Rank #10 in Best Parallettes 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Load Claims That Fail the Spec Table
Bounabay Steel Parallettes Bars, 50 x 35 x 30 cm, Ash Handles
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Bounabay Parallettes Bars are a two-piece set of parallettes in black, listed at £49.99, with steel frames and handles the bullet points describe as ash wood. They sit tenth in this guide, and the position is explained by the page's own numbers: the Best Sellers Rank is 106,900 in Sports & Outdoors, with 183 in Pushup Stands, well behind the pairs ranked above it.
The load figure on this listing is 250 Kilograms, given in the Maximum Weight Recommendation row. The same page lists the item weight as 5 kg, and the bullet copy stops mid-sentence at "perfect for commercial fitness centres and" — the point where you would normally expect the capacity to be justified — so 250 kg appears once and is supported nowhere else. The Material row says "Alloy Steel, Iron"; the ash wood handle that two bullet points go on about is not in that row at all.
Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing as published. We have not weighed, loaded or handled these bars ourselves.
How those 34 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £49.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 34 ratings |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 250 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 5 kg |
| Best Sellers Rank | 106,900 in Sports & Outdoors; 183 in Pushup Stands |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Iron (as listed) |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 50L x 35W x 30H centimetres |
| Warranty Type | RM (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
“These are so much better than complete metal ones or ones with rubber/neoprene covered handles. First they look a lot nicer. Second they are a lot more comfortable to touch. Third you are less likely to slip when you get sweaty palms. Finally they will not wear out and they will last a long time. I found them easy to assemble and they came well packaged. They are also quite easy to take apart from transport. They are quite heavy but that is because they are strongly made and you cannot expect anything less.”
Verified purchase“Verwende die Parallettes nun schon ca. ein Jahr und bisher sind sie immernoch grundstabil, musste nie irgendwas nachdrehen oder Ähnliches. Auch sonst noch keine Verschleißspuren am Holz oder etwaiges zu sehen. Kann ich bedenkenlos empfehlen!”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Parallettes 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Load Claims That Fail the Spec Table.
Rank #1
CALI SPORTS Wood Parallettes Bars, 30 cm, Wrist Wraps Included
£36.99
Rank #2
Gravity Fitness Medium Pro Parallettes, Steel, 50 x 40 x 30 cm
£59.95
Rank #3
RHINOSPORT Parallettes Bars, 1.5 mm Carbon Steel, 300 kg
£21.99
Rank #4
RELIFE REBUILD YOUR LIFE Dip Bars, 36 cm Height, Adjustable
£42.99
Questions people ask
How much weight do the Bounabay parallettes support?
The Maximum Weight Recommendation row states 250 Kilograms. The same listing gives the item weight as 5 kg and describes steel construction and ash wood handles; no test, standard or load figure appears beyond that one row.
What are the handles made of?
The bullet points say the handle is made of ash wood, described as fine-textured, non-slip, durable and resilient. The Material spec row lists "Alloy Steel, Iron" and does not mention wood.
Do they arrive assembled?
No. The listing says an instruction manual and assembly tools are included, and notes that the wooden handle has screw holes that should be aligned before the screws are tightened.
How many bars are in the pack?
The listing shows "Number of Packs: 2" and "Number of Items: 2", so it is sold as a pair of stands.
What size are the Bounabay parallettes?
The title gives 50 x 35 x 30 cm, and the second bullet point gives Length 50cm x Height 30cm x Width 35cm. The Item Dimensions row is written as 50L x 35W x 30H centimetres.
How is the Bounabay pair rated by buyers?
4.3 out of 5 from 34 ratings, with five-star ratings the largest group in the breakdown.
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