Thank you. You've validated my suspicion about this machine; that adding J-hooks and safety supports to an upright that is designed for one thing, supporting the adjustable pulleys, is a design flaw.
Thank you, an honest non commissioned, non promotional review. Your right those uprights seem to be crapola. Hope you get your money back. I was considering this but good to know.
Thanks man and sorry you had to trial and error. You could always lightly lubricate the front uprights and probably even a good idea to do the same for the smith but as for the material bending under stress, that is unacceptable. It’s a shame because I was considering this or the ritfit. Thanks for shedding light on this.
Just pulled the trigger on the Vesta Fitness 3 In 1 Rack. Smith Machine and dual weight stack functional trainer. Not cheap. But hopefully buy once and cry once.
I was looking at their K6 model, which lacks the smith machine. It's advertised as 13 gauge 2x2, but this video has me doubting that. And I saw another user with a RitFit rack with the same bending safety spotter issue. Like, if it bends just pressing on it, how is it gonna keep me safe? Think I'll spring more for either Major Fitness or a baller Force USA unit. Hope you got your money back on this, and thanks for the review
Just set up my M4 and came across your video. I hope you have found a resolution. With that in mind, I wonder if the uprights for the HR05 Mikolo half rack will swap out with the M4 smith machine. I also wonder if this will strengthen the overall unit and solve your issue. Keep lifting brother.
I have to imagine that the cost of 2x14 Guage uprights would have been very little extra. Sad. They don't care. They get plenty of money from folks who barely use it.
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I got this machine, I lubed up all the sliding parts and don't have any of the issues you have. I love this machine.
What kind of lube did you use??
Thank you. You've validated my suspicion about this machine; that adding J-hooks and safety supports to an upright that is designed for one thing, supporting the adjustable pulleys, is a design flaw.
Thank you. Just about to order this unit or their cage without Smith machine and now there is no way. You saved me 👍
Great job Sir, and thank you for your honest review. I was a click away from ordering the M4 and you just saved me the hustle.
Thank you, an honest non commissioned, non promotional review. Your right those uprights seem to be crapola. Hope you get your money back. I was considering this but good to know.
Thanks for the great and honest review!
thanks for the review
Ordered earlier today, and just submitted my cancelation. SUPER Glad I looked at a few more reviews before sleepin lol. Thanks for the save.
Good honest video without being crude. Please update us on how things turn out 🙏.
Now this is what youtube was made for!!! Thank you! That was enough for me at 2:50. I watched the whole video though.
You just saved me a bunch of money bc I was going to buy this exact model.
Thanks man and sorry you had to trial and error. You could always lightly lubricate the front uprights and probably even a good idea to do the same for the smith but as for the material bending under stress, that is unacceptable. It’s a shame because I was considering this or the ritfit. Thanks for shedding light on this.
Thanks for the video!!!! U just saved me some money
Wow! If only everyone was honest, like you, this world would be a better place.
Just pulled the trigger on the Vesta Fitness 3 In 1 Rack. Smith Machine and dual weight stack functional trainer. Not cheap. But hopefully buy once and cry once.
So glad I came across this review, that's a deal breaker for me, thank you.
I was looking at their K6 model, which lacks the smith machine. It's advertised as 13 gauge 2x2, but this video has me doubting that. And I saw another user with a RitFit rack with the same bending safety spotter issue. Like, if it bends just pressing on it, how is it gonna keep me safe? Think I'll spring more for either Major Fitness or a baller Force USA unit. Hope you got your money back on this, and thanks for the review
thank you for the post first honest review. i guess ill spring the extra and buy a 3x3 steel rack.
Just bought mine few weeks ago. I've already emailed them asking for my full refund.
Thank you for the honest review. I was about to buy this machine.
thank you for the review. staying away from mikolo.
thanks for the video
Just set up my M4 and came across your video. I hope you have found a resolution.
With that in mind, I wonder if the uprights for the HR05 Mikolo half rack will swap out with the M4 smith machine. I also wonder if this will strengthen the overall unit and solve your issue.
Keep lifting brother.
Thank you let us know once you find one that's is well worth buying.
Were you able to send it back? I just set mine up last night and used it today, I am not happy. Wish I would’ve come across your video sooner.
Saved another poor uneducated soul such as myself! Doing the lords work!
Awesome video. Did you find another machine that worked for you?
Thanks. Was about to order one. Not now.
I have to imagine that the cost of 2x14 Guage uprights would have been very little extra. Sad. They don't care. They get plenty of money from folks who barely use it.
I believe everything you just said , too bad its a scrap and start over situation
Thank you
I think you installed the pulley wrong. Mine works perfectly
Thanks for the great and honest review!