Concept2 RowErg with PM5

Finally my very own Concept 2. Assembly was super easy, all you need to do is attach the “legs” and clip the middle bit together, and the version with tall legs looks like a work of art, plus the tall legs make it so easy to get on/off. Value for money if you add up the annual cost of a gym membership where, pre/lockdowns, I mostly only used the Concept 2 rowing machine anyway, I never much enjoyed the gym experience. My wonky back (mild scoliosis) will thank me now, combined with the weekly reformer Pilates classes and long walks, I think I’m sorted. Oh and this rower can be stored next to the sofa in the living room, in two parts and taking apart and putting it back together again literally takes seconds. If I had been aware sooner how easy it is to store this machine, I would have purchased it ages ago. Plus it’s an ergometer, it measures the work you put into your rowing. Also there is an app which is super easy to use, it links to your phone or tablet and your workouts are automatically logged into the app and into the Concept 2 logbook where you can keep track of progress made, participate in races or compare your results against other rowers if you’re competitive. A lovely rower, I’m very pleased and impressed. Built to last a lifetime, I’m over the moon. Already had a couple of rowing sessions in front of Netflix in our living room, no need to go to the gym! A fabulous machine, nothing else comes close. We went to see a cheaper version and it was twice the weight of Concept 2, looked ugly and I tried rowing on it - didn’t even come close the smoothness and pure joy of rowing on a Concept 2 machine. I’m so glad I held out for this one and had the previous experience of rowing on it in various gyms. 100% satisfied.

I’ve had the Concept2 for a few months now, and it’s easily the best piece of cardio equipment I own. It feels super solid, the rowing motion is smooth, and the performance monitor makes it easy to track progress. It’s not small, but it breaks down quickly and wheels into a corner, which is a lifesaver in a home gym. Only downside is the seat gets uncomfortable after longer sessions, but a cushion fixed that. Overall, it’s not cheap, but if you want a reliable machine that feels like what pros use, this is it.

The product deserves the ultimate star rating. I have used a Concept 2 rower for many years at the gym, so there was familiarity. This version is constructed to a high standard. My concern was with the ordering process. Following an operation, I needed a machine at home as part of my recuperation. I ordered from Amazon on 8th August, including the assembly package as I have limited mobility. Arrival was scheduled for 14th August. A belated message on the delivery date informed me the delivery was rescheduled for 18th August. I changed a medical appointment for that date and waited between 7am to 7pm. The item did not arrive. I had engaged in a chat with customer services previously, receiving an assurance the item would be delivered on the 18th. I telephoned on the evening of the 18th to ask about the failed delivery on the rescheduled date. This customer service contact was marginally helpful. Early on the 19th August, I received a message my rower was two stops away without prior warning! Arranging for a family member to be available, as I was dropping family off at the train station was not easy but I did not want to reschedule again. The delivery and assembly were good. Very disappointing service from Amazon with a convoluted customer service chat mechanism as, at one point, I was locked in a loop. Great product, below par delivery.

This is a big purchase. I wanted to buy a cheaper £100 rower but they all seemed to have compromises in build quality or the rowing experience. I wanted something that felt as good as what I used in the gym that wouldn't break after a couple months or a year. I have used a different and undoubtly expensive rower in a hotel I stayed at and though it was perfectly fine, it definitely didn't measure up to the C2 in how it felt to use and how well made it was. The C2 is a great machine to use, where all you have to worry about is the effort you put into using it. For me, the rowing action feels very progressive and natural allowing easy transition between easy and harder effort and the knowledge that this is being tracked accurately on the Performance Monitor. I also seriously considered getting a water rower but apart from being more expensive, I also had slight concerns with its long term robustness as there were reports of it occassionally going wrong while the C2 just seems to keep on rocking even after millions of km. Also the performance monitor is considered to be superior / more accurate / fully featured. If I was buying for use in a living room then regardless it would have probably been the one I got, though I would have tried to get a test drive of it somewhere. However, since it's not going to live in the living room but in the garage, the extra noise is not an issue so the C2 it was. Assembly was very simple - the only parts that needed to be assembled was the support stand under the flywheel and that took minutes to do. The hex tool required is even provided. The seat rail then attaches cleverly to the main body of the rower, before being locked in place with a plastic flap. Joining up the two parts does require some care as the two parts are heavy and need to be properly aligned prior to attaching. There's a risk of getting your fingers caught in between as well as gouging the paint on the inside, which I've managed to do due to poor alignment. However it's as quick and easy as it's possible to do and still provide a stable and rigid enough structure to take the forces that will be exerted on it. I'm actually surprised by how well it works.I also like how it stores in two pieces as it's not so tall and imo less noticeable than if it was just stood on its end, even though the area footprint may be higher. I've only used it a few times and the heel part of the footrest does cause friction blisters when I wear trainers. I've heard of various remedies from going barefoot/in socks and wrapping a sock around the heel part of the footrest to using duct tape on the heel of all things. However I do remember that this was an issue I'd encounter every time I came back to rowing and it just goes away after it heals and a callus forms. Nonetheless I don't regret the purchase and hope it provides me with a lifetime of trouble-free use.

I thought rowing was easy until I bought this ! As far as the machine goes, concept 2 has given the best of all. It doesn’t get better. If you are considering a rowing machine, this is it, look no further. Just go for it. It quiet expensive in India.

Acquistato su Amazon con un piccolo sconto rispetto al prezzo di listino e arrivato in anticipo di 5 giorni, per cui nulla da eccepire per quanto riguarda la spedizione, precisa e veloce. Per quanto riguarda l'attrezzo, mi sono informato per qualche tempo su Youtube e altri siti prima di decidere per acquistarlo. Cercavo un attrezzo che mi permettesse di fare Cardio visto che non potevo praticare la corsa per dei problemi ai piedi (piede piatto), e cercavo soprattutto un attrezzo che mi permettesse di allenarmi bene e allo stesso tempo non fosse troppo monotono e questa versione di Concept 2, ha presente due punti di forza principali, il programma Computer PM5 e il fatto che sia un modello D. 1) Il PM5 è un programma che permette diverse funzioni, ne elenco solo alcune importanti. Si ha la possibilità di sfruttare esercizi in training, si può connettere a dispositivi come Tablet, Smartphone per usare app di Training e in più ha collegamenti Ant+ e Bluethoot per collegarsi a Smartwatch Sportivi e Cardiofrequenziometri con fascia toracica. Il Computer mi è arrivato già aggiornato all'ultimo firmware e si può impostare la lingua Italiana. 2) Il modello D è comodo perchè semplicemente il vogatore è composto da 2 pezzi, uno con la ruota ad aria del vogatore e Computer ripiegabile e l'altro pezzo la slitta con il sedile. Si possono agganciare e sganciare al volo tramite una staffa e si possono ripiegare poi in un angolo occupando pochissimo spazio. Prima di acquistare questo vogatore, devo dire comunque che la cosa più importante è che rende pienamente come esperienza di esercizio e allenamento se collegato ad un Tablet, ne sto usando uno che avevo già in casa in versione Android (ma può essere collegato in alternativa anche alla TV di casa, importante è che abbia connessione bluethoot e Android). Dico che il tablet è importante perchè mi sono iscritto inizialmente ad una app, quella che uso attualmente si chiama EXR (che si può usare gratuitamente per 14 giorni per poi abbonarsi), e dopo averlo configurato con i vostri dati, sono presenti sia programmi di allenamento dinamici, gare, giochi e altro e selezionando uno di questi programmi di allenamento, esso andrà a modificare dinamicamente la resistenza della ruota e del vogatore, impostando diversi livelli di difficoltà, per cui dovrete remare seguendo il ritmo imposto dal programma, tipo bracciate, distanza, potenza ecc...ci sono diversi livelli e training per i vostri gusti. Senza contare anche che mentre remerete vi troverete come se foste in un mondo virtuale, dove è presente una barca che rappresenta voi e ogni volta che remerete la barca di muove al vostro ritmo, e potrete scegliere percorsi, luoghi, ambienti per non annoiarvi nelle lunghe sessioni. Ne esistono anche altre app e dovrete andare poi a studiarli, sul sito della concept 2 ufficiale sono presenti una lista delle app compatibili e delle loro caratteristiche, per ora mi trovo bene con questa. APPUNTO: l'app EXR è in lingua inglese e sono presenti altre 4 lingue ma non l'Italiano. Il rematore strutturalmente è molto robusto e sopratutto stabile, di ottima fattura e costruzione, ci remo da due settimane e mi trovo benissimo. Premetto che peso al momento 97kg e alto 180cm, nessun problema con questo rematore come stabilità e comodità. Per concludere inserisco un altro appunto, il programma si collega al mio orologio sportivo per registrare la sessione di allenamento oltre che al tablet che registra anche questo la sessione in contemporranea. Unica cosa è che non rilevava il mio battito cardiaco dal mio orologio e non lo trasmetteva al tabet e ho dovuto prendermi comunque una fascia toracica cardiofrequenzimetro Ant+ e ho risolto il problema. Attrezzatura completa usata da me: - Rematore Concept 2 Modello D - Tablet 7°/10° Android (che tenevo già a casa, ma potete usare anche la tv se compatibile) - Orologio Garmin Venu 3 (si collega al rematore e registra la sessione allenamento completa sul sito Garmin con tutti i dati completi. Non trasmette però la frequenza al Tablet/App. NON E' COMUNQUE OBBLIGATORIO o NECESSARIO. Ma essendo sportivo registro sempre le sessioni.) - Cardiofrequenzimetro a fascia toracica modello Garmin HRM-Pro Plus (Per poter trasmettere/visualizzare la propria frequenza cardiaca sul Tablet/APP durante allenamento e al rematore. Se possedete uno smartwatch controllate se è compatibile per trasmettere i dati al tablet, diversamente vi servirà una fascia cardiofrequenzimetro compatibile.). - App EXR con Abbonamento 1 anno (primi 14 giorni gratuiti per provarlo) Per ora è un ottimo attrezzo e mi trovo soddisfatto pienamente e i risultati si cominciano a vedere.

This product is awesome! We were slightly worried that it would be too loud to have at home but it turned out not being an issue at all. Also, there were some delivery issues but Amazon helps to solve perfectly!

Un must-have pour s’entraîner sérieusement à la maison J’utilise le Concept2 RowErg depuis plusieurs mois maintenant et c’est clairement un des meilleurs achats que j’ai faits pour mon entraînement à domicile. Voici mon retour après utilisation : ✅ Construction ultra solide Ce rameur est une vraie bête. On sent tout de suite la qualité pro : c’est le genre de matos qu’on retrouve dans les salles de sport ou en compétition. Il est fait pour durer, même avec une utilisation intense. ✅ Ressenti de rame très fluide Le mouvement est super naturel, sans à-coups. La résistance à air s’adapte automatiquement à l’effort, donc plus on tire fort, plus c’est dur. Et il y a un levier pour régler le flux d’air si on veut adapter encore plus finement. ✅ Moniteur PM5 ultra complet Il affiche toutes les données qu’on veut : temps, distance, cadence, watts, calories… Il est précis, super lisible, et se connecte en Bluetooth. ✅ Facile à ranger malgré sa taille Il prend un peu de place en longueur, mais il se démonte en deux parties en 5 secondes, et il se range debout sans problème. Pour un appareil aussi massif, c’est super bien pensé. ✅ Entretien quasi inexistant Un petit coup de lubrifiant sur la chaîne de temps en temps et c’est reparti. Franchement, ça demande zéro effort. ✅ Convient à tous les niveaux Je suis plutôt régulier, mais j’ai des amis débutants qui l’ont testé et ils ont adoré. Et les plus avancés y trouvent leur compte aussi — c’est un outil ultra complet pour le cardio, la puissance, l’endurance, etc. ⚠️ Un peu bruyant Comme c’est un rameur à air, ça fait un peu de bruit, surtout si on rame fort. Rien d’excessif, mais faut le savoir si on cherche quelque chose de silencieux. ⚠️ Le siège est ferme Il fait le job, mais sur les longues séances on peut sentir un peu de fatigue côté confort. Perso, j’ai rajouté un petit coussin et c’est parfait. 👉 Conclusion : Le Concept2 RowErg, c’est du sérieux. Robuste, fluide, fiable, ultra bien conçu… Si tu veux un rameur qui te lâchera pas au bout de deux mois et qui peut vraiment t’accompagner dans ton entraînement sur le long terme, fonce. C’est pas donné, mais c’est un investissement que tu ne regretteras pas. Une chose importante que j’ai oublié de mentionner, c’est la valeur de cette machine à la revente car on le trouve généralement aux alentours de 1200 à 1300€ et on peut constater que ça se revend aux alentours des 1000 € sur Leboncoin par exemple. C’était un de mes principaux critères de recherche, car je ne voulais pas avoir un rameur sur les bras si jamais j’arrêtais un peu la pratique.

Only downside is that it takes a big space of any room, other than that it’s world renowned for building stamina in athletes