BowFlex SelectTech Stand with Media Rack

I received this item very quickly, maybe 3 days. It assembled in about 45 minutes and it works extremely well with the 560 series dumbbells. The dumbbell bases screw right into the stand platforms so there is no chintzy strap to deal with (just threw it in the trash). All hardware and instructions are provided and thorough. My only gripe is that my phone is hard to see during my workout because the 560 plates are so large that they can block the view of the media shelf. Not a big deal. I could probably just place something under my phone like a deck of cards or something or just bust out the iPad. The phone is visible while I'm standing just hard to see between the dumbbells if I'm doing crunches or pushups or something on the ground. Its a very small gripe, just something to be aware of. Other than that I love not having to bend over and pick my weights off the ground. It's definitely a back saver. Looks good too.

I have a set of the 1090 Select Techs. I cannot imagine using them without this rack. The lift this gives is just enough for someone my height (6 ft) without being too low or too high. If you are used to public gym dumbbell racks, this sets the Select Techs somewhere in the middle of the lower and upper tiers of those. The rack is very stable even when loaded with only one of the dumbbells. If you have a set of Select Techs, you NEED this rack.

Overall, solid stand and not a crazy price. This is essential to give your Bowflex dumbbells that polished look and the stand does it’s job. The assembly is rather cumbersome for such a simple product. It’s not hard, but the directions are rubbish. Luckily the design is pretty straight forward. Assembly aside, the product is sturdy, looks nice and does it’s job.

Nice stand, bowflex rules!

Easy to setup. The instructions were mostly clear. The weight stand plates can go on two ways. Make sure to look at the instruction pictures and they are not marked. There are extra holes for the tablet stand in the holder plates, so if you want to use that stand they can only go on one way. I had to undo the work and re-do it. That hard just a bit frustrating. A pennies worth of stickers would have made it better.While it works great, I think it is a bit short. Another 4-6 in height would be better. I'm 6-foot and I have to bend to get the weights and put them back. Not a big deal but if you are supposed to use the tablet stand then, the tablet screen is way too low without that extra height. I may look at getting a set of bricks to use as a stand to add some height. Not sure yet.

Assembly was easy when leaving the bolts a little loose until all were in place. No real Directions , just illustrations of parts and how they go together. Straightforward enough except one needed order.. The bumpers that fit into the barbell rack that came with the adjustable barbells should be installed FIRST on the platforms before securing the platforms to the frame. If you don’t do this, it can still be secured if you have access to a right angle Philips as I had to use… :-). The stand is sturdy and fits the Bowflex 552 adjustable dumbbells perfectly.I replaced the adjustable stationary “feet” with 3: heavy duty locking wheels ( Amazon. ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09D4R4BGS ) to raise the stand a bit and to make it mobile. BowFlex does not give this option and may not approve of wheels. It works beautifully for me .These are M!0 threaded stems.

This is a perfect stand for Bow Flex adjustable dumbbells.

Bowflex Dumbell SelectTech Stand with Media Rack Modification Directions for Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbellshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B072QF9L9F?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsMount dumbbell plastic bases to media rack stand1) Carefully remove both dumbbells from their bases. Set the weights at 52.5 for the 525 weights.2) Unscrew the rubber feet from the bottom of the plastic bases (and separate the plastic bases if you have the two part bases - pull the top off of bottom for the two part base).3) Build the media rack stand following the Bowflex directions. Keep bolts/screws loose until the stand is fully assembled and then tighten as a last step.4) Some assembly hints:a. Cross bar (says Bowflex on it) to connect the two legs shaped like 2 “U”s. Make sure the word Bowflex is face upb. Foot stabilizers, make sure the hole for the foot is face down.c. Install the feet (if not going to add wheels later to the stand), take the nut off to get the washer off from the foot, and then spin the nut back on and install the feet so the washer is between the nut and the actual foot stabilizer (d. Connect the media rack to the two plates that will hold the weights (it will be loose since they are tightened with nylon insert jam lock nuts.e. Install the 552 bumpers onto the plates (not the 1090 bumpers). Screw them in using the small screws they give you.f. Connect the steel plates that hold the weights to the actual unit (the 2 U bars). Be sure to tighten them using (a socket wrench and Allen wrench) or the provided tools so they don't wobble.g. Lastly, install the plastic base plate and the straps. The straps can be lengthened to hold down the dumbells seated in their respective base on the stand, since the plastic base plates are attached to the steel plates.h. Tighten all screws/bolts. I used Loctite Blue on the screws/bolts.5) If you have the two part base - The dumbbell base comes apart with 4 screws at the corners holding in the feet. Take those screws out and line up the lower base with the rack plate and mark the 4 holes when time to drill in the rack plate.6) If you have the one part base – This does not come apart. Remove the 4 screws and the feet. I used the two part base (if you have one) to be a template for the one part base. Mark the 4 holes when time to drill in the rack plate. Otherwise you will have to draw up a template for the bottom of the one piece plastic base to identify the 4 (four) holes that need to be drilled out. I did look on the internet to see if someone posted a for scale drawing online. I could not find one. You could also mark the 4 foot holes on the underside with some paint/substance that will adhere to the steel plate to identify the drill marks that need to be drilled out.7) Place the lower half of the plastic base (or your template) on top of the steel base platform. Make sure it’s seated properly on the rubber bumpers. Clamp down the lower half of the plastic base (tape down your template if using a drawing) to hold it secure on the steel base platform. Use wooden blocks above and below the plastic base to provide a smooth flat surface for the C-clamp to hold onto.8) Mark the four holes with a pencil or marker. I just drilled them out with a 9/64 drill bit right through the holes where the rubber feet were attached. For the corner above the media rack, drill through the media rack and the lower steel base at the same time.9) Put the two plastic base halves together again (for the two part base). Place the rubber feet and washers back in the holes on the bottom of the plastic base. Tape the rubber feet and washer to the bottom of the plastic base (I used duck tape) to hold the feet in the correct spot so when you turn the base over the feet do not fall out.10) Place the plastic base on top of the steel base platform.11) I used longer screws than came with the Bowflex plastic stand. I used Size #4 Wood screws that were 1 inch long (perhaps could go longer but I didn’t). I also used washers underneath the steel base platform. I used 8 size #6 finishing washers on top of 8 size #8 washers.12) Screw the wood screws with washers through the underside of the steel base platform into the underside of the plastic base.I hope these direction modifications help.David B from P’Burg NJTo Install Wheels1) Obtain four (4) 3” thermoplasticized rubber swivel casters (with or without the wheel locks) with a threaded stem – Size M10-1.5X25mm. I used the nuts inside the stabilizer legs.2) I used these wheels: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PNYLBVG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=13) Replace the original feet. Unscrew the feet and replace with a wheel. I went with locking wheels.