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I bought a Concept 2 BikeErg <https://www.concept2.com/bikeerg/concept2-bikeerg https://www.concept2.com/bikeerg/concept2-bikeerg> two years ago, and have reall

I bought a Concept 2 BikeErg <https://www.concept2.com/bikeerg/concept2-bikeerg https://www.concept2.com/bikeerg/concept2-bikeerg> two years ago, and have really enjoyed it. It's solidly built, it accepts standard cycling components (I replaced the stock pedals for some clipless ones), and the damper-flywheel is smooth and somewhat realistic. At $1k, it's both very expensive and much cheaper than a Peloton or NordicTrac bike. If you're looking for a home setup, I highly recommend it. It won't help you if you need classes or other social interactivity, but my exercise time is me time.

mcaravey 5y ago
We bought the Concept2 SkiErg and Rower a while back specifically because they were used in gyms in the area and held up to daily abuse well. The quality is fantastic considering we paid about $800 each. Highly recommend the Concept2 equipment.
- omilu 5y ago
  How do you like having both the rower and ski erg? I love my rower but on the fence about getting the skierg because not sure if I will use it enough.
Wojtkie 5y ago
My gym has all Concept 2 equipment and I really enjoy them. Simple to use, they feel really great, too.
- mshook 5y ago
  Same here. And the rower was the right stuff in rowing clubs back in the 90s and still is today. I guess there's a reason they're being used during World Rowing Indoor Championships: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/2020_World_Rowing_Indoor_Championships.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/2020_Wor...
- MengerSponge 5y ago
  Concept 2 equipment is like a race car. If it feels great, you aren't going fast enough ;p
jerlam 5y ago
If you need classes or social interactivity, the BikeErg transmits your power output on the ANT+ and Bluetooth channels, which means you can connect to a wide range of connected bike training apps: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/cycling-indoor-trainer-app-guide.html/ https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/cycling-indoor-trainer-a... Peloton is just a walled garden.
robcohen 5y ago
I have a Schwinn IC4 (https://www.schwinnfitness.com/ic4/100873.html https://www.schwinnfitness.com/ic4/100873.html) which I bought used for around $400. It's a fantastic bike and I have zero complaints. I have a ErgRower from Concept 2 as well, but I can't help but feel Concept 2 stuff is consistently overpriced.

mcaravey 5y ago

We bought the Concept2 SkiErg and Rower a while back specifically because they were used in gyms in the area and held up to daily abuse well. The quality is fantastic considering we paid about $800 each. Highly recommend the Concept2 equipment.

omilu 5y ago
How do you like having both the rower and ski erg? I love my rower but on the fence about getting the skierg because not sure if I will use it enough.

Wojtkie 5y ago

My gym has all Concept 2 equipment and I really enjoy them. Simple to use, they feel really great, too.

mshook 5y ago
Same here. And the rower was the right stuff in rowing clubs back in the 90s and still is today. I guess there's a reason they're being used during World Rowing Indoor Championships: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/2020_World_Rowing_Indoor_Championships.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/2020_Wor...
MengerSponge 5y ago
Concept 2 equipment is like a race car. If it feels great, you aren't going fast enough ;p

jerlam 5y ago

If you need classes or social interactivity, the BikeErg transmits your power output on the ANT+ and Bluetooth channels, which means you can connect to a wide range of connected bike training apps: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/cycling-indoor-trainer-app-guide.html/ https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/cycling-indoor-trainer-a... Peloton is just a walled garden.

robcohen 5y ago

I have a Schwinn IC4 (https://www.schwinnfitness.com/ic4/100873.html https://www.schwinnfitness.com/ic4/100873.html) which I bought used for around $400. It's a fantastic bike and I have zero complaints. I have a ErgRower from Concept 2 as well, but I can't help but feel Concept 2 stuff is consistently overpriced.