Here you will see all the reviews of real people like you who are purchasing the services of Bells of Steel (Gym) in the area close to Alberta (Canada).
At the present the firm gets a score of 4.6 stars out of 5 and the rating has been calculated on 127 reviews.
As you can read, its rating is basically the top, and it's based on a high number of reviews, so we may be pretty sure that the evaluation is quite reliable. If many people have bothered to rate when they've done well with the service, is that it works.
As you know, we don't usually stop to give reviews when these are good and we usually do it only if we have had a problem or issue...
This Gym is included in the category of Sporting goods store.
Speedy customer service responses based on my experience given these times. Has a few orders from them and haven’t had much problems aside from one, but that was quickly addressed and refunded. Overall, pleasant experience.
Great customer service! Very quick and timely responses to questions I had about my last minute order at Toronto location. Products are fantastic. They are always the first place I check for equipment I am looking for!
Great product, fast easy shipping, and a solid Canadian company, highly recommend for your fitness needs.
For the price and the fact that is a Canadian company you cannot beat the quality. I started off with just a bells of steel yoke but my collection quickly grew as I saw the value in the products. I replaced my previous rack with The Brute and the increase in quality and the ability to band my lifts has been a massive improvement. Then I just gotta give a shout out for the Reverse Hammer/GHD combo, I use that machine every workout to help decompress my lower back. How sturdy it is built and the value of it when you compare the price of either machine separately it’s a no brainer!
In the last two months I’ve ordered weight plates, barbell, power cage & plyo box from BoS. Excellent quality products and great customer service.
Amazing customer service. Answered all kinds of silly questions from me and helped with my order. Nice that you can visit and pick up your equipment to save the shipping costs as well. All the equipment I’ve bought has been top quality and easy to assemble as well.
I've purchased the chin up bar and some resistance bands from Bells of Steel. My gear arrived insanely quick, and was of the utmost quality. I've used it for quite sometime now and all of it have held up amazingly. I would definitely make purchases from Bells in the future!
I ordered two sets of wrist guards, listed as "in stock" on December 5, 2020. They did not ship until January 28 2021. When they arrived, there was only one set, not two. Edit: refund was processed promptly for the missing set. They are also sending me the second set at no charge to compensate for the inconvenience of the long shipping time and error.
Bells of steel: 10/10 customer service 10/10 best cheap prices 10/10 products it’s like rogue but cheap
I've been training for 38 years and honestly this is the best EZ curl bar I have ever used. 5 stars on quality, 5 stars on service.
Great customer service, fantastic products at phenomenal prices.
Super quick shipping and great communication, especially during a pandemic. Great company! Awaiting for more items to be in stock as these guys are great! Thanks and cheers!
I had just purchased the deadlift drop pads, or silencers. I was unsure of how well they work. I lift on the top floor, i dont drop weights but when lowering them down onto the drop pads they are extremely quiet. Top quality solid casing great sturdy material. Sick logo on the top, and the best part the velcro. Using this for box jumps, box squats, etc very solid product great quality super fast shipping! Thank you bells of steel!
First BOS purchase and they've gained a loyal customer. First of all, the packaging is beefy! My bar arrived in perfect condition. Packaging tube was thick and they even had additional foam padding wrapped around the sleeve end and collars for protection. Had to use my miter saw to cut up the tube into smaller sections to recycle. I've looked up a lot of reviews before I decided to go with the BOS Utility bar as my first brand new bar to supplement my home gym. For the price point, either the Utility or Barenaked bar is the best bang for the buck. Quality on my batch was great! Even coating and machining all around. Collars had smooth rotation, knurling is even across the entire bar. Been using it for a few weeks now and I am satisfied.
THIRD UPDATE: New bench recieved! I contacted bells of steel like I was told for a replacement or refund. They said they will send me a replacement. I originally received an incline bench that was welded crooked and unsafe. I just wish they got my original emails I sent or saw my review on their website, that was a long time ago.
We got a short residential squat rack and it was good quality for a very reasonable price and the customer service when trying to buy (it was coming back from a restock) was great. Really enjoying it so far, works well in our space and is very sturdy.
The equipment is top notch and communication with them is so simple. Love everything this company is doing!!
Starting a home gym is a big (and seemingly never ending) investment. When I first set out to assemble one last fall I did a lot of research and narrowed down to two options - Rogue or Bells of Steel. Obviously Rogue is "the" name in home gym equipment and Bells of Steel was a little harder to find info on, but after comparing costs I realized I could get a far more complete home gym to my door via BoS for the cost of a rack and only a couple of accessories from the south. It seemed like taking a chance on a brand I knew less about made sense. Man was that the right choice! "Value" is for sure the term I would associate with most of their offerings (and I don't mean that in a negative or poor quality way at all). Customer service has been very good, and I've been very happy with the products I have received. Across the board the (many) BoS products I have purchased have been more than adequate for a home gym, and I'm sure the majority will outlast me. And of course, shopping with a Canadian company is a feel-good bonus ;) The power bar is great - excellent knurling and the wider centre knurl is a great feature. It IS bare steel so some maintenance is required but after a few months no signs of any issues. Their light commercial rack has been really solid - 60mm 12g steel tubing, and while I was a little concerned about 12 vs 11 gauge it's been fantastic. The hardware and mounting plates are really sturdy and truthfully I can't imagine needing anything more for the weights I'll be lifting (doubt there will ever be more than 4-500 lbs on the rack). The upright and hole size isn't shared with many other brands but luckily BoS has a really comprehensive line of (affordable!) rack attachments, and the ones I have are great. The benches they offer are sturdy and I have since bought a few other products and they have always shipped quickly and been in good condition on arrival. For me, to make a home gym work I wanted to make sure I had as many exercise variations available to my wife and I as possible, so we wouldn't be missing options we would have had in the commercial gym we were at before. Going through Bells of Steel has allowed me to get sturdy, quality products for a price I can afford and the savings over some more expensive brands meant I could add in some accessory items that otherwise wouldn't have been in the budget. I will definitely be adding more BoS products to my home gym in the future and highly recommend them as a really solid option for anyone considering putting a home gym together.
Bought the light residential rack and iron plates. Wonderful quality and great pricing. Very easy to setup. Would definitely buy from Bells of Steel again.
Loving this company! Quality but still affordable. Really happy with the purchase of my bare naked barbell and weights. And Canadian!
(Translated) I love my new bumper plates tree! The quality is incredible and the customer service is exceptional! I recommend these products to anyone! (Original) J’adore mon nouveau bumper plates tree ! La qualité est incroyable et le service à la clientèle est exceptionnel! Je recommande à n’importe qui ces produits !
Great equipment, at a great price. Delivery is quick and they customer service is really helpful. Only ever had one issue and that was the wrong size sandbag was delivered. BoS corrected it immediately with no problems. Highly recommend if you are looking for home equipment.
Good value for reasonable quality. Don't expect eliko or rogue for either :)
Let me start by saying that I’m not usually one to write reviews, but I can’t say enough good things about Kaevon and his company, Bells of Steel. Especially considering the timing, I ordered my light commerical rack, barbell and bumper plates at the onset of this pandemic. Shipping was fast and free and the items were meticulously packaged and protected. I would definitely recommend these products for anyone looking to build and/or expand their gym.
Ordered a flat bench that was shipped in a week. The front single point leg is a little wobbly, but it doesn’t wobble during bench press, so no complaint. A week later I ordered bumper plates to take advantage of their moving sale. Ordered within an hour of their sale opening. Contacted them 10 days later to ask them to ship, was told they were out of stock. Funny that they still had stock when they extended their sale. So I’m assuming my plates went to a local. 45’s were shipped a couple of days after I asked. I contacted them again 3 weeks after initial order for an update on my 25’s and 10’s. Was told they had just come in and we’re getting ready to ship. Not ironic that they shipped the next day, like the first time I asked. I understand that they were moving and very busy. I don’t understand the lack of communication (although I did receive promotional emails several times per week). Over a month to get my plates. I should have ordered directly from China, but wanted to support a Canadian business. All you had to do was throw in a couple fractional plates or a set of collars to make this customer happy. I’ll be completing my home gym with a different Canadian company.
Have the light commercial rack, utility barbell and bench - they're awesome. I can't recommend Bells of Steel enough. Super strong and solid, yet affordable.
I recently purchased the Commercial/Residential Rack and then purchased the lat pull down attachment and I was very impressed by the quality and price of the equipment. The products that Bells of Steel have in their lineup are just as good and better than their competitors with a fraction of the cost. Trust me you won't be disappointed with their products and it won't blow your budget!
Get quality for an excellent price! Bought a curl bar and weights.
Would love to buy from a local Calgary company however "for the safety of customers and staff" (even though restaurants are open) apparently you cannot pick up. You have to ship within your own city and a very expensive cost. Customer service is ok and they seem polite but it is a bit of a joke considering it's a warehouse. Put it outside and we won't go near you if you're so afraid. Meh move on and buy from somewhere else for what it won't be worth to them.
Great company with solid products and on point customer service. I’ve got the light commercial rack, FID bench, utility barbell, plate pegs, and a glute loop and I’d easily recommend all of those pieces to anyone in the market for a good product at a fair price. Don’t hesitate to go with BoS with your home gym purposes, especially for Canadians it’s by far the best choice.
I highly recommend Bells of Steel. Their equipment is high quality yet still affordable, their shipping is prompt and their customer service is kind and efficient.
Great equipment! Currently have: -Residential rack + Pulldown/Lever Arms/Y Dip/Spotter arms/Landmine -Powerlifting bar/Nemesis bar/Trap bar -Steel plates -Belt squat belt -3x Pulley attachments to mimic a cable machine on the rack -100/150/200LBS sandbags -Blitz bike -Plyo box My only gripe is with the handles on the lever arms, I feel like everything about them is just too small. Ideally 2-3" wider. Using the bar from the pulldown attachment instead is an ok, but tedious for adjustments, compromise
Set up the reverse hyperextension/GHD a few weeks ago and purchased a set of resistance bands soon after to combat no plates. Easy to assemble and the bands work awesome and are so versatile on or off the machine! Once some big ticket items come back in stock I know where I’ll be putting my money next! Thank you so much B.O.S!
When the pandemic hit it was clear I had to build a home gym. I did my research and found Bells of Steel to be the best value for the equipment. I purchased the Light Commercial Rack, Plate Pegs, Bar Holder, FID Bench, Pulley System, Trap Bar and don't regret any of the purchases. Awesome value and amazing equipment. All my interactions with the staff and owner have always been positive. I would recommend this brand to anyone looking for quality equipment without the price you see other brands at
I’ve had nothing but good experiences with Bells of Steel. I’ve built a fully functional garage gym with many of their products and never had a problem from ordering, delivery, quality and durability it’s all there. I’d recommend all of the products I’ve purchased and the company as a whole to anyone.
I've purchased two kettlebells, two Oly bars (men's and woman's) and some machined plates. The quality of the equipment is great for my needs. With the pandemic it took some time to get the product but I was well aware of that potential when I placed my orders. I had no issues with customer service or arranging for local pick-up.
Fantastic product and quick shipping. The crash pads are awesome to keep the neighbours happy. I also got some 5lb plates because I couldn’t find them locally and they were extremely reasonably priced even with shipping. Highly recommend BoS if you need anything!
Great products at a fair price! I've ordered twice from BOS (drop pads and a sandbag), and have been thoroughly impressed by the quality - at a fair price point from a Canadian company no less!
*Edit: The owner got back to me and gave a refund for the weight plates issue (it was apparently a known issue). He also helped me with the issues I had with my barbell which I will be fixing soon. Customer service, top notch.
Purchased an EZ bar and the adjustable bench. Very happy with the quality and saved a good amount of money especially with the bench as that would have cost me double had I purchased from Rogue. Looking forward to purchasing the Bumper Plate Tree when it's in stock.
After an exhaustive months long search to replace my BOS, which went with my powerlifting wife, it was clear which bench to order - the BOS FID Commercial 3.0. It’s simply the best, most comfortable, and solid bench there is. I had it shipped to the east coast, and the shipping costs is simply an investment in your progress.
I purchased from Bells of Steel this lovely, beautiful barbell. I’ve tested out a lot of barbells in my life at commercial gyms. During the pandemic, I wanted to build my own garage gym and needed to find a good barbell. What I ended up with was a great barbell from a very speedy and efficient Canadian store, with great customer service. They were fast even by pre-pandemic standards. I am a big fan and they’ve earned my business for a long time!
Built my home gym with these guys and do not regret it. Their barbells and plates are great quality for the price! I currently have the Utility barbell, SSB, Archnemesis bar and iron plates and bumper plates. All products were well worth the price and more.
Kaevon, Ryan, and the rest of staff are great at sorting out anything that comes up. They’re very responsive and I’ve worked with Kaevon on figuring out anything that comes up and correcting to satisfaction. He’s got the quality worked out as well. You’d think kettlebells are a no-brainer: just a hunk of steel. But I’ve used poor quality bells and good quality bells. The BoS bells rank up with other good quality but they’re generally less expensive. We’ve also used their bars and bumper plates. They’re great value for utility working equipment. Contact me if you want more specific details.
21 days now since I ordered, no tracking number. Have received a series of excuses, one of which blamed their Toronto location. Not a complex order - just a package set of dumbells. Do not use this company if you are in Alberta and you are expecting reasonable shipping times. Seems like they are masquerading as a local business and shipping from other locations.
The BRUTE rack is BRUTAL! Very solid and comes well equipped at an unbeatable price including the shipping!
Invested in gym equipment from Bells of Steel during the pandemic and so glad I did! All of their products are great quality. Highly recommend them for anyone looking to start building a home gym.
Great value bumper plates and cast iron plates. Thanks Kaevon
Great product value. Exactly what I was looking for and expected. Pickup from warehouse was extremely convenient. Especially for those who cannot have most things delivered to our door. Very glad to be able to support a local company. It would be nice to see some locally produced products but I understand the economics of that are difficult (but not impossible). I will be buying more from BOS in the future. Keep up the great work.
Amazing Service! I cannot say enough good things honestly. From the quick email replies with updates on my order to the delivery driver making the extra trip to my house when our business was closed when he arrived. Not only will I be recommending Bells of Steel to friends and colleagues, I will be ordering more of the quality built equipment.
Local shop for home gym equipment, top of the line stuff for really good prices. Thanks guys, my workouts have been taken to the next level!
The best barbell I own! So far the only product I own, but based on the quality and fast shipping I will definitely be ordering more, nice to order and have stuff shipped from within Canada
I have ordered the 5.1 power rack and the baresteel barbell and several accessories. . Very high quality gear. Super happy with it.
Bought the Deadlift pads. They have been awesome. Absolutely recommend to protect your floor, and reduce shaking the house so you don't wake up the family if ever hitting a late night workout!
Pandemic or not, this company has suffered from inventory glitches and now poor customer service. In my experience, it was non-existent customer service.
Horrible experience, save your self the headache and just buy from a difference site. First off, when I was ordering my squat rack the website advertised a lat pulley attatchment to go with the rack, so I bought it. I got my order and it turned out that attatchment isn't even compatable with the squat rack I bought... So I had no choice but to return the pulley attatchment since I wasn't able to use it... After that, I decided to order a landmine attatchment for the rack, it's been over a month and they still haven't even shipped it yet.
Great rack, great deals, great staff. Love these guys.
The absolute best products and customer service I have experienced: Great and friendly (and receptive) staff, excellent prices: I purchased my home gym over a year ago and I fall in love with it again every time I try something different with it, or purchase a new attachment through Bells of Steel. Highly recommended- I love my BoS Home Gym!
Great quality, excellent service. Highly recommend!
I LOVE my BoS equipment. The Barenaked Powerlifting Bar (AKA the Cheese Grater haha) is fantastic. I can't wait to continue building my home gym with the help of Bells of Steel. If you're looking for high quality at a good price, they can't be beat.
Amazing value and the best racks for your home gym without breaking the bank. The light commercial rack is very sturdy and is perfect for lifting at home. Lots of extra accessories for the rack. I added the pull down and can doing everything with my rack that I was doing in the gym I was pay $70 per month. Just added the storage pegs and getting the landmine in the future. You won't be sorry selecting a rack or anything else from bells of steel.
I decided to set up a home gym after I ruptured my pec tendon and required surgery. I didn't want to rely on commercial gyms to rehab the injury because I just didn't trust they would not be forced to close due to the ongoing pandemic. I chose Bells of Steel to outfit my home gym and I am glad I did. I bought rubber flooring, residential rack 4.1, with attachments (dip bar, lever arms, landmine), bumper plates as well as a blitz bike. the quality of the equipment is excellent, the customer service is excellent and the delivery was prompt. Happy to say, with Bells of Steels help, I have completely and successfully recovered 6 months post surgery.
Great product and customer service! I ordered the drop pads. The price and quality are good and the delivery was fairly quick. I've been using them for over 6 months and they're still in great shape and are doing their job.
I purchased the crash pads and absolutely love them. Such a game changer for my home gym. Can be used for more then just deadlifting. Also the service was amazing received my product in a couple days.
Great Canadian company to buy from fast shipping always keeping you informed throughout the whole shipping process, excellent products I have both the F.I.D bench and a couple 45 lbs plates they are both made of amazing quality. Will continue to be a repeat customer.
Quality equipment at a fair price that arrived quickly, hard to complain about that. Would buy from again.
Very good quality equipment and very good pricing ! I’m a returning customer and will keep returning. I have their brute power rack and many more pieces of equipment and I’m happy with all of them.
I was fortunate to have trained at several different gyms over my 7 year pro football career. When I built my own home gym, I searched everywhere for reviews, prices, quality. Bells of Steel is the absolute best bang for you buck, quality is 100% commercial, for 3rd of the price of the big 3 brands out there. Quality Quality Quality. I even had my old pro team order many pieces for the team's gym. 10/10
This place is awesome! Excellent selection of quality equipment for a really good price compared to the competitions equivalent. The staff are also top notch and show that they really value your business. This will be my go to for equipment from now on.
I have their curl bar, 5.1 light commercial rack, lat pull down and cable crossover. Their products are amazing and affordable. Incredibly sturdy and as good if not better than the other major brands. I will be getting their GHD/Reverse Hyper Combo, Power bar and bike in the future for sure!
So far I'm annoyed, while the staff correspondence via email has been friendly and courteous I can't help but feel like I'm getting the run around. I originally emailed them because I couldn't place an order for the 72inch residential rack and they assured me that the 84 inch rack was available so I placed my order only to find out that the rack AND the bech is out of stock till mid April. I realize everyone and their dog is trying to buy up what ever equipment they can right now but even so don't sell someone over a grand in equipment and then essentially say you'll get it when you get it. As I said before the staff is very friendly and I do understand the huge demand for equipment I'm more frustrated because I workout of town and this could delay me actually getting my equipment until potentially may or June.
Made an order online and paid and booked a pickup for a week later. When I went to pick it up they told me they didn't have 1 of the 3 items and that they were confused why no one contacted me yet. Then received an email after I left as if I hadn't found out yet. Was a bummer. I really love the equipment quality from Bells of Steel. But I find that this place is more of a warehouse that has a spot where you can check things out rather than being an actual store.
SOLID Product. There was a little bit of frustration on a logistical end regarding ordering time to getting the product substantially exceeding the 2-3 weeks that Bells of Steel is stating to obtain the order. However, given light of the circumstances from manufacturing and logistics to getting the product in Calgary some grace and patience can be afford. Fitness products and the purveyors that sell them are in shambles and people are taking their frustrations out on the middle man. Outside of the logistics, holiday season, and given present conditions, Bells of Steel was replying to my emails within 5 days, and were able for me to arrange to pick up my order without using the dedicated booking system due to scheduling conflicts. The flexibility and adaptability that Bells of Steel has exhibited during the time the orders were placed and to me picking up the products was absolutely phenomenal. After using the products that I ordered the products are bar none and I am very happy that I purchased from Bell of Steel.
I have the BOS blitz 2.0 air bike and bumper plates/barbell. Very happy with the products. Especially the bike, that thing is a beast! I did have issues with belt tracking and customer service was a bit slower than I had patience for and I ended up just tearing it down and fixing it without assistance. They did get back to me however and sooner than their estimated reply time. Wouldn't hesitate to purchase from BOS again.
Super happy with my light commercial rack. Cant wait to order accessories when they restock. Fast shipping considering and great costumer service.
EDIT: I'm changing my review from 1 star to 3 stars. We did eventually receive our items -- after having to personally go out of our way to pick them up from the accidental receiver -- and we are very happy with the quality of our bench. However, the company did very little to help rectify the situation and offered little in terms of apologies. Original review: I never give companies 1 star. I always give companies the benefit of the doubt. But I am scathing right now. For 3 months we haven't received half of our (paid) order. We've been told every excuse in the book - our items were out of stock, they switched manufacturers, tried to sell us bumper plates instead. Our order gets shipped in and is given to the WRONG PERSON because our stuff was on the same skid. So what do we get in our e-mail today? An e-mail asking if WE RECEIVED EXTRA ITEMS ACCIDENTALLY. WE HAVEN'T EVEN RECEIVED OUR ORDER. I am a very patient person who's been in customer service for 9 years so I will never get angry but I am BEYOND angry with this company right now. We wanted to support a small Canadian business but this is what we got.
Super high quality products, definitely recommend the Bells of Steel brand for any garage gym owner! And also, outstanding customer support makes for a great shopping experience.
Highly recommend this Canadian company!! Love my new Arch Nemesis bar! Great quality, perfect spacing between the grips and has a knurled finish! Was very pleased with the customer service and fast shipping. Also, the personalized email from the owner thanking me for my purchase was a nice touch that I appreciated from a local company. As I expand my home gym I will definitely be buying from Bells of Steel again! I’m sure I can find space in here for more BoS equipment!!
Great products, great customer service. Have bought several items from them and will buy more in the future. Highly recommended!
At first I was extremely pleased with the customer service and ordering process. I preordered and paid up front for nearly $7k worth of equipment back in July 2020. I knew that I’d have to wait a few months before receiving everything, which I was completely understanding of. As time went on, it became clear that the company’s customer service really took at hit due to The pandemic and a surge in demand. I was disappointed in the lack of communication after I prepaid for my order. At no point was I ever contacted to provide updates on the status of my order, unless something that I already paid for had been discontinued. I had to initiate contact multiple times to find out what was going on, and each time was provided an excuse for additional delays. Still, I was understanding and never complained. Towards the end of the summer I finally received half of my order. The quality was to be expected for the price range, aside from a few issues: 1. the bumper plates were chipped and started peeling right away; 2. the lat pull down attachment arrived with a missing piece and a defective piece; 3. The barbell was rusty; 4. Each piece was filthy and greasy inside and out and had to be wiped down thoroughly before bringing in the house; 5. The seams and finishing are done very poorly - crooked lines, chipped paint, and laser cut holes aren’t perfectly aligned. 6. The rubber mats aren’t firm enough, your feet sink in them which is not great for deadlifts and squats. The rubber leaves little pieces everywhere, even months later. I was told the rest of my order would get shipped once everything was in stock, which was supposed to be in October, then November, then December... on December 29 2020 I was told the rest of my order was finally in stock and should be shipping out that week. January 15 came around, still nothing. I emailed the sales rep that had been helping me all along over the past 7 months on Jan 15 2021 to see what was going on, but this time I didn’t get a reply. I couldn’t help but feel like I was getting scammed out of a lot of money, so very disappointed. I contacted my credit card company to explain the situation and file a dispute. The company contacted me after I filed a dispute and left a negative review, saying that the person who was handling my file for the past 7 months had left the company. The email continued to say I should have asked for a refund and said they were closing my order because chargebacks are detrimental to their status with the payment processor. He also said they still didn’t have half of the remaining items for my order I stock, contradicting what the previous sales red said. Why would I have asked for a refund when I needed and wanted the equipment and I kept being told my order would be fulfilled? Not only that, but the previous sales rep was going to exchange some things for me that were clearly defective, but the company wasn’t willing to honor that commitment. I wish I could leave a better review as I had high hopes for what I thought was a family owned company that cares about their products and customers.... I guess service and quality start to tank as a company grows and struggles to keep up with demand. Also to note, I’ve noticed they remove any negative comments on any of their social media platforms, and I’ve seen other customers mention the same thing. That is extremely dishonest and concerning. If that’s not a red flag, I don’t know what is.
Great prices and great customer service. Quality is great for the price as well.
Quality products at a reasonable price. Staff is very helpful and great to deal with, can't go wrong with this local company!
The first time I ordered bumper plates from BOS, they arrived in pretty bad shape. After several back and forth with their support, BOS offered me a 10% discount on the next order. After paying for the order, communication ended for days until I called to inquire. Clif said that he forgot to mention they were moving so I should not expect delivery this week, and maybe not next either. This information is only shared after they take full payment. I called again and asked if this can be expedited... the website says two day process time anyways. Clif said he would do that for me and to expect a label to be created. The weekend passes and there is no communication at all. My emails are ignored, phone calls and voicemails are sent to voicemail. What started as an unpleasant scenario has turned into something resembling fraud. Be careful: Bells of Steel can and will keep your money and refuse to respond to you.
loadable dumbbells are solid. I use them every day. they are well balanced and work great. highly recommend!
Love my bumper plates. The weight is exact. The flat bench is sturdy and just what I needed. Stylish and durable too!
Long term bells customer Finally met kaevon for the first time. I have been a bells customer for a long time. Have made about six purchases over the years. His new place is loaded with great equipment and friendly staff. He knows a ton about training and equipment. If looking for great equipment and a guy who stands behind his products you won't beat bells of steel.. Great racks, kettlebells and bars.
Got my bells of steel equipment a few months ago.... I cant say enough great things about it! My rack is amazing, the bar.... is super high quality and is holding up awesome. the bumper plates are top quality and the steel plates... for the price cant be beat. For any basement/ garage set up you cant go wrong here. My steel plates are chipped a bit around the bar from just normal wear and tear which I wasn't the most impressed with but over all I cant Complain. OH! And the bench.... Better then any gym bench i've used. Last on my list for now is to get a pulley attachment. I would highly recommend buying from BOS!
The real deal in Canada. Awesome selection of products Great prices Fast shipping !!!
Excellent Specialty Barbell at a reasonable cost. Like the Knurled handles & angled grips. Perfect fit for my Rack & easy storage. Must to own if you are looking for some excitement to your workout. Strongly recommended. This was my 1st online purchase from BOS Canada & very happy with their customer service & product.
Best customer service experience I have had with a company. A lot of back and forth and quick responses over email and phone to help me make the best garage gym possible. I highly recommend BoS to anyone looking for gym equipment!
Bought a squat rack/bar and weights from here, took a couple days for the payment to go through but once it did I got my setup and there were no defects at all. Very pleased with my experience!
DISAPPOINTMENT! After doing countless of hours of research I landed on Bells of Steel as the manufacturer I was hoping to use for my home gym/personal training studio. Happily to my surprise I checked out and the rack I wanted was 50% off, I knew they were having a site wide clearance sale so I quickly snatched it up. The following day a customer service rep told me my order did not actually include the rack which is quite surprising given I had a receipt with a charge for the Brute Rack (See attached image) and that I would be invoiced the remaining total. After asking for clarification in multiple emails as I was confused as to what I paid for, calling numerous times and leaving a voicemail. It took 6+ days for a response from Bells Of Steel at which point I was told not only would they not honor the price I was charged for my order, THE RACK IS NOT ACTUALLY IN STOCK and I would have to pay an invoice for the $800 variance as the "BLOWOUT SALE" was only $20 off the rack. Once paid I would still need to wait over a month for their shipment to come in and however long it would take for me to receive it from their warehouse. I am aware accidents happen, websites have glitches and customer service response times are delayed due to covid, however, I am also used to companies honoring those mistakes even if it means not profiting off of 1 sale as an act of good faith and acknowledgment for the screw up on their end. In this situation it is unfortunate to see a small company with major growth potential take such a short sighted approach. I am a huge advocate for supporting Canadian small businesses but incorrect product counts, inaccurate pricing and slow response times are some of the fastest ways to lose what would be a loyal customer for life. I am not saying don't buy from this company as the reviews on the product were great! I really am frustrated I am no longer receiving this rack as I was hoping to share a local Canadian brand with my fitness community but these are the cards I have been dealt. I am simply warning those about my personal experience and some of the frustration and disappointment they might receive themselves.
Purchasing from BOS has been a great experience. Shipping was fast, product was better than expected, and customer service has been exemplary. No problem recommending.
Amazing customer service. Great quality products for an even better price. Great way to get into better weight training equipment while supporting a Canadian company and saving money.
Rack, deadlift pads and bumpers plates to make my shed gym complete! Reasonable price, fast shipping and everything I needed in stock! All I have to say is WOW and thanks BOS for finishing off what was needed
I got my first kettlebells from Kaevon, my first strength bands, all when I was just starting my business. 10 years later I bought an amazing safety squat bar. Their customer service, and quality of products and prices are fantastic and competitive. And to top it off the owner is a gentleman. Thank you Kaevon!
I purchased the 1st version of the Blitz Bike and loved/hated every workout on it. While I did have a couple mechanical issues with the bike, the customer service I received was second to none. They provided me personalized, specific video instruction on how to resolve the issues I was having, as well as sending the necessary parts.
great company to deal with, great equipment for a home gym. the rack was easy to set up they've got a few instructional videos to help figure out some tricky spots. if you're on the fence about a home gym set up, I'd highly recommend Bella of steel. their products are top notch
Was looking around to get some home gym equipment. Found BoS had the best prices for equipment and good quality gear. Also like supporting local
I purchased Olympic weight plates from Bells of Steel. Quality product and service as well! Unfortunately I had purchased half my home gym equipment from Rogue before I discovered Bells of Steel, I wish I could go back and just order everything from BoS. Even the delivery man was kind and accommodating with my work schedule and drop off location. The entire process really was great. PS: Ignore my dirty garage please... in the middle of reno's
When I purchased my 45lb plates the customer service was excellent and shipping times were quick as well!
The bells of steel barbell.. is a steal! It's such a good bar for an amazing price. No one else on the market can match. The barbell isnt the only good thing about them either. Their customer service is outstanding
Great quality equipement for a great price! Would 100% recommend
I see plenty of promises to do better in the responses from "owner" but don't actually see any action. Over the Thanksgiving weekend I tried using the website home gym builder several times only to have the price result be hundreds of dollars different than what it should have been. Finally on Tuesday morning my luck changed and things added up as they should. The "home gym" part of the purchase was complete. Now time for some weight plates. The cost of the set was $479, a savings of $30 according to the notation. Problem being that buying them individually would only cost me $429 so silly me thought the set should be $399. Instead of ordering I contact customer support through email (they're not taking calls at this time of any kind) to enquire about the pricing issue. A few emails back and forth and a big thank you from the rep for pointing out the issue and my weights now cost $480 individually or $450 if I buy as a set...not even sure what to say about that. As a business owner myself I can appreciate this company wanting to cash in on the covid home gym explosion but forgetting your customers while chasing dollars hardly ever works out.
I’m beyond satisfied with both the quality of every product, as well as the customer service Bells Of Steel provide. The squat rack, accessories and Olympic plates, all top notch quality. Planning to get more stuff to make my basement gym a perfect one. Highly recommended!!!
Great experience ordering from BoS. Shipping was a surprise as it arrived much earlier than expected and packaging was great. The light commercial rack is a game changer with its roller j cups and spotter straps. Just can't beat the price for quality. I've been extremely happy with everything from the rack, barbell, bench, and jammer arms.
I picked up a few pairs of these used without knowing anything about this company, and I love them. They are beautiful, very well made and extremely accurate weight. I mainly use them while deadlifting on my horse stall mats, and they stop dead when I put them down, which is what I want. I figured I’d research the company that made them, and now that I know more about this company I decided to replace my entire home gym and ordered their gym builder combo.
Ordered the open trap bar on October 22 received it on the 27th so first off super fast shipping. And I absolutely love this bar the feature of being able to turn it on its side is fantastic. High and low pull features and very smooth and comfortable to use. On a final note the packaging was great. Very satisfied as a first time customer and will definitely be a return customer.
Extremely slow and poor communication, have to email and message multiple times for a response. If an item is out of stock there is little information even if you have paid already, and you have to follow up yourself not the other way around for updates. The website is confusing in regards to what's in stock, preorders, and restocks etc. Generally messy, didn't like the customer service or lack thereof online and it's really important during these times.
Great products and assume customer service
I've got the residential rack, Oly bar, bench and 10,5 and 2.5lb plates (still waiting for my big boy weights to be delivered) The rack is an exceptional value, its well designed and has a good structure. There is no racking when I do chin-ups and I'm 170lbs (185 with a pump). I'm most happy with he Olympic bar, the whip is really nice and I currently only have 80lbs to work with and I can still feel the difference. It feels just like the name brand Oly bars I used to use way back when, and definitely feels 100% different than a power bar (which is what I wanted) Will be buying another bar from here for sure.
Products are amazing. Super happy with quality of the Hex bar; gnurling and balance are bang on. Super versatile. Can fit a good stack of weight if using BoS metal plates. Rear opening for single leg work is great. The steel plates are nice too, narrow and tall, easy to handle. Pick up process worked great.
Picked up a set of barbell plates from here. Contactless pickup was great and will get my future fitness needs from here.
Solid products. I bought a bunch of mighty grip weight plates of various weights and a couple 10lb bumpers. They are super high quality, easy to grab. I'm looking to expand my weight selection and I will definitely be going back to Bells of Steel for more!
I recently purchased the Belt Squat 2.0 and this is a great machine. Shipping was fast (4 days from ordering to arrival at my front door in Winnipeg). Easy to assemble. Machine works as expected. Smooth movement and sturdy. Very impressed with this whole experience. Also, customer service was awesome! As soon as they get more stock, I will be finishing my dream home gym with BoS products. Thanks.
Reasonable prices and great products. Alright these guys are legit and work hard. Sure they might get some things mixed up in previous comments BUT! They went above and beyond and were very easy and pleasurable to work with. I come here for my fitness equipment first before I look anywhere else. Their products are reasonably priced and perform. Great home gym or commercial equipment. Can't say enough good things!
Great prices, quality and customer service. Love all the videos on the Youtube channel too.
I've had a lot of cheap gym equipment in the past, but this was my first proper gym setup. I couldn't of been happier with the quality of the rack, bar, and bench. Everything was extremely well packaged and even though the boxes were banged up during shipping the products were in mint shape. I was especially impressed with how well the barenaked bar was packaged. Most bars come in the standard tube, but I've never seen one wrapped inside with foam as well! Gear aside, BOS customer service is top notch. Every email was replied to quickly and politely even amidst a global pandemic. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from again!
A Canadian company with a good product, prices, and customer service.
A company that stands behind each and everything that they do, exceptional customer service. Undeniable quality and attention to detail, Kaevon always follows up to make sure everything went perfect, and if there is anything to improve on. I have never had an error or mistake but I absolutely know they would make everything right. Anything you buy from this company is a solid investment.
I recently bought two kettlebells from Bells of Steel and couldn’t be happier. I looked around other shops across Canada and found their pricing and shipping costs to be one of the best. I live in Winnipeg and it took around a week and half to have them delivered. Will definitely purchase more equipment again. Thanks Now I just got to get motivated and put them to use.
I’m very happy with my light commercial rack. Commercial is an understatement as this rack is more over built and more solid than any rack I’ve used in a commercial gym. Even without anchoring it my rack does not move at all. Everything I got with the gym builder package is very high quality. Can’t go wrong with Bells of Steel
One word: quality. These are the best kettlebells I have used. The handle is long enough so it clears the bony area of my wrist so that it does not swing over my hand and smash that part when I do snatches and cleans. Also, I love the hollow core. No more rattling loose parts inside the bells.
Bought the FID bench, happy with purchase. Quick set up, solid frame, easy to move around, thick padding
Amazing products. I have the folding rack, safety arms, jammer arms, and arch nemesis bar and have been impressed with the quality of it all. Pick up is extremely easy here in Calgary.
Excellent products at a very competitive price. Bell of steel is the first place we go to for equipment.
Good knowledge, staff, prices, very helpful, and a Canadian company. Id recommend for anyone getting into working out. And I love the size of their racks: ~2.4". Since 2" is to small for a long term one, and 3" is overkill
We bought Bells of Steel powerlifting 2.0 barbell and it has been the best decision made so far in our garage gym. We have been using this barbell from more than a year with temperature as low as -45C. This barbell has not shown any bend or rust.
Wow so bad. Impressively bad. Got a blitz bike, chain broke after four months. Under warranty so I messaged in and it took over a month to get threw and communicate with someone for a new bike. I get the new bike and the welding is crooked and can’t be assembled!!! Ahhhh nightmare ????????????
I’d rebut their reply, but I’ll just say, look at other reviews. First off, getting a response is impossible. So I started asking questions in the comments. Finally got a reply in messenger. He asked me to email. So I did. No response. I left a review on fb. Finally got a response. Noticed I was then blocked on fb The first plates I got, 2x 25lbs, one of them didn’t fit on the bar. I have 2, didn’t fit on either. Second batch of plates arrives, 2 x 10, 5, 2.5...same issue with the 10lb plates. Email again. Blames it on my ‘cheap’ bars. I made an Instagram post, blocked there too. How about instead of blocking me all over the place, just replace them or refund me. Brutal service, half the plates are garbage.
Purchased the Brute Rack, dip attachment, landmine, pulley attachment system, extra safety arms and bench with Bells of Steel. Quality of the products were excellent. Rack is stable and I feel confident it won't fall over on me. Building it was also very simple. Been using this for about 2 months now and I have not had any complaints with it. Shipping was quick and easy. Delivered undamaged right to my garage. I would purchase from them again.
Was able to outfit my entire home gym from Bells of Steel & I'm very happy with the quality of the equipment. There are cheaper/more expensive options out there but I did my research and Bells of Steel is the best bang for buck.
The best GHR, the best Reverse Hyper, the best combo GHR Rev Hype. The Reverse Hammer is a must to complete any commercial or home gym. Built to last and accommodates all sizes and levels. Exceptional price and top notch customer service. 5 stars isn’t enough
If you are looking for high quality and affordable equipment, look no further. I bought the Mighty Grip Olympic Weight Plates and the 3 in 1 Wood Plyo Box. I have been impressed by the sturdiness and durability of both. Every time I need new equipment, I prefer Bells of Steel.
I got there kettlebells and there bumper plates and there products are fantastic!! Quality is amazing and that is why I will keep buying from them .
I coach a high school barbell club and Bells of Steel has supplied us since 2010 with all of our barbells, bumpers, safety squat bars, trap bars and more! The prices are unbeatable and the quality is way beyond what you pay for. Bearspaw Barbell will continue to support our local fitness supplier, Bells of Steel!
I bought 2 of the all black bumper 45 plates, some fractional weights, and the powerlifting barbell. They shipped quickly, they arrived early, they were packaged well and the equipment itself is great. Barbell has nice knurling, feels great in the hands, great for a wider grip. Really digs in there. It rolls smooth, the plates had no smell, everything feels like it will last forever. Fully recommend.
The powerlifting barbell and steel plates are absolutely awesome! Great value for amazing quality equipment.
Overall an exceptional experience buying products from BOS! I have ordered the BOS mighty grip Olympic plates and light commercial rack and have been using them for about a month, I absolutely love them. Great price for the barbell plates (probably the cheapest on the market in Canada) and the rack is really sturdy and built to last. Only critique I have on the rack would be the roller J-cups that come with it doesn’t have any plastic or coating to protect the bar when unracking and racking the bar, but not a big deal for me just something that could be improved. Highly recommend Bells of Steel especially if you are in Calgary as it is super easy to pick up the equipment at their delivery warehouse. Can’t wait for them to restock their other items.
Great quality products. Great customer service! Great guys. Always follow up with you to ensure you got your products and are happy with them. Quick to reply and answer any questions. Keep up the great work!!!
Product: Utility Barbell - Multipurpose Bar - By B.o.S. The entire experience from going to the website to receiving the bar was very smooth. The website guided me without feeling instructive and product descriptions were very clear. 10/10 will definitely be buying more.
Good prices and shipping speed, but the packaging of the 53lbs kettlebell was horrible. Single box, almost no foam and weak straps made the kettlebell arrive to my place with many paint chips. Very unfortunate for a company that goes through lengths to brag about product and quality control.
Very good products, love my bumper plates and barbell! I highly recommend BoS. Very good customer service.
Ordered a sandbag and it has been great! Awesome quality and I even got sent information videos on the product with exercise ideas and got follow up messages making sure I was satisfied with my order!
Fast shipping, great customer service, great quality products for a reasonable price! Would recommend this company to anyone! I’ve bought multiple items from this company and have been 100% satisfied each time
Products are great! Purchased a easy curl bar and a pulley attachment. Pulls was a great buy, great for triceps!! Would definitely recommend both products.
I’ve bought a couple of items from bells of steel and they're awesome. I bought the flute/ham slider and it’s one of my favourite pieces, it really hits my hamstrings and flutes. I also bought their rubber flooring, another awesome product. The team at bells of steel are also great to work with.
I ordered a pull up bar and a pulley system. Both are awesome. Customer service has been amazing as well. Will order again. Thanks Jeff
Purchased two bamboo t-shirts from BoS. Incredibly comfortable shirts and that was after an incredibly comfortable purchase. Great communication. The only catch is that my wife and kids have claimed the shirts as their own because they're so dang comfy!!!! More will have to be on order!
I have had the light commercial rack for around a year now. This is the best value for money you can find. I also purchased the lat pulldown, landmine, dip bars, and ez curl bar. All are top quality, built to last. The company was great in sending emails as some things were on back order. I knew exactly when things were shipping and even got them sent a few days earlier than promised. Worth the money and the wait. No complaints at all. Would recommend and buy again any day.
I received my residential power rack back in early December and it is exactly what I was looking for! I put it together by myself in about an hour. Even without bolting mine to the ground, it is extremely sturdy. Very impressed with the quality of it and the speed at which I received it from the moment I was able to order it. I would strongly recommend this for anyone who is interested in a power rack and wants anything close to gym quality without paying up the rear for it. It may be difficult to get as it sells out quick when it is in stock, but is well worth the wait!
I have ordered three pieces of equipment over the last year and a half from Bells of Steel - the open trap bar, the deadlift pads and the adjustable bench. Without a doubt all of them are high quality pieces of equipment that would cost much more at any other place. I am really happy with both the products and the service from Bells of Steel. I will not hesitate to purchase again from this company. First class all around.
Great prices on quality equipment. Super friendly and helpful staff. I had a few questions about the products I ordered and they were quick to reply by email and very helpful and knowledgable about the products.
After months of trying to decide which belt squat machine to buy, I settled on the one from Bells of Steel . So happy with the purchase, having killer leg days with no back strain is a huge plus for us older lifters. My kids love it also, very easy to teach proper squat techniques with it too. (Thanks Matt Wenning). A great addition to our gym.
My expierence was a great one with bells of steel. Ive made a few seperate orders with them during the pandemic. One of the few companies out there that didn't gouge the customer with prici g of equipment, and accurate shipping times. I have the lever arms, crumb bumper plates and small accessories. Everything met expectations!
I purchased the Deadlift pads and a 150lb sand bag a couple of months ago for training in my garage. I have a young child who naps in the early afternoon, so I need to try and keep the noise to a minimum (I usually train when she naps). I am impressed with the durability and how the pads limit noise. Also, the sand bag quality is impressive. It’s a heavy duty material and well worth the price when compared to other brands.
Very quick good product, fast response time! Went together quickly. Rogue like quality without the Rogue price!
Shipped my plates quickly and they arrived in good shape. Also, the customer service was really good , replied to my question right away and very helpful. Just ordered more plates, they earned my business.
Can't recommend this company enough! They have met or exceeded any expectations regarding quality and customer service. Do not hesitate to purchase from this solid Canadian company! You wont be disappointed...
Great equipment , excellent customer service ! I highly recommend these guys Cheers !
Really nice showroom and great service. The hex bar is must have for a home gym.
Great products.
Customer service was great. Got the wrong bench and in less than a week had the new bench even though it had to be shipped. All the equipment I purchased was high quality and the price wasn't very high. Lower priced than many other companies for same quality products. So happy with everything!
5 stars Bells of Steel is more than just an equipment store, they use what they sell, they know the product and offer unparalled information and personal service! I have been a customers of theirs for many years now from my first quality kettlebell, quality is the key word here, to a Blitz Bike I recently bought. All great gear! Bells of Steel is a small outfit that deserves to be supported. - Zach Quin
Went all out and went through the gym builder on their site. Great pricing, great efficient shipping. Rack was easy to build. Highly recommend for cost effective gym equipment that will last.
Great product with a good quality feel to it. Loved the arm blaster!
I purchased the Blitz air bike about 4 months ago. I’ve been using it continuously and so far it’s held up real well. It’s well built and very sturdy. Furthermore I am very pleased with the level of follow up and communication by BOS. Thanks BOS
Fast shipping, quality product, well priced, innovative products, packaged well for shipping, and great customer service. Big fan of the company, especially since they haven't let covid19 change their company in a negative way. Will buy more equipment from them even though they aren't local to me.
Best priced equipment by far. Recently picked up my home gym equipment here. Gonna get great use out of my new rack, and will definitely go back for future equipment purchases.
I bought a Squat rack, bench, bar and weight combo from Bells of Steel. Awesome is the best word for what I got. The rack was easy to assemble; although it should really take two people, because it is so well machined I was able to assemble it by myself. The bar and plates are excellent, gym quality weights. My only (minor) complaint would be with the bench, the design makes it a bit tippy at one end. Would I recommend them to my friends? Absolutely.
Awesome gear where you buy one or two things and realize.you want need more. So you order more, shipping being added each time. Just buy it once and save shipping. Purchased iron again and again because you gotta keep chasing the gains. Still cheapest iron plates anywhere and nice designs.
Purchased their cast iron mighty grip plates and utility barbell. Honestly love the aesthetic and quality of both items. Shipping took a while but that's the unfortunate reality in the current market. Also it's real nice to support another Canadian company. I will most certainly be purchasing from Bells of Steel again.
I have the BOS folding rack, GHD, kettlebells, sandbags, and quiet bumper pads. Used all these many times now and the workmanship on these products are top level. Very heavy duty equipment and built to withstand any stress. Highly recommended.
BoS SSB is great. Easy to assemble, thick padding and the price is more reasonable than other SSBs I found when shopping. Highly recommend adding this to your home gym
I’ve purchased a few products from Bells of Steel and have been happy with all of them! Most recently purchased was the open trap bar and flat bench. The trap bar is awesome. A must have! I’ve found so many uses for it and the open end makes it even more versatile. The built in jack is such a smart design. As far as the bench goes - it’s great. Good quality, easy to assemble and comfortable! The wheels and handle make it easy to move around. Any questions I’ve ever had have been promptly answered and I’ve always found the customer service experience to be top notch. I’m very happy with Bells of Steel and supporting Canadian Companies is important to me so this is a win win. Keep up the good work!
Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells: I decided to get adjustable kettlebells due to my need to travel constantly between two places. I lift professionally so I regularly have to use bells of different weights in my training. Transporting several pairs of bells back and forth in my car has been a difficult inconvenience. An alternative option was to get another full set of bells, but that was not financially viable for me. But now the problem is resolved and I am truly delighted with the whole experience. First, the customer service was exceptional. All communication with Bells of Steel representatives was timely and professional. I live in BC, Canada and received the bells from the neighbouring province of Alberta in less than 48 hours after I placed the order! Also the price of the product is more than reasonable and the quality is great. The bells come with a specially designed wrench which makes the weight adjustment process easy and quick. My speciality is Long Cycle and I was a bit apprehensive about how the bells would feel while lifting, but it turned out to be just perfect: there is no sign of any clinking noise or shifting inside and the handle configuration allows very good insertion. Having these bells, I can enjoy my training more now and push it to the next level! Many thanks to Bells of Steel for doing a great job!
I’ve bought a few different products from bells of steel and will continue to shop with them. Awesome products and great customer service
I have recently purchased the Viking press at Bells of Steel. This is quickly becoming my favorite piece of equipment, for safely doing shoulder presses and this "hack squat" variation that I have adapted. The Viking press is very well made, solid. This is also the case for the weight plates from BoS. I highly recommend the company for your weight training equipment needs!
The bests for quality home gym equipment.
Great equipment . I know things are busy but not answering the phones is bad and waiting 24 hours plus to get a response. Customer service needs to improve.
I purchased the Blitz Bike and it has to be the best AirBike i’ve ever used. The workout is unreal and honestly I can say I like the quality better than the rogue bike! That plus BoS has amazing costumer support and great products I’d 100% recommend and will go back to purchase other stuff!
Really disappointed in the customer service. We placed an order online for pick up and everything was listed available. We made arrangements to pick up our equipment, which also took a few days to get a response about. Impossible to get ahold of anyone! Got home with our equipment to find out part of the squat rack we had ordered was missing, So we had to call and the response was it was back ordered until mid December. They didn't bother to let us know. Would have been professional to get heads up. We will be spending our money else where to furnish the gym.
Affordable and good quality for the price compared to the competition. Great place to get gym equipment. Been using my equipment including barbell, squat rack, weights and more for months now and I am very satisfied with it. Attached is a picture of my setup.
Great Canadian company for strength equipment. I have the utility barbell, EZ Curl bar, mighty grip plates, dead bounce conflict bumper plates, floss bands, and Blitz bike. Overall I’m extremely happy with the purchases. The service was great during the buying process with fairly fast shipping. I’ve been really impressed with the quality of the equipment , considering their prices are very competitive in my mind. Tough to not buy something every week!
I used the gym builder to get a bar, weights, adjustable bench,and the commercial rack. I couldn’t be happier with the quality of the equipment and the prices are very reasonable. It is a nice change to feel like a company isn’t trying to gouge you and only out to make as much money as possible. I later bought a blitz bike 2.0. Again, built quality is top notch and the price is a couple hundred less than you’d pay for similar quality elsewhere. Also, I’m really impressed how sturdy the adjustable bench is. Not wobbly at all like I’ve experienced with some at the gym.
Great products at reasonable price. Everything came on time as planned on the delivery date in great conditions. I will deal with Bells of Steel again in the future! Keep up the good work ????
Made major purchase last year with Bells of Steel. Most of the equipment is great and holding up. One product in particular has some design flaws (FID Bench), Wrote honest, well written review of the product on the website. Company removed the review. After looking in to it further it seems like many people report having their reviews taken down. So don't be fooled by the overall 4.8+ star rating. Making good products is one thing, but honesty is above all else. And removing honest negative reviews if something I could no longer support so this company would never get my business again on that alone. Bells of Steel also pushes "Canadian Made" very hard, when in reality it is all made in China so that is also a flat out lie.
Bought two sets of quiet crash pads from bells of steel during peak time of Covid lockdown. The products arrived in the estimated delivery timeframe and on top of that, were delivered to my door instead of me having to go pick them up at the store (that was the initial option I had selected). Great service in this regard. The items were as described and work amazingly in my basement gym to minimize noise and vibrations when I drop my bar from overhead. Would recommend to anyone!
Ordered competition bumpers from them and they are awesome! Beautiful design on them with good bright lettering. The letters are raised and are much nicer compared to the rogue competition bumpers I have. I would definitely complete my set of them in the future when they have stock. Furthermore, they are doing good work in supporting lower income communities in America and supporting a cause they believe in which is very admirable and should be supported. Would order more from them 100%.
These guys are top notch. Great customer service, great prices and great quality equipment. I am only home 2 nights a week to receive delivery, the guys at Bells of Steel worked with me to make sure i was home when what i ordered arrived. If you are looking for premium quality equipment and world class customer service these guys are where you want to order from.
Best trap bar that you can find
I own the BOS women's bar and the plo box. Both times the orders shipped on time and arrived damage free. After a year of dropping the barbell from overhead it still looks and handles like the day we pulled it out of the box. Having owned several bars in my life I feel confident in sating that you really can't beat the pricing and quality of these products. I will for sure be purchasing from Bells of Steel in the future.
Awesome powerlifting barbell that I ordered from a great small business right in the prairies. It came very quickly and was packaged so well the chances of the bar getting damaged it transit are incredibly small. Very high quality barbell that looks sharp and it fun to use.
The service, equipment and pricing are the keys to B of S product. Have not found any other supplier that hits on all of those points
Bells of Steel communicated and delivered product in a hassel free timely manner. Would definitely purchase from them again!
Bells of Steel make quality products and their customer service is top notch! I ordered the Power Rack 4.1 - Residential along with the Lat pulldown attachment as well as the FID bench, utility bar and weight plate. The assembly was very straightforward. I couldn't be happier with the products. Thanks BoS crew!
Great service when the gyms shutdown. I need d a strongman sandbags and it was at my door within 2 weeks. They also communicate directly with the customer which made getting updates very easy. Love this great Canadian company!
I couldn't be happier with my purchases from Bells of Steel! Quality at the best price possible. Customer for life! Thanks B.O.S!
I own a handful of BoS Equipment, and I can't say enough good things about it. I own the Residential Rack with cable pull down attachment, FID Bench, Powerlifting Bar, Safety Squat Bar, Kettlebells, belt squat attachment, Blitz Air Bike and a few others. Everything is high quality, durable, and local pick up in Calgary makes it even that much more affordable, plus the customer service is top notch. Bells of Steel should be on the top of your list for Weightlifting equipment!
Canadian company, providing great service and value for gym equipment specially during this pandemic. BONUS: If you are in Calgary, their curbside delivery is awesome!
Quality products at competitive prices. Never any issues with shipping. I would recommend them for your fitness purchases.
I have purchased a trap bar, FID bench, pulley system, arm blaster, belt squat and numerous multi grip cast plates and have been impressed with the commercial quality of the equipment with nowhere near commercial quality prices. I am also impressed with their customer service. They have put out video's on how to assemble your equipment and how to use it to perform many different exercises with each piece of equipment. They also respond to customer suggested improvments to their equipment. A good example of this is that people were suggesting that the trap bar should have longer sleeves and and behold I see that they are anouncing a xl version of the trap bar with the fore mentioned longer sleeve length for the more advanced lifters. I highly recommend Bells of Steel and I check their inventory if I am looking to acquire more fitness equipment. Keep up the good work Kaevon, now if you would only order the belt squat machines!!!
Quality for the price is a great deal! I bought Power Rack 5.1 – Light Commercial By B.o.S. with dip and landmine attachment. No regret at all. Spotter straps are very durable and allow me to do deadlift at my condo. I just get on a plate and put the barbell on the straps. That way the weight does not touch the floor or make noise! Also, the shipment with Bells of Steel is the best I have experienced so far. I live in 39th floor and they carried every stuff I ordered in from of my door! Only one suggestion I would make is to make a Rack Lat Pulldown / Row Attachment and Cable Crossover Rack Power Rack for 72" models. I want to buy those attachments as well but they are not available for the size of the rack I ordered... Keep up the good work Bells of Steel!
This is the best place to go for your fitness needs! Awesome customer service! I have the commercial light rack, the bench and also added accessories for my rack! I have the pull down cable attachment and the landline attachment. This rack exceeded my expectations! Can’t wait to order more for my home gym! I wouldn’t shop anywhere else!
High quality low cost fitness equipment!! Working out at home has never been so fun. Very satisfied with my squat cage, I can't wait to order other things !!
Ordered the home gym builder. Arrived faster than expected and quality is amazing. Rack was easy to assemble. They’re YouTube page is awesome. Highly recommend and they’re now my go to for gym equipment.
It took forever at first to get through to someone at BOS. That said, they really did come through in the end. From the moment Andrew reached out to initially attempt to troubleshoot a defective Blitz Bike with me, their team actually worked to fix and resolve the issue I had. The Blitz Bike itself is awesome, and a great value buy. Got super unlucky with a defective unit the first time, and their team fixed the problem. TL;dr - took a while to get help, but the help I did eventually get was incredible. Thanks guys.
Excellent gear and well priced, my number plates are top quality with dead bounce. The plyo box (2-in-1) is multifunctional as more than just a box. The customer service is excellent and the response time is good, delivery was prompt even with Covid causing issues. I will definitely buy from them again and would (and do) recommend them to people.
Excellent company and customer service producing high quality equipment. Highly recommend for any fitness equipment.
Unbelievable product! Ordered my bike and received it in less than 5 days. Price wise, it blows competition out of the water. Very easy to put together. Workouts were just kicked up a notch!
These guys were very responsive both leading up to the sale, and providing support for a couple of minor issues after getting my order delivered. No small feat considering the huge spike in demand during the Covid-19 pandemic. When most other companies took days, or stopped answering their phones/emails altogether, I never had to wait more than 24 hours for a reply. Equipment wise, I upgraded my home gym to a complete setup from Bells of Steel. The fit and finish of the equipment is great, no doubt the rack and bench will last me at least 10 years, if not longer. Quality products at a price that is very competitive.
I edited this rating from a 1 to a 3 cause my stuff finally showed up about 5 weeks after I ordered it. I still was never able to get through to anyone at the company to review my order status so I guess I was lucky that it ended up coming. Great product but I wouldn't order again knowing that if things go awry that I can't get in touch with anyone. Original post - I placed an order online over a month ago and have heard nothing. I've tried contacting the company through all their contact mediums multiple times - e-mail support, no response - telephone, goes direct to voicemail and the mailbox is full and won't allow messages - fax, line is busy. Short of a drive to Calgary to try and show up in the showroom and see if I can find anyone I have no way of contacting this company and am out $150.
Great products, great price, great service. I now buy my gym stuff nearly exclusively from BOS.
They canceled my order as they too many orders (despite mine being in minutes after a stock update from their newsletter) and refused to take a reorder for a future shipment. I guess since their product is in high demand they don't need to care about the customer.
Excellent combination of price and quality! I've purchased several products from Bells of Steel and will be adding to my gym with more of their products.
Great quality products at an affordable price. I purchased the residential rack, bare steel powerlifting bar and powder coated plates and have been very happy with the quality and speed of their arrival all the way to Ontario.
Had to drill my own holes in 2 of the steel brackets on the rack I purchased. Bench was of poor quality (the rack has some questionable welds as well) and the yellow paint didn't even match the color of the rack. I left a review stating this on the website and the review was deleted. I was then contacted about exchanging the bench for another one, but not until the next shipment of benches came in. Months later and hearing nothing, I emailed the company and inquired again. I was told they were still waiting on new stock and would be contacted immediately when that happened. 2 years later and I still haven't heard anything. Overall, decent prices, made-in-china quality and poor customer service.
Awesome customer service and quick responses considering this is probably the busiest time ever for anything home gym related. Products are top quality and can't wait to keep growing my home gym!
Good product and a very reasonable price. Great shipping time and service. Very impressed
Great products with quick delivery and response
The drop pads I purchased were awesome. Great price, solid product and received them sooner than I expected. Would absolutely buy more products from them! Update: I've purchased a functional trainer, belt squat machine and GHD/Reverse Hyper machine. Each piece of equipment is solid, works well, easy to build and by far less expensive to purchase than anywhere I've shopped. 10/10 for this company. If I had more room in my basement I'd buy more of their equipment for sure.
I've made a few purchases from Bells of Steel now - the viking press attachment, Mighty Grip Fat Flat Bench 2.1 and a kettlebell. All are exactly what I had been looking for. I'm not sure what took me so long to pull the trigger in ordering from them but I will not hesitate again. Good, robust, solid equipment at great prices. I look forward to my future orders.
Amazing products and customer service is good I found. They’re Canadian which is always worth supporting and not over priced!
Great products and service.
Purchased the light commercial squat rack and more recently the air bike. Happy with both purchases, and excellent customer service.
Great products, friendly staff and the customer service is always consistent!! Along with expanding the equipment and quality!!
Fast shipping to the US and great prices for solid equipment.
We used the gym builder. Our light commercial rack is super solid. I can't imagine ever needing anything more stout. Its deep enough to deadlift inside of the rack with plate storage. Safety straps are a nice touch. Assembly with 2 people was easy. My only suggestion would be more liberal use of UHMW plastic on the attachments. However, its an easy DIY fix and this would increase cost. The barenaked powerlifting bar 2.0. I've used it before. There are plenty of reviews out there. It works great at a great price. We bought the FID bench. Its solid and wide and looks good. Can't complain. We bought a bunch of Mighty Grip Olympic Weight Plates 2.1. Coating could better, centre hole could be tighter, but these are not machined plates, they came at a great price and get the job done. The mighty grip is a nice feature. Again, can't complain. A few suggestions, while I don't expect the uprights to have full four sided holes, a few holes would be nice to allow for the dip attachment to run north south instead of east west. Overall, I now have everything I need to get strong, in my basement. No more gym fees, no more parking and driving to the gym. Only the best music is played and no one gets mad at me for lifting in my underpants. Power Rack 5.1 - Light Commercial
Adjustable kettlebell was received damaged without its advertised tools. Issue was common and known to dealer, it would have been nice to know so before placing the order. You'd think they would ship a 270$ Kettlebell in a box. The actual Bell, if received in good condition, would have been awesome. Customer service was otherwise very quick and helpful. I will update this once they receive the bell and return my payment.
Great products at an affordable price. Awesome customer service at there new showroom. Can build your home gym in stages.
This company is incredible even through the pandemic with uncertain delays due to shipping they are always there to answer your questions and help with tracking. Now to the products themselves I did the garage gym builder and the added discount makes a difference. FID bench is fantastic great support/ stability. Power rack light commercial is everything you could ever want or need in a rack. Easy to put together, good quality for an affordably price. I would recommend any moving to a home gym setup to order from Bells.
Love BOS for building our new home gym! We recently added some kettle bells to our collection and they’re awesome! Shipping has been significantly better than some other companies and customer service has always answered any concerns we might have. Would recommend!
I wish I did a little more research and found Bells of Steel a little sooner, when I started my home gym adventure. Excellent quality and Canadian! I'm one to often ask a few questions prior to my order and I've always got a response the same day or the next. I have their EZ curl bar, Arch Nemesis and a handful of their other accessories. I plan on obtaining all of their specialty barbells one day, and a rack when I have more space!
Got their original blitz bike and I love it! Less than half the price of any competitor and free pick up for me in Calgary. Saw the 2.0 version and it looks even better for about the same price. Customer service is amazing as well. Have heard great things about their bars as well, especially the power bar!
The yoke is absolutely rock solid and their spotter arms fit perfect with it. Their costumer service is fantastic. these dude really care about getting you great gym equipment for fair prices!
I was recommended this company for equipment but unfortunately I’m sadly disappointed. I bought an Airdyne bike from them on a sale and first of all I never received the initial receipt. After attempting to phone the number on the website with no answer I had to send an email to both their support website and Instagram until I finally got a response. Eventually they responded and set up a pick up time and I was able to pick it up. I picked up the product, brought it home and assembled it and the moment I tried to use it I realized the sensor was broken so the electronics will not register any movement and constantly shut off. I have attempted to contact the phone number multiple times asking for assistance, and emailed and I still haven’t received a response and I have no idea how I even return the item but currently it’s nothing more than a paper weight. I will continue trying to return the product and contact them but this is possibly the worst customer service of any fitness company I’ve dealt with! I would not recommend dealing with them.
Have had a positive experience with Bells of Steel. Thier products are built with great quality for a reasonable price. I purchased the commercial light power rack, power bar, and flat bench, and couldn't be happier with the quality. Would strongly recommend this Canadian company!
Bells of Steel has great products and the best customer service in the fitness business. Whether you are building a home gym or just looking for just a few items, Bells of Steel will absolutely take care of you and get you what you are looking for. I love all the products I bought from them and will go back again as I add to my gym!
Great products have purchase belt squat and GHD/Reverse hyper and they both work great. Good build quality as well.
They were great and really quick to deliver. Very helpful, especially during COVID-19. The barbell is a very good quality bar.
I ordered a couple of pieces of equipment from B.O.S. Most recently as wall-mounted pull up bar. The equipment quality is awesome, and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. Great quality. As a big guy it handled my weight no problem and included the mounting hardware which most don’t
Quality outfit. These guys are the real deal. The equipment is top notch, heavy duty, with zero defects. The customer service is outstanding. They took it upon themselves to deal with me in a personal manner that didn't feel encroaching or pushy at all. I have respect for the way they do business, and will not purchase any equipment anywhere else as long as they're as good as they have been so far. 5 stars no doubts
Great customer service and a good Canadian product.
Excellent quality. This was my first time purchasing kettle bells and I am very happy. Would definitely purchase again
Bit disappointed that the product I received was chipped and rusted. But their customer service was amazing and I had no issues with returning it and getting a refund. I would have no hesitation trying to buy from them again. Edit: since then i have purchased two different items that were both of amazing quality. definitely a business with integrity and would buy from them again
I have purchased the Power Rack 5.1 - Light Commercial, FID Bench and Plate Pegs from Bells of Steel and have been blown away by the quality of the products. Ordering on the website was smooth and quick. Regular updates were sent by email to keep you updates on where your products were. All three products were delivered in pristine condition. I will be ordering from BoS again!!
Purchased the airdyne bike and absolutely love it! It’s very well made, solids material, and functions like all the others. Also, the price point made it affordable opposed to other similar products. I have already recommended the product to friends and family, and will purchase more in the future!
Great high quality products and customer service second to none. I will define purchase again from B.O.S.
Very happy with my New ss3 bar. Great product, fast shipping. Bells of steel rule!!
I've ordered the barbell + weights package, an FID bench, and a light commercial power rack on 3 separate occasions. Everything arrived in good condition and was easy to build/set up. I just wish they'd get the landmine accessory in stock again.
Purchased the 5.1 light commercial power rack. Great product, sturdy and well built. Was delivered quickly and with nothing missing. Included instructions were a little light on detail but they have a fairly solid how to YouTube video. The guy doing it is a little confusing with what her refers to as 'front' and 'back' of the rack but you'll get it. All in all great product, will be buying more from them in the future!
Bells of Steel were very professional and prompt in their communication. My bell was delivered quickly and on time. Thanks, guys!
Great spot. Competitive prices.
Bells of Steel is an excellent company to deal with. I have purchased many items from them and have never been disappointed. Their prices of equipment is on point. Good value for the money spent. Would highly recommend them.
Bought the FID bench. Customer communication was excellent. The exploded view instructions were pretty poor. The materials appear robust but quality is not up there with the best i.e. height adjustment arm was not centered. Width of wheel end makes it too wide to pass through BoS stands 3.0 therefore render wheels useless. The leg attachment is a terrible afterthought that wobbles significantly. Ultimately you can return within 30 days if you don't like it, which is good. Update: Received a replacement adjustment arm and bench pad back plate, only to discover the replacement appeared to be a return or clearly used with scratches and same uneven wear on the adjustment arm. Simply zero quality assurance, even on a replacement piece.
I'd love to support a local Calgary company and purchase from them, however, when calling it goes to voicemail and then disconnects. Sent messages though their website and no response. Tried to checkout but no option to pick up at the warehouse. Sadly I will have to buy somewhere else..... lack of service.
Great customer service.
Purchased items online, items were listed as in stock but could be delayed to unforeseen circumstances. After approximately 5 weeks of not hearing from them I contacted them, they reported they sold me out of stock products but they could be in stock in a few weeks. The company at no point attempted to contact me about their error or made any attempt to correct the issue. The only reason I didnt give them 1 star was that they responded quickly when I emailed them. Use them with caution as you may or may not be ordering products that actually can get you.
Bells of Steel has quality fitness equipment at some of the best prices out there. I've purchased multiple products from them and always have had no issues with delivery. Highly reccomend any of their products.
Exceptional customer service for such a small company. I have purchased 12 of the powder coated kettlebells and have used them daily for many years. With a recent purchase, I believe they have improved the powder coating from the older BOS kettlebells I have. The current kettlebells are very comparable to the Rogue Fitness ones. With one of the first kettlebells I purchased, there was a defect and the handle broke. I emailed Kaevon and within a couple days there was a new one delivered to my door, and I haven't had a problem with any since then. Because of the customer service and the quality product, I will continue to support BOS.
Awesome to deal with, even during the holiday season. I was able to pick up everything which was packaged and easily put together. I noticed that some of my bumper plates had some of the finish damaged after I opened them which appeared to be a defect on the finishing process. Kent was super quick at getting me replacements sent even during one of the busiest times of the year. The quality and finish of the residential full size rack as well as the bars and plates were very high. I would definitely recommend Bells of Steel to anyone looking for a quality home gym.
I gave them a 5 star review on their site under the gym builder section. My fitness goals is competitive strongman. Good experience with BOS. I spent a lot of time trying to find the right place to purchase the equipment I needed. Been collecting strongman gear for a while but BOS had what I was missing. Didn’t have to wait long for the items to come back into stock. The prices were very reasonable. They shipped quickly and made it half way across the country pretty fast. Also the shipping price was fair. I did communicate with them through email a couple times and they answered my questions and were good with me. I noticed a deficiency with the sandbag which I caught right away and advised them about it. They were very good with replacing it no questions asked. The one I have now has no problem with it and is solid. I purchased a full set of plates, a Barenaked powerlifting bar 2.0, a 150lbs Mighty Sandbag and a Super Yoke with the spotter arms and J hooks. I was also given the land mine attachment and cable pulley attachment as a gift and they both work well. I’ve been in the lifting game for a while and I’ve seen a lot of equipment. This stuff is all good quality. No regrets. I would recommend BOS to anyone
I have been buying Bells of Steel products for about 14 months. Currently have the light commercial rack, utility barbell, all black bumper plates and machined plates with the plate tree. The gym I belonged has Bells of Steel products so I know they will last me in my garage.
Great versitile rack, fantastic quality. Easy to put up and folds in when not in use.
Bought the loadable dumbells and they have made life in a garage gym as easy as ever and save a ton of space
I really love my blitz bike 2.0! Workout are as hard as any other bikes I’ve tried! The data display is really complete. Feels like industrial quality!
Ordered a sandbag during the shutdown. Great quality products and service! Would highly recommend. Especially convenient for those in the Calgary area.
Always a great experience. I have an air bike and more recently a wide load bench pad. Shipping was fast especially considering the pandemic. The equipment is well made and exactly what I expected. Will certainly order again. Have my eyes set on the belt squat. Thanks!
In a nutshell ... ain't gonna lie it was quite a frustrating rollercoaster from sales to final delivery ... but in the end, things did work out and I am happy with what I paid for. I can definitely see Bells of Steel becoming a major player in the fitness equipment industry here in Calgary, although a lot would need to improve internally with their tracking/database systems and reliability. Hopefully with the new support team this can become a reality much faster. I didn't deal directly with the owner other then a few emails ... but I can say the latest customer support member "Cliff" was second to none. Cliff went above and beyond to address my situation. Extremely pleased with his services and I can honestly say if it wasn't for Cliff, I would probably be in the same "stalled" situation with my order. Cliff was very patient, professional and straight up ... even hand delivered missing parts of my order. Will I order from BOS again ... hmmmm ... possibly ..... very likely if Cliff handles my order!
I finally had the opportunity to visit the showroom and am so glad I did. They have tons of product out on display, and all are available to try out. Seeing it all in person was awesome for planning out my home gym.
Bought the Blitz 2.0 air bike. Well made and great workout.
Outstanding I have quite a few of their items which are great. I especially love their Barenaked Powerlifting Bar 2.0. I can’t say enough how much I love this bar. In fact my bar from Rogue has taken a back seat to it because it’s so awesome. The knurling is awesome for grip and the bar is perfect for powerlifting. It’s truly 5 stars. Keith
Great company and equipment. got the light commercial rack, bench and barbell. all quality equipment. highly recommended and get bang for your buck. shipping was great and packaged well. support is amazing as well. they answer all questions you may have.
As usual Bells of Steel keeps providing me high quality kettlebells and they won't break your bank either.
Very good quality equipment for the price. I have a set of the mighty plates and a few of their speciality bars and I am very happy with them!
My wife and I have owned BoS products since 2012. Nothing beats the quality of their products, the great customer service and their affordable pricing. We will be adding to our BoS collection again and again.
Absolutely love my bells of steel equipment! The guys that run the place are great and the equipment is top notch. will be a customer for a verrrry long time.
Bought the power rack with lat and cable attachments me could not be happier! The rack itself is extremely sturdy and I did not even need to anchor it to my basement floor. With the additional attachments, my fiance and I have been able to do every workout we could think of from the comfort of our home! I would also like to add that every time we spoke to customer service they were very polite and helpful. It was known that there could be delays due to Covid, and the staff we were in contact with were very transparent about the whole situation. Having this gym setup is a life changer for us, and I would strongly recommend Bells of Steel to anyone asking about home gym equipment. Excellent equipment with excellent customer service!
Solid products, knowledgeable staff, great prices. Highly recommend everything I own (SSB, Hex Bar, Oly Bar, Curl Bar, Loadable DB, Viking Press, Mono-lift)
I purchased the wall mount pull up bar. Great product and fast delivery. Easy to mount and works great!
Ordered two of the Best Squats for a couple of our Iron Haven Gyms on PEI. Very happy with purchase. Units are well built, rugged and a great design. Members love them and also use them for bent over rows and arched back deadlifts with a lat pulldown bar. Arrived well packed, on time and priced great.
Ordered the resistance bands to try and do preventative/rehab on my shoulders. Delivered super fast. The bands have been a great help. Love them!
Great products and quick deliveries