces videos? Reviews about adult models are also not unanimous.

• Buyers did not like:

1. Price.
2. Some models have a heavy and very soft boot with poor fixation.
3. Screws against loosening during vibration must be secured with a special fluid.

• Pros:

1. High-quality and reliable bearings.
2. Strong, well-made aluminum frame in models designed for high loads.

Total

Roces products have all the characteristics in order to earn the attention and respect of the customer. But nevertheless, no matter how popular the brand, convenience and comfort are the main selection criteria. In the case of a child, it is necessary to ensure that the leg is rigidly fixed and does not hang out, be sure to check the conformity of size and stability.