Anyone have these? Im considering buying them but want some opinions from those who have used them. Right now Im using the spin lock type with standard plates but can only get up to 90lbs dumbells, not enough for incline press or dumbell rows.

I've got a set. They weigh 12lbs each. They're ok for what they are, and a hell of alot cheaper than buying indivisual dumbbells.
Pro:
Cheaper than a full set of dumbbells 5-? lbs.
Takes less space than a full set of dumbbells.
Can fit your 45's on them for unlimited dumbbell weight.

Con:
Time consuming to change weight. Not good if you want to go from one weight right into the next.
Handles are long. They sometimes can get in the way of performing some exercises properly.

I'd like to have a full set of indivisual dumbbells, but for me, the convenience just doesn't out weight the costs and space requirements.
It's all personal preference.
Though...for the costs of the handles, ($35-$45) it'd be worth buying them just to see if you'ld be happy with them.

Thanks for the reply. Does the length of the bar impair the movement for dumbell presses(flat,decline,incline)?

No...not at all. It is somewhat awkward to perform incline dumbbell curls though. Actually, now that I think about it, that is the only exercise where the handle length seems to interfere. You'ld be good for everything else.
I should've thought a little bit more before making that particular statement. The only thing I would suggest if you go with the handles, would be to get yourself a good amount of 2.5lb, 5lb, and 10lb plates.
Having (4) 25's is a real good idea also.

I also have olympic dumbbell handles, and if you don't lift a lot with dumbbells, I'd suggest buying 100lbs of standard plates and 2 standard dumbbells. It'll actually cost you about the same (I paid $70 for mine, you can find $60 though) Olympic dumbbells are 20" long whereas standard are 14" long. If you lift heavy though, olympic dumbbells have a 250lbs+ weight capacity usually. I don't lift near that much though.

I also have olympic dumbbell handles, and if you don't lift a lot with dumbbells, I'd suggest buying 100lbs of standard plates and 2 standard dumbbells. It'll actually cost you about the same (I paid $70 for mine, you can find $60 though) Olympic dumbbells are 20" long whereas standard are 14" long. If you lift heavy though, olympic dumbbells have a 250lbs+ weight capacity usually. I don't lift near that much though.

Yeah, thats the problem. The most I can squeeze on my standard dumbell handles is 95lbs. Im getting 8 reps on incline bench and want to go heavier. I think I'll go ahead and order a set of the olympic handles and a few more dimes.

I have olympic dumbells and hated them at first (length), but have learned to get a long with them. I've loaded my to 120 lbs with plenty of room to add weight.

One thing to beware of. There is a screw in the end of the dumbell and it WILL come loose. This happened to me in the middle of a shoulder press and fortunately I was able to get the weight down and tighten it back up. Just check them periodically.

One thing to beware of. There is a screw in the end of the dumbell and it WILL come loose. This happened to me in the middle of a shoulder press and fortunately I was able to get the weight down and tighten it back up. Just check them periodically.

yeah, same here, it's just part of the rotating mechanism that makes olympic bars different. it's easy to tighten just with a finger shoved in the hole.

yeah, same here, it's just part of the rotating mechanism that makes olympic bars different. it's easy to tighten just with a finger shoved in the hole.Good advice. I noticed on my olympic bar after a year that one side was very loose, so I tightened it. I noticed the same no my bench too late - at the beginning of a set with a 50 lber (I think it was 50) in each hand I came crashing down from an incline to a decline on my bench. Oops! THat could have been bad :)

I actually take my bars apart and regrease them occasionally.
Being that I've been involved in the Service industry for many years, I perform preventitive maintenance on almost everything I own.
Now...if I can just take that same attitude with my own body on a more consistant basis... :rolleyes: