If plan to have longevity in this game I'd say don't be cheap with equipment that could last for life.

What's the downside to having a 1" barbell instead of 2".

I got a bunch of plates for free that are 1", but I've only ever used 2".

I probably won't have more than 250 on it for a while (I'm pretty weak), so would it work for now?

This is not specific to this situation only but whenever I buy something with the intent of long term use I look at the warranty and reviews from many different sources. I will buy with the intent on using it for a long time to come.

You will often save in the long run.

This post was edited by wesley123 on Dec 30 2015 12:30pm