Big Steve's Reviews (58)


(4.67)
6/17/2026
Extremely quick to assemble, in my opinion a little overbuilt which is by no means a bad thing at all. Going from a single sided DL jack to this is life changing. Bar rolls easily when loaded what more could you ask for other than someone to load the bar for you?
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(4.67)
6/17/2026
Really happy with these for the price! When you first get them, be prepared to fight for your life to get them on and off the bar. The coating coats the center hole as well, making for a very tight tolerance. The finish on the face of the plate is really nice, with an almost grippy texture. Fortunately, after a couple of uses, they break in nicely and are much easier to load and unload. I took one star away for build quality because every single plate arrived with cosmetic damage due to the packaging. To be completely honest, they’re weight plates the paint and finish are going to scratch and chip eventually but it was just a bit disappointing that they didn't show up in mint condition after spending that kind of money. That being said, I reached out to Bells of Steel mostly just to give them a heads-up so they could improve their packaging for future customers. They immediately stepped up and offered the option of a partial refund or store credit to make it right. Awesome customer service, and they've definitely made a happy customer for life.
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(4.00)
6/15/2026
I love this weight tree so much that I actually bought two. Even though it's advertised for bumper plates, I have mine loaded up with calibrated steel plates, and the weight horns handle the heavy load without any issues. My only complaint is the wheels. They don't steer very well. I've used this tree both on bare concrete and on horse stall mats. On bare concrete, it rolls fine in a straight line, but changing directions is a struggle. On horse stall mats, forget about it you might as well unload the weights if you need to move it. Both of the units I own behave the exact same way. Realistically, though, how often are you actually driving a plate tree around the gym? If it's going to stay mostly stationary, it’s an absolute win.
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(5.00)
6/6/2026
I usually do Bulgarians with a barbell, and obviously balance becomes an issue and it doesn’t wobble it’s rock solid. My only complaint I could even try and come up with would be the adjustment takes like 1-2min but if you’re the only one that’s gonna use it it’ll be set and never touched again. I bought it planning to upgrade it at some point in the future and I honestly have no reason to whatsoever. One of those pieces that has one job and does it well. Ps you can put a drink spotter lite on this bad boy anywhere you want
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(5.00)
5/30/2026
Cleaning a barbell is not a 10 second experience that I do before putting it away rather than waiting until it’s horribly chalked up and I have to spend an hour with a toothbrush sized straight brush. Love this product. Must have for any gym
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(5.00)
5/28/2026
By far my favorite piece in the gym! The build quality and finish are excellent the rack feels incredibly sturdy, and the adjustment mechanism works smoothly. The bench pad is firm but very "sticky," so I’ve never had an issue with my shoulders sliding around. My one complaint is the same one you'll see in almost every other review: the bench sits too far back. At 6’ tall, I have to set up at the absolute edge of the pad just to get my head and shoulders in a comfortable position to press without hitting the J-cups on the unrack. This leaves about 8 to 10 inches of unused bench pad behind me; if I actually aligned my head with the top of the pad, I’d be completely behind the uprights. That being said, I can still comfortably set up and bench, so it’s ultimately just a minor pet peeve. Another slight quirk: when ordering, I never received a purchase or shipping confirmation. The only reason I knew it was coming was because a trucking company called six days later to schedule a crate delivery. All of that aside, if this rack magically disappeared from my gym overnight, I’d buy another one in a heartbeat. I'm extremely happy with it it’s just one of those pieces of equipment that gets you excited to lift the second you walk into the room. P.S. The entire rig is solid metal, and the mounting locations for a drink Spotter Lite are endless.
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(4.00)
5/18/2026
Decent piece, gets the job done. It feels a little wiggly like it’s not gonna support you or the weight but no issues there. I got mine from the scratch and dent section it showed up in 2 boxes and I was missing the starting position support for the machine. I made my own but Titan sent me a whole new machine to make up for the mistake so definitely a win. Titan customer support always been good to me so for that I’ll keep being a customer
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(5.00)
4/18/2026
Big fan! The handles that came with my cable tower are rubber handles with daisy chins built in and have their purpose for sure. I bought these to have a better grip which they do cause the knurling is nice not TPB sharp but they do the job! I personally think the bearings are a bit unnecessary I don’t really notice the difference but for the price I’m not complaining either. Definitely worth the money.
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