The B.O.S. Bar 2.0
The B.O.S. Bar 2.0 is my budget weightlifting-bar pick because it gives you a proper 20 kg, 28 mm shaft, hard chrome, dual knurl marks, fast bearing-assisted rotation, and 240,000 PSI tensile strength without premium Olympic-bar pricing.
Pros:
- Very high tensile strength
- Bearing-assisted sleeve rotation
- Dual knurl marks
- Full 20 kg Olympic format
- Long 16.2″ sleeves
- Excellent value
- Lifetime warranty
Cons:
- No center knurl
- Hard chrome is less premium than stainless steel
- Imported rather than USA-made
Brand:
Bells of Steel
Best For:
Olympic lifters who want a strong, fast-spinning 20 kg bar with competition-style dimensions and excellent value.
Skip If:
Skip it if you want stainless steel, a passive center knurl, or a premium USA-made bar.
Research Status:
Research Based
Specifications
| Weight | 20 kg (44 lb) |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 86.61" |
| Shaft Diameter | 28 mm |
| Tensile Strength | 240,000 PSI |
| Weight Capacity | 2,000 lb |
| Finish | Hard chrome |
| Knurl | Medium to moderately aggressive |
| Center Knurl | No |
| Knurl Marks | Dual IWF / IPF |
| Rotation | 4 needle bearings + 1 stainless bushing per sleeve |
| Loadable Sleeve Length | 16.2" |
| Sleeve Type | Grooved |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Owners Feedback
Pros
- Very high tensile strength
- Bearing-assisted sleeve rotation
- Dual knurl marks
- Full 20 kg Olympic format
- Long 16.2" sleeves
- Excellent value
- Lifetime warranty
Cons
- No center knurl
- Hard chrome is less premium than stainless steel
- Imported rather than USA-made
