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7' BalanceFrom 2" Olympic Bar Weight Barbell (700-lb Capacity)
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First of all... if you use cast iron plates there's nothing to worry about.
If you use rubber plates, just buy a roll of electrical tape and wrap the 2" end pieces.
Smooth as silk afterwards and 100% protection.
Also... if you want to step it up, use a hex key allen wrench, take both ends off and grease the sleeves.
Put it back together and you've got yourself a "top of the line" Olympic bar at a bargain price.
See picture: (everything black has been wrapped with electrical tape)
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Like these:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-Inch...91197225
So... Unless you already own a ton of 1 inch plates I would recommend to go with a 2" barbell/plate setup instead.
$48 for a 2" Olympic bar is a steal...
You can get a professional bar with decent knurling and smooth bronze bushings for around $200 bucks.
All about Olympic bars (Video):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeqzekr
Cheers!
You can get a professional bar with decent knurling and smooth bronze bushings for around $200 bucks.
All about Olympic bars (Video):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeqzekr
Cheers!
In York's defense, they have bars that are comparable in price to the ones listed with the video (about $300). The really expensive one (here, $722: https://yorkbarbell.com/product/e...steel-bar/) is made in the U.S. with North American steel, which definitely contributes to the price. Still crazy pricing though. Check out the MSRP for a laugh.
I may actually head up there this weekend to pick up a curling bar. Their on-site prices are apparently cheaper, and I've been cooped up with the snow we had and could use a short trip!
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In York's defense, they have bars that are comparable in price to the ones listed with the video (about $300). The really expensive one (here, $722: https://yorkbarbell.com/product/e...steel-bar/) is made in the U.S. with North American steel, which definitely contributes to the price. Still crazy pricing though. Check out the MSRP for a laugh.
I may actually head up there this weekend to pick up a curling bar. Their on-site prices are apparently cheaper, and I've been cooped up with the snow we had and could use a short trip!
If you really want to spend money, here's the "Lamborghini" of Olympic bars:
ELEIKO - IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar (only $1290 plus tax)
https://eleiko.com/en-us/equipmen...-20-kg-men
What a deal... LOL
But if you want something decent with even better specs than the York at a bargain price...
Get this one before it's gone (it's sold out everywhere, you can Google it)
Open box for $160:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/396984310325
20KG, 28mm, 190K PSI, 1500LB, hard coated handle bar, 2" chrome steel ends
Best of all... 10 needle bearings (5 on each side) VERY NICE!
If I didn't already own 3 Olympic bars... I would have snatched it up already.
Cheers!
The only thing I had to do on one of them was tighten the hex bolts on the endcaps of the sleeves. They were loose on arrival.
Also got these and love them. They are quick to attach and magnetic, so I can just stick them to the side of my rack when not in use.
https://a.co/d/esLBnjG
I just posted this deal:
https://slickdeals.net/f/19153579-7ft-mikolo-2-olympic-bar-for-weight-powerlifting-45lb-1500lbs-capacity-117-99?p=182208136
Not a bad price considering the features and specs.
I just posted this deal:
https://slickdeals.net/f/19153579-7ft-mikolo-2-olympic-bar-for-weight-powerlifting-45lb-1500lbs-capacity-117-99?p=182208136
Not a bad price considering the features and specs.
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