New Rogue Bench?

[dumb.bell]

Looks like Rogue is working on a new bench. Wonder when it will be available?

[bigboybrent]

Look's exactly like the Nebula bench. This makes sense because Rogue acquired Nebula.

Can't post a link yet. The bench is called Awesome Utility bench.

[RGEORGE1978]

That is the Nebula Awesome utility bench. Would love it if Rogue would add some spotter's platforms to the sides! It would make the bench more stable for heavy dumbbell and incline training, as well as just more functional. It's a great bench- About 17 inches high- but spotter steps would be a vast improvement. Rogue are you listening?

[deadwoodgregg]

http://www.raecrowther.com/benches.shtml This shows Rae Crowthers more curved version. At $895, it is not cheap but looks like a great bench. Also comes in a 4-way version.

[RGEORGE1978]

Rae Crowther lists the weight at 125 lbs, but is really 85 lbs. They told me that the higher figure included the shipping pallet. It is available in 7 gauge, however. Adding spotters platforms would make the 11 gauge model more stable in decline positions, also. It would probably eliminate the need for a 7 gauge version.

[dumb.bell]

Rogue has really been upping their product offering. It looks to me like they are trying to get into the NFL/University Football market.

[deadwoodgregg]

Rae Crowther lists the weight at 125 lbs, but is really 85 lbs. They told me that the higher figure included the shipping pallet. It is available in 7 gauge, however. Adding spotters platforms would make the 11 gauge model more stable in decline positions, also. It would probably eliminate the need for a 7 gauge version.

Rae Crowther can make any of the Nebula pieces badged under the Rae Crowther name. I believe they still make all of the Nebula equipment for Rogue. I am sure that Hans could custom make that bench with spotter platforms added. I have been there before. They are medium sized operation.

[RGEORGE1978]

I'm thinking of something like the EliteFTS Collegiate/E-Series 0-90 Bench. Maybe offer two versions: one without spotters for easy moving in and out of power rack, and a heavier version with spotters for a dedicated dumbbell bench.

[817boy]

They just loaded it on their website
$815

http://www.roguefitness.com/ab-2-adjustable-bench.php

[BloodType3R]

•Weight: 94 lbs.
•Length: 52”
•Width: 10 ¼”
•Height: 17 ¼”
•Footprint: 51 ¼” x 22 ½”
•Steel: 2x2 and 2x3 11-Gauge Steel
•6 Adjustable Seat Settings
•9 Adjustable Back Pad Settings (from flat bench to 85 degrees upright)



$815

I like those specs quite a bit but I was expecting a better price. This bench now fits into the standard category of "buy used commercial instead".

EDIT: ^For the home gym consumer.. I'm sure they'll sell tons of these to facilities and boxes.

[morebarbell]

^^I want it (for half the price on Craigslist).

[817boy]

I like those specs quite a bit but I was expecting a better price. This bench now fits into the standard category of "buy used commercial instead".

I agree, nice bench but for that price i expected some spotter steps and 2x3 tubing throughout. Im not sold on the rubber feet, seems like it might make the bench wobble from side to side over time. I wish they would post more pics but at least they post alot of specs(unlike their competition).

The Rogue bench is $950 shipped to my door
There is too much competition for that bench to cost that much
Sorinex NP $600 shipped
Legend 3 way $600 shipped
Legend 4 way $700 shipped
Pendlay elite adjustable bench $375shipped

[iportal]

That looks like a fantastic quality bench.

As the frame is two runs of 2"x2" box section I imagine it's much stronger than a 2"x3"single box section frame.

It looks perfect is almost every way.

It's a shame they're not sold over here, it looks miles ahead of my BodySolid FID325 Pro Club Line bench.

[jormone]

Are they going to offer the decline attachment of the Nebula/Rae Crowther 1084? If not, what is the point of the seat pad declining?

[2MoreRepz]

I got confirmation from a rep they will be offering the decline attachment at a later date, with of course an additional price. This is why I opted for the Sorinex NP.

[f0rbidden]

10.25" is way too narrow of a pad...

[Muscle Mania Matt]

I just got their email alert. It is available now.

oh...and I was totally too late. On a side note, their reverse hyper attachment is on its way to my house.

[dumb.bell]

I was really hoping this would come it at a better price point.

[Steelfan7]

I'm usually a fan of Rogue, but they have priced this bench out of the market.
Sorinex and Legend benches are just as good if not better and at much better price points.

[Skyaura]

I like those specs quite a bit but I was expecting a better price. This bench now fits into the standard category of "buy used commercial instead".

EDIT: ^For the home gym consumer.. I'm sure they'll sell tons of these to facilities and boxes.

Bloodtype,

I believe you are right. I don't think this bench was ever geared toward the home market. If you look at the price point it does compare favorably to the EFS collegiate bench in price ($829 + $165 shipped) and the Sorinex 0-90 degree bench ($949). And there are benches that are north of the $1,000 mark such as Power Lift's "Lever Action Bench", Rogers "Synchro Bench", Cybex's "Big Iron Adjustable Bench" and UCS's "Adjustable Incline Bench". Those benches however, are made from 7 gauge steel and and can be docked into a rack. Make no mistake though, those benches are marketed toward Collegiate and Professional and strength and conditioning facilities.

I think this may be a move by Rogue to get more involved in the lucrative athletic market. It is a vey well built bench that offers plenty of adjustability with the seat and back pad. That is my take.

[817boy]

Bloodtype,

I believe you are right. I don't think this bench was ever geared toward the home market. If you look at the price point it does compare favorably to the EFS collegiate bench in price ($829 + $165 shipped) and the Sorinex 0-90 degree bench ($949). And there are benches that are north of the $1,000 mark such as Power Lift's "Lever Action Bench", Rogers "Synchro Bench", Cybex's "Big Iron Adjustable Bench" and UCS's "Adjustable Incline Bench". Those benches however, are made from 7 gauge steel and and can be docked into a rack. Make no mistake though, those benches are marketed toward Collegiate and Professional and strength and conditioning facilities.

I think this may be a move by Rogue to get more involved in the lucrative athletic market. It is a vey well built bench that offers plenty of adjustability with the seat and back pad. That is my take.

I agree, i was thinking about it earlier today and i think they made that bench for professional gyms not for your typical home gym owner.

[BloodType3R]

Bloodtype,

I believe you are right. I don't think this bench was ever geared toward the home market. If you look at the price point it does compare favorably to the EFS collegiate bench in price ($829 + $165 shipped) and the Sorinex 0-90 degree bench ($949). And there are benches that are north of the $1,000 mark such as Power Lift's "Lever Action Bench", Rogers "Synchro Bench", Cybex's "Big Iron Adjustable Bench" and UCS's "Adjustable Incline Bench". Those benches however, are made from 7 gauge steel and and can be docked into a rack. Make no mistake though, those benches are marketed toward Collegiate and Professional and strength and conditioning facilities.

I think this may be a move by Rogue to get more involved in the lucrative athletic market. It is a vey well built bench that offers plenty of adjustability with the seat and back pad. That is my take.

It's easy for us home gym junkies to flatter ourselves into thinking that everthing is made for us but when we snap back to reality, your explanation makes perfect sense. Why wouldn't Rogue want to expand their target market?

[GarageIron]

It's easy for us home gym junkies to flatter ourselves into thinking that everthing is made for us but when we snap back to reality, your explanation makes perfect sense. Why wouldn't Rogue want to expand their target market?

They are going to have to. Based on some the the things I've seen online the last few days, I think Glassman has gone Coo Koo for Cocoa Puffs and CrossFit maybe close behind. I'm sure they bought customers along with Nebula and don't want to lose them.

[817boy]

It's easy for us home gym junkies to flatter ourselves into thinking that everthing is made for us but when we snap back to reality, your explanation makes perfect sense. Why wouldn't Rogue want to expand their target market?

IMO if they want to expand from home gyms or crossfit gyms to Professional strength facilities they need to offer color schemes. The black on black is boring(to me) and colleges/professional sports want their equipment to color cordinate w/ their mascot or team colors.

[2MoreRepz]

I was told by a Rogue rep that this bench would be available with the custom color option.

[Skyaura]

They are going to have to. Based on some the the things I've seen online the last few days, I think Glassman has gone Coo Koo for Cocoa Puffs and CrossFit maybe close behind. I'm sure they bought customers along with Nebula and don't want to lose them.

Well some may believe that Glassman left the building sometime ago. He and Dave Castro have run off some very good people, such as Greg Everett who heads up Catalyst Athletics. I think that Crossfit is here to stay, but it will evolve. Some affiliates certainly have distanced themselves away from what is coming from HQ.

[Accutron]

IMO if they want to expand from home gyms or crossfit gyms to Professional strength facilities they need to offer color schemes. The black on black is boring(to me) and colleges/professional sports want their equipment to color cordinate w/ their mascot or team colors.

Yep an $800 bench has to come in different colors thats for sure.

[817boy]

I was told by a Rogue rep that this bench would be available with the custom color option.

All their equipment should have color options (again just my opinion). Even if they charge more money $100 for racks $50 for benches, etc. More people would go w/ rogue.

[2MoreRepz]

All their equipment should have color options (again just my opinion). Even if they charge more money $100 for racks $50 for benches, etc. More people would go w/ rogue.

I agree 100%. That is one of the reasons I went with Sorinex on my bench. They also told me it would only be a $50 up charge to get their Xl single squat rack powder coated, which I though was impressive.

[Accutron]

All their equipment should have color options (again just my opinion). Even if they charge more money $100 for racks $50 for benches, etc. More people would go w/ rogue.

Yes at least some basic colors would be very nice, something like that....matte black is like economy special vs a glossy mars red.

Maybe open a custom shop...if you want black, yes you can have black tomorrow. If you want red or white or whatever wait until the next run and pay the upcharge / service charge...its just a business if matte black is their business model on everything more power to them, I can see that.

Just that some people like colors on things like the R3 in red or white etc...