Concept2 Model D RowErg
Concept2
Best Price
$999
concept2
Our Take
The Concept2 RowErg is the default rowing machine in CrossFit boxes, college crew programs, and serious home gyms because it's nearly indestructible and the PM5 monitor is the data standard the rowing world has built on top of. The air-drag mechanism is honest: pull harder, more resistance, no electronic curves to game your numbers. There's a reason the same machine has shipped for 20+ years without a major redesign.
Pros
- PM5 monitor is the industry data standard
- Air drag responds to your effort, not a preset curve
- Folds in half for storage
- 5-year frame warranty, 2-year parts
Cons
- Loud under load (~70 dB during hard pieces)
- 8' footprint when in use
- No on-board entertainment, pair your own tablet
Specifications
type
Rowing Machine
resistance
Air drag
storage
Folds for storage
monitor
PM5 performance monitor
warranty
2-year parts, 5-year frame
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