My barbell weights have 2" diameter centers. Do I need the Olympic adaptor sleeve? If so, do I need two (one for the left & one for the right)?
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I agree with Charles. You will need one sleeve for each side. The lat machine as is accommodates 1" diameter weights.
1030275
Yes, it would help. However the machine works fine without the adapter. If you choose to use them you will need left and right. thanx for the q.
1030276
Yes you will need one for each side for a total of two. They fit on there perfectly. Makes sure your two inch plates are somewhat smooth on the inside as I had a cheap one with a big bur that scratched up the sleeve - but no big deal. This machine is really well built and feels like the ones at the gym. I upgraded the bars though as the ones it comes with work but are not that nice. Powerline is a good brand - get it!
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This barbell is fitted for 2" Olympic Plates only. If it were a 1" standard bar it could be used in combination with 2" plates although it wouldn't be ideal. I would search "CAP 1" Barbell" or something similar on Amazon and see what pops up.Thanks,MichaelMatters of the Cart
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I used the Body-Solid 8" Olympic Adaptor Sleeve (x2) and it worked perfect.
1670931
No, this plate fits Olympic bars; the diameter of the hole in the center is 2 inches.
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Yes, 1" standard are all I use. Adapters would be needed for Olympic plates.
1768490
Standard weight plates (with 1" hole). Olympic weights have the bigger hole (2" or more)
2214304
Grip 4orce can definitely be used because that's just a matter of you squeezing down on them. As for Fat Gripz or Iron Bull goes the bar is thin and you'll get that annoying spin. A simple remedy is get some thin flexible rubber padding to place over the bar before applying the thick bar adapter of your choice. Yeah it's a bummer you just cant get a true 1" barbell bar. It's actually 7/8". 14" long dumbbell handles are the same thickness as this 5' bar, but 17" dumbbell handles allow adapter grips to fit snuggly. Go figure.
196251
No. Standard plates have a smaller hole than olympic size and are for a lighter skinnier bar or dumbbell. A quick google search of olympic vs. standard weights will give you some images to compare
1924823
The 7' olympic barbell fits with not much room for the weights hub (the part the plate rests against when its on the bar), a 6' bar would probably fit with the hub inside the upper arms of the rack.
763158
You need Olympic weights for this bar. Standard plates for a standard bar. You are smart to check because many stores don't carry a lot of Olympic plates.
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Yes you do, and also you need the purchase Olympic adapters (3) for a few dollars so that the plates fit properly. 25lbs, 35lbs, or 45lb plates I'd recommend.
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The leg curls has an adapter to accommodate either 1" or 2". Olympic bar would be recommended but 1" would work. Spacing is wide though.
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Hey Gary, Thanks for asking before ordering. It comes with clamps and they are 2" to reflect standard Olympic size. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Regards
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This bar is identical to other olympic bars except it doesnt have center knurling. You shouldnt have a problem
1119882
I bought this to use at my gym so just used the plates there. The 5lb Olympic plates just fit but with it takes a bit of finagling. If you are looking to purchase weights, then you can find individual plates at any large sporting goods store such as Dick's, Modells, etc. According to other reviews I read, it would be better to look for plates with 1" diameter holes as opposed to the larger diameter holes on Olympic plates as they should be secured more easily.
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If you get the proper cylinder, no, none is needed. If you get the wrong version with the flimsy box, sort of. It has one which has only two sides length-wise, so it is very difficult to keep them aligned in this partial sleeve. The open end does not stay together,
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I bought mine last September. Mine is definitely 52 1/4" between collars and 10" sleeves. The seller, Ader Sporting Goods is saying it is 47 inches NOW. So I did some research. The description says, *Olympic 6' bar, medium carbon steel, black bar w/ 12.5" chrome sleeves. This means, sometime towered the end of last year they changed the length between collars from 52 1/4" to 47" and increased the sleeve length from 10" to 12.5". That is why the total length is still 6'. This newer bar with 47" between collars will likely interfere with my power rack because the distance between the outside of L & R column is 46". So it does not have enough room. But it will be fine for some other narrower power racks. The sleeve length is increased by 2.5 " so extra plate or two can be loaded. I hope my explanation clears buyer's confusion.