REP fitness PR-4100 rack vs Rogue RM4 fortis
This is a comparison between the Rep Fitness PR-4100 rack and the Rogue RM4 fortis. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Rogue RM4 fortis rack
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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:
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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 R
M4 Fortis is part of the Monster series of
Rogue with special welding
which makes it a little easier in your wallet. This is the est full
rack from
Rogue which you can get for under $1000. It is available in black only and is made in Columbus Ohio.
This rack comes with a width of 49'' and a length of 49''. The height is 90''. It is made from 3x3'' 11 gauge steel notes to come to a total footprint of 53''x53''. It ships with a pull-up bar, safety pins, J-Cups and MOnster band pegs. With this rack, you are entering the monster family of Rogue and can use the accessories which are labeled Monster.
The RM-4 Fortis Rack is a great option when you do not want too many options when you purchase and save money. If you like black this is a good option to stay friendly on the budget while not compromising too much on quality.
Pros of the RM4 Fortis rack
If you need a full
rack for your home gym and don't want
to go all out this is the one for you. With under $1.000 you safe considerably
to other models. It will do the job just like an
RM4 with fewer options
to customize.
Cons of the RM4 Fortis rack
If you are really all about price, you might as well go for an even cheaper rack from the Infinity or Echo series to save more. Why spent $1000 when you do not get any customization. Still, that is just me talking as I am a sucker for merchandise.
Alternatives to the RM4 Fortis rack
Some viable alternatives to the RM-4 fortis rack are
The
RM4 is the big brother of the
RM4-Fortis and gives you more options
to customize. You can choose the color and height of the
rack. In addition, you can also order Gussets or socket bars
which go with this
rack. IN turn, the
RM4 comes in at a slightly higher price than the fortis. If you want
to make your gym stand out from the rest on the block, this might be the right road
to travel down.
The
RM 3 Fortis is the smaller version of the
RM4 Fortis. This is a half
rack which can be a good alternative if you are short for space and money. It will still do the trick for the squat, bench press, and deadlift. It will still come with a pull-up bar, band pegs, and J Cups
to be ready
to rock once it is unboxed.
The last alternative is the
RML 490C. If you want
to customize your
rack, save money and get a bit of jazz going this is the option for you. It is only slightly above $1.000 and a full
rack with color options. The only downside is that it is only compatible with the Monster lite series accessories from
Rogue. You will, therefore, cut yourself out from the newest updates in the world of
Rogue upgrades as they are first released for the Monster series.
Overview and review of the REP fitness PR-4100 rack
This is an overview of the REP fitness PR-4100 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-4100 Rack $429
The
REP PR-4100 is the folding version of the
PR-4000 rack that outbid the REP fitness rack product line. With this rack, you get two uprights, and the cross-members you need to build a rack that can be bolted to the wall with a folding mechanism. This is the ideal rack for a garage gym in which you still want to park or a floor space that should be transformed into a yoga or playroom after the use of the rack. Some of the specifications for this rack are:
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Choose between 21.5" or 41" depth (from wall to the front outside of upright).
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(1) pair of plastic-lined J-cups.
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(1) easy-to-adjust 1.25" pull-up bar.
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5/8" diameter hardware.
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1" hole spacing in benching area.
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2" hole spacing above and below bench area.
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Uprights: 11-gauge steel, 3x3", 92" tall.
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21.5" Dims: 18.5" inside length x 42.5" inside width.
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41" Dims: 38" inside length x 42.5" inside width.
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48.5" overall width.
This is a solid option to get a lower-cost folding rack of good quality. Especially with folding racks it nightmare sense to invest a few extra dollars as the folding action needs more attentional detail in production than a simple four post rack.
Pros of the REP PR-4100 Rack
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Space efficient
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Budget efficient
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Reliable brand
The biggest plus of folding racks is that they can get out of the way when they are not needed anymore. If you only have one occasional user of the rack in the house O would seriously consider a folding rack.
The
PR-4100 is good on your purse from two perspectives. You are getting your rack from a company that imports their products from China and you are buying a product that uses less metal than a
PR-4000 or
PR-5000. This makes the
PR 4100 a smart buy. Especially if you are not planning on many upgrades and attachments.
Compared to Amazon resellers or TITAN fitness you will buy from a young brand that is still bending over backward to grow its customer base. You will get good, reliable service with this rack in most cases, that is why the price is a little higher than sourcing from Amazon or from TITAN.
Cons of the REP PR-4100 Rack
As this is a folding rack with smaller holes on 3x3 uprights your use of attachments will be very limited. Personally, I think the most you can really get out of a folding rack is a dip station and not much else, but that is just me.
If you buy from REP Fitness your rack will be produced and packaged in China and then send to a warehouse in the US. If that rubs your patriotic streak up the wrong way you have to buy from Rogue Fitness instead and pay the extra money American Labour costs.
My biggest con for a folding rack is that you still have to come up with some solution for storing your plates as you can not do it on the rack. Unless you keep it permanently in place which defeats the purpose. There are good wall storage solutions for plates but those involve more DIY.
Alternatives to the REP PR-4100 Rack
The Rogue RML3WC is what comes closest out of the Rogue fitness portfolio to you the
PR-4100. It has the same uprights with only slightly different drillings for the holes. Some say that the folding action on the RML3WC is a little smoother but that also hugely depends on where it is being installed and who did the job.
The
TITAN X3 folding rack is TITAN’s 3x3 upright folding rack. This is the best option for a low price while still having some proper customer support with it. Other options are Amazon resellers who just stuck produce to flip it for a small
margin in bulk.
The
REP SR 4000 is an alternative option if you believe in squat stands with a big base for stabilizing. I personally don’t but if you think that is a good idea the
SR 4000 is excellent value for money.
Conclusion for the REP PR-4100 Rack
I personally think folding racks are a great idea for home gyms that need to co promise. If you use your garage as a mechanic/workshop in parallel or own a fancy Sunday car, this is the right option for you.