[Update: 18 June 2020] Below is the current status in a nutshell for those of you not already on my email notification list. If you'd like to get on the list and receive details about pre-ordering your Fix Kit, shoot me an email at SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com and it'll auto-reply with the most recent information including details about preordering. So, here's where we stand: 552 Series 1 and Series 2 designs are finished. Prototypes tested and approved. Manufacturer reviews complete. Now sitting in the queue waiting for our turn to go into production. Pre-ordering is underway. 1090 design is finished. Prototypes tested and approved. Manufacturer reviews complete. Pre-ordering to begin this coming weekend. If I can find time this weekend I'll post a video update with the very first finished pre-production discs fresh from the local shop. They'll be exactly the same as what you'll receive when you buy a set. Early adopters ordering U.S. made sets...we're ahead of schedule. Looks like production may very well begin before the end of the month. Stay tuned!
They look great really appreciate what doing coming up with this fix, your helping all the disappointed bow flex customers and helping the environment as people wont be doing the throw away culture. Hope your Dad keeps getting better take care
hi hi Edwardo, thanks man for the kind words. I appreciate it! And I do like trying to help folks not chuck perfectly good equipment if we can fix it affordably. And my dad is recovering nicely from his surgery yesterday. So far so good! The next few days are critical.
Very good video and thank you very much for your researches, you just need to give it a final push to this project and to have it on the market, it will sale like hot cakes!!
Thanks Hector! Yes, it hasn't even completed the first production run yet and already the level of interest is crazy. I'm hopeful all the very first customers will be super happy with the upgrade and let others know about it.
Awesome! Thanks DTD! On one hand it is sad that people all around the world have experienced this same issue. Frankly, it should have been engineered correctly the first time. But that is, as we say, water under the bridge. I'm super pumped now to help everyone fix their dumbbells so they can be used safely. Don't worry man, I don't anticipate any restriction at this point on where I can ship.
Hey hey Paul...awesome man! And thank you. Frankly, I wish the fix was ready two weeks ago. It'd be flying out the door right now. It seems people have already lined up around the block waiting on me to deliver. But, I don't want to be that guy who rushed things a bit too fast. The one who disappoints the people who supported his project from the day it was just a DIY throwaway video. Bowflex already let us all down the first time. My goal is to deliver on what I've promised: a fix that works right the first time and forever. Once you install it you should never have to think about it again. It'll just be there doing what I designed it to do...to keep weights off of our faces and feet. I appreciate your patience. Please know that I am working quickly, in between all my other obligations, to get these to market as soon as possible for you and everyone else. I think you may have already signed up for email notifications, but I'll post the signup email just in case: Selecttech.Fix@gmail.com
Thanks Jason, I appreciate your support. Folks like you and others inspired me to turn this into something more than a DIY fix. I usually spend my time helping manufacturers improve their products. This is my first opportunity to do things the way I believe they should be done, start to finish...with no bean counters and executives overriding my recommendations. No BS shortcuts, no cheap ass materials, and clear communication with all of you from start to finish. And if I screw up, it's on me. Nobody else to blame. So my goal is to get this right the first time.
Hi hi MLK Jr. 552 Series 1 production ceased well over a decade ago, so everything sold today is Series 2. On the used market, they are easy to tell apart: th-cam.com/video/hclDTj58eVU/w-d-xo.html Cheers, Joe
hey hey Carlos, I finally had time to sit down and reply to YT comments. Thanks for being so patient. Did you ever send an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com to get the low down on pricing and pre-ordering? The first round of pre-ordering ends midnight 6/30. If you'd like to get in on it, send an email...it'll contain most everything you need to know. Thanks man!
Thanks for all you do Joe! I can't believe Bowflex continue to sell these really dangerous products. Surely it's only a matter of time before someone gets seriously injured?
Sadly, Will, I have photos of a couple customer injuries, and stories from others who have had a plate fall out during a workout. Bowflex never really acknowledged the disc issue. Their 2012-ish product recall misidentified the dial as the issue, and even then they claimed it only affected something like 17k sets. I think Bowflex is just milking the market at this point until they decide to end-of-life the design.
Hiya Herbert. Did I reply to you elsewhere? Sorry, it's a challenge to keep track sometimes with the sheer volume of people inquiring about the fix. In any case, I apologize for the late reply here. I don't have much time to devote to YT replies. If you're not an email subscriber already, please consider subscribing for complete info and updates. Just shoot an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com. And thanks for inquiring about it.
Hi hi Vikram, did you ever send an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com to get the pricing and pre-ordering information? Sorry, I am just now able to reply to folks who have been posting for a few weeks. Thank you for your patience.
Hey hey Ben. I know we already exchanged emails after you wrote this comment. For other folks who don't already know, I can be reached at SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com and I ship to most destinations around the world.
[Update: 9 June 2020] Hey guys, the 552 Series 1 preordering email was sent out Monday evening. If you're already on the mailing list, you should have received it. If you're a new subscriber, shoot me an email at SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com and it'll auto-reply with the latest information including details about preordering. I'm still slowly working my way through emails/comments as time permits. And this week my goal is to wrap up Series 2 and 1090 prototyping/testing/pricing so we can move on to preordering and manufacturing those too. So far so good. It'll be a relief once everything is in the production queue. I'll keep you all up-to-date through my video comment replies and by way of email. Thank you all and I hope you have a great night/day.
Wow i bought them back in 2010 but stopped using as the weight fell out and scared the daylights out of me and been sitting in the closet ever since. Count me in
Hi Melissa, sorry about the delay. I'm not on YT daily so I answer when I can. More often than not, it's a 19mm socket. Occasionally 18mm. Those universal pin-style sockets aren't the best unfortunately. An inexpensive socket set from Harbor Freight isn't a bad investment. They aren't Snap-On or Mac, but they also won't empty your bank account.
Average joe u are my lifesaver I just get a brand new 1090 set and a weight slid of and hit by head, nothing was loose on my assembly and or my discs. The plates simply had too much play. Please help me. Are all 1090 sets the same or are there different series?
Man oh man Johnny....sorry for the late reply here. Though you did email me too. The tolerance on these dumbbells can be pretty bad. The slightest movement of a disc can allow a plate to slip right by. Fortunately the aluminum doesn't flex under these very light weights. All 1090s are the same. There's no series. That's only for the 552. Did you see my emails about the preordering? Would be happy to get you in with the first production run to get this permanently fixed for you asap. Let me know.
Hi Kyle, I'm finally able to sit down and reply to some YT comments ...thank you for your interest in the fix. Send an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com for complete info. And thanks for patiently awaiting a reply!
Patience grasshopper. :-). But seriously, Englebert, I just wanted you all to know I haven't been sitting on my ass twiddling my thumbs for the past few weeks. Lol. I want you all to be super happy with the purchase, from start to finish. And I hope, once you've had a chance to use these for a while, that you'll let others know it exists. I've got zero marketing budget, and no sales team....so it's just my personal reputation, your opinions about the whole experience and the product, and word of mouth. I just want everyone to feel it was money well spent, especially after dealing with the repeated failures of the OEM discs.
Hi Tehlet, I just saw your email come through. Glad you found mine. I'll reply to you momentarily by email. Anyone else wondering how to reach me please send an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com Thanks all!
Awesome Bored! Blew my mind. Something happened with the Nautilus/Bowflex supply chain for sure. Suddenly all of their SelectTechs are completely out of stock for months. So the regular manufacturer prices aren't available. And replacement discs are increasingly rare. And the secondary market seems to have universally decided to hike the prices on dumbbells (and likely other equipment too). Have you seen the prices on replacement OEM plastic discs now? They were overpriced at $16 last year. Now you're lucky to find one at $25-40. Here's one single replacement plastic OEM disc on eBay going for $70obo with 6 people watching it: www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Bowflex-Selecttech-552-Series-1-Replacement-Part-Disk-5/193452436509. $70, seriously? They're nuts. No worries man. For those hoping to use their SelectTech for years to come, I'll make sure you all have a set of discs that'll never drop another weight again. Bowflex can pound sand.
@@AverageJoeInnovationsLLC the Chinese factories making them were shut down and also facing a massive spike in domestic demand due to the virus. They've restarted delivery since end April though, so the shortage should be easing. Amazing job!! I'll be purchasing a set of 552 series 2 discs when you're ready, but since I'm from Singapore I'm wondering if shipping can be arranged directly from China if that's where it will be manufactured?
I broke 3 of my disk on one and have paid a combination of 75$ for a 2-3-5 disk on series 2.. crazy for a piece of plastic... after I replaced them and tightened the nuts on handle it’s getting stuck in the base? Do I need to loosen and have it still be safe... I love these things but very temperamental... Your fix sounds like a life saver! Good luck with them and I will definitely purchase!!!
@@xcjhao Hiya Jia Hao. Awesome man, I appreciate the support! Have you already added yourself to the notification list at SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com? Do you happen to know which factories Bowflex is using? Do you happen to have the names of the factories or the cities in which they're located? Or was that just a general statement about restarting? I ask because I ordinarily spend a great deal of time in China, but with current visa restrictions I've not been back since January. I'm completely familiar with how things have been playing out there. I have contacts all around the country. By the way, Singapore is on the bucket list....looking forward to visiting one day.
@@Slot1025 The end bolts in the dumbbell shaft can only tighten so far before they bottom out on the end of the shaft. They should simply be tightened until snug plus maybe half a turn...anything more does nothing. Have you checked to make sure the discs are seated properly within each other? They should be parallel to each other all the way around the circumference. If they aren't properly seated within each other, they'll get hung up on plates when trying to insert or remove the dumbbell from the base.
Hey there Bandit...have you had problems with those parts? i mean have they become damaged in some way? I had considered redesigning both the red/grey cross bars and the selector dials (the ones that you turn with the weight numbers on them) with some cool aluminum replacements. But I considered that more of an aesthetic change, so I focused my efforts on the serious safety issues first. Frankly, I am very seriously considering designing an adjustable dumbbell to kick all their asses. A durable affordable adjustable dumbbell would be awesome. Something that works correctly the first time, and that lasts a lifetime. Not an easy feat, and there's some serious competition, but I'm up for the challenge. If I decide to embark on that journey, I'll let you all know.
@@AverageJoeInnovationsLLC Yes, unfortunately I have a broken red end piece. I just moved and it seams the dumbell took some damage and cracked the red piece at the end. I have several cracked discs and the red end is completely split in a circle at the base so it won't turn the dial to adjust anything. A whole new affordable setup would be awesome. Certainly more and more demand for home weight lifting equipment thanks to COVID too. Hats off to you for engineering a fix to the discs and maybe a whole new system.
@@bawalther Sorry to hear that happened to one of your dumbbells. That particular part isn't too expensive...yet. But if I end up designing one I'll let you all know here first.
Hi hi I believe you already found my email and wrote to me, right? For anyone else reading comments, you can write to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com for more info.
One million dollars....kidding man, I'll answer your email shortly. I've been working my way through another backlog of email questions and orders and supprt. So expect to hear from me later this morning (Friday).
Hi Carlos, I believe i may have replied to one of your other posts too. But just in case I'm wrong...you can shoot an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com for complete info. Thanks for your patience .
Average Joe hey! I have the series one 552. I’m missing two ball bearings, as I received them second hand. It would be a huge help to know the correct size to order!
@@gabrielconnaghan3898 Hey hey Gabriel...they measure out at 6.39mm... basically a 1/4" ball bearing for the 552. I hope that helps. A local mom and pop hardware store may have some. Online you usually need to buy these in bulk. There are some eBayers selling the 4-piece bearing and spring kits for somewhere around $10-15.
Hi George, no concern at all. There's well-established precedent (SCOTUS). I won't get into details here, but suffice to say precedent had been set many decades ago that allows for just this scenario.
Hiya DJ, I think we may have already written via email, but I'm just getting around to my TH-cam comments tonight. For anyone reading this...yes...all of the 552 and 1090 Disc Fix Kits will continue to be available for the foreseeable future.
hey hey Alexander....that's in the queue. A few things ahead of it, but then I'd like to challenge myself with a design that's not just adjustable. Many are adjustable. I want one that's rock solid durable....that doesn't need to be babied. And that's a challenge. I'll find out if I have what it takes to make it happen. But I will be sure to bring you all along for the ride.
Hey hey Ryan, I'd like to say higher volumes would bring the cost down, but with CNC it's really all about the machine time. An hour is an hour at these machine shops. Design-wise I stripped out all of the fluff (e.g., unnecessary radiuses, etc) to reduce machine time to get pricing down to where it is today. I lost some of that savings when aluminum began rising in price again over the past couple months. We'll continue to look for ways to trim cost without compromising quality. Along those lines, I'm in discussions with a couple companies about producing a die cast aluminum version. That holds some promise if it can meet my performance specs. I envision down the line maybe offering a die cast and a machined version. We'll see. Stay tuned!
[Update: 18 June 2020] Below is the current status in a nutshell for those of you not already on my email notification list. If you'd like to get on the list and receive details about pre-ordering your Fix Kit, shoot me an email at SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com and it'll auto-reply with the most recent information including details about preordering. So, here's where we stand:
552 Series 1 and Series 2 designs are finished. Prototypes tested and approved. Manufacturer reviews complete. Now sitting in the queue waiting for our turn to go into production. Pre-ordering is underway.
1090 design is finished. Prototypes tested and approved. Manufacturer reviews complete. Pre-ordering to begin this coming weekend.
If I can find time this weekend I'll post a video update with the very first finished pre-production discs fresh from the local shop. They'll be exactly the same as what you'll receive when you buy a set. Early adopters ordering U.S. made sets...we're ahead of schedule. Looks like production may very well begin before the end of the month. Stay tuned!
They look great really appreciate what doing coming up with this fix, your helping all the disappointed bow flex customers and helping the environment as people wont be doing the throw away culture. Hope your Dad keeps getting better take care
hi hi Edwardo, thanks man for the kind words. I appreciate it! And I do like trying to help folks not chuck perfectly good equipment if we can fix it affordably. And my dad is recovering nicely from his surgery yesterday. So far so good! The next few days are critical.
Very good video and thank you very much for your researches, you just need to give it a final push to this project and to have it on the market, it will sale like hot cakes!!
Thanks Hector! Yes, it hasn't even completed the first production run yet and already the level of interest is crazy. I'm hopeful all the very first customers will be super happy with the upgrade and let others know about it.
I can't wait for this!!! I hope you'll consider shipping to Germany aswell!
Awesome! Thanks DTD! On one hand it is sad that people all around the world have experienced this same issue. Frankly, it should have been engineered correctly the first time. But that is, as we say, water under the bridge. I'm super pumped now to help everyone fix their dumbbells so they can be used safely. Don't worry man, I don't anticipate any restriction at this point on where I can ship.
Can't wait for the 1090 version to come out! Hope they dont take long to make I'm eager to buy them
Hey hey Paul...awesome man! And thank you. Frankly, I wish the fix was ready two weeks ago. It'd be flying out the door right now. It seems people have already lined up around the block waiting on me to deliver.
But, I don't want to be that guy who rushed things a bit too fast. The one who disappoints the people who supported his project from the day it was just a DIY throwaway video. Bowflex already let us all down the first time. My goal is to deliver on what I've promised: a fix that works right the first time and forever. Once you install it you should never have to think about it again. It'll just be there doing what I designed it to do...to keep weights off of our faces and feet.
I appreciate your patience. Please know that I am working quickly, in between all my other obligations, to get these to market as soon as possible for you and everyone else.
I think you may have already signed up for email notifications, but I'll post the signup email just in case: Selecttech.Fix@gmail.com
Bravo! Such a great project. I'm looking forward to supporting it. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Jason, I appreciate your support. Folks like you and others inspired me to turn this into something more than a DIY fix. I usually spend my time helping manufacturers improve their products. This is my first opportunity to do things the way I believe they should be done, start to finish...with no bean counters and executives overriding my recommendations. No BS shortcuts, no cheap ass materials, and clear communication with all of you from start to finish.
And if I screw up, it's on me. Nobody else to blame. So my goal is to get this right the first time.
Do they indicate online anywhere whether you’re getting series 1 or 2?
Hi hi MLK Jr. 552 Series 1 production ceased well over a decade ago, so everything sold today is Series 2. On the used market, they are easy to tell apart: th-cam.com/video/hclDTj58eVU/w-d-xo.html
Cheers,
Joe
I’m so looking forward for this !!, count me in on a 552 serie 2 and 1090!!...
hey hey Carlos, I finally had time to sit down and reply to YT comments. Thanks for being so patient. Did you ever send an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com to get the low down on pricing and pre-ordering? The first round of pre-ordering ends midnight 6/30. If you'd like to get in on it, send an email...it'll contain most everything you need to know. Thanks man!
Thanks for all you do Joe! I can't believe Bowflex continue to sell these really dangerous products. Surely it's only a matter of time before someone gets seriously injured?
Sadly, Will, I have photos of a couple customer injuries, and stories from others who have had a plate fall out during a workout. Bowflex never really acknowledged the disc issue. Their 2012-ish product recall misidentified the dial as the issue, and even then they claimed it only affected something like 17k sets. I think Bowflex is just milking the market at this point until they decide to end-of-life the design.
Yes! Let us know when the metal parts are available! I’m hoping to fix my 552 series 1...
Hiya Herbert. Did I reply to you elsewhere? Sorry, it's a challenge to keep track sometimes with the sheer volume of people inquiring about the fix. In any case, I apologize for the late reply here. I don't have much time to devote to YT replies. If you're not an email subscriber already, please consider subscribing for complete info and updates. Just shoot an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com. And thanks for inquiring about it.
Hi Joe, yes you did send me an email already. Thanks again for the info!
Fantastic work. Please ship the work of art to Singapore for my 552.
Hi hi Vikram, did you ever send an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com to get the pricing and pre-ordering information? Sorry, I am just now able to reply to folks who have been posting for a few weeks. Thank you for your patience.
@@AverageJoeInnovationsLLC Hi Joe, yes I did. I'm part of your mailers. Awaiting your pre-order mail for 552 S2. Thank you.
Man I need this!! I’m over in the uk though. Would you post internationally ?
Hey hey Ben. I know we already exchanged emails after you wrote this comment. For other folks who don't already know, I can be reached at SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com and I ship to most destinations around the world.
This is perfect
Thank you kind sir...appreciate the sentiments.
[Update: 9 June 2020] Hey guys, the 552 Series 1 preordering email was sent out Monday evening. If you're already on the mailing list, you should have received it. If you're a new subscriber, shoot me an email at SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com and it'll auto-reply with the latest information including details about preordering. I'm still slowly working my way through emails/comments as time permits. And this week my goal is to wrap up Series 2 and 1090 prototyping/testing/pricing so we can move on to preordering and manufacturing those too. So far so good.
It'll be a relief once everything is in the production queue. I'll keep you all up-to-date through my video comment replies and by way of email. Thank you all and I hope you have a great night/day.
Wow i bought them back in 2010 but stopped using as the weight fell out and scared the daylights out of me and been sitting in the closet ever since. Count me in
Awesome RC, time to breathe some new life into them. Feel free to sign up at SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com to receive updates there as well.
Very informative. Can you tell me what size socket you used? Ive purchased a set and a "universal" one (which sucks) and there's no snug fit.
Hi Melissa, sorry about the delay. I'm not on YT daily so I answer when I can. More often than not, it's a 19mm socket. Occasionally 18mm. Those universal pin-style sockets aren't the best unfortunately. An inexpensive socket set from Harbor Freight isn't a bad investment. They aren't Snap-On or Mac, but they also won't empty your bank account.
@@AverageJoeInnovationsLLC thank you so much!! Cant wait to fix this thing!
Average joe u are my lifesaver I just get a brand new 1090 set and a weight slid of and hit by head, nothing was loose on my assembly and or my discs. The plates simply had too much play. Please help me. Are all 1090 sets the same or are there different series?
Man oh man Johnny....sorry for the late reply here. Though you did email me too. The tolerance on these dumbbells can be pretty bad. The slightest movement of a disc can allow a plate to slip right by. Fortunately the aluminum doesn't flex under these very light weights. All 1090s are the same. There's no series. That's only for the 552. Did you see my emails about the preordering? Would be happy to get you in with the first production run to get this permanently fixed for you asap. Let me know.
Count me in too, I would like for the 1090 version
Hi Kyle, I'm finally able to sit down and reply to some YT comments ...thank you for your interest in the fix. Send an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com for complete info. And thanks for patiently awaiting a reply!
That’s mean bro, can’t wait for it to ready for shipping etc...
Patience grasshopper. :-). But seriously, Englebert, I just wanted you all to know I haven't been sitting on my ass twiddling my thumbs for the past few weeks. Lol. I want you all to be super happy with the purchase, from start to finish. And I hope, once you've had a chance to use these for a while, that you'll let others know it exists. I've got zero marketing budget, and no sales team....so it's just my personal reputation, your opinions about the whole experience and the product, and word of mouth.
I just want everyone to feel it was money well spent, especially after dealing with the repeated failures of the OEM discs.
Average Joe lol yeah bro can’t wait, I’ve got the 1090 series, and count me in bro... awesome work bro 👍
Hi,
I'm interested in a set for my bowflex dumbell.
Do you ship to the UK?
Regards
Hi Tehlet, I just saw your email come through. Glad you found mine. I'll reply to you momentarily by email. Anyone else wondering how to reach me please send an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com Thanks all!
Nice job... I can’t believe the prices they want for these weights now? 1500 as opposed to 329$ retail price... you can count me in.. 552 series 2👍
Awesome Bored! Blew my mind. Something happened with the Nautilus/Bowflex supply chain for sure. Suddenly all of their SelectTechs are completely out of stock for months. So the regular manufacturer prices aren't available. And replacement discs are increasingly rare. And the secondary market seems to have universally decided to hike the prices on dumbbells (and likely other equipment too). Have you seen the prices on replacement OEM plastic discs now? They were overpriced at $16 last year. Now you're lucky to find one at $25-40.
Here's one single replacement plastic OEM disc on eBay going for $70obo with 6 people watching it: www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Bowflex-Selecttech-552-Series-1-Replacement-Part-Disk-5/193452436509. $70, seriously? They're nuts.
No worries man. For those hoping to use their SelectTech for years to come, I'll make sure you all have a set of discs that'll never drop another weight again. Bowflex can pound sand.
@@AverageJoeInnovationsLLC the Chinese factories making them were shut down and also facing a massive spike in domestic demand due to the virus. They've restarted delivery since end April though, so the shortage should be easing. Amazing job!! I'll be purchasing a set of 552 series 2 discs when you're ready, but since I'm from Singapore I'm wondering if shipping can be arranged directly from China if that's where it will be manufactured?
I broke 3 of my disk on one and have paid a combination of 75$ for a 2-3-5 disk on series 2.. crazy for a piece of plastic... after I replaced them and tightened the nuts on handle it’s getting stuck in the base? Do I need to loosen and have it still be safe... I love these things but very temperamental... Your fix sounds like a life saver! Good luck with them and I will definitely purchase!!!
@@xcjhao Hiya Jia Hao. Awesome man, I appreciate the support! Have you already added yourself to the notification list at SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com? Do you happen to know which factories Bowflex is using? Do you happen to have the names of the factories or the cities in which they're located? Or was that just a general statement about restarting? I ask because I ordinarily spend a great deal of time in China, but with current visa restrictions I've not been back since January. I'm completely familiar with how things have been playing out there. I have contacts all around the country. By the way, Singapore is on the bucket list....looking forward to visiting one day.
@@Slot1025 The end bolts in the dumbbell shaft can only tighten so far before they bottom out on the end of the shaft. They should simply be tightened until snug plus maybe half a turn...anything more does nothing. Have you checked to make sure the discs are seated properly within each other? They should be parallel to each other all the way around the circumference. If they aren't properly seated within each other, they'll get hung up on plates when trying to insert or remove the dumbbell from the base.
Any intentions to make stronger red pieces for the 1090.
I'm subscribed for updates. Great work!
Hey there Bandit...have you had problems with those parts? i mean have they become damaged in some way? I had considered redesigning both the red/grey cross bars and the selector dials (the ones that you turn with the weight numbers on them) with some cool aluminum replacements. But I considered that more of an aesthetic change, so I focused my efforts on the serious safety issues first.
Frankly, I am very seriously considering designing an adjustable dumbbell to kick all their asses. A durable affordable adjustable dumbbell would be awesome. Something that works correctly the first time, and that lasts a lifetime. Not an easy feat, and there's some serious competition, but I'm up for the challenge. If I decide to embark on that journey, I'll let you all know.
@@AverageJoeInnovationsLLC Yes, unfortunately I have a broken red end piece. I just moved and it seams the dumbell took some damage and cracked the red piece at the end. I have several cracked discs and the red end is completely split in a circle at the base so it won't turn the dial to adjust anything. A whole new affordable setup would be awesome. Certainly more and more demand for home weight lifting equipment thanks to COVID too. Hats off to you for engineering a fix to the discs and maybe a whole new system.
@@bawalther Sorry to hear that happened to one of your dumbbells. That particular part isn't too expensive...yet. But if I end up designing one I'll let you all know here first.
Hi I need the bowflex 552 version 1 right away I broke 1 disc
Hi hi I believe you already found my email and wrote to me, right? For anyone else reading comments, you can write to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com for more info.
Hi how much for a set for a pair of 1090s to the Uk? Thanks!
One million dollars....kidding man, I'll answer your email shortly. I've been working my way through another backlog of email questions and orders and supprt. So expect to hear from me later this morning (Friday).
Let me know when these are available. I would love to purchase these instead of the 3d prints.
Hi Carlos, I believe i may have replied to one of your other posts too. But just in case I'm wrong...you can shoot an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com for complete info. Thanks for your patience .
Hey Joe! Would you be able to tell me what size the ball bearings are?
Hi Gabriel! Later tonight I'll disassemble and measure some for you. Any specific model? My rough guess is they are all 6mm or less.
Average Joe hey! I have the series one 552. I’m missing two ball bearings, as I received them second hand. It would be a huge help to know the correct size to order!
@@gabrielconnaghan3898 Hey hey Gabriel...they measure out at 6.39mm... basically a 1/4" ball bearing for the 552. I hope that helps. A local mom and pop hardware store may have some. Online you usually need to buy these in bulk. There are some eBayers selling the 4-piece bearing and spring kits for somewhere around $10-15.
Average Joe Thanks very much!
Do you have any concern about Bowflex lawsuits? I would think there won't be but you never know.
Hi George, no concern at all. There's well-established precedent (SCOTUS). I won't get into details here, but suffice to say precedent had been set many decades ago that allows for just this scenario.
Are these still available for the 1090?
Hiya DJ, I think we may have already written via email, but I'm just getting around to my TH-cam comments tonight. For anyone reading this...yes...all of the 552 and 1090 Disc Fix Kits will continue to be available for the foreseeable future.
Are these still available for 1090?
Absolutely, Martin. Send an email to SelectTech.Fix@gmail.com for more information if you haven't already.
I think you should just design your own set of dumbells.
hey hey Alexander....that's in the queue. A few things ahead of it, but then I'd like to challenge myself with a design that's not just adjustable. Many are adjustable. I want one that's rock solid durable....that doesn't need to be babied. And that's a challenge. I'll find out if I have what it takes to make it happen. But I will be sure to bring you all along for the ride.
They have got to be cheaper
Hey hey Ryan, I'd like to say higher volumes would bring the cost down, but with CNC it's really all about the machine time. An hour is an hour at these machine shops. Design-wise I stripped out all of the fluff (e.g., unnecessary radiuses, etc) to reduce machine time to get pricing down to where it is today. I lost some of that savings when aluminum began rising in price again over the past couple months. We'll continue to look for ways to trim cost without compromising quality.
Along those lines, I'm in discussions with a couple companies about producing a die cast aluminum version. That holds some promise if it can meet my performance specs. I envision down the line maybe offering a die cast and a machined version. We'll see. Stay tuned!