I'm looking at getting something like an Inspire FT1 or Cybex Bravo to my workout area.
If I decide that the weight stack isn't heavy enough, is it easy enough to buy the additional accessory weights and add them on? ... or is this the kind of thing that should be ordered when buying the machine?
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11-12-2019, 02:15 PM #1
Easy to add plates to an existing cable machine?
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11-12-2019, 05:34 PM #2
The Bravo doesn't offer any upgrades. The Inspire FT1has (I believe) a 50-lb upgrade. I would buy it in advance so you don't have to remove and replace the stack later, but it's not a must.
Joe @ Impact Strength does offer a pin adapter that will allow you to add plates to any 3/8" pin stack as well, provided the design of the machine doesn't have any shrouds that prohibit the use of something like that.
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11-13-2019, 04:22 AM #3
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11-13-2019, 04:24 AM #4
AS Duplicitous said there is no stack upgrade for the Bravo, because of the shroud design hanging conventional plates off the stack would not be an easy proposition.
I think the stack on the Bravo is sufficient for the vast majority of lifters, anyone strong enough to move the whole stack for multiple reps probably wouldn't consider adding a Functional Trainer to their set up anyway.
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11-13-2019, 09:32 AM #5
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In addition to what Richard (owner of a Bravo) shared, I haven't used a weight heavier than what the standard stack offers on my Inspire FT1 for all the exercises I use a FT for. I bought mine used and it came with the upgraded weight stack, so it will be nice to have if ever needed. I have a Bodymasters lat /low row machine for pull downs and rows. IMO, a FT isn't ideal for heavier pull downs and rows.
Now OK for Sig line to be a novel
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11-13-2019, 10:53 AM #6
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11-13-2019, 06:00 PM #7
I just noticed that the Bravo CAN be ordered with an extra heavy stack, but you are correct about the lack of "accessory" weights. Here are the weight options on the various Bravos.
UPDATE: oops...just noticed that those heavier weight stacks come with 4:1 ratios....making them have basically the same resistance as the lighter stack.
Weight Stack :
8800 Compact: 170 lbs (77 kg)
8810 Tall: 170 lbs (77 kg)
8830 Compact Light: 170 lbs (77 kg)
8830 Compact Heavy: 325 lbs (147 kg)
8840 Tall Light: 170 lbs (77 kg)
8840 Tall Heavy: 325 lbs (147 kg)Last edited by RatioStrain; 11-13-2019 at 06:03 PM. Reason: I was wrong
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11-14-2019, 04:55 AM #8
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11-14-2019, 12:56 PM #9
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11-14-2019, 02:21 PM #10
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11-14-2019, 03:00 PM #11
If I get one, it will have to be a compact....not sure what disadvantage one has over the other, but I've got an odd place that it must fit....so I can't have those tall pull up bars.
Good job being patient and working for the good deal on one. I'm assuming that I'll have to buy new unless something magically pops up nearby.
Also, given the fact that these things seem like such rare jewels (in the fitness world), perhaps their value will hold up in the used market so I don't take too much of a hit. That's asking a lot because fitness equipment takes a HUGE dive in depreciation.
Buying a Bravo used is amazing, though.... your risk of depreciation should be very slight if any so long as it works correctly.
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11-15-2019, 08:10 AM #12
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