Rogue Ohio Bar vs REP Fitness Colorado Bar
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Best overall
Best value premium
Measured specs Bars scale to the largest value shown. “Not listed” = not confirmed on the label or listing.
Key features
Features
- 190K PSI, 28.5 mm
- Bronze bushings, lifetime warranty
- 190K PSI, 28.5 mm
- Composite bushings, lifetime warranty
Third-party seal
None listed
None listed
Our take
The benchmark multipurpose bar.
Close to the Ohio Bar for a bit less.
What it’s for
Barbells: For most home gyms, a 20 kg multipurpose bar with 28.5 mm shaft, good knurling and a lifetime warranty is the right first bar. We compare steel strength, shaft size, spin, finish and warranty.
Winner by category
| Warranty | Tie |
|---|---|
| Higher in our ranking | Rogue Ohio Bar (#1) |
“Winners” are only on confirmed numbers (higher is better, except sugar, footprint and price tier). They are not an overall verdict.