CAP Barbell Adjustabell Dumbbell

The hexagon shape makes it much easier to set the weights on the floor between sets without them rolling away. The weights feel secure throughout my exercises. I did leave them on a bench and then knocked the bench and a set fell and some plates fell off. It’s nearly impossible to get the plates back on apart from the stand, and if you put all the weights back in the stand and try to turn the handle it won’t move. I figured out that you just need to leave the loose plates out, put the handle back in and then it will allow you to turn it to 5lbs. Then just the handle comes out leaving all plates. Add the loose plates back, return the handle, and you’re back in business! Easy! The only challenge I’ve found with these is that they’re a little challenging to get back into the stand when it’s heavy weight and you’re tired. Lining it up perfectly and then sliding it in straight down can be a little taxing. I’m going to build a slanted shelf and attach the bases to it, allowing me to have a more natural feel to sitting the barbells back onto the base.

I was apprehensive about purchasing these after reading the reviews. But COVID forced me into it and I don’t regret it. I’ve had them for over a month now, working out 4 days a week.They are very nice. Weight selection is quick and smooth. The stand is a must, keeps the cradles in place. The weights do move/rattle slightly during use but not a big deal, it’s very slight. I avoid using them for exercises where you hold on to the end of the dumbbell rather than the handle and I always set them down softly. I can definitely see how dropping them or slamming them down would break them. I think that’s the deal with all quick adjust dumbbells.I like them better than others I’ve seen on the market because the size gets smaller as the weight gets lower, like a traditional dumbbell. So as long as you know what you’re getting, dumbbells that won’t hold up to dropping/rough handling, they’re great. They look very sharp too.

The media could not be loaded. Overall I'm happy with this purchase. I've been using them for a few days now and they work great! My main concern when I bought them was how much slop there would be and if it would be annoying. I workout in the morning before my wife gets up so I've got to keep noise to a minimum. They are kind of noisy if you shake them around (see video) but in normal use they are practically silent. The only time they make noise is when they are rotated (like when doing curls) but any kind of pressing movements there is virtually no noise. The adjustment mechanism is a little noisy but not too bad.The stands do stick sometimes when they are set to higher weights but I dont really find this to be a big deal.The handle construction is nearly all plastic and there is a bit of flex with the weights attached. They seem plenty sturdy enough for their intended use but I don't think they would survive being dropped... the plates seem solid, I think they are cast iron with a plastic overlay. They fit together nicely with the exception of the first ones that are U shaped. They have a different engagement and are defently the sloppyest of the plates.I bought these particular dumbbells rather than the core brand because they are a bit cheaper, faster delivery time, and I prefer octagonal vs round so they dont roll when you set them down.The handle actually quite comfortable, I didn't think I'd like it much but I actually really do. Its plastic with a rubber overlay but it's nice and thick and has a contour that makes it very comfortable to hold. I thought I'd prefer a knurled straight handle like the Nuobell brand or something similar but I do prefer this style of plate engagement. I like that the plate retention is cast into the plate rather than a plastic addition like the Nuobells. That being said those do have a metal handle so maybe they are stronger. Still, they are way more expensive and I wasn't willing to wait that long to get them.These ones showed up in just a couple days (much earlier than estimated) they did send them out one at a time so I got one of them the day after the first one. The packaging is fantastic. Super nice ridged foam and a well taped/stapled box. I read a few reviews where people had some issues with damage in shipment. Maybe fuel has stepped up their packaging since them because I don't see how they could get damaged to be honast...Overall seems like a good product for the money (relatively speaking... they are still pricey... but much cheaper than individual dumbbells. And I'm happy to pay for the convenience of swapping weights so quickly.)I hope this was helpful, it's the info I wish I had when I ordered my set.