New CAP 7' Solid Olympic Barbell 500 lb OB-85 CrossFit Weight Bar SHIPS TODAY!

Description

CAP OB-85 Classic Olympic Barbell - the bare minimum for power, Olympic and CrossFit lifting.500 lb capacity- never fear bending and breaking. Buy the right bar the first time. Click here for a more detailed description and model comparison.
New CAP OB-85 Classic Olympic Barbell
Specifications
Length: 7'
Weight: 35 lbs
Shaft Diameter: 30mm
Sleeve Diameter: 2" (will accommodate standard Olympic plates)
Tensile Strength: 63,800 PSI (recommended minimum)
Sleeve Coating: Chrome (good durability)
Shaft Coating:
Chrome (good knurling grip)
Bearings/Bushings: Bushings (minimal slop)
Sleeve Separation: 52" (fits on power racks and cages)
Construction: Solid 1 piece shaft (safety)
Application
Full size Olympic bar - great for use on squat rack, power cage and bench.
30mm grip great for powerlifting exercises.
Center knurling for extra security on squats.
Rotating sleeves with bushings to reduce wrist stress on dynamic exercises.
Condition
New - will ship in box (only opened for inspection)
Shipping
Free local pickup
Buyer's choice of USPS Priority or UPS Ground (ships same day if before noon CST)
Actual cost (passing eBay discount onto customer)
Shipped in brand new heavy duty tube with protective foam.
Considerations
Quality and Safety - CAP has been a worldwide leader in the fitness industry for 30 years
Capacity - Dynamic loads are higher than the weight alone (
avoid 3 piece bars and bars under 500 lb capacity
)
Bushings - Spin with some slop
Comparison Table
Keep an eye out for
quality
and
safety
by sticking with new barbells from known manufacturers (CAP, Troy, REP, Rouge, Vulcan, Fringe, American Barbell, Ivanko)
Consider construction (1 piece solid vs 3 piece) and capacity (tensile strength and listed capacity)
Lesser capacity bars bend and break - Fitness Gear, CAP 3 Piece - avoid for safety and wasted money.
Don't skimp on bar safety - this CAP OB-85 bar is considered the entry level Power Lifting bar (500 lb capacity).
For comparison shopping, make sure to check the model number (if listed) against the rated capacity (if listed).
Model
Weight
Length
Grip Diameter
Capacity
Tensile Strength
(lbs)
(in)
(mm)
(lbs)
(psi)
Fitness Gear
OLYB-45
45
86
?
300
?
CAP 5' Barbell
OB-60
25
60
28
?
?
CAP 6' Barbell
OB-72
28
72
28
?
?
CAP 7' 3 Piece
OBB-84B3
30
84
?
300
?
CAP 7' ECO
OB-85EB
36
84
30
500
54,000
CAP 7' Classic
OB-85B
35
86
30
500
63,800
CAP 7' Beast
OB-86B
44
86
28.5
1000
110,000
CAP 7' Boss
OB-86PB
44
86
28.5
1500
132,000