Adjustable Dumbbells

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sbk1972

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896 posts

81 months

Thursday 29th April 2021
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Hi all,

Considering buying a set of these .

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ARYU58?linkCode=ogi

Has anyone else brought a set ? Are they durable ? Ive seen a lot for sale on Facebook market place, many mention about being repaired or fixed which suggests these arent too good.

Seeking advice on a good set.

Simon

ChocolateFrog

27,586 posts

178 months

Thursday 29th April 2021
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I've got the set that goes upto 40kg.

Not branded Bowflex but literally identical.

Seem pretty good, I doubt they'd survive being dropped or generally abused though.

sbk1972

Original Poster:

896 posts

81 months

Thursday 29th April 2021
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How does the mechanism work ?

gregs656

11,197 posts

186 months

Thursday 29th April 2021
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sbk1972 said:
How does the mechanism work ?
The spindle has tines on it which engage the plates.

I have a bowflex adjustable kettlebell which is decent.

number2

4,441 posts

192 months

Thursday 29th April 2021
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ChocolateFrog said:
I've got the set that goes upto 40kg.

Not branded Bowflex but literally identical.

Seem pretty good, I doubt they'd survive being dropped or generally abused though.
Sounds good. I've similar: 41kg x 2 Powerblocks and can change weight in 1kg increments (per hand) - rate them highly.

Edit: google pics here


Edited by number2 on Thursday 29th April 15:47

Don1

16,047 posts

213 months

Thursday 29th April 2021
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I have some. Noisy(ish) in use, but generally really good.

gregs656

11,197 posts

186 months

Thursday 29th April 2021
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number2 said:
Sounds good. I've similar: 41kg x 2 Powerblocks and can change weight in 1kg increments (per hand) - rate them highly.

Edit: google pics here


Edited by number2 on Thursday 29th April 15:47
Those are nicely made. I had a set I sold years a go.