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Inspire Fitness FTX Functional Trainer with Bench & 1-Year Inspire Fitness App Subscription Included� | Costco $1199

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Inspire FTX trainer and bench $100 cheaper than previous low price of $1299. I have this and love it. It does everything I need it to do.

Use the 100 you are saving to but the overpriced 5 lb add on plates that are made by inspire off brand doesn't work very well.

https://www.costco.com/inspire-fi...86673.html
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TurboDan
05-16-2021 at 06:53 PM.
05-16-2021 at 06:53 PM.
Great deal! Bought a few weeks ago @ $1299 and just requested a price adjustment.
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raptorgdf
05-17-2021 at 05:59 AM.
05-17-2021 at 05:59 AM.
I bought one of these last year and it's been great! just remember that there is only 80lbs of resistance a side, i was at the equipment max after a few months of using it. Inspire does sell expansion weight but its not for FTX.
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BobMighty
05-17-2021 at 08:20 AM.
05-17-2021 at 08:20 AM.
Quote from raptorgdf :
I bought one of these last year and it's been great! just remember that there is only 80lbs of resistance a side, i was at the equipment max after a few months of using it. Inspire does sell expansion weight but its not for FTX.
You could always buy one of those gym pins to hang weight plates off the stack.
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arkaaya
05-17-2021 at 10:53 AM.
05-17-2021 at 10:53 AM.
Quote from TurboDan :
Great deal! Bought a few weeks ago @ $1299 and just requested a price adjustment.
Me too. bought it two weeks back using the $100 off $500 promo they had going. Just got off a chat on the price adjustment, said I should see it in 4-5 business days.
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HonestMammoth473
05-17-2021 at 02:11 PM.
05-17-2021 at 02:11 PM.
It was already a steal at regular price and now you have 5% CB with Discover also. If I didn't already have a commercial FT I would jump on this.
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HonestMammoth473
05-17-2021 at 02:13 PM.
05-17-2021 at 02:13 PM.
Quote from raptorgdf :
I bought one of these last year and it's been great! just remember that there is only 80lbs of resistance a side, i was at the equipment max after a few months of using it. Inspire does sell expansion weight but its not for FTX.
If you call Inspire they will sell you the extra weight plates, new top plates and new cables. You can also use a Gym Pin (or similar) as suggested, but I would advise using 2 per stack (one on each side). If you put more than a few lbs on one side only, the plates will scrape against the guide rods and damaged them over time.
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TimeFisher
05-17-2021 at 05:50 PM.
05-17-2021 at 05:50 PM.
Anyone have information regarding the stack upgrade? Can't seems to find any info for the FTX. Are the current inspire weight stack upgrade on the market not compatible with the FTX?
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RGrizzzz
05-18-2021 at 09:30 AM.
05-18-2021 at 09:30 AM.
Quote from TimeFisher :
Anyone have information regarding the stack upgrade? Can't seems to find any info for the FTX. Are the current inspire weight stack upgrade on the market not compatible with the FTX?
No stack upgrade for FTX. Just FT1 and FT2
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05-18-2021 at 03:14 PM.
05-18-2021 at 03:14 PM.
Quote from TimeFisher :
Anyone have information regarding the stack upgrade? Can't seems to find any info for the FTX. Are the current inspire weight stack upgrade on the market not compatible with the FTX?
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No stack upgrade for FTX. Just FT1 and FT2
While there is no direct upgrade for the FTX, you can use FT1 parts to upgrade the FTX to 215lbs per stack.

You will need to purchase
a) A pair of the Weight Stack Upgrades - https://inspirefitness.com/product/weight-stack-upgrade/
b) A pair of the Selector Stem Assemblies (part #10 for FT1)
c) A pair of replacement cables for the FT1

Once you have them,
- add the weights to the existing stacks which increases each one from 15 plates (150 lbs) to 20 plates (200 lbs)
- replace the FTX selector stem assemblies with the ones from FT1 (each weighs 15 lbs, which brings the total stack weight to 215 lbs)
- replace the FTX cables with the ones from FT1

The FT1 stems are longer to accommodate the extra five weight plates, and have corresponding selector pin holes. I read on other forums that people modified the FTX selector stems by removing the rod and having longer stem welded/fabricated in its place.

The FT1 cables are shorter to compensate for the longer stems. Again, people were able to shorten the existing FTX cables as it needs to be done only at one end. But YMMV.
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TimeFisher
05-18-2021 at 03:27 PM.
05-18-2021 at 03:27 PM.
Quote from arkaaya :
While there is no direct upgrade for the FTX, you can use FT1 parts to upgrade the FTX to 215lbs per stack.

You will need to purchase
a) A pair of the Weight Stack Upgrades - https://inspirefitness.com/produc...k-upgrade/
b) A pair of the Selector Stem Assemblies (part #10 for FT1)
c) A pair of replacement cables for the FT1

Once you have them,
- add the weights to the existing stacks which increases each one from 15 plates (150 lbs) to 20 plates (200 lbs)
- replace the FTX selector stem assemblies with the ones from FT1 (each weighs 15 lbs, which brings the total stack weight to 215 lbs)
- replace the FTX cables with the ones from FT1

The FT1 stems are longer to accommodate the extra five weight plates, and have corresponding selector pin holes. I read on other forums that people modified the FTX selector stems by removing the rod and having longer stem welded/fabricated in its place.

The FT1 cables are shorter to compensate for the longer stems. Again, people were able to shorten the existing FTX cables as it needs to be done only at one end. But YMMV.
Thank you for the detailed explanation. Seems like a lot of extra effort for only 25lb of extra resistance.
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tommystarwind
05-19-2021 at 07:07 AM.
05-19-2021 at 07:07 AM.
Quote from TimeFisher :
Thank you for the detailed explanation. Seems like a lot of extra effort for only 25lb of extra resistance.
What exactly do you expect from a Functional Trainer? This isn't something you're going to attempt a PR on. It's a machine that allows multiples movements in a small space. It does that job very well. If you need something with more weight, look for a high/low pulley system that has a 1:1 ratio of 300 pounds or a rack/bar/plates.
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RGrizzzz
05-19-2021 at 07:14 AM.
05-19-2021 at 07:14 AM.
Quote from arkaaya :
While there is no direct upgrade for the FTX, you can use FT1 parts to upgrade the FTX to 215lbs per stack.

You will need to purchase
a) A pair of the Weight Stack Upgrades - https://inspirefitness.com/produc...k-upgrade/
b) A pair of the Selector Stem Assemblies (part #10 for FT1)
c) A pair of replacement cables for the FT1

Once you have them,
- add the weights to the existing stacks which increases each one from 15 plates (150 lbs) to 20 plates (200 lbs)
- replace the FTX selector stem assemblies with the ones from FT1 (each weighs 15 lbs, which brings the total stack weight to 215 lbs)
- replace the FTX cables with the ones from FT1

The FT1 stems are longer to accommodate the extra five weight plates, and have corresponding selector pin holes. I read on other forums that people modified the FTX selector stems by removing the rod and having longer stem welded/fabricated in its place.

The FT1 cables are shorter to compensate for the longer stems. Again, people were able to shorten the existing FTX cables as it needs to be done only at one end. But YMMV.
Hmmmm. Mine came with 5 "defective" plates. The sticker indent was on the wrong side, so they sent me 5 more plates. I wouldn't be against upgrading on side, for a little extra weight for some exercises.

Where are you ordering parts from? Do I have to call/email to order?
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anonymousb
05-19-2021 at 08:23 AM.
05-19-2021 at 08:23 AM.
I've had this since last year. I use it about 4 days a week and there have been zero issues. I have never maxed out the weight stack on any movement and don't think it'll happen any time soon. Yes I'm a full grown male. If you're taller than 6'3" the range of motion may be too short for you on some exercises. Overall recommended.
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arkaaya
05-19-2021 at 09:47 AM.
05-19-2021 at 09:47 AM.
Quote from RGrizzzz :
Where are you ordering parts from? Do I have to call/email to order?
Yes, you have to contact Inspire customer service, they are quite helpful. If you know the part numbers, you can fill the parts request form online.
https://inspirefitness.com/support/
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