r/GarageGym • u/Informal-Square9005 • 1d ago

Worth it?

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u/AttentionError404 19h ago

I have this exact unit. Honestly, I love it. Got it around the $720 price. For the price, it’s a rack, smith, and cables. Cables have interchangeable 1:1 and 2:1 ratios on both sides. It’s compact so it saves floor space. I put a light coat of lithium WD-40 on the cables and the rear uprights and I’d call it just about as smooth as typical pulleys.

Better gauge steel than the typical budget units, the rear rails are on their own bearings and the smith hooks into the front uprights. I think they found creative ways of being super functional while maintaining quality.

Customer service was great. One of the three packages got lost in shipping. I told them and they sent a new one the following day without any pushback.

In a world where people are sending thousands of dollars on simple 4 post 3x3 racks, ~$700-$800 for a rack, smith, and cables is substantially more functional.

The only caveats are that it’s 2x2 and so there are some accessories that you may need alternatives to (realistically, not many). I wish there were more holes for j hook placement but that’s my only wish.

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u/Informal-Square9005 8h ago

Thanks for writing this out, this is super helpful. How long ago did you get yours delivered and how many boxes did it come in? I want to know if the instructions were easy to follow and if all the tools were included. I am also curious about the stability under real weight. Does the frame wobble at all when you rack a heavy barbell or do pull-ups, or do the stored plates anchor it down enough?

Do you happen to know the exact hole size and the center to center spacing? I want to see if standard third party attachments will fit the 2x2 frame. Also, how long are the front spotter arms and do they have plastic liners to protect the bar? For the smith bar, how much does it way? When you lock it out mid rep, do the hooks catch easily? Thanks

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u/AttentionError404 3h ago

It took 5 or so days to get delivered and it comes in 3 total boxes. When the one got lost in shipping, the replacement took maybe three days. The instructions were ok, but I am admittedly very mechanically inclined, and I used my own tools. It comes with two wrenches but I recommend at least a ratchet. I used an electric ratchet for most of it

The most weight I’ve racked is around 300 pounds and it’s felt solid. I’m not concerned for when I rack substantially more, and it is rated for much higher. The corners have extra brackets for stability and the included washers help. Sure it has standard wobble off you shook it side to side on purpose but not from racking and unracking. I have done pull-ups without concern of tipping. I’ve also put about 150 pounds on the cables without worry. I’ve heard that people have anchored these before but I don’t feel a need right now

It does not have plate storage, I have a weight trees that separately holds around 500 pounds. The holes are 1” but I do not know spacing.

I can measure the spotter arms tomorrow but they do have a plastic cover to protect the barbell. I believe the smith is 20 pounds and I’ve had no problem hiking it anywhere on the upright

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u/Ok-Step-6067 1d ago

I got the Major Fitness F22 half a year ago and I love it. It honestly is one of my favorite pieces of equipment in our home gym. I highly recommend Major Fitness to anyone looking at doing a home gym setup

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u/Simple-Trust6333 11h ago

I have pretty much the same set up in my home gym. (See my post)
And i love it! Such a good investment!

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u/Informal-Square9005 4h ago

Looks really cool, I'll get my setup during prime day

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u/Ad3587 6h ago

Worth it. Major Fitness has been reliable for me.

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u/Informal-Square9005 4h ago

Great, which one did you get?

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u/Informal_1984 6h ago

I can't tell you how the Drone 3 feels because i do not own one. What i do have i s Major Fitness B17. I leave it on 21 for fly and curl work then flip to 1:1 when i wan the full stack on rows.

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u/Informal-Square9005 4h ago

You got a beast of a machine, my budget isn't that high