This is a long review, I hope I can keep your attention.
First off, I want to tell you guys that Fedex Smartpost is the carrier for this item. I didn't have a problem with them, even though they delivered my dumbbells 2 days after the delivery estimate(can't complain, free shipping). Fedex Smartpost sends to the closest USPS, then USPS takes an additional 2 days to deliver. It seems like most people hate Fedex Smartpost because they take longer than usual("google fedex smartpost sucks" to see what I'm talking about). I ordered these on 2-9-13 and they arrived at my doorstep on 2-16-13, so one week exactly, average time for free shipping. The dumbbells came packaged professionally and my case came in perfect condition, which I was very pleased about.
I also ordered 60 pound db set from Lion Roar Fitness on 2-8-13, and as of 2-16, they didn't even start shipping so I ended up cancelling that order. They charged $20 for shipping too... I will NEVER even consider buying from LRF again. Just wanted to warn you guys about that. $20 for shipping AND they lag it? No thank you.
These Dumbbell sets are a great investment, and I know they will last a long time. First of all, there is no toxic chemical smell the negative reviewers mentioned. Not even the case it came with. They clearly have gotten better with quality control. I read ALL of the negative reviews and took a chance with these, and I am glad I did. My bars are all nicely polished, smooth, and the weights and collars fit accordingly. There are 4 pieces of rubber stoppers that help keep these weights in place, 2 in the middle of the bar and 2 that are connected to the collars, which does an excellent job. When you lift weights, you should never "jerk" through your workouts, but instead keep good form with nice controlled movements. That's how my workouts are, and the weights have not moved, rolled, clanked, at all. The only time the collars roll out, is when I twist them to change weights. I even put all the plates on one bar(30 lbs) and the weights/collars were still in place. People say these are not the best quality, but what more do you expect from a set of dumbbells? Good finish on the plates with a clean tough metal bar, which cannot rip as some rubber grip bars tend to rip after tightening the collars too much. Carefully put the plates on, or you could scratch/chip off the paint. If you don't like getting callouses on your hands, I recommend investing in gloves. I don't feel a thing with gloves on and can enjoy lifting weights without getting blisters. If you have Fat Gripz(check my review for Fat Gripz), you don't even need gloves. Those rubber suckers will cover it, and give you a much better workout.
I will buy additional plates for these soon but before you guys do as well, try adding Fat Gripz to the bars with your normal workouts. It will give your workouts more of a challenge, and you will see some good results in your forearm strength. I wish I knew about them when I wrestled in high school..
Long story short, don't listen to the negative reviews. Keep yourself in shape and buy these already!
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that the bars + collars does not equal 5 pounds(unless you are weighing both bars and 4 collars together). So you get about 17.5 pounds each dumbbell. The description states that they weigh 5 pounds but it's half. The case it comes with is about 5 or 6 pounds so that's where they kind of trick you. So if you do the math, 4 x 5lbs plate + 4 x 2.5 lbs plate + 2 x 2.5 collars & bar = 35 lbs + 5 lbs case = 40 lbs db set.. I'm not going to knock off a star for that because I bought these knowing this information. We can always buy more plates, so no big deal.
Thank you for reading my long review. I hope this helped make your decision in building a better body! Train hard, train safe, and good luck :)
| Brand | CAP Barbell |
|---|---|
| Color | Black, 105 LB, Pair |
| Item Weight | 105 Pounds |
| Special Feature | Adjustable Weight, Rust Resistant |
| Style | Adjustable Dumbbell Weight Set |
| Handle Diameter | 1 inches |
| Handle Length | 17 Inches |
| Number of Pieces | 2 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 18 x 8 x 8 inches |
| Package Weight | 47.63 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 16 x 13 x 6.5 inches |
| Brand Name | CAP Barbell |
| Warranty Description | 30 day manufacturer |
| Model Name | RSW2-105T2 |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | CAP Barbell, Inc. |
| Part Number | RSW2-105T2 |
| Included Components | 2 dumbbell handles, 4 collars, 24 weight plates |
| Size | Standard |
| Sport Type | Weightlifting |
| Grip Size | OSFT |
| Grip Type | Knurled |
