Description
The Vegas Crosstraining Bar is a 201 cm, 15 kg barbell with a 25 mm shaft, stainless steel bushings and a 1.2 mm standard knurl. The shorter, lighter, thinner specification is what makes it the right bar for a large part of a commercial membership.
Not every user should start on a 20 kg bar
A 220 cm, 20 kg, 28 mm bar is a poor starting point for a smaller-framed adult: the hands do not close comfortably around the shaft, and 20 kg before any plates already exceeds a sensible working load for technique work. The Vegas at 15 kg and 25 mm solves both problems, and the 201 cm length fits racks and platforms where a full-length bar overhangs. In a class-based facility running mixed groups, a stock of these bars is what allows every participant to learn the same movements.
Specification
- Stainless steel bushings for smooth sleeve rotation.
- Standard 1.2 mm knurl, no centre knurl, dual knurl marks.
- Tensile strength 135,000 psi.
- Maximum load 317.52 kg (700 lb).
- Loadable sleeve length 32.5 cm; takes 50 mm plates.
Buying for a class-based floor
The practical question is the ratio. As a working figure, plan one 15 kg bar for every 20 kg bar in a general fitness club, then adjust towards the lighter bar if your class programme is technique-led or your membership skews towards smaller-framed users. Because the bars are visually distinguishable by length, coaches can assign them at a glance rather than checking each one.
Technical specification
| Reference / SKU | 12511 |
|---|---|
| Type | Crosstraining barbell |
| Bar weight | 15 kg (33 lb) |
| Overall length | 201 cm |
| Bar diameter | 25 mm |
| Plate compatibility | 50 mm diameter plates |
| Loadable sleeve length | 32.5 cm |
| Bushings | Stainless steel |
| Knurl | Standard 1.2 mm, no centre knurl, dual knurl marks |
| Tensile strength | 135,000 psi |
| Maximum load | 317.52 kg (700 lb) |
| Standard | Conformity documentation for the applicable European standards supplied with the quotation |
| Price | On request — project quotation within 24 business hours |
Frequently asked questions
Is 135,000 psi enough for club use?
Yes, at the loads this bar is designed for. The 317.52 kg maximum load is well above what a 15 kg training bar will see in class use. For heavy strength work on a platform, specify a 20 kg bar with a higher tensile rating.
Why does the 25 mm shaft matter?
Grip security depends on the hand closing around the bar. A 25 mm shaft allows that for users whose hands are too small for a 28 mm bar, which improves both safety and the quality of the lift.
Do stainless bushings need maintenance?
They resist corrosion from perspiration and chalk without an oiling regime. Periodic inspection of the sleeve rotation is all that is required.
Request a quotation. Tell us your class sizes and rack count and we will propose a bar mix and return a project quotation within 24 business hours.













