Rogue Bar 2.0
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Barbell made in the USA
- 190K PSI tensile strength
- Multiple composite bushings
- 28.5 mm shaft diameter
- Dual knurl marks for Olympic lifts or powerlifting
- Lifetime warranty
Video Review
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- 190K PSI tensile strength
- Made in the USA
- Multiple composite bushings
- Good value
- 28.5 mm diameter with dual knurl marks for versatility
- Lifetime warranty
What Needs Improvement...
- Black zinc coating can fade over time
- Passive knurling
Product Summary
This is the next generation of the 28.5MM Olympic bar that helped launch the revolution. Now fully machined and assembled at the Rogue factory in Columbus, Ohio, the Rogue Bar 2.0 represents the highest level of precision engineering with a wide range of new features—including stronger 190 PSI steel, durable composite bushings, and CNC-machined groove sleeves with customizable color bands, available here
Like the original flagship Rogue Bar, Version 2.0 still offers convenient dual knurl marks for both Olympic and powerlifting, with a black zinc coated shaft and bright zinc sleeves. The addition of a groove in the sleeve enables athletes and coaches to more easily identify and differentiate bars by changing out the bands. The bar comes standard with Rogue-branded bands, but you can swap them out with any of the additional color options available, or even use any custom, personalized band that matches the dimensions.
The Rogue Bar 2.0 is among the first in our arsenal to use composite bushings—a self-lubricating material often found in hi-tech aerospace equipment and military vehicles. For intense, high-rep training, these bushings dramatically minimize friction to both provide a reliable spin and help extend the shelf life of the bar itself.
The Rogue Bar helped us cement our reputation at the CrossFit Games and beyond, and we believe the Rogue Bar 2.0 is a worthy successor to that mantle.
Specs
| Loadable Sleeve Length | 16.40" |
|---|---|
| Bar Use | Weightlifting\, Olympic Weightlifting\, Powerlifting\, Multipurpose |
| Made In USA | Yes |
| F Rating | F8-R |
| Sleeve Coating | Bright Zinc |
| Knurl | Multi |
| Center Knurl | NO |
| Shaft Coating | Black Zinc |
| Tensile Strength | 190\,000 PSI |
| Bar Type | Men's Bars |
| Bushing/Bearing | Bushing |
| Knurl Marks | Dual |
| Bar Weight | 20KG |
Summary
The Rogue 2.0 Bar is a good barbell with great value. With a good tensile strength and versatile use, this is a great multipurpose bar for the home gym.
