BASTET™ 2.0 Adjustable FID Bench

The BASTET 2.0 is Mikolo’s flagship adjustable bench, sitting above the budget-tier S2 at a manufacturer-listed $459.99. The 2.0 revision changes real things from the original BASTET: the back-pad ladder moved to a fully-enclosed design, the top incline step dropped from 50° to 45°, and a new 10° position was added — so don’t read older BASTET 1.0 coverage as describing this bench’s angle ladder. As built now, it offers 11 back-pad positions from -8° to 85° and 3 seat positions (0°, 10°, 24°), plus a separately-hinged 5-position headrest (including a flat fold-down setting) rated to 300 lbs on its own — useful for military presses and chest-supported rows where a fixed headrest gets in the way. Two independent YouTube reviewers who put the bench through full workouts both rate it highly: one called it the best bench they’d personally owned and reported no wobble under a 405 lb bench press, aided by a 3”x3”, 14-gauge steel frame and independently-hinged seat and backrest (adjusting one doesn’t disturb the other).

Decline range is the real limitation: reviewers note the decline angles are shallow enough to be “kind of useless” for genuine negative-angle work, and the fold-down headrest has no attachment port for leg-developer or preacher-curl add-ons some rivals support. Getting the seat pad into its steepest position also takes an extra step — lower the backrest first, seat the pad, then raise the back again — which keeps the incline pad gap tight but adds friction versus a single-motion adjustment. The stock transport wheels are undersized; one reviewer swapped them for aftermarket casters to roll the bench on turf. Reddit users recommend it by name alongside the AB-4100 in sub-$500 adjustable-bench threads, and one YouTuber rates its vinyl and stitching close to premium benches like the REP Nighthawk. Mikolo’s own on-site rating (4.8/5, ~95 reviews) runs well above GymRadar’s independent sample (4.67/5, but only 2 reviews) — treat the retailer figure as self-hosted and lean on the video coverage for an honest read.

Buying guide

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Frame	3"x3", 14-gauge steel
Storage	vertical/tripod storage, 2.8 sq ft footprint; transport wheels + knurled handle (stock wheels undersized per reviewers)
Warranty	6-month (manufacturer)
Bench weight	76 lbs
Hinge design	independent seat and backrest hinges — adjusting one doesn't move the other
Decline range	shallow; reviewers call true decline work 'kind of useless' on this bench
Pad dimensions	seat 12in x 11.8in (tapers to 7.8in); back pad 12in x 25.2in; headrest 12in x 8.7in
Back pad angles	11 positions: -8°, -5°, -3°, 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 70°, 85°
Dimensions flat	50.5in x 24.5in x 16.4in
Seat pad angles	3 positions: 0°, 10°, 24°
Weight capacity	1,500 lbs overall; 300 lbs on the headrest (manufacturer-stated)
Adjustment ladder	fully-enclosed ladder design (2.0 revision; was open on the 1.0)
Headrest positions	5 positions, separately hinged, folds flat for military press/rows
2 0 changes from 1 0	enclosed ladder design, top incline changed from 50° to 45°, new 10° back-pad position added, knurled adjustment handles
Headrest attachment port	none — no leg-developer/preacher-curl attachment compatibility

What is a Adjustable Bench?

What an adjustable bench is

An adjustable bench tilts from flat to incline (and often decline) so one bench covers flat press, incline press, shoulder work, and rows. It’s usually the second thing people buy after a rack and bar — and the piece you press heavy over, so build quality matters.

What actually matters

Pad gap. The gap between the seat and back pad at incline. A big gap lets you slide down under heavy incline pressing; the best benches minimize or close it (“zero-gap”). It’s the single most-cited bench complaint.
Weight capacity. Compare the rated capacity to your bodyweight plus the heaviest load you’ll press. 1,000 lb-class benches are common and leave margin.
Adjustment ladder & seat angles. More back-pad angles (often 6-7) plus multiple seat angles mean better positioning; a ladder-style adjustment is fast and rock-solid.
FID vs. flat-to-incline. FID (flat-incline-decline) adds decline; many home lifters never use it, so a flat-to-incline bench is fine and often cheaper.
Wobble, pad width & footprint. A wide, firm pad and a stable frame with minimal rock make heavy pressing safer; check the standing/folded footprint if space is tight.

Who it’s for

Anyone doing barbell or dumbbell pressing at home. A flat bench is enough if you only bench flat; otherwise an adjustable bench is the more versatile buy. Most home lifters are well served in the $400-$600 range.

How it compares

	BASTET™ 2.0 Adjustable FID Bench	REP® Nighthawk™ - Adjustable Bench	AB-5200 2.0 Adjustable Bench	AB-3000 FID Adjustable Weight Bench 1.0
GymRadar rating		4.87/5	4.83/5	4.4/5
Price	$459.99	$449.99	$549.99
Frame	3"x3", 14-gauge steel
Storage	vertical/tripod storage, 2.8 sq ft footprint; transport wheels + knurled handle (stock wheels undersized per reviewers)
Warranty	6-month (manufacturer)
Bench weight	76 lbs
Hinge design	independent seat and backrest hinges — adjusting one doesn't move the other
Decline range	shallow; reviewers call true decline work 'kind of useless' on this bench
Pad dimensions	seat 12in x 11.8in (tapers to 7.8in); back pad 12in x 25.2in; headrest 12in x 8.7in
Back pad angles	11 positions: -8°, -5°, -3°, 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 70°, 85°
Dimensions flat	50.5in x 24.5in x 16.4in
Seat pad angles	3 positions: 0°, 10°, 24°
Weight capacity	1,500 lbs overall; 300 lbs on the headrest (manufacturer-stated)
Adjustment ladder	fully-enclosed ladder design (2.0 revision; was open on the 1.0)
Headrest positions	5 positions, separately hinged, folds flat for military press/rows
2 0 changes from 1 0	enclosed ladder design, top incline changed from 50° to 45°, new 10° back-pad position added, knurled adjustment handles
Headrest attachment port	none — no leg-developer/preacher-curl attachment compatibility

Reviews by source

Expert	4.67/5	2 reviews
Retailer	4.8/5	95 reviews

The BASTET 2.0 reads as Mikolo’s premium-tier adjustable bench, and two independent reviewers back that up — one called it the best bench they’ve personally owned and reported it held rock-solid through a 405 lb bench press. Functionality is the standout: 11 back-pad angles (the 2.0 revision closes the ladder design, swaps the old 50° incline step for 45°, and adds a new 10° position) plus 3 seat angles and a 5-position fold-flat headrest cover presses, chest-supported rows, and preacher-curl work that most single benches can’t match. Build quality follows through, with a 3x3”, 14-gauge steel frame, independent seat/backrest hinges, and vinyl upholstery reviewers rate close to premium benches like the REP Nighthawk. Versatility is the weak point — decline angles are shallow enough that one reviewer called them “kind of useless,” the fold-down headrest has no attachment port for leg-developer or preacher-curl add-ons, and the stock transport wheels are undersized enough that one reviewer swapped them out.

+Functionality: 11 back-pad angles (-8 to 85 degrees) plus 3 seat angles and a 5-position fold-flat headrest cover presses, rows, preacher curls, and military-press variations most single benches can't (Mikolo product page; YouTube reviews)
+Build quality: 3x3", 14-gauge steel frame with independent seat and backrest hinges, so adjusting the back doesn't shift the seat (YouTube: How Stable is the Bastet 2.0?)
+Build quality: vinyl upholstery and stitching reviewers compare favorably to premium benches like the REP Nighthawk (YouTube: Mikolo Bastet 2.0 Review)
+Durability: held stable through a 405 lb bench press with no reported rock or flex (YouTube: How Stable is the Bastet 2.0?)
+Value: recommended alongside the Rep AB-4100 in community sub-$500 adjustable-bench discussions (r/homegym via pullpush.io)

−Versatility: decline angles are shallow enough one reviewer called them 'kind of useless' for true decline work (YouTube: Mikolo Bastet 2.0 Review)
−Functionality: the fold-down headrest has no attachment port, so leg-developer or preacher-curl add-ons aren't compatible (YouTube: Mikolo Bastet 2.0 Review)
−Build quality: stock transport wheels are undersized; one reviewer swapped them out to roll it on turf (YouTube: Mikolo Bastet 2.0 Review)
−Durability: independent review sample is thin — GymRadar shows only 2 user reviews despite a 4.67/5 average (GymRadar)
−Functionality: seating the bottom pad at a steep incline requires lowering the backrest first, then raising it back up, to keep the pad gap small (YouTube: How Stable is the Bastet 2.0?)

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