Titan issues

[Mech6]

That time is now! Titan released a Rogue Dog sled clone for $175!

111lbs, seems like the same weight as Rogue.

lol. What a time to be alive.

[lsi1]

There is a time and a place for low cost providers. I just find it amazing that people are willing to give them another shot over this - and it is solely because they are the low cost providers.

To each their own I guess.

no I would and did give them another chance simply because of my past interaction with them and their willingness to fix the issues.

I ordered one of their barbell holders and it arrived today in good condition. If I would have read this thread and the op was saying how they flat out refused to help him or told him that he was wrong then I would not have purchased from them.

would I have loved to buy Rogue or some other American made product? Of course but at the time I wasn't in a position to do so and honestly I'm glad to have found the titan rack before I chose one of the other racks in the same price tier.

[murphyreedus]

I know right? I may stop buying generic prescriptions, off-brand clothing, Mello Yellow, and Amazon's streaming service just because of this thread.

Dear God, man, tell me you won't give up Dr. Thunder.

That time is now! Titan released a Rogue Dog sled clone for $175!

111lbs, seems like the same weight as Rogue.

I'm interested to see what they come up with for a monolift, deadlift jack, and wall mounted bar/accessory storage.

[urbanlifter]

I'm interested to see what they come up with for a monolift and deadlift jack.

I'm jelly man. I paid double that for my Rogue Dog Sled 1.2, going to be interesting to see what people say when they drop the Mono's for $130-$160-ish.

[lsi1]

I'm jelly man. I paid double that for my Rogue Dog Sled 1.2, going to be interesting to see what people say when they drop the Mono's for $130-$160-ish.

I bet it will be similar to the same things they have said about the racks in this very thread.

[rpark]

That time is now! Titan released a Rogue Dog sled clone for $175!

111lbs, seems like the same weight as Rogue.

Check the sizes, the rogue shows 24x40, titan 24x30. Similar but smaller.

[splitsquat]

That time is now! Titan released a Rogue Dog sled clone for $175!

111lbs, seems like the same weight as Rogue.

I imagine they can't botch this the way they did the safety squat bar. The handles look to be in the same plane as the bar's cambered ends. Only $140, but I imagine the medical care for an injured neck will eat up all the savings.

[Biggerfoot]

That time is now! Titan released a Rogue Dog sled clone for $175!

111lbs, seems like the same weight as Rogue.

It looks similar to a dog sled I picked up for $125 or so with a free harness.


I did have to add skis for my driveway. I noticed the Titan one does not have the skis either.


I also like how I can attach my harness and battle rope easily on my cheap one. I guess if you want the attachments and not the skis, it is worth a look.

[MGM711]

I'm jelly man. I paid double that for my Rogue Dog Sled 1.2, going to be interesting to see what people say when they drop the Mono's for $130-$160-ish.

I'm interested to see what their Mono looks like as well, but there's certain things I'd prefer to overpay on just for piece of mind. I have no problems buying certain items from them, but things like racks, Monos, safeties, I'm likely to spend the extra cash from a more reliable source.

[urbanlifter]

I did have to add skis for my driveway. I noticed the Titan one does not have the skis either.

Titan lists that it has UHMW Skis in the description, and the pictures on their site shows the sliver nuts holding them on. Is that what you are referring to?

[Mech6]

I'm interested to see what their Mono looks like as well

My level of confidence isn't too high on this one. I don't think it'll be much different than rogue's. Only cheaper.
Titan: I think you should buy my last one and copy that

[matrix563]

Titan: I think you should buy my last one and copy that

on those posts? your monolifts would be the only thing that survives after the posts explode LOL

[BYOBB]

I don't think it'll be much different than rogue's. Only cheaper.

"Don't mess with success."

-Titan (probably)

[Biggerfoot]

Titan lists that it has UHMW Skis in the description, and the pictures on their site shows the sliver nuts holding them on. Is that what you are referring to?

I missed that...yes...no way I would use it without them on pavement. The DogSled is my favorite outdoor exercise. The skis last me an entire year on concrete. Mine had a free harness but not the skis...would switch that for the skis in a hearbeat but it is great having a harness as well.

[Cleveland33]

I imagine they can't botch this the way they did the safety squat bar. The handles look to be in the same plane as the bar's cambered ends. Only $140, but I imagine the medical care for an injured neck will eat up all the savings.

I don't believe that is a botch, there are other SSBs with the same design.

I'm interested to see what their Mono looks like as well, but there's certain things I'd prefer to overpay on just for piece of mind. I have no problems buying certain items from them, but things like racks, Monos, safeties, I'm likely to spend the extra cash from a more reliable source.

This is pretty much my feelings on it.

[urbanlifter]

This is pretty much my feelings on it.

I understand both points of view. I mainly base my support for Titan off the numerous regulars here who own Titan T3 racks and other comparable Rogue items, and have spoken favorably of the quality comparison. That and I have been on a value hunt ever since I bought my Atlas flat bench, REP Hex plates, and then the reject stainless barbell (which I still love). 70Chev, Hardgains, and DieselMike to name a few who have purchased Titan items and seem pleased with them, I respect the opinion of these guys.

[irongrandpa]

I understand both points of view. I mainly base my support for Titan off the numerous regulars here who own Titan T3 racks and other comparable Rogue items, and have spoken favorably of the quality comparison. That and I have been on a value hunt ever since I bought my Atlas flat bench, REP Hex plates, and then the reject stainless barbell (which I still love). 70Chev, Hardgains, and DieselMike to name a few who have purchased Titan items and seem pleased with them, I respect the opinion of these guys.

The only Titan items I 've bought are the 9 bar vertical barbell holder and the 100lb sandbag, and both are really great items. I can't speak for anything else.

[shiftmx6]

95% sure I'm going to order the T-3 rack from Titan tomorrow. I'll update everyone if I do.

[Rog447]

I purchased a T-2 about a year ago and had nothing but issues. My uprights are all out of wack and the whole rack is bent up. I took plenty of photos and sent titan tons of pics. Spent HOURS messing with it and they wouldn't send me a new one unless I sent back the other (leaving me without one and unable to use my gyms for weeks). I wasn't to thrilled and wouldn't purchase again.

[Hardgains88]

No offense.... sending back what yoi want to return is usually part of the deal! I know it sucks being without your stuff, but you cant really expect them to not want the old one back

[ModernWizard]

FWIW (I hate leaving loose ends lying around) I did receive the replacement upright, intact.

Now that it's all put together and I have a couple of workouts on it, I'm happy with it. Was the added aggravation worth it? In the end I have to say yes.

There's a whole list of things Titan could do better or different, but I think I'll do a detailed (and brutally honest) review and go over it all there. If by some miracle they pay attention, maybe a few things will improve in the future. From what I've seen they DO tend to listen and work on things over time.

One last thing. Although it's not nearly as aesthetically pleasing as say a Rouge R6, this thing isn't going to fail unless you hit it with a Buick at full speed. Certainly not by a mortal with a loaded barbell. I realize some will disagree with that, and I'm hesitant to say you're wrong. But let's face it...how many rack failures have you heard of that you KNOW weren't just urban legend? The forces involved would have to be incredible. I actually did some searching and I couldn't find one. I found plenty of "looks like it would fail" but can't find any that actually did. If you know of any I'd love to hear about it, with pics preferably. I imagine there has to be some especially by some upper level power lifters. But with 2x3" or better uprights and 11 ga steel, even Chinese steel? I'd just love to see HOW it failed.

[arkaa]

FWIW (I hate leaving loose ends lying around) I did receive the replacement upright, intact.

Now that it's all put together and I have a couple of workouts on it, I'm happy with it. Was the added aggravation worth it? In the end I have to say yes.

Nice to hear that you got your rack together and are happy with it. Yeah, Titan's shipping process is not so good, but their CS is responsive and usually come through in the end. I agree with you that the hassle is worth it in the end. I find their products to be quite robust and very reasonably priced. Wish they had swing-in/flip-down safeties for the rack though, or even a strap safety system would be nice. The pin-in-pipe safety system is annoying to change.

I am thinking of upgrading my T-3 to a T-6, but haven't figured out what added benefit that would give my workouts other having an imposing looking rack in the room. From what I gather, the 6-post gives more flexibility in plate storage and provides some added stability to the rack. But the extra rack space doesn't seem to provide any additional benefit/advantages in the actual workout. But I still want it

[Seatard]

One last thing. Although it's not nearly as aesthetically pleasing as say a Rouge R6, this thing isn't going to fail unless you hit it with a Buick at full speed. Certainly not by a mortal with a loaded barbell. I realize some will disagree with that, and I'm hesitant to say you're wrong. But let's face it...how many rack failures have you heard of that you KNOW weren't just urban legend? The forces involved would have to be incredible. I actually did some searching and I couldn't find one. I found plenty of "looks like it would fail" but can't find any that actually did. If you know of any I'd love to hear about it, with pics preferably. I imagine there has to be some especially by some upper level power lifters. But with 2x3" or better uprights and 11 ga steel, even Chinese steel? I'd just love to see HOW it failed.

Check the first post in this thread.

[ModernWizard]

Check the first post in this thread.

I did. It's ugly, it's nasty, it should have never made it past QC. Nobody is disputing that. I would have sent it back too.

And I still don't see a failure, which is what I was asking for. I WANT to see one example just to see HOW it failed. But OPs issue wasn't about a failure, it was about a crappy piece(es). And no, I wouldn't take the chance either on that defect.

[Rog447]

No offense.... sending back what yoi want to return is usually part of the deal! I know it sucks being without your stuff, but you cant really expect them to not want the old one back

I didn't want to keep the old one, just wanted them to send out the new one before I had to disassemble and send out my current messed up one. I would have been unable to use my home gym for weeks. I also offered to give them back all the uprights they sent me that didn't resolve the issue.

[Hardgains88]

I didn't want to keep the old one, just wanted them to send out the new one before I had to disassemble and send out my current messed up one. I would have been unable to use my home gym for weeks. I also offered to give them back all the uprights they sent me that didn't resolve the issue.

I get that, and i know it sucks, but most companies wont "front" the equipment being swapped. I know your trustworthy and would send the rack back after, but im willing to bet that they would not get too many back if they sent replacements before the old stuff was semt back.

[70chevellegsp]

I didn't want to keep the old one, just wanted them to send out the new one before I had to disassemble and send out my current messed up one. I would have been unable to use my home gym for weeks. I also offered to give them back all the uprights they sent me that didn't resolve the issue.

Sounds odd? Why would it take weeks for them to ship you new uprights? My orders are at my door within 2 days, and a few have been there the next day? Maybe A week being generous, aside from backorder/out of stock. From what you're posting, your 'messed up' rack is still useable? I'd be interested to see pics of what's up with your rack.

Modernwizard - glad you got all taken care of. It's a PIA when you receive something and still can't use it, but in the end when it gets worked out, it's all good.

I'm also interested to hear from the OP, and how the new uprights worked out and his take on the rack with non-defective parts.

[chadsalt]

I didn't want to keep the old one, just wanted them to send out the new one before I had to disassemble and send out my current messed up one. I would have been unable to use my home gym for weeks. I also offered to give them back all the uprights they sent me that didn't resolve the issue.

So have them bill your CC for another one, they'll credit you when they receive the return. I've done that with numerous companies over the years, I certainly wouldn't expect them to just trust me to return their product.

[MaxHandley]

I get that, and i know it sucks, but most companies wont "front" the equipment being swapped. I know your trustworthy and would send the rack back after, but im willing to bet that they would not get too many back if they sent replacements before the old stuff was semt back.

When I received a defective monolift, I contacted Rogue and they sent me a replacement. After the replacement arrived and they made sure I was satisfied with it, they arranged for UPS to pick up the original defective monolift. I think that's how Rogue typically handles sending out replacements for defective products.

[matrix563]

http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/forum145/

The garage gym thread is where they're posting.

http://startingstrength.com/resource...ml#post1513945

I wish they had pics on their ******** page or somewhere. curious how it looks lol

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