Description
The Rock Cross-Training Bar 201 cm (AFW ref. 12512) is a 15 kg hard-chrome Olympic bar with needle bearings, built in the standard women’s bar format: 25 mm shaft, 201 cm length and 50 mm sleeves. It is the bar to specify when your box or club wants genuine bearing-grade rotation for lifters using the 15 kg format.
Bearing rotation in a 15 kg format
Many facilities equip their floor with 20 kg bars only, leaving lighter or smaller-handed athletes lifting on equipment that does not fit them. The Rock 201 cm closes that gap with 6 needle bearings for fast, fluid sleeve spin, which protects wrists and elbows when cycling cleans and snatches at speed.
- Hard chrome finish resistant to corrosion and intensive use
- 6 needle bearings for smooth, consistent sleeve rotation
- 25 mm shaft suited to smaller hand sizes and hook grip
- 1.2 mm standard knurl, dual knurl marks, no centre knurling
- Tensile strength of 150,000 psi
- Maximum load rating of 453.59 kg (1,000 lb)
Specifications
| Reference / SKU | 12512 |
|---|---|
| Bar length | 201 cm |
| Shaft diameter | 25 mm |
| Bar weight | 15 kg (33 lb) |
| Maximum load | 453.59 kg (1,000 lb) |
| Loadable sleeve | 32.5 cm |
| Knurled zone / grip zone | 43.5 cm / 131 cm |
| Rotation | 6 needle bearings |
| Finish | Hard chrome |
| Price | On request — project quotation within 24 business hours |
Who should choose it
Cross-training boxes running coached barbell cycles, weightlifting clubs and performance centres that want a durable 15 kg bearing bar for daily use. It pairs naturally with the 20 kg Rock Cross-Training Bar 220 cm so both bar formats share the same feel; see the full Olympic barbells range for colour and finish options.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose a bearing bar over a bushing bar?
Needle bearings let the sleeves keep turning as the bar changes direction, reducing torque on the wrists during fast lifts. For technical Olympic lifting and high-volume barbell cycling, that smoother spin is worth the upgrade.
Is a 25 mm shaft only for women?
No. The 15 kg / 25 mm format follows the women’s competition standard, but it is also widely used for teaching technique, for youth athletes and for lifters who prefer a thinner grip.
How do I get a price?
Send us your project details and quantities; we reply within 24 business hours with a tailored quotation including delivery across Europe and the UK.
Ask for your free quotation on the Rock Cross-Training Bar 201 cm and equip your platform with a bearing bar built for intensive daily use.















