TITAN 41 fold rack vs Rogue RE3 [Article, Video]
This is a comparison between the TITAN 41 fold rack and the Rogue RE3. Follow the links for more details.
Rogue RE 3 Echo Rack
What else to consider from Rogue
Overview of the RE3
The
Rogue RE3 is a half rack for the athlete on a budget. It comes in black and is manufactured in Columbus Ohio. This is the lowest cost rack stand-alone rack that
Rogue currently offers. It must be bolted to the floor for use.
The
RE3 has a length of 28'' and a width of 47'' this bring the total footprint to 32''x53''. It is made from the 2x2'' 11 Gauge steel notes of the Echo Series and is therefore compatible with the beams and accessories form this product line. The height comes in at 90.375''. It ships with band pegs, a Fat/Skinny pull up bar and J Cups. The pin and pipe safeties have to be ordered additionally with this rack.
This is a compact option for a home gym or a big facility that wants to buy in bulk and use economies of scale in their order.
Pros of the RE3
The biggest pro of this rack is the price. You will get a full rack from Rogue very close to the $500 mark. This is rather the exception than the rule when you buy from one of the best in the market.
Cons of the RE3
The Echo series is one of the product lines of Rogue which has gotten less attention of the last few years in terms of development. If you always want to be up to date and get the newest upgrades, this option might not be for you.
Alternatives to the RE3
Alternatives to the
RE3 are:
The RML 3W is a folding rack alternative that can be put flat to the wall after use. For this, it comes with the necessary equipment to attach it to the wall. This rack cannot be out in the middle of a room but can save you a lot of space.
The
W4 Garage Gym is an out of the box home gym system for the garage where the car is never parked in. The system gets mounted to the wall and also comes in around $500.
The R3 W is the echo version of the foldable Wall Mount Rack. Instead of the 3x3'' 11 Gauge notes you will get the 2x3 Gauge Steel.
Overview and review of the 41' Fold back
The TITAN 41 fold back will put you back about $340 - $390. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which Titan rack to buy for under $500”
Overview of the 41 fold back rack
The
41 fold back rack from TITAN uses their 3x3 steel tubes to form a rack which can be folded against the wall to make room for a car or keep the exercising area free from obstructions for classes. A great option when space and different use cases for different times of the day are paramount. The features and specifications of the
41 fold back are:
41 fold back rack
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3" x 3" steel tubes with 2" diameter bars.
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Foldable to conserve space
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Powder coated, durable finish
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4 J-hooks included
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Laser cut for precise fit
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Material: Steel
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Height: 91"
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Depth: 41.5"
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Width: 51"
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Weight: 230 LB
A solid solution for your home gym or on early room professional gym.
Pros of the 41 fold back rack
As with the TITAN portfolio, in general, it is the price. Apart from that, you get 3x3 tubes which is the most amount of metal in a tube you can get from TITAN.
Cons of the 41 fold back rack
You will find it hard to use attachments with this rack if you still want to be able to fold it to the wall easily. It will also not give you a place to store your plates. Apart from this, you might experience some minor quality issues with your delivery as TITAN has been often reported to have shortfalls on quality management and consistency. But you save a lot of money and still can get strong securely.
Alternatives to the 41 fold back rack
The T3 uses the same folding concept but with 2x3 steel tubes instead of 3x3.
The
X2 is one of the cheapest series in the TITAN line up. With its 2x2 steel tubes, it uses the least material to build a rack. If you want to downsize on all ends to fit a bench and rack into $500 budget comfortably, this is for you.
Summary for the 41 fold rack
This is a sturdy rack which can be used by dads he need to compromise with moms for a garage gym.