I preordered the Ibex x2 + lat arm back in August 2025. I was patient and it was totally worth the wait! Massive upgrade from cheap functional trainer I bought on Amazon over a year ago. The pulleys + bearings are silky smooth. I almost bought the Ares add-on but I wanted 1:1 ratio. The only 1:1 options were to add Dialed Motion Ibex or buy a brand new Dane 2.0 rack (which wouldn't fit in my low ceiling basement). The trolley system is very innovative yet simple, very smooth and love the wheels so it doesn't wear down the paint on my rack. The packaging was very impressive with the cardboard that perfectly fit the hardware. Loved that they were mostly recyclable (very eco-friendly household).
As I was assembling this, it took me >2 hours because:
My PR-4000 upper back crossmember would not attach the pulley mount because the upper hole could not screw in a bolt to hold the mount. Luckily I had an extra pull-up bar to replace it and it works well.
I had to watch videos on how to assemble it. After I finished one side, the other size was a breeze.
I worked a 12-hour shift before, lol so my mind wasn't fully intact.
My wife gave me a beer on an empty stomach so that also did not help.
Also, I noticed how much engineering and detail went into this product. I was simply amazed on how well thought everything was. For example, adjusting the trolley with washers so it can fit your rack so it doesn't have a lot of give. My mind was blown.
Overall, I am SO happy with this purchase. The quality is top notch. James and Leland were prompt to answer questions about my order via Instagram. Now, I am waiting for the Roller Footplate to arrive!
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