Fringe Sport Black Bumper Plates
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Use 100% virgin rubber
- Shore Durometer of 85 sHA for a dead bounce
- Strong 10-lb that withstand dropping plates
- Free shipping
- Weight tolerance is +/- 1% of stated weight
Video Review
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Use 100% virgin rubber
- Shore Durometer of 85 sHA for a dead bounce
- Have a 55-lb option
- Beveled edge that makes them easier to carry
- Unique hooked insert so more surface area of the insert grabs onto the rubber
- Free shipping
- Claims it’s okay to drop the 10-lb plates
- 3-Year Warranty comes standard
- Weight tolerance is +/- 1% of stated weight
What Needs Improvement...
- Wide plates
- Can’t load more than 500 lbs on most bars
Product Summary
You’ll love our bumper plates because they’re going to make you suffer like you never have before. Fringe Sport bumper plates make Sisyphus blush. Like eternally rolling a boulder uphill, our bumper plates will outlast you, laboring for a lifetime. They’re durable, so they’ll absorb all the punishment you dish out, thin so you can add bigger loads to the bar and super weight accurate. Better yet, unlearn everything you’ve ever learned about 10 lb bumpers, and drop these at will. Yes, you read that right. Drop the 10s. They won’t crumble. After the boulder rolled downhill, did Sisyphus ever find it broken?
Think about epic heroes like Luke Skywalker or the Karate Kid. You too are called to training that will involve pain and suffering. We’re here to be your Yoda. We invite you to embark your hero’s journey. Accept the challenge, and our bumper plates will be the burden that makes you a champion.
Step Up to the Plate
Here’s why Fringe Sport bumpers will lift you up:
- Steel Insert- Outperforms most bumpers with a higher threshold for abuse without malformation, while machined to exact tolerances to fit all high-quality Olympic bars.
- Low Bounce with High Durability– Careful rubber formulation softens bounce making for safe use in tight spaces and prevents chipping and falling apart due to brittleness. Boasts years of use in a garage or affiliate.
- Stability- 10 and 15 lb bumpers feature expertly designed “hooked” steel insert, that remains firmly seated. Offers high durability, making them more stable than most that suffer from fragility and thinness.
- Thinner- Virgin rubber and higher density slims the plate so you can load more weight on your bar!
- Standard diameter– Universal matching diameter so you can mix and match to load your bar.
Specs
55LB Plate Width | 3.2" |
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15LB Plate Width | 1.2" |
Made In USA | No |
35LB Plate Width | 2.35" |
Type | 10-lb-pair, 15-lb-pair, 25-lb-pair, 35-lb-pair, 45-lb-pair, 55-lb-pair |
45LB Plate Width | 2.9" |
Collar Opening | 2" |
25LB Plate Width | 1.87" |
10LB Plate Width | 1.05" |
Weight Tolerance | '+/- 1% |
Insert Type | Stainless Steel |
Durometer | 85 |
Summary
The Fringe Sport Black Bumper Plates are generally the best value bumper plates that we've reviewed. They feature a good warranty, have a wide variety of weight increments, low bounce, and are extremely durable. If you're looking for bumper plates for Olympic Weightlifting or CrossFit and want something that will last without (totally) breaking the bank, then these are a great option.