Conversion Kit: Athena® - Plate-Loaded To Selectorized Side-Mount Functional Trainer

Swapping from plates to the selectorized pin takes about twenty minutes and honestly changes the whole vibe of the rack—no more fumbling with collars mid-set. The weight stack glides so much quieter than I expected for a retrofit kit, and the side-mount design keeps the footprint exactly where it wa

The magnetic stop plates and the smooth glide of the carriage make changing weights feel almost effortless now. Setup took me an afternoon, but once it was dialed in, the whole station feels way more polished than the old set-up.

Swapping between plate-loaded and the selectorized stack took me maybe an afternoon, and the smoothness when switching weights mid-set is honestly night and day. The side-mount design keeps the trolleys tracking straight, and I’ve noticed zero lag between plates.