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It's been that price ($100 off) for a good month. I pulled the trigger the first price drop and I've LP'ed it once per week (fahves, of course). Love the thing. Pretty sure it contributed to my bench being in PR territory so quickly. Also just pull it off the rack and drop it on the safety arms and superset rows.
Did you end up using spring collars for it? One thing I am not a fan of is it seems like it has a non-standard sleeve diameter, so regular collars do not work.FredM wrote: ↑Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:33 amIt's been that price ($100 off) for a good month. I pulled the trigger the first price drop and I've LP'ed it once per week (fahves, of course). Love the thing. Pretty sure it contributed to my bench being in PR territory so quickly. Also just pull it off the rack and drop it on the safety arms and superset rows.
I was going to go for Rep near BF but decided having made in America for the price of Titan was too good to pass up. I'm glad I did because I like the second widest grip width a lot and with this bar I can still take advantage of the camber there. The widest grip width feels really off, and it's only a few inches wider total than the width you have to use the Rep bar at to get the ROM.
I'm guessing they're updating it soon. I wasn't patient enough to wait though.
I usually don't use collars on bench movements. My strength co plates barely move and I bought Rogue lb change plates (10 lbs) which act like collars even on this bar when I have them (usually do).
What a freaking steal. I guess $23 isn't a bad price to pay for not having the patience to wait for BF. Usually when I screw up like that it's $100.leprechaun71 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:21 am Add coupon code "tabletalk" for an additional 10% off. For $207 with tax, I couldn't resist.
Same but idk that I want to be an early adopter of anything v1 of Titan. Rep might go on sale. But I don't Iike the stupid wide handles.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:16 am I'm watching for an open trap bar deal. Titan teased that theirs was coming out this month, but haven't seen anything further on it yet.
I put Titan and Rep about equal these days. Neither one can seem to bring in a v1 product without flaws. Maybe Rep's bar will look more attractive with more handle options, but right now it doesn't do much for me.gtl wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 11:44 amSame but idk that I want to be an early adopter of anything v1 of Titan. Rep might go on sale. But I don't Iike the stupid wide handles.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:16 am I'm watching for an open trap bar deal. Titan teased that theirs was coming out this month, but haven't seen anything further on it yet.
Powertec have 15% off site wide right now.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:16 am A good deal on the Powertec leg press might tempt me, too, but I still have no idea how I'd fit it in the gym.
Yeah, that's probably the lowest it'll be, too, but not low enough to get me to bite.leprechaun71 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 6:17 pmPowertec have 15% off site wide right now.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:16 am A good deal on the Powertec leg press might tempt me, too, but I still have no idea how I'd fit it in the gym.
Yeah, I've had my eye on that one, too. Looks to be back ordered right now, but $300 plus shipping isn't really a great value compared to the Rep trap bar at $400 shipped. Both of them have "issues" with the handles IMO. Although I heard Giant Lifting did send out some replacement fixed handles to some people.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 2:21 pmI put Titan and Rep about equal these days. Neither one can seem to bring in a v1 product without flaws. Maybe Rep's bar will look more attractive with more handle options, but right now it doesn't do much for me.gtl wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 11:44 amSame but idk that I want to be an early adopter of anything v1 of Titan. Rep might go on sale. But I don't Iike the stupid wide handles.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:16 am I'm watching for an open trap bar deal. Titan teased that theirs was coming out this month, but haven't seen anything further on it yet.
This one looks like it might be an option, but then it's got rotating handles...
https://giantlifting.com/products/open- ... thland-bar
Rep "released" their new handles, which means you'll get them in 2 months.gtl wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:00 amYeah, I've had my eye on that one, too. Looks to be back ordered right now, but $300 plus shipping isn't really a great value compared to the Rep trap bar at $400 shipped. Both of them have "issues" with the handles IMO. Although I heard Giant Lifting did send out some replacement fixed handles to some people.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 2:21 pmI put Titan and Rep about equal these days. Neither one can seem to bring in a v1 product without flaws. Maybe Rep's bar will look more attractive with more handle options, but right now it doesn't do much for me.gtl wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 11:44 amSame but idk that I want to be an early adopter of anything v1 of Titan. Rep might go on sale. But I don't Iike the stupid wide handles.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:16 am I'm watching for an open trap bar deal. Titan teased that theirs was coming out this month, but haven't seen anything further on it yet.
This one looks like it might be an option, but then it's got rotating handles...
https://giantlifting.com/products/open- ... thland-bar
I tried to checkout with the Rep Open Trap Bar with "Normal" handles (ships 1/15) within 10 min of getting the email. The 10% coupon code worked at checkout but as I pressed pay it reset and claimed the coupon code was no longer valid.gtl wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:00 amYeah, I've had my eye on that one, too. Looks to be back ordered right now, but $300 plus shipping isn't really a great value compared to the Rep trap bar at $400 shipped. Both of them have "issues" with the handles IMO. Although I heard Giant Lifting did send out some replacement fixed handles to some people.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 2:21 pmI put Titan and Rep about equal these days. Neither one can seem to bring in a v1 product without flaws. Maybe Rep's bar will look more attractive with more handle options, but right now it doesn't do much for me.gtl wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 11:44 amSame but idk that I want to be an early adopter of anything v1 of Titan. Rep might go on sale. But I don't Iike the stupid wide handles.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:16 am I'm watching for an open trap bar deal. Titan teased that theirs was coming out this month, but haven't seen anything further on it yet.
This one looks like it might be an option, but then it's got rotating handles...
https://giantlifting.com/products/open- ... thland-bar
That sucks. Seems like it was a super limited quantity.FredM wrote: ↑Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:09 pmI tried to checkout with the Rep Open Trap Bar with "Normal" handles (ships 1/15) within 10 min of getting the email. The 10% coupon code worked at checkout but as I pressed pay it reset and claimed the coupon code was no longer valid.gtl wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:00 amYeah, I've had my eye on that one, too. Looks to be back ordered right now, but $300 plus shipping isn't really a great value compared to the Rep trap bar at $400 shipped. Both of them have "issues" with the handles IMO. Although I heard Giant Lifting did send out some replacement fixed handles to some people.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 2:21 pmI put Titan and Rep about equal these days. Neither one can seem to bring in a v1 product without flaws. Maybe Rep's bar will look more attractive with more handle options, but right now it doesn't do much for me.gtl wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 11:44 amSame but idk that I want to be an early adopter of anything v1 of Titan. Rep might go on sale. But I don't Iike the stupid wide handles.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:16 am I'm watching for an open trap bar deal. Titan teased that theirs was coming out this month, but haven't seen anything further on it yet.
This one looks like it might be an option, but then it's got rotating handles...
https://giantlifting.com/products/open- ... thland-bar
$360 for their trap bar with normal (25") spaced handles was such a good deal. I'm jealous of the people that were faster than me. I don't even want a trap bar that badly but if it goes on sale again before Xmas I'll buy. I'd love to use it for farmers carries and split squats and might even try "deadlifting" regularly again if it's with a trap bar.
They also offer "narrow" and "rotating" handle options as choices now. Seems they finally rolled out the "fix" to the only real problem people had with this.
I didn't even see the sale until I saw it mentioned here. I don't like playing the "here's this limited quantity deal" crap that Rep is pulling anyway, especially for a measly 10% off.
GiantLifting wrote:*New update- Due to customer feedback- we changed our handles to fully knurled, fixed (non-rotating), and more aggressive volcano knurling on all new production. All pre-orders will feature these new handle additions.
murphyreedus wrote: ↑Wed Nov 16, 2022 8:05 pmI wonder if they'll discount it at all for Black Friday. I need it to be closer to $250-275 shipped..gtl wrote: ↑Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:19 pm
The Giant bar also got an update:
GiantLifting wrote:*New update- Due to customer feedback- we changed our handles to fully knurled, fixed (non-rotating), and more aggressive volcano knurling on all new production. All pre-orders will feature these new handle additions.