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TITAN Blues city barbell vs Rogue Davidsdottir bar [Article, Video]

Written by Pascal Landshoeft | Apr 16, 2020 4:00:00 PM

TITAN Blues city barbell vs Rogue Davidsdottir bar [Article, Video]

This is a comparison of the TITAN Blues City bar and the Rogue Davidsdottir Bella bar. Follow the links for more details.

 

Overview and review Rogue Bella bar Davidsdottir

This overview of the  Davidsdottir bar was originally published in my comprehensive guide on which Rogue barbell to buy. If you are currently considering to buy a Rogue barbell it is worth a read to get input on the latest models. I update the guide on a yearly basis depending on Rogue's new releases. 

 
Price 375$
 

What else to consider from Rogue

Overview of the Rogue bella bar Davidsdottir

 
The Rogue Bella Davidsdottir edition pays tribute to two times female Crossfit champion Katrin Davidsdottir. It comes with her sledge dog logo and has the Rogue logo imprinted. The effects are achieved by Rogue's cerakote finish which they have adjusted from the gun industry.
 
The bar base is derived from the Bella bar, the "female" version of Rogues flagship Ohio bar. It is made to IWF standards and comes in at 15kg. The diameter is 25mm and the loadable sleeve length comes to 13.00. The sleeves rotate via bushing and the bar withstands 190K Tensile strength. The whip is good to accommodate its versatile use.
 
If you like blue and Iceland this is the bar for you. This is also a bar which will especially tailor to the needs of women, as the international standards differ from the men's bars. If you like blue, you are from Europe and like Crossfit, this is a good bar for a home gym or as a special edition to your commercial gym. The higher price compared to the original Bella bar might make it a bad choice when you want to buy in bulk.
 

Pros of the Davidsdottir

 
A nice design which inspires you to think of Katrin Davidsdottir's wins in the Crossfit games. It might be bought is a package with the Thor power bar so that a couple can train in the home gym. It is an all-around bar which is up to the task.
 

Cons of the Davidsdottir

 
The Davidsdottir bar is currently only available with Cerakote sleeves. These are more likely to show wear and tear from the plates. If you use it at home and want to keep it crisp consider getting bumper plates instead of steel plates with this bar. You can also wait until Rogue offers it with chrome sleeves like the chan bar. The design might not flow as nicely then.
 

Conclusion

If you need a 15kg barbell which looks good and has been built on the solid foundations of the Rogue Bella bar this is the one to go for. On top of that you also get to connect to champions mind whenever you lift. If you do not want to invest the few extra dollars for the Cerakote design there is still the bella bar is a more cost effective alternative. 

 
Learn more about the specs of the Rogue Davidsdottir barbell and purchase on the Rogue website
 

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.
 
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