CAP Barbell Adjustabell Dumbbell

I was apprehensive about purchasing these after reading the reviews. But COVID forced me into it and I don’t regret it. I’ve had them for over a month now, working out 4 days a week. They are very nice. Weight selection is quick and smooth. The stand is a must, keeps the cradles in place. The weights do move/rattle slightly during use but not a big deal, it’s very slight. I avoid using them for exercises where you hold on to the end of the dumbbell rather than the handle and I always set them down softly. I can definitely see how dropping them or slamming them down would break them. I think that’s the deal with all quick adjust dumbbells. I like them better than others I’ve seen on the market because the size gets smaller as the weight gets lower, like a traditional dumbbell. So as long as you know what you’re getting, dumbbells that won’t hold up to dropping/rough handling, they’re great. They look very sharp too. Read more

The media could not be loaded. Overall I'm happy with this purchase. I've been using them for a few days now and they work great! My main concern when I bought them was how much slop there would be and if it would be annoying. I workout in the morning before my wife gets up so I've got to keep noise to a minimum. They are kind of noisy if you shake them around (see video) but in normal use they are practically silent. The only time they make noise is when they are rotated (like when doing curls) but any kind of pressing movements there is virtually no noise. The adjustment mechanism is a little noisy but not too bad. The stands do stick sometimes when they are set to higher weights but I dont really find this to be a big deal. The handle construction is nearly all plastic and there is a bit of flex with the weights attached. They seem plenty sturdy enough for their intended use but I don't think they would survive being dropped... the plates seem solid, I think they are cast iron with a plastic overlay. They fit together nicely with the exception of the first ones that are U shaped. They have a different engagement and are defently the sloppyest of the plates. I bought these particular dumbbells rather than the core brand because they are a bit cheaper, faster delivery time, and I prefer octagonal vs round so they dont roll when you set them down. The handle actually quite comfortable, I didn't think I'd like it much but I actually really do. Its plastic with a rubber overlay but it's nice and thick and has a contour that makes it very comfortable to hold. I thought I'd prefer a knurled straight handle like the Nuobell brand or something similar but I do prefer this style of plate engagement. I like that the plate retention is cast into the plate rather than a plastic addition like the Nuobells. That being said those do have a metal handle so maybe they are stronger. Still, they are way more expensive and I wasn't willing to wait that long to get them. These ones showed up in just a couple days (much earlier than estimated) they did send them out one at a time so I got one of them the day after the first one. The packaging is fantastic. Super nice ridged foam and a well taped/stapled box. I read a few reviews where people had some issues with damage in shipment. Maybe fuel has stepped up their packaging since them because I don't see how they could get damaged to be honast... Overall seems like a good product for the money (relatively speaking... they are still pricey... but much cheaper than individual dumbbells. And I'm happy to pay for the convenience of swapping weights so quickly.) I hope this was helpful, it's the info I wish I had when I ordered my set. Read more

I am an avid gym goer but with Covid floating around I decided to start working out at home. I purchased the Cap dumbbells and have been completely satisfied. The one complaint that I see posted and agree with is at 45 and 50 lbs the stand once to lift with the dumbbells. It was easily rectified with a pice of plywood and wire ties. Other than that, the are compact, sleek and adjust very easily. My recommendation is that you don’t throw them around like you would with individual weights at the gym. Instead, return them to the holder and you will never have an issue. Read more

I REALLY wanted this item to work! Looking at comparative adjustable dumbbells these looked like the clear choice within this pricepoint. I was very excited when they arrived, sooner than anticipated despite the holiday season. They look beautiful and out of the box the adjusting mechanism seemed to function smoothly. After reading some of the reviews I was concerned about how well the mechanism would hold up, but was cautiously optimistic. The first workout with them went great, with no issues. With the second workout I noted some difficulty in dialing in the weight, with plates sometimes "sticking" and then dropping back into the holder, as well as some difficulty dialing in the right weight, requiring some "back and forth" until I could get it to the right weight. Due to some reviews regarding how the mechanism seemed fragile and they should not be banged around, I was EXTREMELY careful not to drop or bang the dumbbells in any way. By the third workout one dumbbell would only go from 5 to 35 lbs and the other was permanently stuck at 50 lbs. I tried for almost an hour to "jiggle" and manipulate the plates and holder to get them to reengage, to no avail. I tried calling the CAP directly and got no answer after multiple attempts. More concerning was the message that said "the voice mailbox of the PERSON you are trying to reach is full". Is this a PERSON or a COMPANY? For almost $500 (with tax) this is completely unacceptable. I am returning this through Amazon. I am concerned, however, that while Amazon says I should bring to a UPS center for return with no shipping changes, the return instructions include a note from the manufacturer saying that for returns there is a charge for shipping, as well as a 10% restocking fee. For the moment I am going to assume that is for regular returns and not returns for defective products. Again, if I had been able to get in touch with the company and actually talk to someone I might have been open to at least trying another pair to see if perhaps I had gotten a lemon, but at this point I am not willing to risk $500 to have another pair maybe work for a couple of months and then be out of my return window. I am VERY disappointed, as these would have been perfect for my home gym. Now, back to the drawing board. Read more