Video: The Starting Strength Bar

[Mark Rippetoe]

The Starting Strength Bar | Equipment

[Nicholas Rega]

How does the 20 kg SS bar compare to the Rogue B&R bar? The 28.5 mm diameter is slightly easier to grip for smaller hand individuals compared the 29 mm diameter of the B&R bar I imagine. I’ve only used the B&R a handful of times and I personally like the knurlimg of the Ohio power bar which I believe is more agressive. (I’m a gym member not a gym owner, so I use what’s available.)

[Mark Rippetoe]

The knurl is much better, the assembly is roller pin instead of Circlip, the steel is 4142 made in the USA by Niagara-Lasalle, and the diameter is 28.5mm. It's a better bar.

[Smoker]

What are the differences between the SS 20kg and the Original Texas Bar? You mentioned the knurl is different. Is it more aggressive? I also saw the .5" difference on the specs page. Anything else to justify the $50 difference (other than the wicked SS logo)?

Also, you mentioned the a-frame plate holder in the video. Any more details on when it will be available, retailer, build details, or price?

[Mark Rippetoe]

The knurl is much better, much less aggressive and much more usable for sessions that involve lots of sets and the Olympic lifts. The plate rack is in process and will be linked to soon.

[Clyde Copeland]

Mine just came in. Ordered on a Sunday and delivered on a Tuesday (I live in Houston area.)

This is my first bar I’ve ever owned, so I’m looking forward to seeing how it develops a patina with care and use.

Knurl feels great.

[bjvinson]

Knurl feels great.

I agree. It feels great.

[hreed]

I just pulled mine out of the box and placed it on the rack. The bar feels very balanced, moreso than the Ohio Power Bar I use at the local gym, and far better than the POS CAP I currently use at the house. Perhaps the 0.5mm thinner shaft makes that much of a difference from a balance perspective, or maybe it's just because it is straight. For sure the knurling feels better - more density but not as sharp.

It's a gorgeous bar Rip. Solid job.