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popularslickjunkie2 posted May 10, 2026 12:32 AM

Mikolo 7ft 45lb red barbell $113.98 @ Walmart

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A little different model from the other Mikolo barbell SD. Red color bar.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/3206437727
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A little different model from the other Mikolo barbell SD. Red color bar.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/3206437727

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Model: Mikolo 7ft Olympic Barbell, Barbell for Weightlifting and Powerlifting 45lb, Olympic Bar for 1500lbs Capacity, Weight Bar Fit 2” Standard Weights

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I've been using a Mikolo 7ft bar for several months and have been very pleased with it. I'm not putting heavy weight on it, but it was a HUGE step up from the bargain basement bar I bought at Walmart initially. The only ding on mine is that the black coating (mine is all black) isn't the most durable, and I have noticeable scratches in the knurling (from my rack) and on the sleeves from adding weights. I don't care about the aesthetics, personally. Functionally, it's great.
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deals_4_funMay 11, 2026 11:41 PM
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If you're serious about weightlifting, almost top of the line, Rogue Ohio Bar is not that expensive for a one-time investment that would last a lifetime. $315 + $15 (Shipping) + Tax
https://www.roguefitness.com/rogu...black-zinc
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RustyShaklefordMay 14, 2026 01:06 PM
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Quote from AndrewinMD :
I've been using a Mikolo 7ft bar for several months and have been very pleased with it. I'm not putting heavy weight on it, but it was a HUGE step up from the bargain basement bar I bought at Walmart initially. The only ding on mine is that the black coating (mine is all black) isn't the most durable, and I have noticeable scratches in the knurling (from my rack) and on the sleeves from adding weights. I don't care about the aesthetics, personally. Functionally, it's great.
I can't see any sort of "huge" step up that can warrant paying $70 more for a bar. Can you explain how this is a huge step up?
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Quote from RustyShakleford :
I can't see any sort of "huge" step up that can warrant paying $70 more for a bar. Can you explain how this is a huge step up?
It says in the description it lifts you up. What other barbell does that?
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BrightSeed1352May 14, 2026 05:16 PM
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Quote from RustyShakleford :
I can't see any sort of "huge" step up that can warrant paying $70 more for a bar. Can you explain how this is a huge step up?
Where are you finding a 7ft olympic barbell for $70 less than this one? Best I'm seeing is $50 less from HANDBODE and that one has half the bearings. With the Mikolo barbell you get better rotation from the extra bearings, higher weight capacity (more durable), and a better finish. It's 90% of a Rogue barbell for less than half the cost.
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RansuMay 15, 2026 01:23 AM
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I can't speak for this exact branded one, but I have a red and black one with the same specs from the brand on Amazon "GarveeLife" or something, and it is ON PAR with the Tru Grit barbell I started with, at a much lower cost. I also personally have quite a few pieces from Mikolo (P5R 3x3 and verified 11 gauge steel rack with all accessories, adjustable kettlebell, EZ curl bar, 10lb fixed straight barbell, clips), and if I was starting fresh, knowing how good all of their pieces are, I would get this deal or recommend to a friend.
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ThriftyThread5737May 15, 2026 10:24 PM
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Can confirm this barbell dries clothes just as well as more expensive brands!

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SKV4mMay 15, 2026 11:17 PM
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I use a rackable 6ft bar. Fits better in my tiny gym. I don't lift heavy.
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Jacobro1May 16, 2026 01:07 AM
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Quote from RustyShakleford :
I can't see any sort of "huge" step up that can warrant paying $70 more for a bar. Can you explain how this is a huge step up?
As someone who has used and owned $30 bars up to $1000+ barbells there is a significant differencethe cheap barbells under around $70 typically do not have bearings or bushings, it's metal on metal and they do not rotate well, at all.
Cheaper bars are generally chrome coated. The chrome is often poor quality, and peels and rusts shortly after.
The knurling (grippy part on the long, skinnier shaft area) is also not very pronounced or confidence-inspiring. It feels very passive, like scratches in metal. This is a poor "in hand feel" at best, or a legit grip safety issue at worst (imagine bench pressing 150+ lb and dropping the bar on your chest because your grip slipped).
The knurling on higher quality bars feels legitimately "good" in your hand. Secure. Confidence inspiring. More of a glued feeling vs just-barely-hanging-on.

Longevity.
Higher quality bars can withstand repeated use, and dropping (deadlifts, Olympic lifting, bailing on a lift you couldn't complete and had to drop and slam into the rack or safety spotter arms.)

Biggest thing for me is how it feels. It's like driving a shit box 30 year old Honda Civic vs a brand new Lexus. Yes, the old Civic works...but once you drive the new Lexus, you'll never go back.
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Quote from RustyShakleford :
I can't see any sort of "huge" step up that can warrant paying $70 more for a bar. Can you explain how this is a huge step up?
The Walmart bar is a 6 ft one, for one thing. That said, the knurling is garbage and barely there, so part of my grip was on plain, smooth metal which is far from ideal. The metal "caps" on the ends fell off soon after I started using the cheap bar, and I have little faith that the cheap bar would survive any sort of fall to the floor without damage. I don't use much weight these days, but I am confident in the Mikolo's ability to handle higher weight, which is something I can't say about the $13 one.

The $13 bar was fine to start for me because I had to retrain my muscles to recover from years of skipping weights, and I still use it for some things because the shorter length is favorable in my cramped basement. But, honestly, do I put much faith in a $13 weightlifting bar? Nope, and anyone would be foolish to do so. You can lift weights with a cheap 1" bar and those plastic, sand-filled weights, but most people opt for something better.

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