RowErg with PM5

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.

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.

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 one of the best purchases I've made. It's got me fit in record time and rowing workouts are low impact. I purchased the Concept rowing machine as two friends had one, and it's the most popular indoor rowing machine accross all online rowing videos, as all the professional rowers and trainers use them. The quality of the rower is first class and it is so simple to put together. The online manuals are great and they also provide a range of maintenance documents for future use. Pairing this rower with the RowERG app is simple and I've experienced no problems since owning this for a few weeks. I highly recommend this rowing machine over others (which I have used at Gyms, etc)

Saved my pennies to buy a Concept 2, expensive, but worth it. It feels like a quality product that will last forever. Super smooth and quiet rowing action. My only slight disappointment is the supplied PM5 rowing computer, it's fairly basic, and if there is more than one person using the rower, you can't log-on as different people and see summaries of your individual sessions. Other than that, love it!

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.

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

The Concept2 RowErg is wonderful; the mechanisms are smooth and secure, no noise, and provides a nice workout. This is a solid of equipment. The size is LONG, but it does fold to half its size for storing. The resistance allows for an easy or intense workout. It serves its purpose; an exhilarating workout, without joint pain. Concept2 did a great job at communicating and correcting the shipping (FedEx - did NOTHING). Concept2's team were responsive, respectful, and made sure the purchase met customer satisfaction. Thank you.