This was my first bar and served the purpose great, I have gotten 5 years of use out of it. It still freely spins, there is some cosmetic corrosion since the finish wasn't all that great, but the knurl has held up well and I haven't had any issues otherwise. I think the additional cost for a more premium bar is worth it, but if you are on a budget this is a nice entry level for a real bar.
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