I got this machine, I lubed up all the sliding parts and don't have any of the issues you have. I love this machine.

Thank you. You've validated my suspicion about this machine; that adding J-hooks and safety supports to an upright that is designed for one thing, supporting the adjustable pulleys, is a design flaw.

Great job Sir, and thank you for your honest review. I was a click away from ordering the M4 and you just saved me the hustle.

Thank you, an honest non commissioned, non promotional review. Your right those uprights seem to be crapola. Hope you get your money back. I was considering this but good to know.

Ordered earlier today, and just submitted my cancelation. SUPER Glad I looked at a few more reviews before sleepin lol. Thanks for the save.

Thanks for the great and honest review!

Wow! If only everyone was honest, like you, this world would be a better place.

So glad I came across this review, that's a deal breaker for me, thank you.

Thanks for the video!!!! U just saved me some money

Good honest video without being crude. Please update us on how things turn out 🙏.

Thank you for the honest review. I was about to buy this machine.

Now this is what youtube was made for!!! Thank you! That was enough for me at 2:50. I watched the whole video though.

thanks for the video

Thanks man and sorry you had to trial and error. You could always lightly lubricate the front uprights and probably even a good idea to do the same for the smith but as for the material bending under stress, that is unacceptable. It’s a shame because I was considering this or the ritfit. Thanks for shedding light on this.

thank you for the post first honest review. i guess ill spring the extra and buy a 3x3 steel rack.

Just pulled the trigger on the Vesta Fitness 3 In 1 Rack. Smith Machine and dual weight stack functional trainer. Not cheap. But hopefully buy once and cry once.

thank you for the review. staying away from mikolo.

Thanks. Was about to order one. Not now.

Thank you let us know once you find one that's is well worth buying.

Were you able to send it back? I just set mine up last night and used it today, I am not happy. Wish I would’ve come across your video sooner.

I believe everything you just said , too bad its a scrap and start over situation

Just set up my M4 and came across your video. I hope you have found a resolution. With that in mind, I wonder if the uprights for the HR05 Mikolo half rack will swap out with the M4 smith machine. I also wonder if this will strengthen the overall unit and solve your issue. Keep lifting brother.

Awesome video. Did you find another machine that worked for you?

I have to imagine that the cost of 2x14 Guage uprights would have been very little extra. Sad. They don't care. They get plenty of money from folks who barely use it.

I think you installed the pulley wrong. Mine works perfectly

Thanks for the great and honest review!