Edge Mono Lift Attachment Review

**Jetigen** · 10-21-2014, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by aclockworkoi

I recently rearranged my gym and the rack is under where the garage door opens. Couldn't do that with most racks.

Open racks are also good for overhead exercises. In a way this design is more versatile.

**smokinHawk** · 10-22-2014, 04:37 AM

Originally Posted by GarageIron

I only have the rogue prototype to compare it too, but the edge is certainly much better. That said, the Rogue is just a late prototype of a seemingly ditched project. I can't see any issues with drilling a hole to mount it. It is still a pain to adjust or remove. I never did mess with a quick change solution but it would be nice and add value.

what made the edge unit better then the Rogue one?

**Paulie_G** · 10-22-2014, 07:18 AM

I wonder if they would do one custom to accommodate the 1.75" hole spacing on my Black Widow rack?

**aclockworkoi** · 10-22-2014, 07:36 AM

It only bolts to one hole so I don't think it needs to be custom.

**Paulie_G** · 10-22-2014, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by aclockworkoi

It only bolts to one hole so I don't think it needs to be custom.

LOL. I saw 2 bolts, and instantly thought it was bolted to 2 holes, either 2" or 3" spacing. Now I see the different size bolts. Actually, I think it should probably have 2 bolts, considering the weight it may have to hold.

**Mech6** · 10-22-2014, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by Paulie_G

LOL. I saw 2 bolts, and instantly thought it was bolted to 2 holes, either 2" or 3" spacing. Now I see the different size bolts. Actually, I think it should probably have 2 bolts, considering the weight it may have to hold.

1 is plenty. Your j-hooks use 1 pin. And Gr5 bolts are stronger than the CRS used for those pins.

**bobcat255** · 10-22-2014, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by Paulie_G

LOL. I saw 2 bolts, and instantly thought it was bolted to 2 holes, either 2" or 3" spacing. Now I see the different size bolts. Actually, I think it should probably have 2 bolts, considering the weight it may have to hold.

Spend 5-minutes and read the review and all of GI's updates to his initial impressions. It's worth the read, don't just look at pictures

**Pandobearninja** · 10-22-2014, 06:55 PM

I had a lot of questions about this piece myself

that's why I made a video about it after 2 weeks of use

great piece!

youtu.be/hUufQvQFXP8

**bobcat255** · 10-22-2014, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Pandobearninja

I had a lot of questions about this piece myself

that's why I made a video about it after 2 weeks of use

great piece!

Embedded video & repped; great review brah!

**Jetigen** · 10-22-2014, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Pandobearninja

I made a video about it after 2 weeks of use

Very detailed review. You've got a compact but great gym.

What's up with the fish eye lense in your other reviews?

**Pandobearninja** · 10-22-2014, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by bobcat255

Embedded video & repped; great review brah!

thanks man! hope it answers a lot of questions, I know I had a bunch before I made the buy

Originally Posted by Jetigen

Very detailed review. You've got a compact but great gym.

What's up with the fish eye lense in your other reviews?

thanks bud! yeah as much awesome as I can pack in one half a garage..

I use a gopro so depending on how close I am to the objects it has a fish eye effect

**Jetigen** · 10-22-2014, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by Pandobearninja

thanks bud! yeah as much awesome as I can pack in one half a garage..

Love how you incorporated a long pipe pull-up bar and a punching bag into your limited space gym.

Look at the TheLeanBeret's outdoor pull-up/ dip set-ups, especially their rig. Also have a look at Valor 2" thick speeding bag platform since you are into boxing.

JoeRacks.com Pull-up/Dips Rig

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Valor Fitness CA-53 Speed Bag Platform

**Paulie_G** · 10-23-2014, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by Mech6

1 is plenty. Your j-hooks use 1 pin. And Gr5 bolts are stronger than the CRS used for those pins.

Good point on the J-hooks. I think my insomnia was getting the best of me.

Originally Posted by bobcat255

Spend 5-minutes and read the review and all of GI's updates to his initial impressions. It's worth the read, don't just look at pictures

I scanned the review. Must have missed the 2 bolt comment, the first time around. Once again, insomnia at work.

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I was hoping that Dean had a similar model available, maybe at a lower price. I haven't heard back from him though, so I may just go ahead and order the one from Edge.

**aclockworkoi** · 10-23-2014, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by Paulie_G

I was hoping that Dean had a similar model available, maybe at a lower price. I haven't heard back from him though, so I may just go ahead and order the one from Edge.

I emailed him last night as well

**urbanlifter** · 10-23-2014, 09:14 AM

I keep watching Edge, hoping to see the Monolift attachement go on sale but they never have anything in the 'Monthly Special' section. Would be interested to see what Dean says, I just havent been able to cough up $260 when my gym is still missing a GHD.

**Paulie_G** · 10-23-2014, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by urbanlifter

I keep watching Edge, hoping to see the Monolift attachement go on sale but they never have anything in the 'Monthly Special' section. Would be interested to see what Dean says, I just havent been able to cough up $260 when my gym is still missing a GHD.

I just got an email back from Dean. Basically, he said that he likes Rick, and Rick's monolift, and that he would hate to undercut him on a original design.

**Cleveland33** · 10-23-2014, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by urbanlifter

I keep watching Edge, hoping to see the Monolift attachement go on sale but they never have anything in the 'Monthly Special' section. Would be interested to see what Dean says, I just havent been able to cough up $260 when my gym is still missing a GHD.

I don't think he actually ever puts anything on sale except maybe for Black Friday.

**Mech6** · 10-23-2014, 09:55 AM

That's funny since they're all copies of crepinsek's system at the start. I guess nobody likes ralph.
Edge version is ok, but he really needs to get plastic on there however. A 3/4" plate is going to be brutal on knurling. Or a version with a hardened roller, like Duffin's super monolift or whatever he called it when he was making them. And the bolting could be changed to a wrap around with a side pin like I did on mine. Needs side holes however. But most racks seem to have these now.
Ahhh, so many ideas, so little time.

**Jetigen** · 10-23-2014, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Cleveland33

I don't think he actually ever puts anything on sale except maybe for Black Friday.

If I remember right, Rick had the monolift on sale for quite a while, but the discounted price was something like $250 with shipping included (Monthly Specials page). So, there was no much saving anyway.

**dragon360** · 10-23-2014, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Mech6

That's funny since they're all copies of crepinsek's system at the start. I guess nobody likes ralph.
Edge version is ok, but he really needs to get plastic on there however. A 3/4" plate is going to be brutal on knurling. Or a version with a hardened roller, like Duffin's super monolift or whatever he called it when he was making them. And the bolting could be changed to a wrap around with a side pin like I did on mine. Needs side holes however. But most racks seem to have these now.
Ahhh, so many ideas, so little time.

We need a Canadian version brother!

**dumb.bell** · 10-23-2014, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Mech6

That's funny since they're all copies of crepinsek's system at the start.

Yeah, that is what I thought.

Originally Posted by Mech6

Edge version is ok, but he really needs to get plastic on there however. A 3/4" plate is going to be brutal on knurling. Or a version with a hardened roller, like Duffin's super monolift or whatever he called it when he was making them. And the bolting could be changed to a wrap around with a side pin like I did on mine. Needs side holes however. But most racks seem to have these now.
Ahhh, so many ideas, so little time.

I wasn't crazy about the quality of some of his stuff that I've seen.

I'd be very interested to see what you come up with.

**aclockworkoi** · 10-23-2014, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Paulie_G

I just got an email back from Dean. Basically, he said that he likes Rick, and Rick's monolift, and that he would hate to undercut him on a original design.

I got a similar email.

Originally Posted by Mech6

That's funny since they're all copies of crepinsek's system at the start. I guess nobody likes ralph.
Edge version is ok, but he really needs to get plastic on there however.

I had a 30 minute phone call with Ralph this morning actually talking about this and a few other potential projects.

He offered a few different options with them. They are actually slightly different than the pictures on his site. He sold me: I will be working with him to have an attachment built for my rack.

EDIT: I meant to also say he doesn't use plastic either, but can on a custom build. Can order them to be compatible with 2" bar if you want as well.

I will probably be wrapping with tape as I think he said they were rounded and you can't really get flat UHMW on there.

**Jetigen** · 10-23-2014, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by dumb.bell

Originally Posted by Mech6

Ahhh, so many ideas, so little time.

I'd be very interested to see what you come up with.

Same here. Mech6 makes some amazing pieces as far as quality and design go.

**Northernmoris** · 10-23-2014, 12:13 PM

Dean will not make one. He's good friends with Rick and feels like it's his bread and butter. He's not looking to step on his toes.

**Northernmoris** · 10-23-2014, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Paulie_G

I just got an email back from Dean. Basically, he said that he likes Rick, and Rick's monolift, and that he would hate to undercut him on a original design.

Missed this. Left my browser open, then cane back 15min later.

**Mech6** · 10-23-2014, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by dumb.bell

I'd be very interested to see what you come up with.

Well I made myself a full beam version for my rack. It's in the thread in my sig somehwere, and it has it's own thread http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159549961.
Apart from that I've never got a request for a smaller version, except for dragon360 who seems to want to buy everything possible. I must save him from himself.

**dragon360** · 10-23-2014, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Mech6

Well I made myself a full beam version for my rack. It's in the thread in my sig somehwere, and it has it's own thread http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159549961.
Apart from that I've never got a request for a smaller version, except for dragon360 who seems to want to buy everything possible. I must save him from himself.

Damn - how does he know me so well?!!

**GarageIron** · 10-23-2014, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Mech6

...except for dragon360 who seems to want to buy everything possible. I must save him from himself.

He is your problem now! Lol. He already cleaned out my garage.

**Cleveland33** · 10-23-2014, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Northernmoris

Dean will not make one. He's good friends with Rick and feels like it's his bread and butter. He's not looking to step on his toes.

They should merge, become a conglomerate

**dragon360** · 10-23-2014, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by GarageIron

He is your problem now! Lol. He already cleaned out my garage.

Ha - we have One more item outstanding !!

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