I considered buying only the bodysolid dumbbell set of 5-50lbs, but when I stumbled upon this deal for the 3 tier rack and mat I decided it was too good to pass up. My order arrived within 8 days and the delivery driver was good at calling and giving me updates on the shippment. The rack was easy to put together, you may need a socket wrench to help tighten it down. The weights fit good on the rack and the rack doesn't mover around or "wiggle"; it's put together very well. The weights are a very nice rubber material like you would see at most gyms with a chrome knurling bar to hold them together. All in all, it is an excellent product and (in my opinion) deal. The only negative would be that the weights have a slight coating of some sort of chemical/lubricator on them so you may need to wipe them off or let them dry in a room with good circulation for a day or two. There is a rubber smell that has been lingering since I put everything up, but I don't mind it. I actually kind of like it because the smell reminds me of a real gym. If there was any room for improvement in this product I would say it would be greater knurling on the weights, but they are still fine as is -no complaints. Read more
These are fantastic dumbbells. The contoured handle is especially important to me. Although I have not yet turned 40, I have arthritis in one hand due to an injury. Straight handled dumbbells cause that hand to HURT, but these don't. Others have commented on the rubbery smell. I found it to be quite mild. Plus, they are rubberized; what do you expect? Others have given negative reviews because of the packaging -- each dumbbell is packaged in its own box, and all the boxes are stacked into a wooden crate. Again, what do you expect? There is no other realistic way to ship these, so get ready to have a LOT of cardboard boxes lying around. The only negative I have to say is either the fright carrier or the seller lost the pallet with my order on it. No one noticed until the scheduled day of delivery arrived and I called the freight company to ask where they were. They had never heard of me, nor did they have anything scheduled to deliver to me. I called the seller and they spent several days looking for it, and then finally shipped another one. So I waited nearly a month from the time I ordered the dumbbells to the time I had them. Read more
Ok so this is a great deal on the weights. Try to find this quality cheaper anywhere. Yes they have a rubber smell but they are made with rubber. Mine are in the garage so I dont even notice the smell. Weights are fantastic and exactly as described. Excellent communication with seller and items were shipped very fast. Delivery was a breeze and the delivery driver was fantastic. I gave only 4 stars because I had to accept a different rack than one in the picture and it kinda sucks. There isnt much room on the bottom to pick up the larger weights without banging your wrists. Other than that its great. Read more
Great product and very high quality. Dumbbells are what you'd expect to see in a high-end hotel (i.e., Ritz, Mandarin, Four Seasons) fitness center. I do agree with other reviewers about smell but after 4 weeks it's starting to go away and I just don't find it to be a problem. If you are overly sensitive to smell and working out in a room with very poor ventilation or airflow you may want to consider the smell issue in your purchase decision. The rack is similarly high quality but but keep in mind there is no room to expand your dumbbell set beyond 50 lbs. and use this rack. Mat is just okay but I use it and its quality was not a material part of the purchase decision for me, just a nice-to-have. Delivery went smoothly but they would not carry further than my doorstep so you can start your workout buy carrying them to their final location They came on a pallet and were very well packaged. Read more
I just completed my first workout, with these masterfully crafted tools of muscle-building goodness and i'm in complete awe. You can tell the designers of this product poured their heart and soul in forging these weights, fit for the thunder god Thor himself. I highly recommend anyone looking to pay fealty to the swole gods, to purchase this dumbbell set: you will not be disappointed. Update 8/28/15 I noticed one 40 dumbbell has developed a scratch on the side. I put tape on to prevent further disfigurement--alas I'am dissapointed on the shoddy construction. Read more
The smell is absolutely overwhelming. I've been to gyms for years and years and been in friend's home gyms and I can promise you these things are on another level. I read the reviews and tried every kind of cleaning solution I could think of and even waited an entire month. I'd recommend paying more for some urethane coated ones or a lot less for painted steel ones. Neither will have a smell. Also the rack is shaped in a way where it takes great care to place them on the bottom shelf without pinching your fingers. I recommend getting a rack is slanted where each shelf isn't directly underneath the other (like the XMark 4 ft. Three Tier Dumbbell Rack XM-4439) This setup is just way too expensive for what you get. Read more
The dumbbells are fine. However, the company swapped out the rack shown in the picture with another one that is not made for the type of dumbbells purchased. The railings on the rack are too high for the dumbbells so any dumbbell under 30# rests on the handles and will roll in the rack. I did not realize this would be a problem until rack was entirely assembled. Also, the rack sent is made for a more dumbbells than the set purchased so there are excessive spaces on the rack. Read more
