Eleiko
Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar
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Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar vs Fringe Sport Wonder Bar
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Fringe Sport Wonder Bar is cheaper at $299. Every spec and price links to its source.
Fringe Sport
Fringe Sport Wonder Bar
$299
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar | Fringe Sport Wonder Bar |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $299 |
| Brand | Eleiko | Fringe Sport |
| Released | — | — |
| Bar weight (kg) | 20 | 20 |
| Shaft diameter (mm) | 28 | 28 |
| Length (mm) | 2200 | — |
| Loadable sleeve length (mm) | 415 | — |
| Tensile strength (psi) | — | 205000 |
| Weight capacity (lb) | — | 1600 |
| Sleeve bearing | needle-bearing | bronze-bushing |
| Knurl pattern | olympic | dual |
| Center knurl | No | No |
| Shaft finish | chrome | cerakote |
| Sleeve finish | chrome | chrome |
Sources — Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar: eleiko.com (verified 2026-07-13). Fringe Sport Wonder Bar: fringesport.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar and Fringe Sport Wonder Bar?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Sleeve bearing: Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar needle-bearing vs Fringe Sport Wonder Bar bronze-bushing
- Knurl pattern: Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar olympic vs Fringe Sport Wonder Bar dual
- Shaft finish: Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar chrome vs Fringe Sport Wonder Bar cerakote