TITAN Blues city barbell vs Rogue C70 [Article, Video]

This is a comparison of the TITAN Blues city barbell and the Rogue C70. Follow the links for more details.

Overview and review of the Rogue C 70 Bar

This is an overview of the Rogue C70 bar which is a short barbell for lower cost and easier storage. This article was originally published in "Which Rogue barbell to buy".

Price 265$

Overview

The rogue C70 is a short version of the Ohio bar. The main difference is that the loadable sleeve length is 12.00 instead of 16.40. This makes it a great bar if you want to get a lot of CrossFitters in the same space or if your basement gym has very limited space. The length makes it impossible to rack the bar in regular racks and squat stands.

The C70 bar weighs 35lb and has a diameter of 28.5mm. It withstands 190K PSI Tensile strength. The sleeves are attached to the shaft with bushing. The available coating is Black Zinc.

This is a very specialised bar. Only consider getting it if you face this exact problem, not being able to get enough Crossfitters into one space, which is a very special challenge to have.

Overview and review of the Blues City Cerakote

The Blues City Cerakote barbell will put you back about $300. 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 barbell to get from TITAN”.

Overview of the Blues city Olympic barbell

This is the top of the line barbell from TITAN you will get a great barbell with all of the necessary knurlings to do powerlifting or weightlifting. You can decide between colors and the cerakote finish give this bar a good look, while still being up for high standards. Here the specifications and features of the Blues City:

Available colors:

Black
Blue
Bronze
Red

Bar details

Made In The USA.
No center knurling.
Cerakote shaft to prevent corrosion and abrasions.
Dual knurl marks with standard knurling.
Zinc sleeves with Bronze Bushings for consistent spins.
High tensile strength.
Provides a good whip.
Weight: 20kg
Overall Length: 86.75”
Shaft Grip Diameter: 28.5mm
Overall Knurling Width: 16”
Tensile Strength: 190,000 PSI
Loadable Sleeve Length: 16.25 per sleeve
Knurl Type: Standard Knurling

Pros of the Blues City barbell

For a cerakote bar, this is a very good price. Compared to other TITAN barbells the price might be a little high for you, especially if you don’t care that much about the color of your barbell.

Cons of the Blues City barbell

If you are buying in bulk this might not be the option for you as the costs will multiply out. If you want to simulate closer what happens in competition this bar is neither IPF nor IWF approved. For this, you would have to go with Eleiko or Rogue bars.

Alternatives to the Blues CIty

Alternatives to the TITAN Blues City are

The Titan Atlas bar is a great option from TITAN to save money when you buy in bulk while still providing great service to your clients. The Atlas bar is the all-around workhorse out of the TITAN portfolio.

The Rogue Pyrros bar has been co-designed by Rogue and three-time Olympic weightlifting champion Pyrros Dimas. It has recently been approved by the IWF to be used at official competitions.

The Rogue Ohio power bar is the powerlifting adaptation of the Rogue Ohio bar. This barbell has recently been approved by the IPF to be officially used in their competitions.

Summary for the Blues City bar

If you want a stylish cerakote bar on a budget this is the one to get. If you are buying in multiples or you are preparing for a professional competition you might want to go with different options.