42 new this week, from owners and from around the web.
Has had the Concept2 BikeErg three years and about 10 million meters with no issues; only cleaning and monitor batteries, and would buy another.
“I’ve had it 3 years, somewhere around 10,000,000 meters and no issues at all. Only maintenance has been cleaning it, changing batteries in the monitor. Couldn’t be happier with it.”
New to air bikes; the Strive's adjustable resistance helped them build up, and they use it every session for warm-ups, cool-downs and cardio days.
Loves their BlackWing: heavy and built like a tank; uses the 14-inch pads.
Has had the Nighthawk since last Black Friday; a great bench, though they wish it had more back angles.
Their AB-3000 2.0 was a little wobbly on the single front foot but never felt unsafe; the Nighthawk has the same issue, a bit less.
Owns the AB-5200 2.0, calls it a tank that takes anything and is very pleased with its build quality, padding and cover.
“I’d go with what I own: Rep 5200 2.0. It is a tank and will take anything I throw at it. I’m fortunate to have ways to do all the things the attachments for other benches do.”
Has used Bowflex 552s since about 2012 for quick light work; they rattle but are among the cheaper options.
Loves their REP x Pépin dumbbells but says they jingle on every rep.
Chose the Force USA C20 after a lot of comparison and calls it incredible.
Has a REP PR-5000 with the Smith attachment and J-cups; says the Smith is very smooth and the rack very sturdy.
Loves their 93-inch Ares 2.0: good stretch on lat pulldowns, rows are okay, their Nighthawk fits inside the rack, and REP support has been phenomenal.
“You’re right about the buy once option. I expect this thing to outlive me. It’s very nice, REP customer service is phenomenal, and I currently have no real complaints.”
Loves their Force USA G3: very sturdy and fairly simple to install, but the 2x2 uprights with 5/8-inch holes mean most attachments must come from Force USA.
“I love it. Force USA G3. Extremely sturdy, 11 gauge steel, relatively simple install. Only thing is that it's 2x2 uprights with 5/8-inch holes so most of the attachments have to come from Force USA directly”
Their first rack, a four-post Hydra flat foot rack, was rock solid.
“My first rack was a 4 post flat foot hydra rack. It got me into the home gym community and it was a rock solid rack.”
One of the first M20 owners; loves it and has no buyer's remorse, though the leg holder/low-row footplate has been back-ordered.
“the M20 and I did a breakdown on Reddit and YouTube. I freaking love that machine. It’s one of the few expensive purchases I made that I don’t have buyers remorse.”
Owns Ironmaster dumbbells and really likes the feel, but wishes weight changes were quicker.
Just assembled a wall-mounted REP Athena; heavier handle attachments lift the headplate, which REP says happens above about 3.5 lb, so they plan to buy lighter attachments.
“I just got done assembling my REP Athena wall-mounted rack, and when I attach handle attachments, such as the triangle row, they are heavy enough to make the headplate float a bit which I don't like.”
Has a 2x2 REP PR-1100 that works for them, but feels left out of the newer 3x3 attachments.
Owns a Super Bench PRO V2, loves it and uses it more than their REP bench.
In a narrow 6'10" storage-room gym they replaced a Rogue rack with a PRx Profile PRO folding rack; with wall-mounted gear it takes little space and is versatile.
Installed a Titan X-3 folding rack around a doorway with the uprights folding outward; despite stringers on only one or two studs on one side, it is very stable and sturdy, and they recommend it for the money.
“I am extremely happy with this unit and shocked at the stability. It is a very sturdy rack and if installed correctly, even in a unique way like this is, you cant beat it for the money.”
Their back-ordered 2027 Compact Leg Press arrived scratched with a bent upright, the hardware bags didn't match the steps and the diagram-only instructions were poor; assembly took 2.5 hours. Rates packaging 5/10 and instructions 2/10.
“this thing was beat to hell with scuffs and scratches all over it. Kind of frustrating to wait for a back ordered product this long and it come in scratched up. All apparently cosmetic at least.”
Owns the REP Strive air bike and loves it.
Upgraded from the AB-3100 to the Nighthawk a year ago; a noticeable difference, and they love it.
Their Bowflex 552 adjustable dumbbells have been great, though they plan to move to fixed dumbbells eventually.
“I have a set of Bowflex 552 adjustable dumbbells right now, and they have been great, but I definitely want to move to a fixed dumbbell set eventually.”