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Pros & Cons
Pros
Overall, these are quality bars and i would recommend them with the following caveats. I like this a lot more than my weiders which were almost double the price. I can’t knock them down for that, they are what they are.
The black looks great; the only con is the knurling is basically non-existent. Some people like that better than the kind that is a bit sharper. The new ones also have a slightly shorter weight sleeve, but a much better knurled grip, whereas the old o... Read More
The threads are well-made and securely hold the weights in place. The only issue is you can fit only 3, 10 pound plates on either side with a clamp. The threaded caps work well and don't move around.
The craftsmanship is excellent. The locks spin very well. There are rubber gaskets to help keep it quieter.
Cons
The grip is only 3. Mm. It doesn't matter how hard you tighten the nuts on the end of the bars that secure the weights -- they always come loose. And when you tighten them, they're on there all diagonal and wonky.
Not as advertised, very disappointed. The cost of the item is not worth the hassle of returning. Thankfully the return process is easy.
Highlights
Quality
It feels comfortable to hold and sturdy, the screws work perfect with the weights i had and screws hold well.
The chrome plating is even and seems to be durable.
Also the black coating is chipping off due to repeated unscrewing.
(the semi-sharp groves of the threaded ends of the handles make a surprisingly good weapon when they accidentally come into con... Read More
Price
These black ones were on sale and i could not resist a pair for $11.
It is pretty good for the price.
Overall i’m glad i went with these for the price (bought on sale at just under $15.
Competitiveness
Ultimately, i choose the cap smooth dumbbells because they were less expensive than the other nearly identical product.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
good, great, rubber, set and threaded. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 4,661 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 2 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Don’t have any problems with it unscrewing while i’m working it
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Bummer had to pay shipping or it would have been a sweet deal
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
At the price i paid 18 these were an absolute bargain
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If one minds that kind of thing time to get a permanent dumbell set
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have several chrome versions for twenty years or more from cap
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
These black ones were on sale and i could not resist a pair for 11
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The black looks great the only con is the knurling is basically nonexistent
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
May use fat gripz on these permanently if i do not like the feel of them
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