The CAP OB-86B appreciation thread

[Domicron]

i think it's great for deadlifting, though i guess if you're deadlifting real heavy you'd probably want something with higher weight limit and maybe more aggressive knurling. that being said, i think this bar has great finish and knurling.

[845ToastT]

Been wanting a bar I can dedicate to my deadlifting platform. You guys think the OB-86B would be good for this purpose?

I loved doing heavy pulls with mine. It's got a decent amount of whip to help you break the floor, and I never had a problem gripping the knurling on it.

[maltralson]

I think its a good deadlift bar, I pulled 3 plates with it for months with no issues.

I use 5 reps for deadlift so my Texas Power Bar is a little to hard on my hands, or I am a wuss.

[JayDigital]

Thanks for your input guys.

Going to order one because it sounds like it should be a decent deadlift bar. Also because I've become so curious how this bar really is after reading so much about it on here from everyone that has had one, even has its own appreciation thread! lol

[Domicron]

the value is too hard to beat. especially if you order through staples with coupons.

i think the best part is that it's carried by major retailers, so if you don't like it, returns are pretty easy.

[xanderthegreat1]

I've been using The Original Rogue Bar for every lift inside and outside the rack. I've been contemplating adding this bar for a few months. I think I need to go ahead and jump on this. Only problem is how to explain this to the wife? Been adding a lot of equipment lately...

[yngpress]

^you link her here.

I ordered this bar based on recommendation of the forum and don't regret it slightly. Got it off amazon for $130ish shipped, plus a credit of $15-20 due to shipping damage. Although it's nearly impossible to ship a 45lb bar to someones house without damage, I don't care. I recommend if your bar comes damaged inform them and take advantage of whatever they offer you.

The bar has been great. I don't have very much to say other then that it was worth every dollar spent and would fit any lifters gym.

[Freakin11]

Have one and love it. I use it for everything. Got it for $127 shipped w/ prime from Amazon.

bar came damaged & they sent me a new replacement without any issues.

[THErunCMD]

I ordered mine from Wayfair because at the time Amazon was more expensive(though Staples may be the best option now) and while it came with one endcap almost off the packaging, it arrived without damage. I think the likelihood of a bar getting damaged in transit is higher than other items but I lso the three main vendors everyone has recommended for buying these have done a good job about rectifying the situation(unlike some higher end fitness equipment companies)

[bum11]

i'm in the poverty crew haha i got mine for $50 brand new when i worked at PIAS, owner let me buy it at cost. i keep looking to buy a new one then i think about spending money and how the cap bar works fine for me and never pull the trigger

[THErunCMD]

i'm in the poverty crew haha i got mine for $50 brand new when i worked at PIAS, owner let me buy it at cost. i keep looking to buy a new one then i think about spending money and how the cap bar works fine for me and never pull the trigger

Not sure what you actually got would have been an OB86B. I would have a very hard time believing the cost to retailers is $50, especially PIAS. Their crappy chrome bars I could see that being the case though.

[bum11]

Not sure what you actually got would have been an OB86B. I would have a very hard time believing the cost to retailers is $50, especially PIAS. Their crappy chrome bars I could see that being the case though.

**** you're right...... it is the crappy chrome bar. now i feel like i'm going to be hitting up the staples deal for the ob86b. according to caps website it would appear mine is the ob-85, so that put's me now in the ultra poverty crew

[THErunCMD]

**** you're right...... it is the crappy chrome bar. now i feel like i'm going to be hitting up the staples deal for the ob86b. according to caps website it would appear mine is the ob-85, so that put's me now in the ultra poverty crew

You wont regret the upgrade! Buy a staples coupon on ebay for $1 and do it today!

[bum11]

do i just search ebay for "staples coupon"? never bought from ebay but it seems extremely worth it

[THErunCMD]

do i just search ebay for "staples coupon"? never bought from ebay but it seems extremely worth it

yes

[ChiBearsfan]

yes

What am I missing here.

I went to staples and found the CAP OB-86B for 149.96

I went to ebay and it looks like you can buy a $30 off coupon for $14 or a $25 off for $7 or 8.

So 150-25+7 = 132 or 150-30+14 = 134

Amazon is $126

What am I doing wrong?

[THErunCMD]

They might have adjusted but i think you can stack those:

$25 off $75 and 25%off coupons

150-25=125
125x.75=93.75
93.75+7+14=114.75

They were getting lower numbers before so I am not sure if the price got raised or they stack in a more beneficial number? Personally I would just buy on my Prime account if it's just a $10 difference

[Domicron]

Damn, they probably caught on what was going on and adjusted. Still, at 130 its still a great bar for the money

[Hallowedlunch]

Great bar, I love mine. I did mark the rings and the ends of the center with silver paint for easier grip placement in lower light situations. No issues other than some light flash rust on the center which cleans up no problem. The sleeve knurling did get scratched up pretty good when I had some cheap plates, but that was my fault.

[JB426]

I've always found the best prices to be Amazon, Wayfair, or Walmart. Amazon will be free shipping. Wayfair will be free shipping and they always have a 10% off code. And I think Walmart is free shipping to store.

[AAnoldStyle]

I've always found the best prices to be Amazon, Wayfair, or Walmart. Amazon will be free shipping. Wayfair will be free shipping and they always have a 10% off code. And I think Walmart is free shipping to store.

I'm having a hard time finding that 10% off code. I know it used to pop up on their screen when visiting with a cleared browser, but I'm no longer seeing it & don't see it on any of the coupon sites

Update: Since I couldn't duplicate the Staples deal, I just ordered it through Wayfair, via Amazon, for $119, since I had some Amazon points to further lower the price.

Thanks for this thread and the good information, since it reminded me to check pricing, again. I missed the $117 deal, but am happy with this price, with no taxes tacked on. Reps to OP when I can.

[jrv1932]

I have this bar as well. It's a great bar, especially for the price. No real complaints. Knurling is not bad at all. I may end up getting their heavier duty bar with center knurling down the road if I don't get a Rogue bar.

[Domicron]

I have this bar as well. It's a great bar, especially for the price. No real complaints. Knurling is not bad at all. I may end up getting their heavier duty bar with center knurling down the road if I don't get a Rogue bar.

the ob-86pb has all black sleeves but is only 20 bucks more than the 86b. i don't like the black sleeves, but i guess if you need the extra 500lbs capacity it makes sense? the ob-86pbck2000 costs 240 and honestly i think at that point you're looking at Ohio bar/TPB territory.

[845ToastT]

the ob-86pb has all black sleeves but is only 20 bucks more than the 86b. i don't like the black sleeves, but i guess if you need the extra 500lbs capacity it makes sense? the ob-86pbck2000 costs 240 and honestly i think at that point you're looking at Ohio bar/TPB territory.

It has come to my attention that the ob-86pb, while having 150k psi tensile strength, has a lower yield strength of 110k psi. The ob-86b has a tensile strength of 130k psi, and a yield of 120k psi. So theoretically, the ob-86b is less likely to develop a permanent bend when compared to the ob-86pb. However, the ob-86pb is less likely to completely snap in half. This is how I understand it. Kindof interesting, although I am curious if the whip is any different between the two.

[Domicron]

It has come to my attention that the ob-86pb, while having 150k psi tensile strength, has a lower yield strength of 110k psi. The ob-86b has a tensile strength of 130k psi, and a yield of 120k psi. So theoretically, the ob-86b is less likely to develop a permanent bend when compared to the ob-86pb. However, the ob-86pb is less likely to completely snap in half. This is how I understand it. Kindof interesting, although I am curious if the whip is any different between the two.

i remember reading something this or something similar, your recap (snapping in half vs bending) makes things easier for me to understand.

anyhow i do remember several regulars saying that the bar for which this thread was created being the best value.

but keep in mind it's still a cheaper bar, and should be considered as such. once i get strong enough to get into squats and deadlifts in the high 300's i'll be looking at upgrading to another bar

[kmoff77]

Its back down to $125 on Staples.com.

Here is the deal I got. I bought a $100 Staples gift card on ebay for $85 and got $8.50 back in ebay bucks.
I then bought a $25 off $100 for $7.65.

Total- i spent $85 + $7.65 = 92.65 - $8.50 in ebay bucks. So my total was $84.15.

Thanks to this thread.

[doaragon]

I own the CAP-OB86B as well and am interested to hear more feedback on it. I have been using it for about a year and a half (exclusively for the first 6 months) and really like the knurling.

However, I did have a problem with the ribbed sleeves and some cheap plates that would actually create metal splinters! If I happened to touch the sleeves I ended having to pick metal out of my hands with tweezers. Once the inside of the plates smoothed out (and I got better plates) it seems like the issue went away. Curious if anyone else noticed anything like this.

[rlundregan]

I own the CAP-OB86B as well and am interested to hear more feedback on it. I have been using it for about a year and a half (exclusively for the first 6 months) and really like the knurling.

However, I did have a problem with the ribbed sleeves and some cheap plates that would actually create metal splinters! If I happened to touch the sleeves I ended having to pick metal out of my hands with tweezers. Once the inside of the plates smoothed out (and I got better plates) it seems like the issue went away. Curious if anyone else noticed anything like this.

^^This is a good reason to be careful when you buy cheap plates. They often have seams or burs in the center holes, which can rub off the chrome plating on the sleeves of your bar, especially when the sleeves have those stupid ridges.

[claricSTi]

I like the OB-86B for what it is but I literally bent the piss out of mine within a month of normal use.

I would advise any of the heavier trainers to just save up more money for a TPB, I wish I would have.

[THErunCMD]

I like the OB-86B for what it is but I literally bent the piss out of mine within a month of normal use.

I would advise any of the heavier trainers to just save up more money for a TPB, I wish I would have.

Not going to disagree with this as far as TPB being a good purchase, however I regularly use my OB86B with over 400lbs for deadlifting(1-2x/week) and it is doing great. Have had 500lbs on it several times. (That's it in my avatar)