REP fitness PR-1000 rack vs Rogue RML 690
This is a comparison between the Rep Fitness PR-1000 rack and the Rogue RML 690. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Rogue RML 690 Power rack
Price: 1.568
This review was originally posted in the longer article "Which strength equipment to buy from rogue" in which you can read about 25 products of Rogue which cost more than 1.000$. The Rogue 690 bring storage and rack space to your basement or local gym at a resonable price for Rogue. See the details in this article.
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Most popular Rogue racks in 2020
Attached you find which Rogue racks have been most popular on Marathon-Crossfit.com in terms of views of their reviews and click through rates to Rogue Fitness for purchases. If you want to learn more about the details of the composition of the data you can read the full analyses under what were the most popular Rogue products in 2020.
The most popular rogue racks based on views of their reviews on Marathon-CrossFit in 2020 are:
The Rogue HR2 rack is part of the Rogue Monster lite series. What it has going for itself is its moderate place and lower space requirements compared to other racks of Rogue. I can also see how this rack can be a best seller as it is practical, not pricey and ticks most boxes. You can learn more about the details and alternatives in the review of the HR2 rack.
The Rogue RM8 is one of the most expensive items you can get from Rogue. The RM8 incorporates all of the major developments from Rogue like cerakote coating, a Rhino drop-in unit, and the LT1 50 cal lever arms. Its high price helps with popularity but I do not think that it is a high volume sales product based on its sheer size and high price tag. You can read a full review of the RM8 on this blog.
The RML 390 F is a half-rack from Rogue that does not need to be bolted to the ground. This makes it a very likely candidate from Rogue to have a very high sales volume. The small footprint and reasonable price further underpin this. Compared to the RM8 it is affordable so popularity is more likely to directly transfer to sales. You can read the full review of the RML 390F on my blog here.
The RM4 Fortis is a cheaper version of the RM4 Monster rack from Rogue. You will have fewer color options and get fewer pins and extras with your order. This is a good option if you want more space in the rack than with a half rack without shelling out thousands of dollars. You can ted the fu review of the RM4 fortis rack here.
The RML 390c is a half-rack from Rogue with a color option. Compared to the 390F it needs to be bolted to the ground to avoid sliding while it comes in at a similar price. You can read the full review of the 390c on my blog by following this link.
Overview of the RML 690
The RML 690 is a hybrid of the Rogue R6 Power rack and the RM6 Monster rack. The RML 690 is compatible with the Rogue Monster lite series and provides you with a full and half rack in one go. The half rack can either be used for storage or to train additional athletes/clients.
The RML 690 comes in at 530 LB with a length of 76'''. It is 49'' wide and has a height of 90.375''. The entire footprint comes to 80'' x 53''. It can be mounted to a wall with the Monster Lite Rack Wall mount kit. IT comes in black and therefore retails at a lower price than the RML690C.
How many new clients should the RML 690 in bring you?
If you think that the Rogue RML690 will bring you 6 new clients who pay you 50$ on a 1-year retainer it is worth the investment. This will yield 3.600$ net new revenue against an investment of 1.568$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.
Pros of the RML 690
The RML690 gives you the needed storage and training capabilities to have multiple clients or athletes train at the same time. As long as you have space this full/half rack combo provides a gym in itself. If you will use it for your home gym you can also convert the back rack into shelving for your kettlebells and dumbbells.
Cons of the RML 690
In many applications, the half racks at the back are poorly utilized and therefore a waste of space. If you already have good plate storage options or have a home gym with limited space you might be better of saving many and space by going for a 490 instead of a 690.
Alternatives to the RML 690
For the same budget of 1.568$, you can get the following alternatives from Rogue
- 1x Rogue RML 490C @ 1.075$
With this alternative, you can save 500$ and get to choose your favorite color for your rack. If you do not have specific plans for the back half rack, this is a great option to save money and still get better value out of your purchase.
- 1x USMC PUll Up RIg @ 1.550$
If you are running a gym and want to run more classes to maximize revenue the USMC Pull up rig might be a better choice for you than the RML 690C. You can have more people train at the same time at this rig, as long as they do not want to lift heavy at the same time.
Conclusion
If you want to save some money on Rogue products and do not care about the color of your rack this is a good option. Make sure that you know what you want to do with the half rack in the back of the RML 690 before you purchase. Otherwise go for something smaller as it is likely that the space will be left unused.
Overview and review of the REP fitness PR-1000 rack
This is an overview of the REP fitness PR-1000 rack including the pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally posted in which rack to buy from REP Fitness. Follow the links for more information.
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Overview of the REP PR-1000 Rack $289
The REP PR-1000 is a clever rack design for a relatively small price. It comes with two pull-up bars and what I like most about it, two plate storage posts at the back to weigh it down. This rack is a great choice if you want everything in a box without forgetting everything. If you have a teenager at home who wants to lift and you are not sure what to get, this is a great option. Some of the specifications are:
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83"(height) x 48"(width) x 48"(depth) - 58" wide at rear bottom brace
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26" depth inside to inside, 44" wide inside to inside
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2x2" steel
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Plastic lined j-cups to protect bar knurl
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2" hole spacing throughout the working area
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1.25" and 2" Pull up bars
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Numbered uprights every 5th hole
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Extra bar holders on the front of safeties, great for pressing outside the rack
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2 Weight horns on rear base for storage and added stability
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700lb weight capacity
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400lb pull up bar capacity
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400lb dip attachment capacity (dip attachment is an optional upgrade)
Solid all in one rack out of the box at a very decent price.
Pros of the REP PR-1000 Rack
The pros of the REP PR-1000 rack are:
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All in one design
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Integrated weight storage posts
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Flat foot design
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Numbered uprights
For $300 you can not complain about what you are getting with the REP PR-1000. Out of the box you are covered with safeties, plate storage, a flat foot design, and numbered posts. For a rack in this price range, this is almost impossible to beat. Sometimes safeties cost up to $100 by themselves. Then we have not even started on storage options. The PR-1000 is a great rack for the beginner and occasional lifter.
Cons of the REP PR-1000 Rack
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Not ideal for the west side method
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700lb max
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Not a lot of attachments
This rack does not weigh a lot and the steel frame is thinner and smaller compared to the PR-5000 and PR-4000. This makes it not an ideal rack for heavy users who put their rack through a lot of abuse. If you regularly train with more than 400lbs on the bar, use band, and chains, and do kipping pull-ups like there is no tomorrow then this is not the rack for you. If you also see your rack as an I vestment for the future and would like to make it grow you are possibly better off with a PR-4000.
Alternatives to the REP PR-1000 Rack
The PR-1050 is a short version of the PR-1000 to fit I to spaces with lower ceilings. If you want to fit a rack into an attic or basement the 1050 might be a better option than the PR-1000. The REP PR-1100 gives you a multi-grip pull-up bar instead of plate storage and a choice of color.
The Rogue HR2 half rack is the most popular Rogue rack on marathon-Crossfit.com with the most viewers out of the Rogue portfolio. This rack is Rogue’s sweet spot for value for money as it combines a half rack design with their monster lite series. The biggest bonus with this rack is the plate storage you get at the back of the rack. Whether this justifies a starting price of $600 compared to $300 of the PR-1000 I leave for you to decide.
The TITAN T2 rack is the lower price rack range of TITAN fitness who are themselves a price leader in the home gym market. If you want to get as much metal with holes as cheap as possible without worrying about getting ripped off on eBay, Amazon, or Craigslist than TITAN is the place to go.
Conclusion for the REP PR-1000 Rack
The REP fitness PR-1000 is a series contender if you are considering a home gym but don’t know yet whether you are fully committing. It will be relatively easy on your purse and you won’t make a mistake in the configuration and forget an annoying detail. I wish I had known about this rack when I got my first rack when I was a teenager. My mother shelled out 400 bucks on what was basically a bench with uprights. This would have been a lot better.
