REP Fitness Colorado Bar, 20 Kg
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- 20-kg Olympic barbell for mixed use
- Hard chrome or cerakote coating with Duracoat sleeves
- 28.5 mm shaft diameter
- Dual knurl markings for IPF and IWF
- 190 KSI tensile strength
- Composite bushing
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Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Durable composite bushings reduce noise when dropping
- Medium volcano knurling
- Dual knurl markings for IPF and IWF
- Designed for versatile use
- Free shipping
- Different color options
- 28.5 mm shaft provides great grip
What Needs Improvement...
- No center knurling, which may be important for some
- Shaft diameter not to IWF specs
Specs
| Tensile Strength | 190,000 PSI |
|---|---|
| Nickname | REP Colorado Bar |
| Finish | Hard Chrome, Cerakote |
| Spin | Composite Bushing |
| Knurling Type | Medium Volcano |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Warranty | Lifetime Warranty |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
Summary
The 20-kilogram Colorado Bar from REP Fitness is a durable, versatile Olympic barbell made for heavy powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and cycling weights in CrossFit workouts. The barbell has two knurl markings for IWF and IPF specs. The bar is available with a hard chrome finish or different-colored cerakote finishes with Duracoat on the sleeves. With composite bushings, the barbell provides decent spin and durability that helps dampen noise when dropping weights.
