The Original 2″ GymPin (6" Length)

Name: The Original 2″ GymPin (6" Length)
Brand: GymPin
Rating: 4.83 (4 reviews)

The Original 2” GymPin (6” Length) is a UK-made replacement pin for selectorized cable machines: it swaps into the weight stack’s existing selector pin and lets you load standard 2” Olympic plates onto the side of the stack once its built-in weight tops out. It’s CNC-machined aluminum with a solid steel pin, available in 8mm or 10mm rod diameter to match the machine’s original pin, and holds up to roughly 135 lbs of added plates. Beyond pure overload, the same mechanism doubles as a micro-loading tool – owners use it to add small increments (2.5-5 lbs) between a stack’s normal 10 lb jumps on isolation moves like triceps pushdowns. It ships with a 30-day money-back guarantee and 1-year warranty, though fit isn’t universal: some machines’ guards or frame clearance can block a fully loaded pin, and plates can slide without a barbell collar to hold them.

Type	Cable-machine weight-stack extender pin
Length	6" (155mm sleeve; ~10-1/8" overall with steel pin)
Origin	Designed and manufactured in the UK
Weight	~1 lb 14 oz (864-897g)
Material	CNC-machined aluminum body with solid steel pin
Pin diameter	8mm (5/16") or 10mm (25/64"), matched to the machine's original selector pin
Weight capacity	Up to ~135 lbs (60kg) of added plates
Plate compatibility	2" Olympic weight plates (50mm center hole)

What is a Cable Attachment?

What cable attachments are

Cable attachments are the handles and bars that clip to a cable machine, functional trainer, or lat/row station to change the exercise — lat bars, triceps ropes, single-D handles, row/close-grip handles, ankle straps, and more. A small set of them turns one cable stack into dozens of movements.

What to look for

A rotating swivel or ball-bearing joint keeps the cable from twisting and lets the handle track your arm; comfortable, durable grips (knurled metal, rubber, or coated nylon) survive heavy use; and a standard carabiner or snap fits most machines. Match the attachment to the exercises you actually train rather than buying a giant kit you won’t use.

How it compares

	The Original 2″ GymPin (6" Length)	MAG Close Grip Pronate	Double Length Tricep Pull Down Rope - 55 Inches	Top Tier Tricep Handle
GymRadar rating	4.83/5	4.83/5	4.83/5	4.83/5
Price	$99.99	$59.95
Type	Cable-machine weight-stack extender pin
Length	6" (155mm sleeve; ~10-1/8" overall with steel pin)		55" (4 ft 7 in)
Origin	Designed and manufactured in the UK
Weight	~1 lb 14 oz (864-897g)
Material	CNC-machined aluminum body with solid steel pin	Rubber-coated steel	Nylon rope with high-impact plastic end caps	100% stainless steel, TIG-welded
Pin diameter	8mm (5/16") or 10mm (25/64"), matched to the machine's original selector pin
Weight capacity	Up to ~135 lbs (60kg) of added plates
Plate compatibility	2" Olympic weight plates (50mm center hole)

4.8/5 · 4 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.83/5	4 reviews
Youtube	4.5/5	2 reviews

The Original 2” GymPin does one job and does it well: drop it into a selectorized cable machine’s weight-stack pin and start loading standard 2” Olympic plates once the stack maxes out. Functionality is the clear standout — reviewers across written and video coverage consistently describe it as dead simple and effective, and one owner uses it for 2.5–5 lb micro-loading between a stack’s usual 10 lb jumps. Value is the weakest dimension: the manufacturer’s own US listing runs $99.99, noticeably above both its UK-market price (~$71–75) and rival budget pins like the GymPin MiniPin or BareSteel’s comparable stacked-weight pin (~$60–115). Build quality reads strong across the board — CNC-machined aluminum body with a solid steel pin, made in the UK — though independent third-party coverage (GymRadar) is a thin four-review sample even at a high average.

+Functionality: "works like a dream" and "does exactly what it's supposed to do" — insert-and-load simplicity confirmed across expert and video reviews (King of the Gym, YouTube: Gym Pin Review)
+Versatility: works across multiple cable-machine exercises and can micro-load in 2.5-5 lb increments between a stack's normal jumps (Garage Gym Competition; YouTube: Gym Pin Review)
+Build quality: CNC-machined aluminum body with a solid steel pin, made in the UK; rated to hold 132-135 lbs of added plates (manufacturer; King of the Gym)
+Durability: owners report pins "look essentially brand new" after months of regular use, and a UK customer-reviews sample of 683 rates it 4.8/5 (Garage Gym Competition; gym-pin.co.uk)

−Value: manufacturer's US listing price ($99.99) runs well above both the UK-market price (~$71-75) and comparable rival pins (~$60-115) for essentially the same simple design (manufacturer; King of the Gym; YouTube comparison video)
−Functionality: compatibility issues on some machines with guards or frame obstructions, and loaded plates can slide without a barbell collar (King of the Gym)
−Durability: independent third-party coverage is thin — GymRadar's strong 4.83/5 average is based on only 4 reviews
−Versatility: may not fit larger plates on machines with tighter clearance around the weight stack (King of the Gym)

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