A few months after buying this bench, it began to squeak loudly whenever I sat on it or shifted my weight. I have tried both tightening the screws as well as using WD/40 and neither helped at all. I discovered one of the bars directly supporting the bench pad is bowing slightly, which might explain the sound. I weigh about 200 pounds, which is well within the stated weight limit of the bench, but I saw another review where the bar directly beneath the bench was bent, so its possible I bent it while sitting on it.
Aside from the squeaking, the rack is a great size and holds even my size 14 shoes. However, I would probably opt for a wood bench if I ultimately replace this one.
Extremely Squeaky
A few months after buying this bench, it began to squeak loudly whenever I sat on it or shifted my weight. I have tried both tightening the screws as well as using WD/40 and neither helped at all. I discovered one of the bars directly supporting the bench pad is bowing slightly, which might explain the sound. I weigh about 200 pounds, which is well within the stated weight limit of the bench, but I saw another review where the bar directly beneath the bench was bent, so its possible I bent it while sitting on it. Aside from the squeaking, the rack is a great size and holds even my size 14 shoes. However, I would probably opt for a wood bench if I ultimately replace this one.