Are you looking for dumbbells? Do you want to search for them online? If you're looking for a dumbbell set with carrying case, then read the following customer review before you decide on which one to get for yourself. I have purchased the CAP dumbbell set with carrying case and here's what I have to say about it.
The CAP barbell 40 pound dumbbell set with carrying case is a starter set that is made of durable plates made of cast iron. It includes two standard handles, four star lock collars, four 5 lb plates, four 2.5 pound plates, and a plastic carry case. Prices may vary between stores.
These dumbbells can be adjusted up to 20 lbs per dumbbell. They are great as a starter because they are compact and adjustable. Compared to fixed dumbbells, these adjustable version help save space. They are also portable, in case you need to travel and bring your dumbbells with you since they come in a case.
However, the case is made of plastic, so don't expect the case to last long. Compared to other more expensive adjustable dumbbells, it takes more time to adjust these because you have to unscrew the lock, fit in the desired plates, then screw the lock back into the dumbbell. In contrast to this, other more expensive adjustable dumbbells, such as the SelectTech model, takes only a few clicks for you to attain the desired weight for your dumbbells.
In terms of storage, you have to disassemble and remove the plates from the handles of the dumbbells if you want to place them back into the plastic case. I find this rather tedious; other adjustable weights, on the other hand, are more easily placed back into their containers. They also have rubber rings inside the caps. These rings tend to fall off and get lost quite easily.
I also noticed that although the CAP dumbbells are declared to weigh 40 pounds, it is a little inaccurate. For instance, the lightest weight for this is declared at 10 pounds. However, according to my calculations based on the weight of the handles and the plates, the lightest weight is actually at around 8 lbs. per dumbbell.
They cost around to . Given their affordable price, I expected them to be of lesser quality, so I was surprised to get them made of solid cast iron. They also had a black finish, so they look presentable.
To facilitate rotation of the locks when you adjust the weight of these dumbbells, I would recommend that you wipe the grooves with a little silicon every so often. But even without silicon, the locks do screw on and off pretty easily. They take time to adjust, yes, but a longer pause in between adjustments is something I was willing to endure in exchange for a more affordable set of adjustable dumbbells.
You may also purchase extra weight plates if you need more serious weight training, especially if you want more muscle bulk. There should be enough room for about four more weight plates for each side of each dumbbell. There are extra weight plates which you can purchase as an add-on to these.
Overall, I give it four out of five stars. The one point deduction is for the amount of time it takes to set up or adjust the weights and then again to stash them away. But when it comes to value for money, the Cap dumbbells are a great set.
