Bayou Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell

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My weights showed up today damaged and I regret purchasing these weights because the metal parts, both the stationery and the moving parts, are made of brittle metal. When I pulled the weight out the first time, as can be seen in the attached picture, the metal part underneath that holds the weights in the proper alignment was shattered. The used the wrong kind of metal for the parts on the handles. Brittle metal that I doubt could hold up to long term use. I contacted the seller... interested to see how they handle the situation.

After trying these, I realized that they are too heavy for the kind of workouts (HIIT) that I'm doing, and need increment adjustment less than 10 lb per step. However, returning them costs a 20% RESTOCKING FEE plus (from NY state) $156 return UPS shipping. OUCH!! Very costly mistake. Next purchase won't be from Bayou Fitness.

The mechanism that changes the weight is cracked in half and broken. The last picture is how it should look. It works on one side, at least...? Kinda assumed both sides would work for a while!

I spent about a month reading and checking out tube reviews on lots of brands and features. When I first desided to buy ajustable dumb bells one brand came to mind as they advertise on tv magazines and what not. but upon looking up Bflex I ran into two problems with that brand. that the ajustable wheel pin brakes and as a result the weights fell off and hit some people hurting them bad. Safety was my main concern and i decided to get something made of all metal with no plastic parts that could break and i end up a vegetable as a result. I must say these are outstanding. yes there is a little plastic in them but nothing of key importance nor something that can break and compromise safety the only plastic is the guides and what keeps the wights at the right even spaces. other that that the pin is metal and what holds the wights in place is actually a metal pipe that slices from one end to the other locking them in place. I have zero worries when am using these and can focus on training and not worrying is it going to land on my face on the next rep. I must say they look very nice too maybe not as high tech look as Bflex but a more robust manly look if that makes sense while still looking sleek and modern. Am very happy with my purchase and I know theses will last me a lifetime and more just keep them clean and a little oil on the pin once a year good to go.

These are great dumbbells. I am a small woman and was apprehensive about the 10lb adjustment increments, but I need dumbbells that go higher than the 25lbs offered by the other set sold by this manufacturer. I do as many other have suggested and add a plate only to one side to get adjustments in 5lbs increments. While the weight is unevenly distributed, it's not too difficult to adjust your grip to compensate. I have also used a plate alone without the bar when I need a 5lb weight.One other issue that requires some adjustment is that the width of the weight it quite a bit larger than standard single weight dumbbells. I think everyone will have to adjust to this, but it's particularly difficult when you are smaller. Ultimately, it doesn't detract from my experience. I would certainly make this investment again. The quality of the construction is great and NO MORE GYM!!!!

Bought these as a pair for P90X3. Each dumbbell came packaged in it's own box and both of those in a bigger box. Outer box was beat to hell and almost falling apart when it was delivered, but I expected that of a 100lb shipment.Dumbbells overall feel like good quality. The adjustment pins on one of them had sticking issues when I got them. Solved that issue by applying some WD-40 to the sliding metal sleeve that holds the plates. Now it's buttery smooth. Weight adjustment is somewhat lacking as you can only use them in increments of 10 lbs (10,20,30,40,50). You could perhaps used them unbalanced to get increments of 5lbs.Also, like most adjustable dumbbells, these are very bulky in the hand so certain movements may be awkward or restricted. Overall, happy with them.

Of all my years of weight training, from high school, college, and regular gyms, I have never seen anything of such quality and durability. This was a blind buy for me as I went solely on customer reviews, and oh man was everyone right! Thanks so much to all who had honest reviews. This is a no brainer to anyone who intends on getting some quality dumbbells. And to tell you the truth, I don't even have a problem with the 10 pound increments. Some people said they clanked, really people?! Do you plan on working out in dead silence? The clanking is the result of solid metal., go get plastic weights if this bothers you. Thank you, to whoever invented these!!!!

The weigh selection pin on these weights can be very difficult to operate. The pin can become stuck, with no apparent reason for the obstruction. Moving the weight, shimmying the pin, and other techniques don't seem to work. It almost seems like the pin has a mind of it's own and will decide when it's good and ready to move. You can pull and push for minutes at a time, screaming at the top of your lungs, then finally for no reason at all the pin moves. But due to your complete rage state, rather than moving one slot like you intended, it careens to the complete other side in you intended direction, then gets stuck again.God help you if you want to switch from 20 to 30 pounds.I ended up buying the Bowflex 1090s and now just leave these at 40 or 50 pounds and use them when I super set. The Bowflex are SOOOO much better to operate. Plus they move in 5 rather than 10 pound increments.

Great value for dollar, chaning weight is easy, just 2 complaints.1) if you have it on 50lb, like I need for shoulder press etc, the plastic base hangs on for dear life and will not easily let go of the weight.and it will take more then a flick to dislodge it, i have to hit my leg or the bench to make it "release" sorta hard...2) the pins that change weight get stuck, you pull up, and when you try to slide, it just wont, often leaving you to try upwards of 10 or 11 timesreseating the weight, etc. it has always eventually moved, but who knows how long thatll last.All in all, even with the sticking pin and base, id buy these again. So long as the pin never finds a "permanent" spot, these will do great.*** Bought 2 of these, same issue on both for both complaints.

It's important to emphasize that it can be adjusted in 5 lb increments but that's by having something like 3 plates on one side and 2 on the other for 35 lbs, for example, so it's very unbalanced and not meant to be done this way (but still works and I still use it this way).Just realized that I didn't have to unscrew the knob every time I change weights; I can just lift it up and move it over to take weights off or secure weights on. I tend to not read instructions lol.

These are so Convenient. I resently started a home gym and this is exactly what I need. Somehting that dosn't take too much space, and is very durable. Switching between weights is very easy and it hold very well.Its a great dumbbell

The dumbbell I received had visible rust on the inside edge (not the shiny parts). You could only see this when the dumbbell is set to 10 pounds. Granted you're probably never gonna stick your fingers in there, it's still pretty disappointing see for a $200 item. In addition, one of the weight adjustment slider is always stuck. It takes a lot of effort just to get it moving and when it does, it doesn't land on the right weight setting.

Excelentes Mancuernas, resistentes y fácil de graduar,las recomiendo ampliamente. Se guardan fácil y ocupan poco espacio, además los soportes para guardarlos son muy prácticos

After applying a bit of WD40 they work exceptionaly well. I am able to select weights from 10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50 Lbs with little effort

The slide pins are sometimes hard to ajust even if the bar is sitting well in its place.The rest of the time when it's in its place, well worth the money.

I use this piece all the time ....it is somewhat stiff to change plates but hopefully will loosen up after many uses

Works great, good design and easy to switch weights.

Very solid and sturdy equipment.

Bonne valeur qualité/prix.