REP Fitness Adjustable Bench

[rollerball]

I've been searching the forums but not a lot of direct reviews on the REP Fitness Adjustable Bench. It does get mentioned a lot in the FID bench threads.
Does anyone have it and have any complaints?
As far as sub $300 benches are there any other competitors besides the Ironmaster Super Bench?
I was hoping to keep it around the $200 mark but it just doesn't seem like it's possible to find a decent FID bench at that price point.

[Ramcharger310]

I've been searching the forums but not a lot of direct reviews on the REP Fitness Adjustable Bench. It does get mentioned a lot in the FID bench threads.
Does anyone have it and have any complaints?
As far as sub $300 benches are there any other competitors besides the Ironmaster Super Bench?
I was hoping to keep it around the $200 mark but it just doesn't seem like it's possible to find a decent FID bench at that price point.

My quick review of the bench here:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1405563523


Another option to also consider BS SFID325
https://www.fitnessfactory.com/Home/...h-Refurbished/

[rlundregan]

Snova did a review of the Christian's Fitness Factory FID bench and liked it. It goes on sale periodically.

[brucedelaney]

My quick review of the bench here:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1405563523


Another option to also consider BS SFID325
https://www.fitnessfactory.com/Home/...h-Refurbished/

I 2nd the BS SFID325 - Have had mine nearly 18 months now and not a single complaint... some people don't care for the pad gap, I don't mind it...

[Mechanon84]

I have it and it's pretty nice. Mine came slightly damaged but REP made it right in no time. My only 'complaint' if you want to call it that, it's that I prefer a narrow seat pad over the wider one.

That said, I ended up buying a flat bench because it fits the space better, and don't use the FID at all... If you don't have a specific need for an FID bench in your routine, I suggest you just get a quality flat bench instead. Get the adjustable if and when you have a need for it.

[C123C]

If you don't have a specific need for an FID bench in your routine, I suggest you just get a quality flat bench instead. Get the adjustable if and when you have a need for it.

I agree with this. A quality flat bench is a lot cheaper. You can upgrade later or add the FI bench later. I have both the Rogue Adjustable which I love, and Rogue Monster with FatPad. I use the flat bench almost exclusively and it is several hundred cheaper. From what I remember you don't have a bench yet and are in setup mode so I'd absolutely go this way if you are remotely price sensitive.

Also Pad Gap is the new Thigh Gap.

[rollerball]

I agree with this. A quality flat bench is a lot cheaper. You can upgrade later or add the FI bench later. I have both the Rogue Adjustable which I love, and Rogue Monster with FatPad. I use the flat bench almost exclusively and it is several hundred cheaper. From what I remember you don't have a bench yet and are in setup mode so I'd absolutely go this way if you are remotely price sensitive.

Also Pad Gap is the new Thigh Gap.

I actually need more incline in my life so I was hoping to find a bench that reasonably held it's own (pun) for both flat and incline. I am very price sensitive which is the reason why I'm kind of nickle-and-diming the idea of a bench. I still have a bunch of boxing gear that I need to purchase which is keeping my overall budget limited.
I know I should just wait and buy piece-meal quality items, but I gotta get my workout on sooner than later!

Also, after taxes and shipping the Rogue Flat Bench comes at to $229 while that Rep Fitness FID is $329. I'm thinking I'll get more than $100 of extra utility from having multiple angles.

[rollerball]

There's also this Rep Fitness Flat Bench that's only $149 + tax + free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...hps_bw_g200_i4

Anyone tried this one out?

[Ramcharger310]

There's also this Rep Fitness Flat Bench that's only $149 + tax + free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...hps_bw_g200_i4

Anyone tried this one out?

I don't think anything is wrong with that bench and should work fine. However, if going China route for benches, I would try the BodyX Commercial Flat Bench sold by various companies. The dimensions like height and width are ideal. The plus for me is a narrow leg in front to not interfere with your legs while benching.

Another note on this bench, is that it is the same folks who make the FID bench, so upon delivery inspect your bench for quality control issues.

http://www.getrxd.com/getrxdflatbenchblack.html
http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Bench-Ca...2896795&sr=1-8

Reviews/purchases
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=169951943
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=164508261

[rollerball]

I don't think anything is wrong with that bench and should work fine. However, if going China route for benches, I would try the BodyX Commercial Flat Bench sold by various companies. The dimensions like height and width are ideal. The plus for me is a narrow leg in front to not interfere with your legs while benching.

Another note on this bench, is that it is the same folks who make the FID bench, so upon delivery inspect your bench for quality control issues.

http://www.getrxd.com/getrxdflatbenchblack.html
http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Bench-Ca...2896795&sr=1-8

Reviews/purchases
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=169951943
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=164508261

That heavy duty flat bench on amazon actually looks pretty good at $89.99 +$34.99 shipping.

[Mahrexen]

There's also this Rep Fitness Flat Bench that's only $149 + tax + free shipping.


Anyone tried this one out?

This is the bench I have, and I really like it.

I have never used anything commercial or high end so it was a huge upgrade from what I was using.

[Ramcharger310]

That heavy duty flat bench on amazon actually looks pretty good at $89.99 +$34.99 shipping.

As much as I love my EliteFTS Scholastic bench, I wish it had a front handle and wheels on the back.

From the purchase thread I posted, Drrickso's bench

[rollerball]

That's the $89.99 one off of Amazon, correct? Looks pretty beefy.
If only I had one of those chests that didn't need incline badly.

[C123C]

That's the $89.99 one off of Amazon, correct? Looks pretty beefy.
If only I had one of those chests that didn't need incline badly.

That looks decent especially for the price. Height is dead on. Nice handle/rollers. Only question would be stability, width, and pad firmness/quality. That said, from the pictures it looks interesting.

As an aside - Agree with Ramcharger310. I need to move my benches around and while I like my Monster w/Fat Pad I'm damn tired of those heavy rubber feet and no wheels. It's an okay tradeoff but a handle and wheels would go a long way. Hell even Rogue's GHD has wheels.

[Ramcharger310]

That looks decent especially for the price. Height is dead on. Nice handle/rollers. Only question would be stability, width, and pad firmness/quality. That said, from the pictures it looks interesting.

As an aside - Agree with Ramcharger310. I need to move my benches around and while I like my Monster w/Fat Pad I'm damn tired of those heavy rubber feet and no wheels. It's an okay tradeoff but a handle and wheels would go a long way. Hell even Rogue's GHD has wheels.

As for the pad, if it is the same as the BodyX/Rep Fitness FID bench, it is a nice pad. Stability may be an issue, one person has said that on their flat bench, the front foot plate was welded incorrectly and it had a slight wobble. Make sure you buy from a company that has good return policy if not buying this bench in person. If equipmentraw brings this bench back, I will most likely sell my Elite bench, buy this one and put the change to something else.

[Ramcharger310]

There's also this Rep Fitness Flat Bench that's only $149 + tax + free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...hps_bw_g200_i4

Anyone tried this one out?

The Pendlay bench (US made) is $169, shipping included.http://www.muscledriverusa.com/Pendl...ch_p_2830.html

I like the looks of this Pendlay if you prefer the Rep style.

[rollerball]

The Pendlay bench (US made) is $169, shipping included.http://www.muscledriverusa.com/Pendl...ch_p_2830.html

I like the looks of this Pendlay if you prefer the Rep style.

Thanks for the link. It's not so much I prefer the Rep style as I was looking for something in the ballpark of the Rogue flat bench.
But the more I deliberate over the issue the more I feel I should just bite the bullet and go for the FID.

[Ramcharger310]

List your options. Your budget is $300. Are you willing to buy on CL?

So far you have:
Body Solid (For all new BodySolid items, contact Fitness Factory for best pricing.)
SFID325
FID46
FID100
GFID71
GFID31 ( The GFID71's lil' brother.)
GFID225

Other brands:
Ironmaster Superbench (Tons of utility and a buttload of attachments. However, the add-ons add up $ quickly.)
Rep Fitness Bench (Hoist 2165 knockoff, it's a good thing.)
Bodycraft F320
Powertec Utility Bench
York ST 0-90
Powerblock Sport Bench
CFF FID bench

[rollerball]

List your options. Your budget is $300. Are you willing to buy on CL?

So far you have:
Body Solid (For all new BodySolid items, contact Fitness Factory for best pricing.)
SFID325
FID46
FID100
GFID71
GFID31 ( The GFID71's lil' brother.)
GFID225

Other brands:
Ironmaster Superbench (Tons of utility and a buttload of attachments. However, the add-ons add up $ quickly.)
Rep Fitness Bench (Hoist 2165 knockoff, it's a good thing.)
Bodycraft F320
Powertec Utility Bench
York ST 0-90
Powerblock Sport Bench
CFF FID bench

Good list. I'm not really interested in buying off of CL in terms of benches.
Yeah out of all of those it's kind of come down to either the Rep Fitness Bench or the Powerblock. I crossed the IM out because the seat height is too high.

[Ramcharger310]

Sounds like you have your answer.

[matrix563]

occasionally its cheaper to buy there stuff from here

http://www.bonanza.com/booths/BarbellsUSA

i am curious what their incline bench looks like. guess i will have to wait 3 more days.

[rollerball]

Alright, pulled the trigger on the REP Fitness FID Bench with free shipping and no tax, which was nice considering CA tax is around 10%. I'll try to post a review when it arrives and I've put it through some paces.

[Mechanon84]

Alright, pulled the trigger on the REP Fitness FID Bench with free shipping and no tax, which was nice considering CA tax is around 10%. I'll try to post a review when it arrives and I've put it through some paces.

Didn't know you were in CA. Would have sold you mine if you were near SF.

[rollerball]

Didn't know you were in CA. Would have sold you mine if you were near SF.

What's the asking price?

[Mechanon84]

What's the asking price?

Eh don't wanna break any rules. PMd you.

[dukenukem7777]

I've been searching the forums but not a lot of direct reviews on the REP Fitness Adjustable Bench. It does get mentioned a lot in the FID bench threads.
Does anyone have it and have any complaints?
As far as sub $300 benches are there any other competitors besides the Ironmaster Super Bench?
I was hoping to keep it around the $200 mark but it just doesn't seem like it's possible to find a decent FID bench at that price point.

Glad you ended up ordering! We have had a ton of good feedback on the bench. I think every company has QC issues with X% of their products, but we always handle it when it comes up.

My quick review of the bench here:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1405563523

I just want to clarify that we are now the sole distributor of this bench in the USA. I can't say what "version" of this bench EquipmentRaw was selling (probably early gen judging by the white wheels), but I personally went to China around 6 months ago and made a number of small modifications based on feedback from our customers to make this bench as solid as possible and remove some of the common issues that were coming up. That and added a laundry list of checkpoints to the QC list, which is in turn given to our 3rd party inspectors who inspect a portion of every shipment before it leaves the factory. Things will still come up, but they should be few and far between, and not major issues.

[jcooney]

Alright, pulled the trigger on the REP Fitness FID Bench with free shipping and no tax, which was nice considering CA tax is around 10%. I'll try to post a review when it arrives and I've put it through some paces.

Hey just wanted to know how you were able to snag 10% off and free shipping. Thanks in advance

[itzsu]

I just got the bench. I love it. I would prefer a narrower seat but it doesn't bother me as much. Love this bench and I can expect it to last a long time..

[jcooney]

Just ordered this bench and I must say, Rep Fitness customer service is TOP NOTCH! Big ups to rep.

[rollerball]

I just got the bench. I love it. I would prefer a narrower seat but it doesn't bother me as much. Love this bench and I can expect it to last a long time..

I do too, except for when doing decline sit-ups or decline-presses it actually feels pretty comfortable and in that context I think I prefer it.

Just ordered this bench and I must say, Rep Fitness customer service is TOP NOTCH! Big ups to rep.

Nice. It's a comfy, heavy-duty bench that's been a really nice addition to my gym. Hope your result is similar.