Rank #5 in Best EZ Curl Bar 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Ratings Conflict
Amazon Basics Olympic Curl Barbell Bar, 119.4cm Chrome
- Rating
- 4.6
- Ratings
- 303
- Rank
- #5
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics Olympic 5.1 cm Curl Barbell Bar is a 6.8 kg chrome bar with 5.1 cm (2-inch) Olympic sleeves, a knurled grip and a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 303 customer reviews. It takes the number five slot in our guide to the best EZ curl bars, at £44.07.
The load rating is where the listing argues with itself. One bullet states "61.7 kg weight capacity"; the specification table on the same page states "300 Pounds". Those are not close: 61.7 kg is about 136 lb, and 300 lb is about 136 kg. By the rule we apply across this guide, the honest number is the lower one, so 61.7 kg is the figure to measure against what you actually load. There is a smaller mismatch too — the product title says 119.2 cm while the bullet and the spec table both say 119.4 cm. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing; we have not tested the bar ourselves.
How those 303 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £44.07 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 303 ratings |
| Weight capacity in bullet | 61.7 kg |
| Weight capacity in spec table | 300 Pounds (as listed) |
| Bar weight | 6.8 kg |
| Length | 119.4 cm in bullet and spec; title states 119.2 cm (as listed) |
| Sleeve diameter | 5.1 cm (standard Olympic) |
| Loading sleeve length | 17.8 cm / 7 Inches (as listed) |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best EZ Curl Bar 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Ratings Conflict.
Questions people ask
What is the maximum weight the Amazon Basics Olympic Curl Barbell Bar can hold?
The listing gives two answers. A bullet in the description says 61.7 kg, while the specification table says 300 Pounds. We work from the lower figure, 61.7 kg.
Will it fit my weight plates?
Amazon Basics says the bar is compatible with all standard 5.1 cm Olympic weight plates, including cast iron and bumper plates, and the loading sleeves are listed at 17.8 cm (7 Inches).
How much does the bar weigh on its own?
6.8 kg, according to both the bullet specs and the Item Weight field.
Does it come with clips or collars?
Nothing in the listing shows them included, and the Number of Items field reads 1. Two reviewers name the missing clips as their only niggle.
What is the grip like?
The spec field lists a knurled grip at 2.5 cm diameter, and the bullets describe non-slip knurled grip zones for stability and control.
What is it made of and what finish does it have?
The Material field reads Alloy Steel and the Finish Type reads Chrome.
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