good dumbbell rack around $200

[ze2o]

Hi all. This is my first post but I have been browsing around for a while now.

I'm looking for a dumbbell rack (2/3 tier) that will hold at least 9 pairs of pro style dumbbells. I have 6 feet length to work with. So I was thinking about one 6 feet 2/3 tier or two 3 feet 2/3 tier next to each other. weight capacity needs to be at least 500 lbs.

I went to academy, sports authority, and dicks but found crappy ones only. I can't spend $200 for a rack online based just on a picture without any reviews.

I looked on ebay and amazons, as well as yahoo, but they are all just pictures without any solid reviews.

If someone here has actual experience with a good rack please give me some input. I'm in the DFW TX area and if anyone know a good store selling large db racks please let me know.


Here's what I have found so far that looks good, again based on picture only:

http://www.fitnessscape.com/page/F/P...ell_racks/rk-3

http://www.fitnessscape.com/page/F/P...ll_racks/rk-3e

http://www.fitnessgiant.com/boso2hodura.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/Body-Solid-62-In...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.dumbbellbuddy.com/racks/r...er_dbrack.html

http://www.dumbbellbuddy.com/racks/rk-3_50db_rack.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/Deltech-Fitness-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.dumbbellbuddy.com/deltech...bell_rack.html

http://www.dumbbellbuddy.com/powerte...c_db_rack.html

http://thebenchpress.com/shop/produc...products_id=34

Thanks for the help !

[HardKore79]

I have the Body Solid rack and I also bought the third tier and it`s one of the best racks I`ve seen in person. Almost gym quality. I like it a lot. Now I can fit from 10lb to 75lb dumbbells with the exception of the 55lb dumbbell pair which I don`t have.

[dolson27]

Hi all. This is my first post but I have been browsing around for a while now.

I'm looking for a dumbbell rack (2/3 tier) that will hold at least 9 pairs of pro style dumbbells. I have 6 feet length to work with. So I was thinking about one 6 feet 2/3 tier or two 3 feet 2/3 tier next to each other. weight capacity needs to be at least 500 lbs.

I went to academy, sports authority, and dicks but found crappy ones only. I can't spend $200 for a rack online based just on a picture without any reviews.

I looked on ebay and amazons, as well as yahoo, but they are all just pictures without any solid reviews.

If someone here has actual experience with a good rack please give me some input. I'm in the DFW TX area and if anyone know a good store selling large db racks please let me know.


Here's what I have found so far that looks good, again based on picture only:

http://www.fitnessscape.com/page/F/P...ell_racks/rk-3

http://www.fitnessscape.com/page/F/P...ll_racks/rk-3e

http://www.fitnessgiant.com/boso2hodura.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/Body-Solid-62-In...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.dumbbellbuddy.com/racks/r...er_dbrack.html

http://www.dumbbellbuddy.com/racks/rk-3_50db_rack.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/Deltech-Fitness-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.dumbbellbuddy.com/deltech...bell_rack.html

http://www.dumbbellbuddy.com/powerte...c_db_rack.html

http://thebenchpress.com/shop/produc...products_id=34

Thanks for the help !

Don't know if you have the time or tools, but have you considered building one? I'm in the process of building one myself for my pro style dbs. I can honestly say I'm not too mechanically inclined or even a decent woodworker, but it doesn't seem too difficult.....I'll find out soon. I've searched this forum and found several good ideas on how to build one.

[ze2o]

HardKore79, you have the Body Solid GDR60 right? I like the look as well. Where did you get yours from? $? Can you buy that 3rd tier separately?

dolson27, yeah I saw a thread with a built dumbbell rack. I just don't trust wood and nuts/bolts when I have +500lbs sitting on top. I don't have the time either to build one nor the power tools.

[HardKore79]

I bought it from Fitness Factory but they are local to me and I picked up the rack for $155 and the third tier for ~$65. I like BS stuff. Most of my equipment is BS, except the bench. I picked up a Cybex bench since I want my bench as solid as possible.

[jhashey]

I bought two commercial racks from Christian's Fitness in PA. They were used, but for 50 bucks each I can't beat it. I could park my truck on them. Both 2 tier for my 5-100's prostyle set I also bought there. I saw some other used ones there, but if you aren't in PA, Im not sure what shipping would be, but I'd check it out.

[ctgblue]

I'd opt for the Cap 3 tier one(2nd item), shorter length will add to stability and it will hold all your db's
A buddy sells these and they seem very decent for the price, 12 gauge is decent, do NOT buy the 14 gauge ones, these always feel flimsy

[ze2o]

jhashey, thanks but I'm no where near PA. I browsed around on Christian's Fitness and the price was pretty good, but I didn't see the shipping cost

ctgblue, thanks. I think I like the cap better than the bs because it's cheaper


I did a search again and came down with final 3 racks I'm considering:

-CAP Barbell RK-3E
I like cap stuff. all my plates are made by cap. it only hold 9 pairs, fit my minimum requirement
http://www.knife-depot.com/knife-120132.html
http://www.picnicworld.net/picnic-bags-120132.html
http://www.warehousefitness.com/exer...+/product.aspx


-Keys Fitness STDB5
Just found this and it looks NICE. don't know much about it though. cost more than the cap, longer, cheaper than the BS
http://www.afitnessequipment.com/key...ack_stdb5.html


-Body Solid GDR60 with optional 3rd tier = too much $?
well over $200 for a 3 tier. Keys is better than this i think?
http://www.efitnessdirect.com/product.php3?id=719

So I might pick either the CAP or the Keys. What do you guys think? THANKS !!!

[ctgblue]

I'd get the Cap from warehouse fitness if I were buying one and did not need any more room, so think whether you will add more or not

[ze2o]

thanks ctgblue, the cap only holds 9 pairs looks like and it's 48" which leaves me with 2 feet or free room. I have 13 pairs of pro db and I don't want to leave the extra 4 on the floor.

the keys is 61" which only gives me room for 3 extra pro dbs than the cap. I also have to pay $55 extra...

I think the cap is more cost effective.

what's your opinion on cap vs keys as far as quality goes? Thanks !

[ctgblue]

I don't know the keys, but I think they are similar in build

[ze2o]

Thanks ctgblue. I'll pull the trigger on the CAP by tomorrow if I don't get any bad review from people.

[USER876]

Get the body solid rack. I've seen it in person and it's REALLY nice. You can start off with 2 tier, and always get the 3rd tier if you want to expand.

Alternatively, you can get two of these...

http://www.amazon.com/Body-Solid-GDR...0949716&sr=8-1

[ze2o]

Thanks USER876, but I have already ordered one CAP 48" 3 tier. the BS is only 40" and I don't have room the fit two side by side.

[HardKore79]

Did you have room for the GDR60 which is 61" long?

[ze2o]

Yes I do have enough room (72" total) for the BS GDR60 but I can't persude myself to spend ~$100 extra from the CAP 48". I would be only fitting 3 more DBs for $100 more. I don't think it's worth the extra.

[USER876]

I have seen the GDR60 as cheap as 111 and an extra 45 bucks for the third tier.

[ze2o]

Shoot, where? I can't find one that's less than $200 with the 3rd tier