Midas Open Trap Bar

Name: Midas Open Trap Bar
Brand: Fringe Sport
Rating: 4.0 (6 reviews)

The Midas Open Trap Bar is Fringe Sport’s compact, open-design trap bar for deadlifts, shrugs, lunges, bent-over rows, and farmer/suitcase carries. At 60” long it’s roughly a quarter shorter than REP’s rackable open trap bar (84”), and reviewers consistently point to that footprint — plus a built-in deadlift jack for quick loading — as the reason they reach for it over bulkier alternatives for everyday training in a garage gym.

Distinguishing features are the rotating gold titanium sleeves, which reduce wrist torque during pulls, and dual high/low handle positions that accommodate different torso lengths and mobility ranges. It ships with a matte black powder-coated finish, medium “volcano” knurling on a 25mm shaft, and a lifetime warranty, all for $299.

The trade-off for that compactness is capacity: unlike the REP or Giant open trap bars, the Midas isn’t self-balancing and must be manually tilted upright before loading, and its 10” loadable sleeve length caps practical loading around 400-500 lb even though it’s rated to 700 lb — lifters who consistently deadlift heavier than that should look at a larger-capacity open trap bar instead.

Buying guide

Best Barbell for Your Home Gym — July 2026

Type	open (non-rackable) trap/hex bar
Width	24 in
Finish	matte black powder coat (center bar), gold titanium (sleeves)
Weight	55 lb
Features	built-in deadlift jack; not self-balancing (requires manual tilt to set up, unlike REP/Giant open trap bars)
Knurling	medium "volcano" knurl
Material	steel
Warranty	lifetime warranty
Manufacturer	Fringe Sport
Sleeve length	12 in (loadable length ~10 in)
Handle spacing	24 in between handles
Overall length	60-63 in (manufacturer's spec table lists 63"; both independent video reviewers measure and cite 60")
Shaft diameter	25 mm
Sleeve diameter	2 in, rotating, gold titanium finish
Weight capacity	700 lb rated; ~400-500 lb practical loadable max per independent reviewers given the 10" loadable sleeve length
Handle positions	2 (high and low) for different torso lengths / mobility ranges

What is a Barbell?

What a barbell is

The barbell is the center of a strength gym — the bar you squat, press, deadlift, and clean with. A men’s Olympic bar is 20 kg (44 lb) and 7.2 ft long (15 kg / 6.5 ft for women). The specs that matter: knurl (the grip texture — aggressive for pulls, milder for high-rep work), shaft diameter (28–29 mm for barbell lifts), sleeve rotation (bushings are fine for slow lifts; bearings spin fast for the Olympic lifts), tensile strength (~190k+ PSI resists bending), and coating (bare steel grips best but rusts; stainless and Cerakote trade grip for corrosion resistance).

Which one to buy

For general lifting, a multipurpose bar (28–28.5mm shaft, dual knurl marks, no center knurl) does squats, bench, deadlifts, and the occasional clean off one bar — this is the right first barbell for most home gyms. Choose a dedicated power bar (29mm, stiffer, aggressive center-knurl grip) only once you know you’re training squat/bench/deadlift specifically and want the stiffest, grippiest tool for that job. A dedicated Olympic weightlifting bar (needle bearings, more whip) is worth it only if you clean, snatch, or jerk regularly.

Beyond your main bar, specialty bars solve specific problems rather than replacing it: a safety squat bar shifts load off sore shoulders, a trap/hex bar takes stress off a cranky lower back on pulls, and a curl bar’s camber reduces wrist strain on isolation work. Add them once you know which problem you actually have.

How it compares

	Midas Open Trap Bar	Lumberjack Curl Bar	Longhorn Camber Barbell	Eleiko Oppen Bar
GymRadar rating	4.0/5	4.0/5	4.0/5	4.0/5
Price	$299.00		$399.00
Type	open (non-rackable) trap/hex bar
Width	24 in
Finish	matte black powder coat (center bar), gold titanium (sleeves)		Black chrome on cold rolled steel	Black matte powder coat
Weight	55 lb		55 lb	25 kg / 55.1 lbs
Features	built-in deadlift jack; not self-balancing (requires manual tilt to set up, unlike REP/Giant open trap bars)
Knurling	medium "volcano" knurl		Medium to slightly aggressive
Material	steel	Carbon steel
Warranty	lifetime warranty		Lifetime warranty against bending or breaking	5 years
Manufacturer	Fringe Sport	XMark	Fringe Sport	Eleiko
Sleeve length	12 in (loadable length ~10 in)		17.25" (loadable)
Handle spacing	24 in between handles
Overall length	60-63 in (manufacturer's spec table lists 63"; both independent video reviewers measure and cite 60")		95"
Shaft diameter	25 mm	25 mm	32mm
Sleeve diameter	2 in, rotating, gold titanium finish
Weight capacity	700 lb rated; ~400-500 lb practical loadable max per independent reviewers given the 10" loadable sleeve length	400 lbs	1,500 lb
Handle positions	2 (high and low) for different torso lengths / mobility ranges

4.0/5 · 6 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.0/5	6 reviews
Retailer	4.14/5	51 reviews
Youtube	4.2/5	2 reviews

Independent reviewers consistently pick the Midas Open Trap Bar over larger rivals for one reason: it’s simply easier to live with in a garage gym. Functionality is the standout dimension — a 60” footprint (versus 84” for REP’s rackable open trap bar), a built-in deadlift jack, and dual handle heights make it the bar reviewers grab “just about every time” for everyday training. Value backs that up at $299 with a lifetime warranty, clearly ahead of Amazon/Walmart-tier alternatives. The weakest dimension is also Functionality: the bar isn’t self-balancing like the REP or Giant open trap bars (it must be manually tilted upright before loading), and its 10” loadable sleeve length caps practical loading around 400-500 lb despite the 700 lb rated capacity — a hard limit for lifters consistently deadlifting heavier.

+Value: $299 with a lifetime warranty, clearly ahead of budget Amazon/Walmart open trap bars in build quality (Garage Gym Experiment)
+Functionality: 60" total length is roughly a quarter smaller than REP's 84" rackable open trap bar, making it far easier to store and move around a garage gym (YouTube: Garage Gym Radio, YouTube: Gym Crafter)
+Functionality: built-in deadlift jack makes loading and unloading quick and easy (Fringe Sport, YouTube: Garage Gym Radio)
+Build quality: matte black powder coat holds up well versus cheaper finishes, and the rotating gold titanium sleeves reduce wrist torque during pulls (Fringe Sport, YouTube: Garage Gym Radio)
+Versatility: open design handles deadlifts, shrugs, lunges, farmer/suitcase carries, and bent-over rows, with dual handle heights for different torso lengths (Fringe Sport, YouTube: Garage Gym Radio)

−Functionality: not self-balancing like the REP or Giant open trap bars -- it must be manually tilted upright before each lift (YouTube: Garage Gym Radio, Garage Gym Experiment)
−Functionality: loadable sleeve length is only 10", so practical loading tops out around 400-500 lb despite the 700 lb rated capacity -- not a fit for lifters consistently deadlifting heavier (YouTube: Garage Gym Radio, Garage Gym Experiment)
−Versatility: 24" handle spacing is somewhat tight for lunges, with a slight tap against the back of the leg (YouTube: Garage Gym Radio)
−Durability: independent long-term wear data is thin -- coverage is two YouTube reviews and one written review, all from shortly after release (YouTube: Garage Gym Radio, YouTube: Gym Crafter, Garage Gym Experiment)

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