Eleiko Öppen Trap Bar 2.0 Review - Rackable & Dual Handle Goodness!

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0:00 - Eleiko Öppen Trap Bar 2.0 Review
2:04 - Overview
3:58 - Comparing to the Original Oppen Deadlift Bar
5:43 - Eleiko Öppen Trap Bar Sleeve Length
8:48 - Coop's Favorite New Addition to the Öppen Trap Bar
11:48 - A Word on Interchangeable Handles
13:11 - Balanced, Like All Things Should Be
14:29 - Comparing Eleiko's Öppen Trap Bar to the Competition & Pricing
17:00 - Who Does Coop Recommend this Bar to?
19:41 - Let's Address This Bar's Warranty...
21:40 - Final Thoughts
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[@warhorsett1748]

Garage gym reviews never fails to make me want to spend money to add to my garage gym arsenal!

[@bobbyrogulski9340]

I want to see companies start selling specialty bars with a long and short sleeve length option. If you have bumpers then a long option makes sense. But as someone who owns steel plates and a small footprint home gym I would kill for shorter sleeves.

[@seaneppel7465]

Seems like a really nice bar, but really hard to argue it's worth twice the Rep open trap bar. I think most people would be better served getting something like the Rep bar or the Giant Trap bar GGR recently reviewed, then spending the other $450+ on other equipment. Full disclosure I own the Rep Open trap bar and love it, and think open trap bars in general are great.

[@tonya7699]

Yeah a lot of the features on the Rep just make it one of the best offerings regardless of price.

[@andersonhirt]

Strange times when Eleiko makes two iterations before rogue releases their first!

[@bmstylee]

I don't see the problem with the Tb2 from Rogue. For squats the SSB is a better option. For pressing a multigrip bar is better.

[@LuisRivera-jl9vx]

The regular oppen deadlift bar is on sale cuz it’s getting discontinued. $599 plus $50 for shipping. But a rogue version would be cool with bushing sleeves.

[@carps_gym]

Right! 😂

[@g.alexander2424]

​@Luis Rivera no doubt. I was just at REPs showroom the other day and bought their trap bar. The lack of actual bushings is annoying asf.

[@KryptoDemon]

I literally just purchased the REP open trap bar. I went to Eleiko first and noticed they reduced the price by $200, signifying a new product. I almost jumped on it but then saw this bar for $859. Just felt too much with respect to the competition. I looked at all of them and the REP bar just made the most sense. Kabuki showed 14 weeks to ship so....Just got it and it is a great bar. Excellent reviews as always.

[@To0t]

i also got the rep open trap bar after visiting the eleiko (also kabuki) and felt that the rep trap bar won me over by the price and replaceable handles ( 25 inch width one )

[@licktin1091]

Whats the difference between Eleiko and Rep? They look the same to me and same quality

[@harrywebster6752]

@@licktin1091rep has longer sleeves and the rackable section is not powder coated but chrome plated…Rep looks much better

[@eheheh3263]

@@licktin1091 the price difference

[@joecowan3719]

Would love to see your review of the Prime Fitness Open Trap and SSB. I wish Eleiko gave you an option for a longer sleeve, I use bumpers for the first 3 plates and rubber coated after that. Love seeing the old garage clips too!

[@Bemwidood]

I have the old version. I love it! Especially for good mornings! I’m more intrigued by the rep version though atm

[@tabularasa820]

I really like this bar. I used it today. I’m fortunate my gym has a variety of trap bars, and this is generally my go to when I have trap bar DL in my programming. However, for me, when I am getting over 350lbs for reps I don’t like this bar for 2 reasons: 1) it tends to slip in my hands due to the 28mm grip and 2) as I tire out I feel the rotational forces trying to pull the bar out of my hands more than when I use the traditional hex bar we have at my gym. If I’m doing sets with less than 5 reps, I grab the rogue bar.

[@rodolfomedini9931]

IDK if they can take over what rep's offering in terms of functionality but definitely won't be beat them on price... Without watching yet I anticipate it's too little too late but hopefully they innovate something new and prove me wrong.

[@BluegillGreg]

The Walmart open trap bar is now on clearance sale: $59.88 including shipping. The Eleiko plus shipping costs 15 times as much as the Walmart bar. I ordered mine today in the northeastern USA and it's expected to arrive tomorrow.

[@nicklung5113]

Great review and video Coop! Glad to see they have added the dual handles, this certainly makes it the best T-bar in my books too. Can you please review the ROGUE MONSTER PRITCHETT PAD? I think this is a good rack attachment to sub for T-bar row machines. Also looking forward to the Rogue Manta Ray bench review!

[@mikeworkman1759]

I'd love to see the same!

[@cartergriffin6021]

Coop, you said that most people won’t run out of space when loading with bumpers, but you didn’t say how many plates even fit on there! Now I’m just stuck googling the width measurements to fill this thought!

[@dirtdog5045]

I'd like to see some arsenal strength equipment reviewed. A specific piece of equipment from Bolt Fitness that I'm interested in is the Guardian leg extension/leg curl machine. It looks solid, compact, and seems pretty close to gym quality. An in-depth review on that would be nice. Is it really compact, does it maintain tension, is it suitable for people over 6', or under 6'.

[@dannydoan3142]

Is the REP's version better at the cambered squat/press with the bar (not handles)?

[@evanle5696]

Hey Coop, what's that box product you're sitting on? Looks aesthetic

[@markhalstead2386]

I am satisfied with my Kabuki trap bar HD.

[@jamestonbellajo]

If you have an extra pair of collars, you can make the Kabuki and Prime trap bars rackable. And since they have longer sleeves than the new Eleiko bar, you’re not losing sleeve space when compared to it.

[@authentichealthcoach4142]

Great review- the only reason i have never bought the Oppen bar was the price. I still use a $100 trap bar from amazon. I have 4 Eleiko wt lifting bars and have never bought them brand new- and they will never break down- so yes you are right about their warranty- so dumb- stand behind their product! I would probably upgrade to the rep trap bar if i decide to but only due to the price- I love the Eleiko brand but they would have killed it if they kept this around $500

[@angelochavez9519]

Thanks I just went and bought the Rep open bar instead when I saw the price difference.

[@gidde35]

Its possible to change the sleeves and use the longer sleeves from the Original Open deadlift bar :) Just a tip!

[@dilididli2274]

May you review the hex bar3.0 or the industrial one (open trap bar) from bells of steel ? It doesn't seems has premium as the Eleiko butfor the price, it seems like a good option.

[@Patrick-so4ph]

Hey can you do a review of the new ROGUE Monster Pritchett Pad?

[@carlgibson7850]

Mike Bartos has a trap bar seemingly in the neighborhood of Eleiko/Kabuki. I'd be curious to hear how that one compares.

[@ArmsFamilyHomestead]

Sooo totally unrelated question to the trap bar but my wife loves that box with the rubber corners! Where I can get one of those? lol

[@ericjohnson369]

I believe that to be a Roobox

[@Z28L98]

Definitely gotta do the Prime bar

[@chrishendley237]

Hey Coop - Random question. What shoes are you wearing?

[@NoFate247]

hopefully they'll add in options for thicker handles. A nice looking bar but the Open Trap bar competition is stacked these days and you need to bring a significant improvement in some facet to move t he needle.

[@fredator76]

Why would you want a thicker handle?

[@NoFate247]

@@fredator76 personal preference. I like 28, some people 29 - 32. to each their own.

[@fredator76]

@@NoFate247 well if you want to deadlift more, you don't want a thick handle

[@NoFate247]

@@fredator76 not disagreeing. But.....some people want the option 🤷‍♂️

[@pumkinface1]

Just by looking at it I can tell that thing is nice

[@jimmytoye2406]

Please review the Bullet fitness Isolator

[@bmstylee]

It's nice. Elieko makes amazing stuff but this is a bit to speciality for me. Especially as I find myself falling into weightlifting more. I would rather take that money and put it towards a good 28mm bearing bar and some competition discs.

[@borgers7909]

Exactly how long are the sleeves?

[@bulaclacj]

Please review the Prime SSB

[@mohamedube]

I really wish there was a way to upgrade my original Öppen Trap Bar with the updated handles...

[@leebunn1379]

Hey coop, do you think you can do a review on braingain 40kg adjustable dumbbells. And compare others but at that higher weight class.

[@leebunn1379]

Is this legit coop?

[@colemanhuckins1181]

Hey coop could you do a review on texas power bar? I really want to know your thoughts on them.

[@BasementBrandon]

Check out his video when he restored an old one found in a barn. Pretty sweet.

[@tomtraynor5384]

Hard to beat REP bar at $400 delivered. They even sent me the less-wide (25") new handles upgrade at no cost--plus other handle options.

[@RogueCylon]

Whenever I hear Coop say Eleiko sent this free of charge for review, I just think “You lucky B” 🤣

[@monkeyspacepilot007]

Be nice if someone like baresteel might do some handle options, I would like a 30 or 32mm

[@monkeyspacepilot007]

and today they have done 😀

[@davidekman5245]

Coop Nice video as always. But the name of the trapbar is more like ooooohpen or open trapbar and not what you call it. ❤😊

[@jamestemplesiii204]

Question please, which leg exercises are the best after a hip replacement for either the right or left hip Thank you

[@To0t]

front squat , back squat, leg press, adductor/abductor machine, hip thrusts, hamstring curls and calf raises all is awsome.

[@jamestemplesiii204]

@@To0t Thank you so very much for your help

[@seanmoser7478]

what about reviewing other Eleiko products

[@lennythedog6544]

review Prime Fitness SSB!!!! then Trap Bar

[@ahoff64]

@21:50 well, actually...you continue to overlook the Vulcan Ox Bar. Literally the same design as Giant and this new Eleiko, at almost half the price. But comes with tradeoffs of sub-par fit/finish, and (allegedly) abysmal customer service. Still, at $399-$499 (depending on if you catch a sale), I think it's a worthy alternative in terms of functionality. Had mine since 2020, zero issues thus far.

[@dmiller4088]

Holy crap... It's the same price as the new m1 tank sled with the wall mount

[@benjaminbradley702]

This video prompted me to look into the dimensions of the Eleiko Öppen Deadlift Bar vs the Eleiko Öppen Trap Bar (or V1 vs V2); the Öppen Deadlift Bar/V1 actually has a shorter overall length than the Öppen Trap Bar/V2, and it's currently on sale... And I bought it. :(

[@JB-hq9yj]

The specs on the site are wrong. He said as much in the video if you watched it

[@DanielGraulau1]

It just went up in price this week. $970 plus S/H That’s just silly… bananas

[@meggh517]

For the UK based home gym gang, I have the BLKBOX open bar. Appears to perform very similarly to this bar, although I think on the longer side. Has two grip handles, one 30 and one 50mm. Currently sold out on their website but hopefully back soon.

[@tomsalewski]

The Giant Northland bar was $300 shipped to my door. Can’t really justify any reason for the triple price tag.

[@richt5986]

We're the Arnold videos

[@daved8858]

Well coop it’s too little too late for me cause I just bought the Giant Northland per your video.

[@howardfairbanks6965]

Hard to see the value proposition compared to the Giant open trap bar. That thing is so good. This is higher quality (I own some Eleiko stuff, and it's top notch), but man...for 3.5x the money?

[@shifter8207]

Coop can you even feel half of a millimeter ? Seems a little nit picky to me

[@AgentOfLogos]

Would you trade me my old one for the upgrade?

[@reallyzero3511]

As an owner of a first gen Öppen Trap Bar - al I can is that the QA is trash. Friends don't let friends buy Eleiko.

[@tonya7699]

I don't get it. It has less features than the Rep one, is more expensive, has fixed handles and not stainless steel... and sleeves that look like they hold maybe 315lbs in bumpers. All for $900+ ? Looks narrow for any squats too... you can see your thighs hitting at @17:07 ... so what is there?

[@grayson4203]

You should review the fringe sport garage gym starter package

[@firstfloor5347]

adjustable dumbbells 21:45 hummmmmm

[@sfiron]

The price where I live is 1432$. That’s my only beef. Too expensive 😢

[@a.f.s.3004]

It is MADE IN SWEDEN as well. Thats a plus

[@Markus-fw4px]

Yet it is more expensive in europe than in US. Can't understand this.

[@mikechandler236]

That things almost a thousand dollars!

[@lukebeyer1121]

The rep bar beats this by a mile

[@gloriousapplebees]

I'd hope for better from eleiko on the warranty stuff. Not saying this is what it is but 'warranty stickers' that say 'do not remove' tend to be a really bad sign of a company that's gonna try to use every little thing to avoid providing any warranty

[@hitleractually8180]

*Finally! Some equipment reviews for those of us that aren't broke asses! I've got it narrowed down between this and the Kabuki as my next trap bar purchase. P.S. FUCK REP FITNESS!!!!*

[@alexsmith1723]

Why the hate for rep?

[@vonboldler5219]

I tried to purchase the original eleiko trap bar this week at $599.25, but the web sight would not complete the transaction, I called them and they would not let me do the purchase over the phone. Oh well, I guess I'll stick with my original closed bar.

[@Adam-hq7ob]

Same

[@BeGrizzlyStrong]

Buy REP.

[@vonboldler5219]

@Keith Anderson a matter of fact I did!!!

[@eheheh3263]

It’s 970$ Now??? Does this company ever have sales???

[@romuloramirezjr6149]

Just brought the rep fitness trap open bar for less alot Money... I don't know why i'm Watching this Review lol! 😂 Oh i know .. just a Big fan of (garage gym)...

[@romuloramirezjr6149]

Awsome!! What is it?!!! 😅

[@romuloramirezjr6149]

So.... What's the sorprise then?? Still waiting to talk 🤔

[@romuloramirezjr6149]

And...i never get the surprise 😒🤣

[@yevgeniyfiskin4781]

Eleiko pricing makes no sense. 28mm Olympic Weightlifting competition coated bearing bar, is the same price as a 29mm bare steel, bushing, powerlifting competition bar. The stainless steel version of the same 29mm bar is almost 10% less than the bare steel. It's not unreasonable to question their pricing structure.

[@Adam-hq7ob]

Shipping times are horrible

[@marlonsibal4951]

It is $970.00 now. 😅

[@michaelmcmorrow7554]

So basically rep made a better bar for less than half the price

[@David-hy7rn]

Only for people who just want to spend the money to say they have Eleiko.

[@bdeale3314]

Sorry to be that guy...but its "cam-ber".....not "came-ber"...not pronounced with a long "a".

[@TrussttN01]

I don’t understand why anyone would want to use this bar for overhead presses.

[@cohesive3482]

Only one man on the planet deadlifts over 1100lbs.

[@BeGrizzlyStrong]

Yeah, me.

[@Sanus180]

You have to be high on weed to pay 850usd for a trap bar hahaha

[@zfortyounce]

I think cocaine would be a better drug reference with this one.

[@stevephla]

REP, better open bar at half the price. I'm even starting to regret my Rogue Monster rack, what with all the attachment options REP's been developing apace.

[@amarh111]

First you jack it on, then you ....

[@LiftRunThrowJump]

Eleiko is never worth the price tag. Luxury brand in the fitness space.

[@shiwakuseven5859]

Too expensive. No thanks. I'll keep using my regular trap bar.

[@fredator76]

Eleiko is way overpriced for what it is. All trap bars are "balanced" when they are loaded. I think it's a big mistake to reduce the sleeves. I like to put a couple of bumpers first, then smaller caliber plates. If you are strong, or planning to get stronger, you need space. And about the dual handles I don't understand why they don't make a higher handle a couple inches isn't enough.

[@To0t]

the kabuki used to be balanced but not any more after the change to assembly.

[@petter5721]

Eliko last forever, it is for pros.

[@perucho28]

Get the Giant Northland open trapbar, thank me later.

[@torpilo]

Ugly. And it costs €989 in Europe.

[@levigutierrez7809]

THESE THINGS ARE OVERPRICED.

[@Somtric]

Why people still care about Eleiko, is beyond me. The quality is exactly the same as many other brands, you simply pay much more for the name & sometimes, a few design factors. Pointless. Go with the Rep Trap Bar.

[@Chedda3000music]

The quality and build is better. When you feel it in hand, you can tell the difference. The only question is if it’s worth double the price of the Rep open trap bar. IMO, it’s not, and that’s why I own the Rep version. But if I wanted the best of the best and money is no object, I’d go Eleiko.

[@Somtric]

@@Chedda3000music Nope.

[@nexus438]

$850, what a joke 😅

[@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743]

Powder coat is pretty nice when you go to jack it.