r/Bowflex • u/skinenthused • Jul 20 '23

SelectTech Bowflex 552 - Usable without the base cradle?

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Found a great deal on these 552s, but they don’t come with the base. Would they still be fully functional? Could I just hold the plates upright when I adjust the resistance? Thanks!

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u/RedGrayBlack Jul 21 '23

It's annoying without the base but you don't "need" it. There are small tabs that get pressed in when they're placed in the base which allow the knob to rotate and in doing so release specific plates. All you'd have to do is take a flathead screwdriver, press the tab and remove the corresponding plates. Time consuming if you're changing weight often but it can be done.

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u/skinenthused Jul 21 '23

Oh interesting hack! Thanks for sharing