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5.0 out of 5 stars Honest review addressing common concerns...
When originally considering this product I was very concerned with the number of negative reviews/comments that people were leaving about these dumbbells. After deciding to take the risk, I felt the need to write a review since I believe that the negative reviews are overblown and overly dramatic. I will hopefully address the main concerns that you as the prospective buyer are having while considering this product. If you don't care about the details I have a TLDR at the bottom =)1. Smell: These weights do not smells like daisies; no dumbbells do. However, the smell is NOT as bad as people are saying. I would highly recommend leaving these weights outside (and/or washing them) to let them air out and control the smell, but it is not immediately overpowering. When the package arrived I slowly opened the box waiting for a toxic stench to explode out, but it never came. It was not until I lifted a plate out of the box that I noticed the smell people mentioned (the chemical applied to prevent rust), and it was not very strong. I left mine in the garage to air out and noticed a slight change in the smell of the garage, but nothing extreme. I would certainly keep them out of the house to be safe, but for $40 a quick wash or airing out was worth it to me.2: Quality: If you are looking for professional dumbbells that are made of top quality materials then look elsewhere. But if you are looking for a solid set of starter weights, this is your product. I will say that the first time I removed a collar a small piece of metal broke off, but it did not affect the functionality of the piece. Also, I noticed someone mentioned that the collar lets the weights slide...this was incorrect in my experience. The collars seem to hold the weights snugly in place, so there should be no problems there. The quality is by no means great (unbeatable for the price though), but it is good enough that I trust it will last and serve its purpose.3. Case: I saw a few people talking about how the case broke easily. The case seems fairly sturdy if it is treated well. A case breaking or not will depend on your delivery man. The weights are packaged very well inside a few boxes (Bolo ships it out in an excessively large box), and in my experience there were no cracks. The sliders to keep the box closed seem pretty lame, but I'm one of those people who isn't going to sweat it if the case breaks.I hope I covered the main concerns that most people were having. My honest review of this product is that this is unbeatable for the price. $40 with free shipping (mine came in 2 days) is great, and these are exactly what I was looking for. And NO I was not paid for this review and think Bolo should be ashamed of including paid reviews.TLDR: Does NOT smell that bad (easily fixed), decent quality, best bang for the buck for somebody looking for starter dumbbells.UPDATE 1/25/14: I now have two sets of these (it was cheaper than buying weight individually), and they are holding up great after over a year and a half of use. I've noticed the collar shifts slightly when you get over 30lbs, but never enough that it's a problem. Be confident in purchasing these as starter weights.UPDATE 7/31/16: My original bars are still going strong. The collar shifting still happens on occasion, but not to the point where it interferes with my workout. I've purchased additional plates for it and added them just fine - any 1" plate should fit just as well as the originals. So these have held up strong for 4 years...zero complaints here. One thing I forgot in the original review - you may want some lifting gloves. The metals isn't forgiving on your hands, so if you don't want big calluses, invest in a cheap pair of gloves.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Worthy but Smelly Start
These dumbbells are exactly what are being offered and if you are looking for cheap dumbbells then they are what you want. The best parts of what is being offered here is that you get adjustable dumbbells for 10 more bucks than the pound. By this I mean to buy 40 pound weights it would cost you at least 40 bucks anyways, and for just 10 extra you get these that turn into dozens of varieties of weights. If you wanted to purchase a five pound dumbbell, work up your strength to ten, then 15 and finally 20 then this is the most cost efficient and best way and after doing the math could save you 50 bucks (if your plan is just what I stated). Also if you plan on doing workouts that require different weights for different exercises then don’t waste money on multiple dumbbells, just use these.So those are all the good things, simple 40 pound weights for a cheap price. However I must meet with some of the other complaints and say these do stench of bananas. I don’t know if the Cap factory is also banana plantation in Costa Rica or perhaps the weights did stench of something far worse and a banana smell cover-up was the solution.To this day I believe the plastic case is the problem. Having taken the weights out of the case and used them for the past few months I only notice the aroma when I stick my nose against the cheap cold metal. As for the case though, I can still smell it the next room over; the strong banana flavor engulfing my airways. If you leave it alone, the smell will leave you alone, respect. I would have tossed it out by now if it weren’t helpful for transporting if I needed to do so, and if you put the weights back in you may use the combined weight for 40 pound weights, maybe one day.Now another complaint is that the stoppers I put on either side don’t hold the weights for long. The stoppers have a slight rubber end to hold the weights onto the bar, but after a few days of use they will become ever so slightly lose and clanking will be the result. I’ll have to tighten the stopper a little bit and it’ll be fine again, no big problem, but this is a review and all problems must be brought to light.For the price and what is being advertised this set is very much worth it, the downfalls are slight and forgettable. If you need a buildup before getting into the big leagues I guarantee you that these will work for you. Don’t think once about buying those 200-400 dollar sets until you’ve first tried these. You’ll have to work your way up either way, and those sets might not be for you anyhow, save your money and start with these.
Buen Equipo
Están hechas de Buenos materiales, y son “bonitas” (tanto como unas pesas pueden llegar a ser). El mecanismo de cerrado es firme, aunque hay que apretarlo bien, de lo contrario se puede ir abriendo al hacer uso de las pesas, lo que es muy incómodo.Una buena adición para el gimnasio o la casa.
Solid equipment and what I was looking for
A bit over priced, but its a supply/demand thing, and the local shelves were bare.Delivery was not great...most likely all because of Canada Post, but eventually product arrived.
Amazing
With the city of Montreal closing down on gyms....yet again, I needed to build a home gym asap. My local shops had every gym equipment sold out, so I decided to search on Bolo for adjustable dumbbells....I got exactly what I wanted and needed, but what impressed me the most was how fast I got it. I highly recommend you buy them.
Good product !
Well if you look at the description at all you will know that the 40 pound's that comes with this deal 10 pounds is from the adjustable bar's and i was okay with that because i plan on buying a lot more weight's for my dumbbells and getting a curl bar and a barbell and getting my collection back together and these adjustable dumbbells have a lot of potential with how much weight you can stack on there and here is a warning the threaded caps the rubber piece on the threaded caps often will come off and be stuck to a weight and i think this pair of dumbbells is great you can work any part of your body with a nice dumbbells and all i do with these is stacking all the weights onto one and using it for 1 arm at a time you can do chest flies and really feel the weight and im content with these weights and just a few weeks ago i use to have a bigger set up with a lot more weights they have potential and also my lady has even started using these -Zachary
buen producto a precio justo
Para su precio estan bien, la parte (barra) de donde sujetas la mancuerna es demasiado aspera, se entiende que es para que no resbale, pero hasta un poco filosa es, mujeres o individuos de manos delicadas definitivamente necesitarán un par de guantes, tambien me parece algo delgada la barra, eEl estuche de plastico esta perfecto para guardarlas
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CAP Barbell Adjustable Dumbbell Weight Set | Multiple Options
AED235387
Quantity:
Order today to get by
Free delivery on orders over AED 200
Imported From: United States
At bolo.ae, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every product we sell. We guarantee that all items offered on our website are 100% genuine, sourced directly from authorized distributors, trusted partners, or the original brands themselves.
We do not sell counterfeit, replica, or unauthorized goods. Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.
If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support . We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.
Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.
All product information, including images, descriptions, and reviews, is provided by third-party vendors. bolo.ae is not responsible for any claims, promotions, or representations made within product content or images. For more accurate or detailed product information, please contact the manufacturer directly or reach out to Bolo Support.
Unless otherwise stated during checkout, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.
bolo.ae operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.
All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.
All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.
Description:
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Honest review addressing common concerns...
When originally considering this product I was very concerned with the number of negative reviews/comments that people were leaving about these dumbbells. After deciding to take the risk, I felt the need to write a review since I believe that the negative reviews are overblown and overly dramatic. I will hopefully address the main concerns that you as the prospective buyer are having while considering this product. If you don't care about the details I have a TLDR at the bottom =)1. Smell: These weights do not smells like daisies; no dumbbells do. However, the smell is NOT as bad as people are saying. I would highly recommend leaving these weights outside (and/or washing them) to let them air out and control the smell, but it is not immediately overpowering. When the package arrived I slowly opened the box waiting for a toxic stench to explode out, but it never came. It was not until I lifted a plate out of the box that I noticed the smell people mentioned (the chemical applied to prevent rust), and it was not very strong. I left mine in the garage to air out and noticed a slight change in the smell of the garage, but nothing extreme. I would certainly keep them out of the house to be safe, but for $40 a quick wash or airing out was worth it to me.2: Quality: If you are looking for professional dumbbells that are made of top quality materials then look elsewhere. But if you are looking for a solid set of starter weights, this is your product. I will say that the first time I removed a collar a small piece of metal broke off, but it did not affect the functionality of the piece. Also, I noticed someone mentioned that the collar lets the weights slide...this was incorrect in my experience. The collars seem to hold the weights snugly in place, so there should be no problems there. The quality is by no means great (unbeatable for the price though), but it is good enough that I trust it will last and serve its purpose.3. Case: I saw a few people talking about how the case broke easily. The case seems fairly sturdy if it is treated well. A case breaking or not will depend on your delivery man. The weights are packaged very well inside a few boxes (Bolo ships it out in an excessively large box), and in my experience there were no cracks. The sliders to keep the box closed seem pretty lame, but I'm one of those people who isn't going to sweat it if the case breaks.I hope I covered the main concerns that most people were having. My honest review of this product is that this is unbeatable for the price. $40 with free shipping (mine came in 2 days) is great, and these are exactly what I was looking for. And NO I was not paid for this review and think Bolo should be ashamed of including paid reviews.TLDR: Does NOT smell that bad (easily fixed), decent quality, best bang for the buck for somebody looking for starter dumbbells.UPDATE 1/25/14: I now have two sets of these (it was cheaper than buying weight individually), and they are holding up great after over a year and a half of use. I've noticed the collar shifts slightly when you get over 30lbs, but never enough that it's a problem. Be confident in purchasing these as starter weights.UPDATE 7/31/16: My original bars are still going strong. The collar shifting still happens on occasion, but not to the point where it interferes with my workout. I've purchased additional plates for it and added them just fine - any 1" plate should fit just as well as the originals. So these have held up strong for 4 years...zero complaints here. One thing I forgot in the original review - you may want some lifting gloves. The metals isn't forgiving on your hands, so if you don't want big calluses, invest in a cheap pair of gloves.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Worthy but Smelly Start
These dumbbells are exactly what are being offered and if you are looking for cheap dumbbells then they are what you want. The best parts of what is being offered here is that you get adjustable dumbbells for 10 more bucks than the pound. By this I mean to buy 40 pound weights it would cost you at least 40 bucks anyways, and for just 10 extra you get these that turn into dozens of varieties of weights. If you wanted to purchase a five pound dumbbell, work up your strength to ten, then 15 and finally 20 then this is the most cost efficient and best way and after doing the math could save you 50 bucks (if your plan is just what I stated). Also if you plan on doing workouts that require different weights for different exercises then don’t waste money on multiple dumbbells, just use these.So those are all the good things, simple 40 pound weights for a cheap price. However I must meet with some of the other complaints and say these do stench of bananas. I don’t know if the Cap factory is also banana plantation in Costa Rica or perhaps the weights did stench of something far worse and a banana smell cover-up was the solution.To this day I believe the plastic case is the problem. Having taken the weights out of the case and used them for the past few months I only notice the aroma when I stick my nose against the cheap cold metal. As for the case though, I can still smell it the next room over; the strong banana flavor engulfing my airways. If you leave it alone, the smell will leave you alone, respect. I would have tossed it out by now if it weren’t helpful for transporting if I needed to do so, and if you put the weights back in you may use the combined weight for 40 pound weights, maybe one day.Now another complaint is that the stoppers I put on either side don’t hold the weights for long. The stoppers have a slight rubber end to hold the weights onto the bar, but after a few days of use they will become ever so slightly lose and clanking will be the result. I’ll have to tighten the stopper a little bit and it’ll be fine again, no big problem, but this is a review and all problems must be brought to light.For the price and what is being advertised this set is very much worth it, the downfalls are slight and forgettable. If you need a buildup before getting into the big leagues I guarantee you that these will work for you. Don’t think once about buying those 200-400 dollar sets until you’ve first tried these. You’ll have to work your way up either way, and those sets might not be for you anyhow, save your money and start with these.
Buen Equipo
Están hechas de Buenos materiales, y son “bonitas” (tanto como unas pesas pueden llegar a ser). El mecanismo de cerrado es firme, aunque hay que apretarlo bien, de lo contrario se puede ir abriendo al hacer uso de las pesas, lo que es muy incómodo.Una buena adición para el gimnasio o la casa.
Solid equipment and what I was looking for
A bit over priced, but its a supply/demand thing, and the local shelves were bare.Delivery was not great...most likely all because of Canada Post, but eventually product arrived.
Amazing
With the city of Montreal closing down on gyms....yet again, I needed to build a home gym asap. My local shops had every gym equipment sold out, so I decided to search on Bolo for adjustable dumbbells....I got exactly what I wanted and needed, but what impressed me the most was how fast I got it. I highly recommend you buy them.
Good product !
Well if you look at the description at all you will know that the 40 pound's that comes with this deal 10 pounds is from the adjustable bar's and i was okay with that because i plan on buying a lot more weight's for my dumbbells and getting a curl bar and a barbell and getting my collection back together and these adjustable dumbbells have a lot of potential with how much weight you can stack on there and here is a warning the threaded caps the rubber piece on the threaded caps often will come off and be stuck to a weight and i think this pair of dumbbells is great you can work any part of your body with a nice dumbbells and all i do with these is stacking all the weights onto one and using it for 1 arm at a time you can do chest flies and really feel the weight and im content with these weights and just a few weeks ago i use to have a bigger set up with a lot more weights they have potential and also my lady has even started using these -Zachary
buen producto a precio justo
Para su precio estan bien, la parte (barra) de donde sujetas la mancuerna es demasiado aspera, se entiende que es para que no resbale, pero hasta un poco filosa es, mujeres o individuos de manos delicadas definitivamente necesitarán un par de guantes, tambien me parece algo delgada la barra, eEl estuche de plastico esta perfecto para guardarlas
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