Concept2 RowErg Model D Indoor Rowing Machine

They actually hold value second hand. Unlike almost every other piece of gimmicky exercise junk.

My C2 is at least ten years old and still killing me! LOL C2s are upgradable too.

The big things to know about - the PM5 is extremely capable and robust but is not a big sexy touchscreen, and you must manually adjust the damper if you want to modify drag factor during your workout - are obvious right up front.

Buying a C2 is probably the best thing I ever spent big ticket money on

As someone who had a machine with a screen/tablet and subscription and online “trainers” I have to say I never used it. Now have a concept 2 and really appreciate the sturdiness and ability to track workouts.

My wife bought a Concept2 Model D in 2007 and it currently has about 55,000km. She uses it for most of her cardio, and used it during three pregnancies to safely exercise.

I have a Concept2 and a Hydrow. I will say that I use my Hydrow more than I do my Concept2.

Get a butt cushion immediately. My only complaint is the stock seat is too hard for long distance rowing.

I have a New Concept 2 at home but use a Xebex V3 at the gym. Xebex rows similar to the C2, but the display isn't as good, specifically is is lower resolution and the rowing curve it displays is nearly useless compared to the C2.

it’s a great machine, built like a tank, easy to repair if needed, and C2’s customer support is world-class... The seat is not built for comfort. Cushioning is almost nonexistent and can get pretty uncomfortable during long rows.

concept2 is loud enough to annoy the person on the other side of a phone line but it it’s not loud enough to go through floors/walls

I only own mine since this year but I regret not getting it earlier, so far I had zero issues, except that my phone once didn't want to connect to the machine... Otherwise just keep in mind that it's much louder than a water rower

C2 will hold its value more than almost any other, in case you change your mind later about rowing.

It's one of the quieter and more considerate options when you have downstairs neighbors.

Very sturdy machines that last a long time and have good resale value... It's also the most effective work-out you can get. Just have to be willing to suffer for it to be worth it!

If you're doing most/all erging as a team, which I would suspect, it's probably not worth it; the $600 can go further elsewhere as a uni student.

It’s not difficult to pick up a (sometimes lightly) used one on Craigslist. The monitor will list Lifetime rowing to give you an estimate of use history. Prices are typically?$600-800.

I’ve owned a Concept2 for about five years now after using a WaterRower at a gym, and the biggest thing I wish I’d known is how loud it is compared to the water models.