- The condition of the bar is remarkable considering it's age.
- Quality, quality, quality - Eleiko has been noted as the "Gold Standard" in the barbell industry. This verifies those claims.
- Spin is seamless and fluid.
- Whip (deformation) is in a class of it's own.
- Knurling is velvety smooth.
One thing I didn't mention in the video is my "bumper plate rating", which for this barbell, I would easily give 4.75 bumper plates. There are only two bad things about this bar:
- It's not owned by me!
- The knurling ending about 2-3mm before the collar. It probably doesn't mean squat and is more cosmetic, but it's really the only issue I have with the barbell. Aside from that, as Da Braddahs & Friends in Hawaii say "Cherry"!
Wow! Would you look at that? Nice find, Javi! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Joe!
Joe, my brother from another mother, what's mine is yours! I'm only grateful that you let me keep it at your place. The review is outstanding ... it made me want to leave this damn country and return home so we can play with it! Is it bad that it MIGHT have turned me on ... just a little?
ReplyDeleteEither way, please feel free to give that baby a whirl as often as you'd like. I'm looking forward to sharing massive lifts with you on that bar.
- Javi