I'm looking for some recent comments on these two racks. I don't plan on getting any attachments at this point. I just want something sturdy that gets the job done well, is affordable, and I will keep for a long time.
It looks like the Bodycraft has gone up significantly in price over the past couple years. From some old threads it looks like it went from around $400 and now it sells for $700. The Body Solid is in the $550 range and I heard I may be able to get a significant discount from Fitness Factory. Can anyone confirm this? I would like to pay around $400 or less...
Thoughts on the racks?
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11-05-2012, 12:15 PM #1Registered User
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Body Solid GPR378 vs Bodycraft F430
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11-05-2012, 12:59 PM #2The Gougefather
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I have no experience with it, but the Valor BD-11 is only $439 shipped....
http://www.rockbottomfitness.com/val...ower-rack.html
This X-Mark rack is in that price range a swell, comes with dip handles, and the lower rear crossbar is set back a bit for some extra foot/bench clearance.
http://www.amazon.com/XMark-Fitness-...rds=power+rackLast edited by Stasher1; 11-05-2012 at 01:06 PM.
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11-05-2012, 02:16 PM #3Registered User
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Thanks for the post! Personally I have never heard of either of those companies though. Are they reputable?
I just got off the phone with a vendor and they're selling the Body Solid GPR378 brand new for $399. Is this a steal? Is it the best bang for my buck? I need something so would this be best?wannagoheavy: This forum is great! Wish I found it years ago.....
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11-05-2012, 02:24 PM #4Registered User
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I have the gpr378 floor model and got it shipped to my house for 430 from Fitness factory I believe and it is solid and I can highly recommend it.Originally Posted by xyeLz
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11-05-2012, 02:52 PM #5Registered User
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Thx heavy. Anyone else? Im gonna buy tonight unless anyone objects?
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11-05-2012, 03:03 PM #6Registered User
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There was some discussion about this yesterday... price seems right I guess.Originally Posted by xyeLz
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11-05-2012, 03:19 PM #7York Man
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It's your money. None of us is going to object. We might, however, second guess or criticize!Originally Posted by xyeLz
You need a good rack, a bench, and a 300-lb Olympic weight set. Now, what was your question?
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11-05-2012, 07:19 PM #8The Gougefather
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Originally Posted by AttyGuy
True...but that won't change, regardless what you buy. It's just the way things are around here.
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11-06-2012, 02:22 AM #9Home gym 'til I die.
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Its all 'constructive'.Originally Posted by Stasher1
True...but that won't change, regardless what you buy. It's just the way things are around here.
OP, at the price the BS is going for right now I would choose it over any other rack. For the money I think its as solid as you'll get.My training log:
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