how to get replacement cables for Weider home Gym?
OhioGuy
having a problem. The system uses cheap plastic pulleys, so they coated
the metal cables with plastic so that they wouldn't wear the pulleys.
The trouble is, the plastic coating is coming off all the cables,
which makes it very difficult to do the exercises. The plastic coming
off and bulging out makes the resistance variable, and sometimes
downright impossible.
I tried searches online for replacement parts, and found that I could
easily spend $60 just replacing one cable with an official part. That
is about what I paid for the whole thing.
My Dad suggested getting "aircraft cable", whatever that is. I'm
guessing it is a high quality metal cable you can get in a bulk roll.
If I could get something like that and cut it to length, I believe I
could easily replace what is on here.
The trouble is, where do you get the stuff? Anyone have an idea
where to get a good deal online for rolls of metal cable? They didn't
have any at my local hardware store. Thanks!
Gary Heston
> I have a Weider System 3 (15922) Cross Trainer home Gym that is
>having a problem. The system uses cheap plastic pulleys, so they coated
>the metal cables with plastic so that they wouldn't wear the pulleys.
It's also serving the purpose of noise reduction, and was probably
intended to trap any broken strands of wire.
> My Dad suggested getting "aircraft cable", whatever that is. I'm
>guessing it is a high quality metal cable you can get in a bulk roll.
>If I could get something like that and cut it to length, I believe I
>could easily replace what is on here.
Wire cable is used in small aircraft for connecting control surfaces
to controls, or for bracing (i.e., on biplanes). The material used on
aircraft has to meet tight standards on strength, flexibility, and
corrosion resistance, and is usually made from stainless steel wire.
It's also more expensive than regular steel cable.
> The trouble is, where do you get the stuff? Anyone have an idea
>where to get a good deal online for rolls of metal cable? They didn't
>have any at my local hardware store. Thanks!
A search on "vinyl covered wire cable" turned up these and more:
http://www.stageriggingonline.com/cable1.html?gclid=CPTP6di9z5cCFRLoxgodYxFoDg
You might have better luck using the nylon coated products, as they'll
probably hold up better.
If there's a stage or theatrical supply company near you, they may have
cable available--the smaller sizes are used for safety lines for stage
lights, for example.
You'll need a good heavy-duty pair of cutters, a hacksaw, or a Dremel
tool or similar rotary tool to cut it with. I've also used a cold
chisel and hand sledge with success on smaller cable. Wrap electrical
tape around it to reduce fraying when cutting.
Gary
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Just check around the big box stores and major hardware stores for
coated cables. I have regularly purchased them by the foot in various
diameters. Don't just buy something without touching and feeling it.
Some of those cables could be too stiff for your equipment. You want
cables with the most number of strands, which gives the flexibility
you need.
Roger Shoaf
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Roger Shoaf
About the time I had mastered getting the toothpaste back in the tube, then
they come up with this striped stuff.
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: I have a Weider System 3 (15922) Cross Trainer home Gym that is
Look for a company that sells 'wire rope'. comes in 'clad' (with plastic)
or unclad (no plastic). If you take the old cable with you they can make up
what you need.
Might also check HomeDepot and Lows.
icma...@msn.com
Try
"Tractor Supply Company"
Bob F
ItsJoan NotJoann
> On Saturday, ***December 20, 2008*** at 8:06:21 AM UTC-5, OhioGuy wrote:
> > I have a Weider System 3 (15922) Cross Trainer home Gym that is
> > having a problem.
>
>
> "Tractor Supply Company"
>
>
I SERIOUSLY doubt OhioGuy has been hanging around for the last
NINE YEARS waiting on yours or Bob F's reply.
ItsJoan NotJoann
> On 9/5/2017 7:47 PM, icma...@msn.com wrote:
>
> >
> > Try
> > "Tractor Supply Company"
> >
>
> Or perhaps a marine supply place.
>
>
NINE YEARS awaiting your suggestion???
Bob F
ItsJoan NotJoann
for an answer.
Bob F
years after the post. IT was still helping people with the problem.
Beaver...@live.com
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NeedAlternatives
> The trouble is, the plastic coating is coming off all the cables,
> which makes it very difficult to do the exercises. The plastic coming
> off and bulging out makes the resistance variable, and sometimes
> downright impossible.
>
> I tried searches online for replacement parts, and found that I could
> easily spend $60 just replacing one cable with an official part. That
> is about what I paid for the whole thing.
>
I have the same problem. Weider Gym cable broke. Weider wants ~ $95 for EACH of four cables! Total ~ $ 400. The entire Gym cost about that much! The cables probably cost no more than $25 each but greedy Icon Fitness gets you on parts. Aftermarket third party sellers charge these exorbitant prices.
I hate to throw away all this equipment (a ton of scrap iron?!) and buy a new for few hundred more over cost of replacement cables ... just because if Icon's extortionary prices for replacement parts.
So here I am looking for sane alternatives. Thanks for all the suggestions. I am going to check these out and post back.
We need more threads like these to break Icon's sleazy pricing. KEEP THIS THREAD ALIVE.
Bob F
bending around pulleys.
https://www.e-rigging.com/one-eighth-X-200-foot-Coated-Galvanized-Cable?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6NrB0N2v1wIVx1t-Ch3V0w9lEAQYASABEgINYPD_BwE
More generally:
https://www.google.com/search?q=plastic+coated+steel+cable&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
ItsJoan NotJoann
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ItsJoan NotJoann
>
> ItsJoan NotJoann - If you don't like the thread, then just don't read it. I am currently having this exact issue and have found this thread very useful - minus the troll commenters of course - absolutely NO-ONE finds those useful! truly, the trolls are the only OLD and sad thing here!!!
>
>
a looooong time which is more than can be said for you.
pdu...@gmail.com
Isabella Vercetti
ItsJoan NotJoann
If you look hard enough you can even dig up some 25+-year-old posts.
That'll impress everyone.