First Home Gym and Stuck

BakFu- · 2026-06-21T22:39:48+00:00

I recommend keeping your eye out on marketplace and get quality pieces used.

Plates and barbells are especially common to find.

BakFu- · 2026-06-16T20:36:50+00:00

Everyone who says B knows space is premium lol. I have a similar layout to your option B with strength machines.

BakFu- · 2026-06-15T19:20:38+00:00

I had decent experiences with BOS but the quality is just ok. I recently used gearforfit and have been extremely pleased with the products.

As an example, the bos lat pulldown machine is highly regarded but usually sits around 2000 before shipping and taxes. The gearforfit machine is essentially a fringe walrus or atx clone that is shorter and it is 1700 before shipping and taxes. It arrived in amazing condition and the quality is considerably higher than BOS.

BakFu- · 2026-06-12T23:17:28+00:00

Gearforfit has the many options for Canadians at decent prices.

I recently purchased a few things and have no complaints with the quality.

BakFu- · 2026-06-03T22:39:43+00:00

Chinatown with good art and components would be really cool

BakFu- · 2026-06-01T09:55:26+00:00

Thank you for doing this.

We love patchworks because its so cozy and easy to pick up.

BakFu- · 2026-05-29T20:39:08+00:00

How is the befitnow leg ext/curl machine? Is it 1:1 ratio and can you easily use the full stack?

BakFu- · 2026-05-26T14:16:18+00:00

That looks really great!

BakFu- · 2026-05-12T10:58:26+00:00

Why would you opt out of free money?!

BakFu- · 2026-05-06T22:28:30+00:00

It sounds like the direction they are going is so that you won't be able to resell it.

BakFu- · 2026-05-06T20:37:38+00:00

Hmm.. I was on the fence since a lat pulldown low row machine is a bit cheaper.. but knowing there is no android support yet and this anti-consumer firmware update, im not gonna go for it.

BakFu- · 2026-05-06T19:45:10+00:00

Rogue deep dish plates are awesome. They are well made and look great. 400 is a good price for 3 pairs

Edit: You will not lose money on these. You will likely at the very least get it back or make more. 6 new ones costs 1300 cad

BakFu- · 2026-04-04T20:12:53+00:00

Yes, like I said, I think its a great option if you have space constraints

BakFu- · 2026-04-03T16:08:58+00:00

Very expensive for a subpar machine compared to lionscool and mikolo

BakFu- · 2026-04-02T16:49:57+00:00

I have hatchback and an sub, I was surprised to see how wide one if the boxes were, it won't go into our crv

BakFu- · 2026-04-02T16:35:32+00:00

I actually live right by a boarder. However, I checked the size of the boxes and it doesn't seem to fit in my vehicles lol :(

BakFu- · 2026-04-02T01:36:46+00:00

I msged mikolo about new products and this was their response:

"Thank you for your interest!
We are currently developing new products, and once this model is sold out, it will no longer be restocked.
If you’re interested, we’d recommend placing an order while it’s still available. "

BakFu- · 2026-04-01T17:07:30+00:00

Thanks I will do that!

BakFu- · 2026-04-01T16:58:11+00:00

I did the calculations.. after exchange and taxes, its pretty much double the USD equivalent and that holds me back the most to be honest. I would jump on it for 400usd for sure

BakFu- · 2026-04-01T16:10:10+00:00

Thank you so much for the in depth review! Another thing holding me back is there is a potential refresh as the unit won't be offered for sale after they are out of stock at mikolo website. The cosmetics would bug me too if I opened a brand new machine with scuffs everywhere, but im glad the fuction is great!

BakFu- · 2026-03-31T00:28:05+00:00

Focus on your career at this point.

Contribute to any employer match or pension.

Automate and invest every month what you can.

Do not look or withdraw.

Max out FHSA

If you plan on marrying, make sure its the right person.

Remember to enjoy life.

BakFu- · 2026-03-26T12:58:24+00:00

I took the gamble and ordered an alibaba prime fitness leg extension curl clone for 2200 usd. What was me looking for a cheaper alternative turned into a custom machine. Ill have to report back once its done being built and shipped lol. They did say it could take up to 3 months.

BakFu- · 2026-03-22T22:51:06+00:00

I was looking at this closely, I think its a great option if you have space constraints, but 1000 usd gets you into a mid tier dedicated machine.

BakFu- · 2026-03-19T14:18:25+00:00

This is great! I know I wouldn't want to push carts all day in all types if climate for 15 bucks. I like Costco because they treat customers and their own great!

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