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I received box 1 of 3 today for their new Leg Press. Box 2 and 3 should arrive tomorrow. That review should be out later this month.🤘🙏💪

Updated Version of this video is here: th-cam.com/video/ZT26I7Ss1A0/w-d-xo.html . Your idea will work if your rack has 1" holes. That being said, you could just use 1/2" plumbing nipples instead of 3/4" and then you will not have to do any grinding. The 3/4" will be able to handle a greater load than 1/2" though. Either way - these are hollow pipes and will bend if a heavy load is dropped on them. Honestly, since we are dealing with safety here and the fact that those 36" nipples are not cheap...I would just buy pin pipe safeties. In fact, these ones from Bells of Steel MIGHT BE cheaper than DIY-ing: tinyurl.com/DBL-BOS-PPS

Thank you, Brian! I appreciate it!😎

Aren’t there already tons of options that fit that description?

If you watch this video, I compare the M1 Version 1.0 and the 2.0. Link here: th-cam.com/video/XX20RmsN0OE/w-d-xo.html The Version 1.0 is also very smooth. You should still be goo to go with the Version 1.0

@ thanks for the quick response! I’ll check it out

Hopefully soon... @ritfit.sports - the people want this to happen.😄

Awesome! You will be very happy with it! 🤘🙏💪

Thank you so much, Guighee! I appreciate it! 🤘🙏💪

Based on what I showed you, how much would you pay for the Mikolo M4?

@DesignBuildLift assuming I’m Elon musks son and he passes away and I inherit everything I would pay $5k. Assuming I’m not I would say $500

$500 it is. 😄

@ how long do you honestly think a ritfit m1 2.0 would last?

Regular use? Multiple years, and then you would likely yearn to upgrade to a 3x3 rack.

I have not. It looks nicer than the M4, and is only $150 more. The M7 might be way better than the M4 - but maybe only marginally better. A few things that concern me: The website description of the Smith component for the M4 and M7 have the exact same description: “Linear Bearings Smith Bar for seamless movement” … and as I demonstrated in this video, the M4 Smith sucks. Further the M7 has the Smith design where the hooks go into holes (instead of attaching to pegs). I prefer pegs. I saw a review recently on another budget smith (Brand = Snode?) where the hooks actually ripped the steel (with low weight). Not sure about this…but purely speculation on my part since I have never actually used the M7.

I have not used the M7. It looks nicer than the M4, and is only $150 more. The M7 might be way better than the M4 - but maybe only marginally better. A few things that concern me: The website description of the Smith component for the M4 and M7 have the exact same description: “Linear Bearings Smith Bar for seamless movement” … and as I demonstrated in this video, the M4 Smith sucks. Further, the M7 has the Smith design where the hooks go into holes (instead of attaching to pegs). I prefer pegs. I saw a review recently on another budget smith (Brand = Snode?) where the hooks actually ripped the steel (with low weight). Not sure about this…but purely speculation on my part since I have never actually used the M7.

I am unaware of any issues. Kids bedroom?

Wow! Thank you so much! Very nice of you to share that with me! 🤘🙏💪

I would love to do a head to head comparison between those two products!

Yep. Trash.

This has a very shiny chrome layer on the outside (mirror like). SS is dull. I have never heard of anyone covering stainless steel with chrome. Also SS is more expensive, and would not align with all the other cheap decisions they made here. 99.999 % sure this is not stainless steel (but I can’t prove it).

Definitely has opportunities for improvement.

Thank you for sharing your perspectives here. I appreciate it. So the fact that all the listings keep changing…Red Flag. And if their website contradicts what is said on Amazon/Walmart…Red Flag. And what they emailed me contradicts that…Red Flag…..The Bottom line: the product they sent me sucks .I have no interest in speculating which version of their inconsistent advertising might be true. All I can do is merely evaluate what they sent me. MAYBE they accidentally sent me an old version? Maybe. MAYBE they sent me the newest version? I don’t care to investigate how they screwed up (if they screwed up) - because this same issue could happen to any customer who PAID for this product. Rit Fit sent me a product - so here are my opinions on the product that I was sent. Mikolo sent me a product - so here are my opinions on the product I was sent. Everyone is going to have different opinions on things that I should have included or excluded in a review…but the fact is I shot a lot more footage - but edited a lot of it out to keep the video shorter and paced fairly well. No one wants a 40-minute review video. I said up front - I am not going to cover every detail - just the major items that I think are the main differentiators. But again - thank you for your perspectives. Much respect.

​@@DesignBuildLift Their website and other store listings now all seem to be in sync and say the same thing about stainless steel uprights, just a heads up. I agree it's not instilling confidence that it's changed multiple times and like I said ultimately agree with the conclusion too that the RitFit M1 2.0 is better, but just felt some of the positive aspects about the Mikolo were downplayed or ignored. I know you can't cover all aspects, but even the ones that were mentioned didn't talk about the advantages of the Mikolo like the leg holder for pulldown (which is pretty important IMO) when listing all the included attachments and demonstrating that the plate storage is fine with iron plates in a pretty standard orientation of 10lb (top), 25lb (middle), 45lb (bottom) which is how many people would do it anyway. Btw, I'd love to watch a super in-depth 40-minute review video from you! 😁😁 I really like your review style and detailed coverage and if I were looking for a rack or comparing ones it'd be great to have a video of all the nitty gritty details to make a super well-informed decision. But I know I'm probably an exception because I'm obsessed with lifting and home gym equipment and a total fitness nerd 🤓. As you can likely tell by how long my comments are haha. Also, all companies mess up, big or small, I've seen the most expensive products still arrive damaged, defective, or broken. Doesn't mean the entire company is no good. When issues happen it seems like a great chance to test their customer support experience and also provide insight into that which I think would've made an even better review! Customer support is a major aspect for most products so instead of just assuming the product sucks I think it would've been great to check if you got a defective unit instead and do a little investigation and talk about the results of that in your videos, detailing your experience. Again, to be clear, I think this was still overall a great video, you're correct in choosing the RitFit as the overall better one, and really appreciate the time and effort put in! Total respect for you as well! Just providing some potential ideas to keep in mind for future coverage. Hopefully I'm not coming across as a heated fanboy that's angry or trying to flame you or something lol. Just trying to look at things as objectively as possible. If I could buy again right now, I'd pick the RitFit too.

This was more of skirmish than a battle 😂

This has a very shiny chrome layer on the outside (mirror like). SS is dull. I have never heard of anyone covering stainless steel with chrome. Also SS is more expensive, and would not align with all the other cheap decisions they made here. 99.999 % sure this is not stainless steel (but I can’t prove it).

Hard pass!

Thank you for your support, Luke! I have not used any of those other Mikolo products- and pretty sure they will not offer to send me any of them at this point 🤣

@ Hahahahah bro, they should know better with this and good on you for calling them out!

I totally agree, it’s a great deal.

Thank you, Danielle! I appreciate it. The Body solid equipment that I have used is rock solid, and has a fantastic warranty. Body solid doesn’t currently have an all-in-one rack (half rack, smith, and functional trainer) like the RitFit M1, but they do offer Smith Machine single-cable attachments. Link here: shrsl.com/4rmgi 🤘🙏💪

Yes, you are correct - locknuts for the win! I found that if it was not extremely tight….the plates (or rope) would “skip” at the top of a rep (where they would rotate independently of the threaded rod).

Thank you, Tim! Glad I can now get rid of the Mikolo out of my garage. This video was its final appearance on this channel. 🤣

@@DesignBuildLift Duuuuude, I know that feeling so well! And Kudos on not continuing to pimp out affiliate links for a bad company. I know how hard that is to do. It would be so easy to just roll the boulder downhill and take advantage of all the marketing. There's a few channels right now making a stupid amount of money recommending garbage every day. Really like your approach!

I have not tried the Major Fitness B52. However, if the functional trainer on the B2 is anything like their F22 functional trainer, the Ritfit M1 beats it, too. The F22 trolley had some degree of friction on the guide rods, and the M1 does not have that problem. You probably made the right choice!

1st to comment on your comment!

Thanks, Chad! I appreciate it! 🙏🤘💪

Kind of. You can flip the pad above the arm - or under the arm. If you flip the the pad under the arm (which would be better for shorter people) it is 14.5" away from the edge of the seat.

@DesignBuildLift Thank you! Considering adding this to our home gym.

Thank you so much, Ken! I appreciate your support.

Yes. I checked. The holes line up perfectly. 🤘🙏💪 i would purchase the 2.0 normally (Black Friday discount aoplied at checkout: bit.ly/RITFIT-DBL so that you lock in that sale price, and then email customer service for them to mail you a 1.0 pullup bar.

Thank you! I just measured. The highest point of the pulley is 81.75". Yes you have enough clearance to set it up. Definitely get a straight barbell though...no multi grip pull up for you (unless you hang it upside down - which I would still not do unless you are very short). Please let me know if you have other questions as you navigate through this Ares Builder: bit.ly/46cSE2q

Thank you, Willcox! I appreciate it!

If you position the unit in front of your low cable pulley system I don’t see why you couldn’t connect with a soft loop tiedown strap on this unit’s weight horn.

Thank you Brother! I appreciate it! 🤘🙏💪

Fantastic! Glad to hear that!

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate your support! 🙏🤘💪

+@nukezat Nice! Glad I saved you from a regretful purchase! Check out the Ritfit review here: Ritfit M1 Multi-Functional Rack VERSION 2.0 Review th-cam.com/video/XX20RmsN0OE/w-d-xo.html

The GLEG has a better overall construction….thicker steel, better quality padding, etc….and If the GLEG had better quality wheels and those wheels were moved from the front post to the rear (the end where your head goes) to make the unit easier to transport/maneuver, then I would say the GLEG. However, until that happens …I would go with the Ritfit option. By design the GLEG is supposed to be transported to/away from your cable machine, However, the wheels on the GLEG suck and it is hard to move it around. Therefore, since Ritfit option is stationary by design, I have only been using this Ritfit model - and stopped using the GLEG. The Ritfit is also considerably cheaper. I will likely be selling my GLEG.

Thank you! I am considering that. 🙏🤘💪

Awesome, thank you! I really appreciate that!🤘🙏💪

Interesting. However, based upon the pictures it looks like those pads are two independent pads and not one contiguous pad - so they might separate when in use using this hack. DO you have this Rep GHD Pad product?: tinyurl.com/DesignBuildLift

Thank you, Brother! I appreciate your support! 🙏🤘💪

Awesome! Please let me know how it turns out! 🙏🤘💪

No it doesn’t. However, both are very smooth. I hope this helps you make your decision.

The seat does not adjust at all. You cannot do a seated leg curl. The leg roller is design to only move upward. It would need to pivot downward to do a seated leg curl.

@@DesignBuildLift thanks, by adjust I meant the pins that the seat back rotates on. It looks like it would be sufficient. I saw a Fargus machine that has a swivel leg curl stabilizer pad that moves out of the way for lying Leg Curl which would make this perfect. It was cheaper but did not have the cable cam system

Looks like that might be better because the seat seems to move further forward . Both have a pulley housing where you could weld on an upper leg pad so you could do seated leg curls without having to fight to stay on the seat. Can't comment on feels but they both seem to recline far enough to do a lying Leg extension which is better than seated. Neither seem to have designed for the seated leg curl so they may have some issue trying to work with it but they seem like they both would

I would love to do a head-to-head comparison of this and the Lionscool option…Lionscool if you are reading this - Hit me up!