Interestingly we have seemingly reached the point where Chinese goods coast the same as American. I was shocked this Chinese bar is selling for essentially the same price. I wonder what Chinese goods will cost in ten years?
@@youngcouplesparty9006 Good quality product from China are often close to the same price as non imported ones due to importantion taxes. Assembling + shipping fees are still way cheaper then making it in the USA, but the taxe penalty for importantion (more or so 27% dependng on the product).
Was the reason I bought it over rogue ohio. I actually wanted a mikolo for cheaper price but was sent wrong bar. Ultimately buying this one just to stop scouring for a barbell wasting my time. Note not into the crossfit thing and not particularly bougie when it comes to a barbell.
@hitleractually8180 Hmm... a very interesting user name you've got. Well, in my response to you, I'll paraphrase one of the greatest sportsmen of all times: maybe they're your enemies, but Chinese are not my enemies. No Chinese has ever called me a ni**er.
100 percent. It should not even be a question. I have two Ohio bars, as sometime I like using a black one and sometimes a red one for variety, lol. There is only a very slight bend, which is actually very satisfying, when you bench over 300 pounds, which is exactly as it should be. I don't drop my bars, so I can't speak to that, but I've had them for years and they perform as new. Their curl bar is also a beauty.
I will say, although no showroom, I visited their HQ gym and it is SICK! Supposedly they're working on events out there for you locals in the future. Love Colorado! - Coop
I may have gone with the double Diamond bar if I could have still gone to HQ and checked it out and saved $40 to pick it up locally. But I went with OPB because I wasn’t willing to take the risk without getting it in my hands first.
I got the Eleiko XF bar and so happy with it 4 years in, 28mm is definitely the way to go, 90% of people aren't squat, dead, benching enough to matter. Pulled 515 on it and still not super bendy but still has good whip for Oly
YESSSS I've been so excited waiting for reviews on the new bars. Think I'm most interested to hear about the Hades DL bar, especially since it doesn't come in bare/stainless steel like Texas, Rogue, and Kabuki offer for their DL bars
Was about to cough up for the Ohio bar literally tomorrow based on all your other videos of constantly recommending it, but this seems like the better manufactured bar and at a lower price for the cerakote options and i doubt I'll lift enough to bend any high quality bar, so just changed my mind to the Colorado bar. Thanks for the honest review!
Nice green stick! I picked up the red Cerakote and the Hard Chrome. I prefer smooth sleeves over ribbed, so I'm glad I went with REP. Knurling on the Hard Chrome is noticeably slightly more aggressive and for my teens compared to the cerakote. I'm guessing Hard Chrome might be more durable than that shiny chrome stuff. Personally I prefer the Hard Chrome too over shiny chrome. The HC feels more quality and similar in looks and feel to SS but not quite when comparing to the SS Double Black Diamond I just opened.
I have the Rogue Stump bar purely due to space limitations. Would love to see a review of this and other shorter bars, mainly for those of us in more confined spaces who don’t need a crap ton of weight.
I want to seee the double black diamond power bar. I think that that it the bar most people are looking at unless there more of a cross fit guy. I definitely wanted the center knurling.
Except he did mention better knurl, tighter sleeve tolerances, plus cheaper for cerakote and includes the sleeve finish option that Rogue's Ohio 2.0 is $400, which for some reason he didn't even compare when looking at prices. It's basically better in every way a bar can be better. But hey, people buy Fords instead of BMWs all the time :D
@@rjm656 The Colorado bar is stated by Rep to be their flag ship bar, the Ohio Bar is Rogue's flag ship bar, hence the head to head comparison with the Ohio bar. "Better knurl" is subjective, I have both the Ohio Bar and the Ohio Power bar one has passive knurl and the other aggressive, it is application dependent. Tighter sleeve tolerances? Ok, so a bit less rattle on a powerclean? Great I guess... Rogues steel is superior, period, and drop for drop, plate for plate will last longer than rep steel.
Awesome review! If you were to pick based off drop loudness/rattles, is there a clear winner? Or big enough difference that its worth factoring? True garage gym/crossfitter here and I hate to be that neighbor at 5am lol.
I went with the Synergee Regional on your recommendation, and honestly I think it's spot on. I had access to Rogue bars at the gym, and the Synergee feels almost as good. The almost factor is legitimately just the knurling for me. PS. I don't know what Rogue is going on, BUT with bolt carrier groups in rifles hard chrome is comsidered excellent. I feel like if it's something you can depend on for durability in a firearm, then you can probably depend on it in the gym. But that's just my line of thinking.
Cheers for the review. [10:22] Just in case you didn't notice, you selected 25mm for the bar. It doesn't change the outcome but it should have been 28.5mm for clarity.
So to recap: Knurl is better on the Colorado, sleeves have tighter tolerances, endcaps are better, and it's cheaper for all comparable finish options, but Coop's recommendation is the Ohio bar mostly because it's Made in USA? That's such a huge bias. I mean credit to him for being honest despite the bias, but his recommendation should really be: "The Colorado is the better bar, but if you care about Made in USA above all else, here's your choices."
Knurl is more aggressive, "better" is subjective, for a all purpose bar, a more passive knurl is usually expected, a powerlifiting bar would assume a more aggressive knurl and an oly bar would assume a more passive knurl. knurl is application and personal preference dependent. Rogue's steel is 2nd to none, and Rep's steel maybe great but too early to know for sure, Rogue's warranty seem more broad including bending which reps doesn't at this time.
He also mentioned that the Ohio Bar is extremely proven and used by some of the strongest athletes. Let's be honest, there is no reason why a bar being manufactured by labor that is 1/3 the cost of American labor should cost anywhere near the price of an American made bar.
I def. like the point at the end about where it's made. I was looking at Rep's bars and thought it was cool the Colorado was made in America until I realized, nope that's just the name. That being said, I ended up getting their deep knurl EX bar in stainless on closeout for ~$290 and if the Colorado knurling, and sleeves, are anything like that, I can see the appeal as the sleeves are smooth and the knurling is pretty great/deep. I do have the Ohio bar as well for reference, it's noticeably more passive but still awesome (and I like that it's made in America).
Great review Coop! I don’t think I’ve ever heard you mention how Rogue also sponsors events and athletes. Many of their products are made in the USA but they also do more to promote the sport and athletes. That is a main reason I buy their products as well.
Who and what they sponsor is purely a matter of marketing. They don't do it out of the goodness of their hearts. They are essentially buying ad space to have their logo displayed all over. They only do it as a marketing investment to build brand recognition.
Coop, material scientists from OSU work with Rogue. They use work hardening to describe how a metal when bent a bunch of times tends to become brittle due to oxidation within the metal as it bends. a good example is copper and why we cannot re-use it after it has been bent. But, the term is great for marketing.
Not sure if it came across in the video accurately, but I believe the work hardening and the F-scale is legit. It is, however, something I've had the audience in the past claim that they think it's marketing. This is thus the reason I give the f-scale rating nearly every bar review I do. It's the best indicator we have of durability IMO. I should do another video on it eventually, it's been a while since I have. - Coop
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I’d like to see a review of Rep’s squat bar, and I’d like to see it compared to the Rogue and Texas squat bars. I’ll be looking to buy one of the three sometime over the next year. Thanks Coop, this was a good review!
Have you done a video on the REP PR-1100? I can’t seem to find it if so. I am contemplating between it or spending the extra money for the PR 5000. I know they are not comparable. Just trying to figure out if I would be happy with the 1100 long term or end up wanting to upgrade quickly. Thanks for all the videos!
At the PA Showroom last week, the duracoat on sleeves was anything but durable. No full scratches, but a lot of scrapes and almost ghost looking scratches. For the price, I think it’s tolerable, but just go hard chrome, Rep.
I’m shocked the price is this close. I usually go with Rep because of price, but you can made in USA stainless for $370, with lifetime warranty. I’m a personal trainer, starting my own box, so yea, no brainer.
Review the Fringe Sport Hybrid bar! Many features unique to the competitors on the market. The matte chrome finish is unlike anything else I’ve used and feels amazing. It has an aggressive but not cutting knurling, the manganese phosphate collars are sweet, and the ridges on the sleeves give it a really awesome look! 216 k tensile strength - I’ve dropped 450 lbs from a front rack into my rack and it was unphased (bent my spotter pins). Plus, NEEDLE bearings! And Fringe Sport is a great brand whose products you haven’t given much exposure to. Cool company based out of Austin, TX with great company service. It’s my favorite bar multi use I’ve ever used, I think deserves more love, and has so many cool features - I think it’d be great content!
I just don't get the dislike of center knurling. Weightlifting bars often have center knurling and many people front rack those day in and day out without issue.
It depends how aggressive the center knurl is. Something like a good power bar with aggressive knurling will road rash you quick. Most weightlifting bars that have it are pretty passive. I prefer to not have knurling on the bars I use for front squats and c&j for that reason.
More like the China bar, am I right guys? Also, they moved their Colorado warehouse to Pennsylvania a couple of years ago, so I guess the name is in reference to their customer service and billing department. I'm surprised they havent outsourced all of that to India, honestly.
Do companies use bearings in bars anymore or is it mostly bushings. I have old York barbells (from the 70s) and they are indestructible working as well as day one. I bought them in high school, I’m now 67 😢
Those are Olympic bars, not power bars, or multi purpose bars. Bearings are for faster and better spin on the sleeves for Olympic lifts. They still make bars with bearings, just look for Olympic bars, and not power bars, or multi purpose bars.
@@dirtdog5045 beg to differ, not back in my day. I lifted with National top ranked powerlifters all training with York bars. They don’t spin like bearing bars I’ve seen on occasion
@HeCoversMe I was trying to answer your question for the present day, not the day of the Boomer. Also, thanks for the clown world that we are currently living in. 😉
One would expect it to be made in Colorado, or in America at least lol. It is a bit disingenuous to call it the Colorado bar when every other bar is named after a state is actually made in the state its named after.
I’ve been waiting for the double black diamond bar review but as with that one once they announced the pricing that wasn’t a significant decrease from rogues pricing I was pretty disappointed. I’m not even a huge “made in the USA” guy, if I can save 50 bucks ill take it, but saving like 10-20? Ehhh.
I found the knurling on this bar extremely passive. Much more passive than the Ohio bar. I was pretty surprised to hear your take on the knurling. I was building up to heavy deadlifts and I had to switch bars. This one was sliding out of my hands at 225, which is a very light deadlift for me. North mention that I hook grip everything. Couldn’t hit a hang power clean at 275 either because of the grip, and that’s a weight I hit 100% of the time.
Glad Rep is really closing the gap between contenders. Competition for quality products is always good for the consumer.
Amen. - Coop
Interestingly we have seemingly reached the point where Chinese goods coast the same as American. I was shocked this Chinese bar is selling for essentially the same price.
I wonder what Chinese goods will cost in ten years?
@@youngcouplesparty9006 Good quality product from China are often close to the same price as non imported ones due to importantion taxes. Assembling + shipping fees are still way cheaper then making it in the USA, but the taxe penalty for importantion (more or so 27% dependng on the product).
REP Black diamond power bar please. Im interested in seeing how agressive the knurling is.
Agree. Please review this one next!
I would buy it just for the end cap.
It is a pretty cool end cap.
Same here 😅
😂😂
Same
Was the reason I bought it over rogue ohio. I actually wanted a mikolo for cheaper price but was sent wrong bar. Ultimately buying this one just to stop scouring for a barbell wasting my time.
Note not into the crossfit thing and not particularly bougie when it comes to a barbell.
I own the Colorado Bar and I absolutely love it! Huge fan of REP and this product.
good job funding our enemies.
@hitleractually8180 Hmm... a very interesting user name you've got.
Well, in my response to you, I'll paraphrase one of the greatest sportsmen of all times: maybe they're your enemies, but Chinese are not my enemies. No Chinese has ever called me a ni**er.
With how close they are in quality of bar, I think I'd go with Rogue's Ohio bar, simply because it's made in the USA
I agree, don’t like the composite bushing idea either
100 percent. It should not even be a question. I have two Ohio bars, as sometime I like using a black one and sometimes a red one for variety, lol. There is only a very slight bend, which is actually very satisfying, when you bench over 300 pounds, which is exactly as it should be. I don't drop my bars, so I can't speak to that, but I've had them for years and they perform as new. Their curl bar is also a beauty.
Ima a huge fan of Rep but I had to go with the Ohio bar
Just got the Colorado bar in hard chrome. Love supporting Colorado just wish they still had their showroom here.
I will say, although no showroom, I visited their HQ gym and it is SICK! Supposedly they're working on events out there for you locals in the future. Love Colorado! - Coop
Is it made in Colorado? Rogues Ohio bar is made in Columbus, Ohio
I may have gone with the double Diamond bar if I could have still gone to HQ and checked it out and saved $40 to pick it up locally. But I went with OPB because I wasn’t willing to take the risk without getting it in my hands first.
@youngcouplesparty9006 If you actually watch the video, you will know the answer to that.
I got the Eleiko XF bar and so happy with it 4 years in, 28mm is definitely the way to go, 90% of people aren't squat, dead, benching enough to matter. Pulled 515 on it and still not super bendy but still has good whip for Oly
YESSSS I've been so excited waiting for reviews on the new bars. Think I'm most interested to hear about the Hades DL bar, especially since it doesn't come in bare/stainless steel like Texas, Rogue, and Kabuki offer for their DL bars
Was about to cough up for the Ohio bar literally tomorrow based on all your other videos of constantly recommending it, but this seems like the better manufactured bar and at a lower price for the cerakote options and i doubt I'll lift enough to bend any high quality bar, so just changed my mind to the Colorado bar. Thanks for the honest review!
Nice green stick! I picked up the red Cerakote and the Hard Chrome. I prefer smooth sleeves over ribbed, so I'm glad I went with REP. Knurling on the Hard Chrome is noticeably slightly more aggressive and for my teens compared to the cerakote. I'm guessing Hard Chrome might be more durable than that shiny chrome stuff. Personally I prefer the Hard Chrome too over shiny chrome. The HC feels more quality and similar in looks and feel to SS but not quite when comparing to the SS Double Black Diamond I just opened.
Smooth sleeves(check), better knurling, better construction.... it's just an better all-round product. Def my next barbell.
Please review the Double Black Diamond Power bar!
I have the Rogue Stump bar purely due to space limitations. Would love to see a review of this and other shorter bars, mainly for those of us in more confined spaces who don’t need a crap ton of weight.
Next up review the Alpine bar!
Nice review Coop! I would love to see a bar comparison between the Rogue B&R bar and the Texas Starting Strength bar.
I want to seee the double black diamond power bar. I think that that it the bar most people are looking at unless there more of a cross fit guy. I definitely wanted the center knurling.
Just bought the Ohio Bar yesterday. Was holding my breath when I saw your video pop up. 😂. Good stuff Coop. Fair and honest review.
I preordered this bar. I chose it primarily based on price and secondly because I have a rep rack and I like my stuff to match.
That end cap is clean....
Yeah I’m staying in the USA especially when the price is comparable. A pretty end cap isn’t enough to buy an imported bar at the same price.
Baaaaased! BACK TO BACK WORLD WAR CHAMPS BABY!!!
Except he did mention better knurl, tighter sleeve tolerances, plus cheaper for cerakote and includes the sleeve finish option that Rogue's Ohio 2.0 is $400, which for some reason he didn't even compare when looking at prices. It's basically better in every way a bar can be better. But hey, people buy Fords instead of BMWs all the time :D
@@rjm656 The Colorado bar is stated by Rep to be their flag ship bar, the Ohio Bar is Rogue's flag ship bar, hence the head to head comparison with the Ohio bar. "Better knurl" is subjective, I have both the Ohio Bar and the Ohio Power bar one has passive knurl and the other aggressive, it is application dependent. Tighter sleeve tolerances? Ok, so a bit less rattle on a powerclean? Great I guess... Rogues steel is superior, period, and drop for drop, plate for plate will last longer than rep steel.
@@reggie7716it’s just steel dude they will last the time 😂 only reason I get rogue is because of the brand not because it will last longer
Awesome review! If you were to pick based off drop loudness/rattles, is there a clear winner? Or big enough difference that its worth factoring? True garage gym/crossfitter here and I hate to be that neighbor at 5am lol.
Would love to see a review of the best Stainless / Stainless bars. Double Black Diamond vs Rogue Ohio Power vs American Barbell vs Eleiko
Hi, I'm the guy that snips all the tips of the knurl peaks. It's tough work with such little scissors, but I'm glad you appreciate my work.
You really need to compare this to the Starting Strength bar or equiavelent. They are very similar in feature sets.
I went with the Synergee Regional on your recommendation, and honestly I think it's spot on. I had access to Rogue bars at the gym, and the Synergee feels almost as good. The almost factor is legitimately just the knurling for me.
PS. I don't know what Rogue is going on, BUT with bolt carrier groups in rifles hard chrome is comsidered excellent. I feel like if it's something you can depend on for durability in a firearm, then you can probably depend on it in the gym. But that's just my line of thinking.
Hey Coop. Would love to see a review of Rep’s deadlift bar vs. comps.
You want the Kabuki. It's the king of deadlift bars. All should kneel before it in wonder and amazement.
Cheers for the review. [10:22] Just in case you didn't notice, you selected 25mm for the bar. It doesn't change the outcome but it should have been 28.5mm for clarity.
That end cap is something else.
Yeah, it's pretty cool. - Coop
So to recap: Knurl is better on the Colorado, sleeves have tighter tolerances, endcaps are better, and it's cheaper for all comparable finish options, but Coop's recommendation is the Ohio bar mostly because it's Made in USA? That's such a huge bias. I mean credit to him for being honest despite the bias, but his recommendation should really be: "The Colorado is the better bar, but if you care about Made in USA above all else, here's your choices."
Rogue is his daddy.
Knurl is more aggressive, "better" is subjective, for a all purpose bar, a more passive knurl is usually expected, a powerlifiting bar would assume a more aggressive knurl and an oly bar would assume a more passive knurl. knurl is application and personal preference dependent. Rogue's steel is 2nd to none, and Rep's steel maybe great but too early to know for sure, Rogue's warranty seem more broad including bending which reps doesn't at this time.
He also mentioned that the Ohio Bar is extremely proven and used by some of the strongest athletes. Let's be honest, there is no reason why a bar being manufactured by labor that is 1/3 the cost of American labor should cost anywhere near the price of an American made bar.
@@mrbungledisco Maybe because there's a ton of automation in manufacturing now? I'd bet labor is a tiny fraction of the cost of a bar.
The Rep Deadlift bar next! I want to know if my purchase was a good choice lol
PLEASE REVIEW HELIOS. LOOKS LIKE A BEAST SQUAT BAR . FOR YOUR NEXT 1000LB PR SQUAT. COOP IS BIG DAWG STATUS LOL
This was a wonderful review, and you covered pretty much all the details someone would need to know.
I def. like the point at the end about where it's made.
I was looking at Rep's bars and thought it was cool the Colorado was made in America until I realized, nope that's just the name.
That being said, I ended up getting their deep knurl EX bar in stainless on closeout for ~$290 and if the Colorado knurling, and sleeves, are anything like that, I can see the appeal as the sleeves are smooth and the knurling is pretty great/deep.
I do have the Ohio bar as well for reference, it's noticeably more passive but still awesome (and I like that it's made in America).
I REALLY want to see a review on the Double Black Diamond.
Review the rep squat bar please!
I want to see the double black diamond and hades deadlift bar.
Good review bro. I like the honesty and comparisons
Should do a video comparing the decibel level of dropping this bar vs the quiet bar from rogue
Review the SS double black diamond
thanks coop! I’ve been waiting for this review
Power Bar Review!!!
Great review Coop! I don’t think I’ve ever heard you mention how Rogue also sponsors events and athletes. Many of their products are made in the USA but they also do more to promote the sport and athletes. That is a main reason I buy their products as well.
their strongman stuff is fun. All that crossfit shit they do is gay and is ruining weight lifting.
Who and what they sponsor is purely a matter of marketing. They don't do it out of the goodness of their hearts. They are essentially buying ad space to have their logo displayed all over. They only do it as a marketing investment to build brand recognition.
I genuinely wouldn't have the heart to buy this. It's so beautiful, its feels like a prize collectables than actually a tool for strength training.
i want to know your thoughts on the double black diamond bar knurling
Will do! - Coop
Back to your GGR roots!
I like how you used Rogue plates as a stand for the bar. That green is slick though.
Coop, material scientists from OSU work with Rogue. They use work hardening to describe how a metal when bent a bunch of times tends to become brittle due to oxidation within the metal as it bends. a good example is copper and why we cannot re-use it after it has been bent. But, the term is great for marketing.
Not sure if it came across in the video accurately, but I believe the work hardening and the F-scale is legit. It is, however, something I've had the audience in the past claim that they think it's marketing. This is thus the reason I give the f-scale rating nearly every bar review I do. It's the best indicator we have of durability IMO. I should do another video on it eventually, it's been a while since I have. - Coop
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Why aren’t companies using the metal conversion coating on the shafts?
Recently got the Sorinex Jocko bar and the knurling was fantastic. Much better than my cerakote freedom bar.
I have their stainless ex power bar. It's sweet 👌 I'd also be interested in seeing a review on the powertec multi system
Excellent review Coop! What initially drew you to green and orange as your colors?
Is the Rogue Ohio Bar your most used bar for lifts, ever?
I’d like to see a review of Rep’s squat bar, and I’d like to see it compared to the Rogue and Texas squat bars. I’ll be looking to buy one of the three sometime over the next year. Thanks Coop, this was a good review!
Double black diamond next please.
I want this just because I am out in Colorado! Love it!
EDIT: Colorado or not, I wouldn’t get it unless they came out with a stainless steel version.
Review the double Diamond
Endcap detail is 🔥💯
I'd love to see a review of the power bar as well. I only buy power bars as I'm into bodybuilding lifts
Why no drop test with plates on to see if it rattles less than the Ohio bar.
Good idea for future videos. Will add that in! - Coop
Review the double black diamond bar from rep 😬😬😬
Have you done a video on the REP PR-1100? I can’t seem to find it if so. I am contemplating between it or spending the extra money for the PR 5000. I know they are not comparable. Just trying to figure out if I would be happy with the 1100 long term or end up wanting to upgrade quickly. Thanks for all the videos!
Please look at the Alpine WL bar. Would love to grab a quality training bar for Snatch/C&J without paying Eleiko/Uesaka prices.
I am intrigued.. but being imported sucks
Rogue Power Bar is still my go to for home gym. ALSO Coop loves extra cerakote on his ribbed sleeve.
I really wish Rogue would offer smooth sleeves as an option on their bars.
At the PA Showroom last week, the duracoat on sleeves was anything but durable. No full scratches, but a lot of scrapes and almost ghost looking scratches. For the price, I think it’s tolerable, but just go hard chrome, Rep.
Love these videos! I'd love to see the REP DL bar against the Kabuki.
The kabuki has more bend and flex, due to its collar lengths. Therefore the kabuki is the better dl bar
Who could've guessed Coop would recommend the Ohio Bar? 🤷🏽♂️
If these were available about 2 years ago, then I pry would have bought one. But, I'm happy with the Rogue Ohio Power Bar that I own.
I’m shocked the price is this close. I usually go with Rep because of price, but you can made in USA stainless for $370, with lifetime warranty. I’m a personal trainer, starting my own box, so yea, no brainer.
I'm going for a rep ares next blackfriday, but I'm still debating if I will get reps or rogue barbell + bumber plates.
That inset bushing is going to be a problem for folks that use a wide grip for overhead squats or snatch.
No stainless sleeves means the Stainless Ohio wins for me. Though the black diamond/double black is worth a review.
Please review the Kabuki Oregon Bar!
Coop you forgot to weigh it in front of us for tolerance! 😊
the endcap designs look like those typical colorado gift shop tees lmao
Review the squat bar next
Compare power bars cause that will be my next purchase for a center knurl bar
Review the Fringe Sport Hybrid bar! Many features unique to the competitors on the market. The matte chrome finish is unlike anything else I’ve used and feels amazing. It has an aggressive but not cutting knurling, the manganese phosphate collars are sweet, and the ridges on the sleeves give it a really awesome look! 216 k tensile strength - I’ve dropped 450 lbs from a front rack into my rack and it was unphased (bent my spotter pins). Plus, NEEDLE bearings! And Fringe Sport is a great brand whose products you haven’t given much exposure to. Cool company based out of Austin, TX with great company service. It’s my favorite bar multi use I’ve ever used, I think deserves more love, and has so many cool features - I think it’d be great content!
Would love to see a review of synergee cerakote barbell. They claim it’s best deal for the quality.
PLEASE review the DL bar and compare against Ohio DL Bar and Texas DL Bar!
I'd be interested in seeing the alpine weightlifting bar against other weightlifting bars.
Texas power v Ohio power v Double Black diamond CO bar! Battle of the powerlifting states!
What is the difference between this(Colorado) barbell and the ALPINE WEIGHTLIFTING barbell?
I just don't get the dislike of center knurling. Weightlifting bars often have center knurling and many people front rack those day in and day out without issue.
It depends how aggressive the center knurl is. Something like a good power bar with aggressive knurling will road rash you quick. Most weightlifting bars that have it are pretty passive. I prefer to not have knurling on the bars I use for front squats and c&j for that reason.
American Barbell does center knurl well. But then, they do everything well.
More like the China bar, am I right guys? Also, they moved their Colorado warehouse to Pennsylvania a couple of years ago, so I guess the name is in reference to their customer service and billing department. I'm surprised they havent outsourced all of that to India, honestly.
yep! Calling it the "Colorado" bar is ballsy as heck, lol!
Review the Alpine weightlifting bar please, and compare to Eleiko and rogue Pyross bar.
Never used an Eleiko(can't afford and no one I know has one) but the Pyrros is legit but it's not cheap.
I would like to see a review of the double black diamond power bar
Do companies use bearings in bars anymore or is it mostly bushings. I have old York barbells (from the 70s) and they are indestructible working as well as day one. I bought them in high school, I’m now 67 😢
Those are Olympic bars, not power bars, or multi purpose bars. Bearings are for faster and better spin on the sleeves for Olympic lifts. They still make bars with bearings, just look for Olympic bars, and not power bars, or multi purpose bars.
@@dirtdog5045 beg to differ, not back in my day. I lifted with National top ranked powerlifters all training with York bars. They don’t spin like bearing bars I’ve seen on occasion
@HeCoversMe I was trying to answer your question for the present day, not the day of the Boomer. Also, thanks for the clown world that we are currently living in. 😉
Would love to see the DL bar review next
When is the major lutie power rack review coming out?
I think with the name Colorado bar, shouldn't it be made in Colorado?
Maybe its just me, what do I know.
One would expect it to be made in Colorado, or in America at least lol. It is a bit disingenuous to call it the Colorado bar when every other bar is named after a state is actually made in the state its named after.
Im confused is this green the same one as the websites?
Anyone choosing Rouge over REP because of where it's made. You do realize everything you own is imported. Not sure one more thing matters lol
I’ve been waiting for the double black diamond bar review but as with that one once they announced the pricing that wasn’t a significant decrease from rogues pricing I was pretty disappointed. I’m not even a huge “made in the USA” guy, if I can save 50 bucks ill take it, but saving like 10-20? Ehhh.
Alpine 20kg bar review coming soon?
Smooth sleeves makes this an easy buy. Frigging hate ribbed on my bars that have em.
The new Powerbar review pretty please! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Work hardening is a actual legit metal process which usually allows the metal to gain higher tensile strength, not just a name convention 11:56
I found the knurling on this bar extremely passive. Much more passive than the Ohio bar. I was pretty surprised to hear your take on the knurling. I was building up to heavy deadlifts and I had to switch bars. This one was sliding out of my hands at 225, which is a very light deadlift for me. North mention that I hook grip everything. Couldn’t hit a hang power clean at 275 either because of the grip, and that’s a weight I hit 100% of the time.
I'd really like to see a review on the new texas bodybuilding bar.
Also the 29mm tpb