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  • What are Iron Legend weight plates made from?
    Iron Legend Olympic weight (or bumper plates as they are commly called) are made of virgin rubber. This is preferable to recycled rubber (from old tyres or other sources) as they have enhanced performance and aesthetic characteristics
  • Are rubber plates better than metal plates?
    Bumper plates are often chosen over steel plates as they allow loaded barbells to be dropped safely onto the correct flooring without causing damage to the floor, plates, bar or athlete. Steel plates can also be extremely loud when useb and rubber Bumper plates greatly reduce this problem
  • How are the weight plates tested?
    Iron Legend Olympic bumper plates are dropped onto hard flooring over 30,000 times to ensure they have the durability and performance expected of these premium plates
  • Why do the weight plates have a metal insert in the centre?
    The metal inserts help protect the bar and plates and make it easier to slide the plates on and off the bar.
  • Why are the bars made from spring steel?
    Spring steel is a name given to a wide range of steels primarily used in the manufacture of springs used in automotive and industrial suspension applications. These steels generally have a very high yield strength which allows them to return to their original shape despite significant twisting or bending. This makes spring steel ideal for use in barbells as a certain about of whip (or bend) is very useful for particular types of lifts
  • Does Iron Legend equipment conform fo International Weightlifting (IWF) standards?
    Iron Legend equipment is made to International Weightlifting (IWF) standards. The bumper plates have a diameter of 450mm with a tolerance of +/- 1mm and the bars are 2200mm long with a 28mm diameter and weigh 20kg +/- 1%
  • How do Iron Legend bars compare to others on the market?
    Olympic bars should have a high tensile strength (between 170,000 and 190,000 PSI), a corrosion-resistant plating like zinc or chrome, be 2200mm (86.5 inches) in length and between 28mm and 29mm in diameter (depending on whether they are used for competition Olympic weightlifting or powerlifting), have rotating sleeves and weigh 20kg. The Iron Legend bar is at the top end with 190,000 PSI, black and hard chromium coated and features 10NK needle bearings to ensure a smooth and frictionless sleeve rotation. This is a quality bar any way you look at it.
  • Why should I buy Iron Legend products?
    Because we provide a great product at great prices. We're a family business run by gym enthusiasts and we know what like minded athletes, sportsmen and fitness fanatics want from a good set of weights and equipment.
  • Why doesn't Iron Legend ship to Scotland or N Ireland?
    Delivery is included as part of the Iron Legend service, but obviously the further the shipping destination the more expensive the delivery costs become. We will ship to Scotland or Northern Ireland BUT delivery costs will be added to the overall purchase price...and you're talking at least 120kg (Honed & Toned) so it's not cheap for you or financially viable for us.
  • What if I'd like to purchase Iron Legend equipment but live outside of England or Wales?
    If you'd like to purchase Iron Legend equipment but live outside of England or Wales, please phone us to discuss delivery costs. We want to make sure nobody gets ripped off.
  • What payment methods are accepted?
    We accept all normal methods of payment including, card, cheque, online payment methods and bank transfer.
  • What if I can't place an order for some reason?
    If for whatever reason you are unable to place an order then please call us on our customer service number and we'll be happy to take your order over the phone.
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