20kg Olympic Bar Barbell (7ft) Advanced - 1000lbs / 450kg max load

Best piece of gym equipment I have purchased on amazon.

Used this bar for over 2 years in everything from power to Olympic lifting. I wanted a barbell that was extremely versatile and could be used for multiple types of lifts. Absolutely blows many of the bars in Standard Gyms out of the water. The knurl is not aggressive enough to hurt your hands, but also provides excellent grip even without chalk. The quality of the coating is excellent, and provided you don't drop it on concrete, you will be able to keep the barbell looking good. With zero maintenance the needle bearings still do their job and spin beautifully, and I trust the 190,000 PSI tensile strength will keep this bar functioning very well for years to come. Overall, excellent value on par with much more expensive barbells and a no-brainer if you need a good barbell.

I use it everday. Simply the best

this is well made. probably too much for many, but as someone who has been lifting for many years, i have to ask myself why did i wait so long. This is a worthwhile investment.

Well packaged, fast delivery, quality product, came with accessories. Thank you!

I got the 20kg bar, it came fast in good shape , it has good spin but not too much, I love the knurling not too deep it doesn't make you feel like your hand was on a cheese grater but has good grip, no play in the sleeve.
it is a all around high quality bar.

This is a nice bar for anyone except maybe those who are at the elite/olymlic level and need the absolute best. Any home gym will enjoy this bar. I wanted to give it 4 starts for being made in China, but I cant fault them for that as I knew that b4 I purchased.

Great Barbell!

Just got it out of the box, it looks good and feels nice. If there are any cons I will make an update to this review

Favourite bar at my gym.

This is bar far exceeded my expectations. Spin is just perfect for my needs. The packaging is over the top. They don't want any damage during transport. I've never bought anything from Synergee before but this will not be the last. Good product; great support.

Really nice barbell. Came in, box was beat up, but the barbell was in great shape! Came with a set of wrist wraps and straps! Good quality!

Good quality for workout.. probably one of best qualities

Very happy with purchase

I've used many barbells during the course of my weightlifting hobby and own a Rogue Ohio Bar, and this Synergee bar stands up there with the rest of them. I've been using it 6 days a week, 1-1.5 hours a day for the past year of semi-heavy lifting (435/405/245 lbs deadlift/squat/bench) and it shows little to no signs of wear. The construction quality is of identical quality to my Rogue bar, and I find myself using the Synergee bar more often since it has much less aggressive knurling. The steel has a good amount of flexibility and the bearings swivel easily. The only con I have is that the rubber bands with the logo fall off occasionally, but they can be left off. With regular cleaning and maintenance I expect this bar to last me at least another 5 years, if not more, with my 6 day/week workout schedule.

Great bar. Really liking it

This is exactly as it should be. Seller communicates well.

Excellent quality and fair price, definitely was prepared for the worst as I hadn't known the brand before, but got positively surprised

Spin action on dead-lift, rows, arm curls is smooth
Feels and looks flawless like a professional bar.

Background: My only prior experience with barbells is with a beat up bar with two broken sleeves for 2-3 years, so read my review in that context. I purchased the hard chrome 20kg olympic bar for $300 a week ago. Here are some points worth discussing:

0) SHIPPING. Package arrived on time. I originally ordered another brand 20kg bar from Amazon in the same price range, which got "lost" in transit from Amazon to UPS (after waiting for weeks). Amazon resolved that without hassle but I was hesitant to buy from a 3rd party in case this happened again. Synergee however, did not disappoint.
1) PACKAGING. As others mentioned, the package comes in a hard cardboard cylinder with screwed on end caps. Getting the caps off required some gentle shaking to use the bar's inertia to push itself out. Inside, the bar comes wrapped in a plastic bag with a pair of lifting straps, wrist wraps, and a couple of cards with information pertaining to customer service. While the cylinder did its job and protected the bar in transit, the internals suffered damage prior to being placed into said tube. At some stage in this bar's early life, it was likely stored in just the plastic bags without hard cover; parts of said bag were torn and there were numerous small scratches and chips to be found all over the bar. I don't care about cosmetics as much as functionality, but had hoped for something better.
2) OILINESS. After reading some other comments, I expected the bar to come greased and protected (yes, I wanted it to come oiled). Mine was completely dry, except at the interface between the bar and the sleeves. What at first looked like rust turned out to be grimy grease (which wiped off easily enough), indicating that my bar has probably been in storage for some time. I have not taken the sleeves off to inspect the insides, and I probably won't until I have to do maintenance in a few months from now. Will update my review if necessary when the time comes.
3) SPIN. The spin on my bar is exactly the same as shown by another reviewer's video clip. With a 45lb plate on it, a light push will keep the sleeves rotating for 20-30 seconds.
4) SLEEVE PLAY. There is a 1mm lateral play on the sleeves, and almost zero vertical play. I don't know if this 1mm is a significant shortcoming, but it's definitely there if you are concerned about it.
5) STRAIGHTNESS. With a light push, the bar rolls itself straight across my tiled floor. I also used the technique of turning the bar on a rack and eyeballing it. It is completely straight as far as I can discern.
6) OTHER. In terms of knurling, whippiness, and general feel, I will just say that the bar is superior in every aspect and feels much safer and effective (pressing, benching, deadlifting) compared to the no-brand beater I got from a garage sale (which also had a chrome finish). It holds the weights I am able to use so far (450lb) without problem.

Summary: My bar came with some imperfections, but it functions as I expected. All things considered, including COVID related inflation (200-300% over a year ago or so) and availability, customer reviews, designs, specs, etc., I give it 4.5 stars (rounded up to 5).

Spec sheets and performances are of course two different things. It is hard to tell if figures like "190k PSI" are accurate or are even relevant for long term durability and performance -- only time will tell. I'll be back to update my review in a year or so.

Update: 1 year later, the bar is still functioning perfectly. I have been using it almost every single day since my purchase, and there has been no problems. The sleeves still spin perfectly, and I have not had a need to open it and clean it yet. I now regularly load it to over 400lb and it is handles just perfectly. I squat in the 450+ range, and have never had an issue with the lack of center knurling - the regular knurling digs into the real deltoids just fine.

High quality bar
Recommended to anyone

Shipped earlier than expected. Shipped in a solid cardboard tube with end caps screwed in place. Bar is perfect. Even came with fabric collars and lifting straps that were a pleasant surprise. I would buy from Synergee again

Great feel and very happy with this quality product

This was the only barbell I could get delivered in Canada during the COVID-19 crisis without waiting until May, I got it three days earlier than anticipated and the bar completely exceeded expectations, it came with two pairs of some kind of straps which I didn't realize and was a nice bonus, the bar feels great and spins really well.

The bar came very well protected, and even included a few freebies in the tube. I already have straps etc, but it is very nice of them to add extras. Everything is good quality.

The knurling on the bar is just right for me. It isn't overly aggressive, but provides enough for a firm grip.

I am very pleased with the purchase, and would make it again.

Very impressed with this bar for the price. I dont have much experience with other barbells, but it's a massive step up from the one that came with my York plates. Knurling feels good, finishes are consistent, and the spin is smooth. So far so good after a few weeks of use.
One thing I really disliked about my old bar was the amount of lateral play in the sleeves. I consider the tolerances on this bar very good for the ~$230 CAD I paid for it.

Really great product! Best bang for for your buck! I've been using it in my home gym for a few weeks, and it's awesome!

Amazing bar, it feels like it can have a lot more than what I put on it, without bending a bit. The bearing are amazing, never used a bar with bearing and I can't go back now. Would buy again and thanks for the wrist wraps!

I have two of these bars I use for powerlifting and my only complaint is the knurling could be a bit more aggressive, but it's by no means bad. Otherwise these bars are great and reasonably priced.
Update: 2 years in and I'm still using the 20kg hard chrome with no problems or rust. Its had 685lbs on it with no problem. I still think the knurling could be a bit more aggressive, less need for chalk.