The Dane 2.0

Name: The Dane 2.0
Brand: Fringe Sport
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

The Dane 2.0 is Fringe Sport’s half rack and functional trainer combo, packing a squat rack and a commercial-grade dual-stack cable machine into a compact 60” footprint. Dual 160 lb weight stacks run on a 1:1 pulley ratio – the weight you select is the weight you feel – with 5.8 feet of cable travel and 180-degree swiveling pulleys for work outside the rack. Built from 11-gauge steel with a 1,200 lb rack capacity, it ships with low-profile spotter arms, upgraded J-cups, D-handles, a landmine attachment, and extension feet, backed by a lifetime warranty on the frame and a 5-year warranty on the pulley system. Independent reviewers call it a strong value against pricier all-in-one trainers, though a few owners report shipping delays, packaging damage, and at least one snapped cable.

Buying guide

Best Power Rack for Your Home Gym — July 2026

Material	11-gauge steel, powder coat finish; black or stainless steel uprights
Warranty	lifetime on the squat rack; 5 years on the pulley system
Footprint	60"D x 47"W x 92"H
Cable travel	5.8 feet outside the rack
Pulley ratio	1:1
Pulley swivel	180 degrees, usable outside the rack
Rack capacity	1,200 lbs
Weight stacks	dual 160 lb stacks (320 lbs total resistance), 10 lb increments
Upright profile	3" x 3" uprights, 1" holes
Included accessories	low-profile spotter arms, reverse sandwich J-cups, pair of D-handles, landmine attachment, extension feet

What is a Rack?

What a squat/folding rack is

Racks in this category trade the full four-post cage for a smaller footprint — wall-mounted fold-back racks and half-racks that squat and press without swallowing a room. A fold-back rack hinges flat against the wall between sessions, making it the go-to for shared garages. Prioritize 3x3 or Monster Lite uprights and 11-gauge steel so “space-saving” doesn’t mean “wobbly,” and confirm your wall studs can anchor it.

How it compares

	The Dane 2.0	Monster Lite Half Rack	Monster Rhino Rack Trainer	3X3 Power Rack
GymRadar rating	5.0/5	5.0/5	5.0/5	5.0/5
Price	$2,799.00	$1,425.00	$6,970.00
Material	11-gauge steel, powder coat finish; black or stainless steel uprights	3x3" 11-gauge steel uprights
Warranty	lifetime on the squat rack; 5 years on the pulley system		lifetime warranty on frame and welds; 5-year warranty on pulleys, cables, and guide rods
Footprint	60"D x 47"W x 92"H	53" x 55" (17" depth) or 53" x 62" (24" depth)	60"x53" (24" rack depth), 66"x53" (30" depth), 79"x53" (43" depth), or 106"x53" (RM-6 combo depth) — matches the Monster rack section it's dropped into
Cable travel	5.8 feet outside the rack
Pulley ratio	1:1
Pulley swivel	180 degrees, usable outside the rack
Rack capacity	1,200 lbs
Weight stacks	dual 160 lb stacks (320 lbs total resistance), 10 lb increments
Upright profile	3" x 3" uprights, 1" holes
Included accessories	low-profile spotter arms, reverse sandwich J-cups, pair of D-handles, landmine attachment, extension feet	Single Skinny front pull-up bar, laser-cut nameplate/back crossmember, 8 plate storage posts (12.5" loadable length each), standard Monster Lite J-cups, band pegs, 2 angled front feet, all required 5/8" hardware

5.0/5 · 4 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	5.0/5	4 reviews
Retailer	4.83/5	121 reviews
Youtube	4.6/5	2 reviews	2 videos considered with usable transcripts. 'Fringe Sport Dane 2.0 Half Rack Review: Have They Been Redeemed?' is measured but positive -- the reviewer was critical of the original Dane and finds the 2.0 'a much better rack and cable system,' though still notes some issues and a higher price. 'Fringe Sport Dane 2.0 Review: Finally, a Half Rack Functional Trainer That Goes HEAVY' is unreservedly enthusiastic, calling it a 'favorite budget pick' among all-in-one functional trainer racks and praising the 1:1 cable ratio and price-to-quality against bigger-name competitors.
Reddit	4.1/5	6 reviews	6 r/homegym threads considered. Four are positive build showcases or gear-list mentions with no product complaints ('Basement gym,' 'New Dane 2.0 Home Gym,' 'Basement gym upgrade with the Fringe Dane 2.0...,' 'Bigdogs Gym Project - Week 1') plus a setup-day video post ('Delivery & Setup Dane 2.0 Fringe Sport'). One detailed mixed review ('Fringe Sports Dane 2.0. The good, the bad, and the ugly') praises build quality, smooth trolleys, and customer support, but reports a cable snapping during low rows with no replacement in stock, a two-week shipping delay with missing backordered parts, and poor packaging that caused cosmetic damage in transit -- balanced by the CEO personally reaching out to resolve it.

The Dane 2.0 is a well-built half rack and functional trainer combo that earns its reputation as a value pick against pricier all-in-ones like the REP Ares 2.0. Build quality stands out — 11-gauge steel, smooth trolley travel, and a 1:1 pulley ratio that gives an honest read on the weight stack — while versatility is strong thanks to the combined rack-plus-cable-machine footprint. Durability is the weakest dimension: independent reviewers and at least one buyer report cable and shipping/packaging issues, so the frame’s lifetime warranty is reassuring but not yet proven over the long haul. Value remains the headline strength at its price point relative to premium competitors.

+Build quality: durable 3" x 3" 11-gauge steel construction with smooth trolley travel, optional stainless uprights (Garage Gym Reviews)
+Functionality: 1:1 pulley ratio means the weight stack you select is the weight you feel, plus 5.8ft of cable travel outside the rack (Fringe Sport, Garage Gym Reviews)
+Versatility: combines a half rack and functional trainer in a 60" footprint, doubling as a squat rack, cable machine, and landmine station (Fringe Sport, r/homegym)
+Value: 11-gauge steel and a commercial-grade pulley system undercut premium all-in-ones like the REP Ares 2.0 by hundreds of dollars (Garage Gym Reviews)

−Durability: one buyer reported a cable snapping during low rows with no replacement in stock (r/homegym)
−Value: shipping delays and poorly packaged components arrived with cosmetic damage on at least one order (r/homegym)
−Functionality: 160lb weight stacks may feel light for heavier rows and lat pulldowns (Garage Gym Reviews)
−Build quality: 92" height may not fit low-ceiling spaces, and assembly is time-consuming (Garage Gym Reviews)

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