REP Colorado Bar 20kg
The REP Colorado Bar is my multipurpose-bar pick because the 28.5 mm shaft, dual IPF/IWF marks, medium volcano knurl, and bushing sleeves make it comfortable for mixed strength and Olympic-style training without specializing too hard in either direction.
Pros:
- Dual IPF and IWF knurl marks
- Comfortable medium volcano knurl
- 28.5 mm shaft balances rigidity and usable whip
- Composite bushings provide smooth, quiet rotation
- Hard-chrome and Cerakote finish choices
- 1,500 lb capacity
- Lifetime warranty
Cons:
- No center knurl
- Hard chrome offers less corrosion protection than more premium finishes
- Knurl may be too mild for lifters who want a very aggressive grip
Brand:
REP Fitness
Best For:
Lifters who want one bar for a mix of squats, presses, pulls, and Olympic-style lifts and prefer a moderate knurl over an aggressive power-bar feel.
Skip If:
Skip it if you need a center knurl for squatting, want very aggressive knurling, or want a more corrosion-resistant finish than the hard-chrome option.
Research Status:
Research Based
Specifications
| Weight Options | 20 kg and 15 kg |
|---|---|
| Shaft Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shaft Material | Steel |
| Shaft Finish | Hard chrome or Cerakote |
| Tensile Strength | 190,000 PSI |
| Knurl | Medium-depth volcano |
| Center Knurl | No |
| Knurl Marks | Dual IPF and IWF |
| Rotation | Composite bushings |
| Loadable Sleeve Length | 16.1" |
| Weight Capacity | 1,500 lb |
| Made In | China |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Owners Feedback
Pros
- Dual IPF and IWF knurl marks
- Comfortable medium volcano knurl
- 28.5 mm shaft balances rigidity and usable whip
- Composite bushings provide smooth, quiet rotation
- Hard-chrome and Cerakote finish choices
- 1,500 lb capacity
- Lifetime warranty
Cons
- No center knurl
- Hard chrome offers less corrosion protection than more premium finishes
- Knurl may be too mild for lifters who want a very aggressive grip
