Riedell’s story begins over 60 years ago with Paul and Sophie Riedell.  The only goal was to produce skates of the finest quality for both ice skating and roller skating.  Paul is now a member of the ice and roller skating hall of fame.  Paul’s heart is both in the roller skating world and the ice skating world.  Because roller skating has evolved and because there is now a demand for specialized roller skates, Riedell has created a variety of high quality Radar Wheels, Power Dyne plates and Kwik bearings.  The company continues to stay in the family as Paul’s grandsons Bob, Dan, Scott and Paul Riegelam carrying on the quality and traditions that had made Riedell one of the biggest names in skating.  I always  like to see family businesses continue to be a success after decades in business.

Riedell Citizen Outdoor Quad Roller Skates Review

The Riedell Citizen is an affordable outdoor roller skate for those who want the freedom to skate with a quality pair of skates and not break the bank to do it.   I think you will enjoy these light outdoor skates.  Be sure to read my suggestions at the bottom of the review.

Boots

Riedell’s lesser known boot, the Riedell 111 is a very classy boot.  The boot is very similar 120 boot that the Celebrity roller skates has.  It also has hooks on the top of the boot for easy lacing or unlacing of shoestrings.

Plate

The Citizen skates come with the PowerDyne Thrust Nylon plate.  The nylon plate is reinforced.  It has 15 degree kingpin angle which makes for better power transfer.  The trucks are metal.  These trucks accept adjustable stops, jam plugs or bolt on toe stops.

Wheels

The wheels that come with then Citizen outdoor skates are the Radar Zen, 62mm 85A Outdoor Wheels in the color blue.  These softer wheels make your skating experience much better and are very appropriate for theses skates.

Bearings

The ABEC -5 bearing is used for the Citizen skates which will provide you a moderate roll.  The bearing doesn’t make you go faster but allows for less work to be done on your part when skating outdoors.

Toe Stops

It comes with a black bolt on toe stop but the plate allows for all kinds of different toe stops should you desire something different.

My Thoughts

The Citizen Outdoor Quad Rollers Skates are specifically designed for outdoor use.  The Nylon plate allow for the skates to be lighter.  With that being said I would recommend theses skates for the occasional outdoor skater or for a skater that weighs 160 pounds or less.  I would recommend that most outdoor skates use the aluminum plates and if nylon is used then lighter and smaller skaters use the skates.

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