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Rogue Ohio Bar 2.0S

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.2
25 Reviews
Made in U.S.A.
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Patented product

Rogue Ohio Bar 2.0S

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.2
25 Reviews
Made in U.S.A.
A$695.00

Product Description

The Ohio Bar 2.0S is the first barbell to feature built-in sound dampening properties. In testing, it consistently measures 10 decibels (dB) quieter than typical bars when dropped in the same conditions. To the human ear, that’s equivalent to being half as loud as what you’d expect from your current barbell.

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ROGUE OHIO BAR 2.0S

The Ohio Bar 2.0S is the first barbell to feature built-in sound dampening properties. In testing, it consistently measures 10 decibels (dB) quieter than typical bars when dropped in the same conditions. To the human ear, that’s equivalent to being half as loud as what you’d expect from your current barbell.

For nearly 100 years, dating back to the earliest adjustable-weight, rotating-sleeve bars of the 1920s, the sleeves on almost all standard barbells have been fastened to the shaft in a manner that allows for metal-to-metal contact, creating much of the noise when the bar is dropped. To counter this, Rogue developed a new, patent-pending construction method that eliminates all metal-to-metal contact between the shaft and sleeves. In addition, this advanced design incorporates components and materials often used in heavy duty military vehicles, high performance automotive, and industrial machinery, where reliability is critical. This includes top-tier proprietary polymer bushings and dampened endcaps to further decrease the noise on the drop without sacrificing the bar’s performance, strength, or durability.

In addition to its internal innovations, the Ohio Bar 2.0S is also our first barbell to feature our new proprietary sleeve finish, which transforms the surface of the steel rather than coating it, greatly increasing the long-term corrosion, impact and abrasion resistance of the black finish.

Apart from these improvements, we have kept the functional aspects of the barbell the same as our standard Cerakote Ohio Bar, including a 28.5mm, 190,000 PSI tensile strength steel shaft and a signature Ohio knurl with breaks in the knurl for powerlifting and weightlifting (there is no center knurl). The ceramic-based Cerakote shaft coating offers corrosion resistance up to 100x that of traditional black zinc, and our patented Rogue Work Hardening (RWH™) process gives the bar the highest possible F Rating of F-8R. That means it has the highest level of fatigue resistance of any of our barbells and can stand up to decades of abuse even in high volume gyms.

*Please Note: The optional Proprietary Matte Black metal treatment process also hardens the steel, which can cause some additional friction with plates that have a chamfer.

Gear Specs

Specifications

  • Manufactured in Columbus, OH
  • Patented Design
  • Diameter: 28.5MM
  • Weight: 20KG
  • Dual Knurl Marks for Oly and Power lifts
  • No Center Knurl
  • 190,000 PSI Tensile Strength Steel
  • 50% Quieter than standard Ohio Bar on the drop
  • Proprietary Bushings
  • Shaft Finish: Cerakote Black
  • Sleeve Finish: Proprietary Matte Black Finish
  • New Improved Endcaps
  • Lifetime Warranty Against Bending*
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For more information on F Scale™ click here.

As always, each barbell is machined and assembled in Columbus, Ohio, and backed by a Lifetime Warranty Against Bending.

*Please Note: This Cerakote shaft finish of this bar is currently available only in Black.



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Gear Specs

BrandRogue Fitness
ColorBlack
Guarantee/WarrantyLifetime Warranty*
Made In USAYes
Loadable Sleeve Length16.3"
Bar Length86.75"
Diameter28.5MM
F Rating™F8-R
Bar TypeMen's Bars
Bar UseMultipurpose
Bushing/BearingBushing
Bar Weight20KG
KnurlMulti
Center KnurlNo
Knurl MarkDual
Shaft CoatingCerakote Black
Sleeve CoatingProprietary Matte Black Finish
Tensile Strength190,000 PSI
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OUR QUIETEST BARBELL TO DATE

In our testing, the Ohio Bar 2.0S was 50% quieter than typical bars when dropped from the same height in the same conditions. The main patent-pending design features responsible for this are the new proprietary bushings, improved endcaps, and the elimination of all metal-to-metal contact between the shaft and sleeves. By integrating materials and construction methods from the worlds of performance automotive and military vehicles, we created a bar that is not only quiet, but that offers an extremely smooth rotation and solid feel.

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CERAKOTE SHAFT

The bar’s shaft is finished in Black Cerakote, an advanced ceramic-based coating originally popularized in the gun industry for its remarkable durability in thin applications. Cerakote can deliver superb abrasion / wear / corrosion resistance over time—100X that of standard black zinc. Additionally because of the thin application and the matte finish of the Cerakote, this finish creates the best possible grip.

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PROPRIETARY SLEEVE FINISH

The sleeves of the Ohio Bar 2.0S are the first of any Rogue barbell to feature our new process that transforms the surface of the steel rather than coating it. The process greatly improves the sleeves’ corrosion resistance, impact resistance and abrasion resistance. Additionally, the coloring extends below the surface of the steel. Therefore, unlike sleeves treated with surface coatings, these sleeves will maintain their beautiful matte black appearance after extended use.

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190,000 PSI STEEL

The shaft of the Ohio Bar 2.0S is made from steel manufactured in the US to our specifications (same as our original Ohio Bar). It has proven to be one of the best steel variants for a multi-purpose barbell, providing enough whip for Oly weightlifting but enough stiffness for powerlifting. Each shaft is treated with our patented Rogue Work Hardening (RWH™) process, leading to increased durability.

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MACHINING & ASSEMBLY

Every bar shaft is machined in Columbus, Ohio, with painstaking attention to detail. The knurling has been carefully refined over the years, as well, for a firm but non-abrasive grip (there is no center knurl). We assemble the Ohio Bar 2.0S in house with our new patent pending process that eliminates all metal-on-metal contact, leading to 50% less noise when dropped.

The Rogue Ohio Bar 2.0S eliminates all metal-to-metal contact between shaft and sleeves making it 50% quieter on the drop.

F SCALE™

The F Scale™ is a durability scale for barbells based on functional testing at stresses similar to what barbells experience when being dropped from overhead. Bars that have been treated with Rogue Work Hardening (RWH™) are designated by having an R in their F Rating™. For more information on F Scale™ click here.

OXIDATION RATE

The resistance of a barbell to oxidation depends on the type of steel and the coating. Barbells at the lower end of the spectrum will require more care and maintenance to preserve their appearance than barbells at the upper end of the spectrum.

*Warranty against bending does not cover any bar which has been damaged due to negligent or faulty use, alteration, maintenance, storage or handling by the user. Negligent or faulty use includes abusive dropping of the bar (i.e., dropping the bar on a box, bench, spotter arms or pins in a power rack, excessive dropping with insufficient or damaged bumpers, or excessive dropping with iron plates, and similar usage). Any specific issues regarding a Rogue product with which a customer is not satisfied will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We have found that most problems with bars we replace are related to abusive use rather than manufacturing or materials issues.

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Reviews

1 - 8 of 25 Reviews
Shaun S
Gilroy, CA
★★★★★
★★★★★
October 11
Much quieter! And spins good after service.
It’s much quieter than my normal Ohio bar. No metal noise when dropped. I am surprised about all these reviews about spin that say they have serviced it. When new the spin was not great and it got worse over time. I finally remembered to service it after a workout. I just took out the two retaining rings, slid the sleeve down, cleaned with a green scuff pad, and covered with a waterproof grease. Now it spins great. Almost as good as my serviced regular Ohio bar! I use at home for CrossFit including alot of oly lifts.
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Alex d sd
San Diego, ca
★★★★★
★★★★★
August 22
No spin - buy the standard rogue bar
Listen to all the reviews saying it has no spin. I spray silicone wd-40 and get a couple days of reasonable spin (still way less than other rogue bars) and then it is barely a step above a powerlifting bar after that. Quiet? Sure. You’re still dropping plates and metal collars against a barbell are always going to make noise without a very expensive platform. Interesting idea but a failure in execution.
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Dan JD
Houston, TX
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★★★★★
August 20
Quiet barbell for price, not perfect
This barbell is super quiet and that's a great fit for my garage gym. However, the combo of the slightly oversized collars and the grooved sleeves make it difficult to get metal plates on and off. It's a nuisance. Arguably, this is helpful when you're dropping metal plates with collars (they will shift less due to the grooving), and there is no issue when using bumpers, which have big smooth rings which allow for smooth sliding. Would be a better bar without the grooving, in my judgment.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Corey BMKR
Oregon
★★★★★
★★★★★
March 23
Great idea... but far from expectation
I bought this bar a few months ago and was super excited to use it for my home gym. The knurl on the bar is great and it looks nice but there is virtually zero spin, my plates are tough to put on because its a tight fit, and the bar wants to rust. I wish I would have gone with the tried and true Ohio bar.
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Will Aus
Brisbane, Australia
★★★★★
★★★★★
February 12
Some Dissappointing Issues
PROS: - Quiet as advertised - Super grippy knurling - Shaft is solid all rounder CONS - Proprietery sleeves are trash, don't stay black and rust easily; massive downgrade from 1.0 (Less than 3 months use by single user) - "Smooth spin" more like what spin. Was told it would break in, Incorrect; it has degradedly less spin than any Rogue bar. See pic for sleeve comparison with my daughters much older and heavily used Bella bar. comparison
2.0 on right
Sleeve wear <3mo vs 3yo Bella cerakote (2.0 right)
Helpful?
Yes · 1
No · 0
Swansea UK
★★★★★
★★★★★
January 18
Rogue2.0S
Treated myself to this as a Xmas present awesome quality great feel to the bar and it is so quiet when hits the floor, expensive but 100% worth it pure quality.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Originally posted on rogueeurope.eu
Rosedyl
North Carolina
★★★★★
★★★★★
Jul 2022
Spin is bad..
So I’ve had this bar for about a year now and it’s silent as advertised, but it has the worst spin of any bar I’ve ever used. So while I’m sure my neighbors appreciate this bar, it’s not the best bar for training with..
Originally posted on roguefitness.com

Response from Rogue Fitness:

Aug 2022
We're very sorry to hear of any issues with your bar's sleeves. Our team is reaching out to you now for more information.
Blashcorp
★★★★★
★★★★★
Jul 2022
Love this bar great purchase…
Super happy with this Rogue Ohio Bar 2.0S. You can tell it is well made with tight tolerances. Knurling performs better than I thought. Straight out of the tube I was happy with the knurling but didn’t realize just how superior it is. Training with it again and again makes it clear just how exceptional it is. Offers a great grip yet won’t destroy your hands. Looks cool too, real cool. If you are even considering it go for it. One end of the tube had only one staple holding the end cap on but made it safe and sound, thankfully. Rogue, maybe add some quality duct tape on the tube ends as insurance.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
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