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by Dreadnought
December 25th, 2024, 3:00 pm
Forum: Concept2 BikeErg
Topic: Concept2 Bike Erg v Assault bikes
Replies: 6
Views: 5225

Re: Concept2 Bike Erg v Assault bikes

A better question is why would any serious cyclist want to use an assault bike?

Optimal positioning is necessary for a good cycling workout, and those lever arms only get in the way and prevent correct positioning, resulting in a very awkward motion.
by Dreadnought
December 25th, 2024, 12:24 pm
Forum: Concept2 StrengthErg
Topic: StrengthErg vs DYNO
Replies: 3
Views: 1364

Re: StrengthErg vs DYNO

Thanks It seems to me that the most obvious difference is that the new StrengthErg takes up less space. The individual in the video has not used the StrengthErg yet, so he cannot really comment on some of the more subtle differences. I used the DYNO in the past, and did not find that I got a good wo...
by Dreadnought
December 24th, 2024, 10:26 pm
Forum: Concept2 StrengthErg
Topic: StrengthErg vs DYNO
Replies: 3
Views: 1364

StrengthErg vs DYNO

There was a similar machine made by C2 a few years ago which its no longer available:

https://www.concept2.com/support/dyno?s ... ImcQ34iH22

The obvious question is how does the new machine differ?
by Dreadnought
July 31st, 2022, 12:24 pm
Forum: Ergdata, Online Racing, Rowpro & RowIt
Topic: ERGdata and Stairmaster HIIT
Replies: 11
Views: 8440

Re: ERGdata and Stairmaster HIIT

I find the Stairmaster to be unusable.
by Dreadnought
July 31st, 2022, 7:56 am
Forum: Ergdata, Online Racing, Rowpro & RowIt
Topic: ERGdata and Stairmaster HIIT
Replies: 11
Views: 8440

Re: ERGdata and Stairmaster HIIT

My gym used to have Concept 2's and they recently replaced them with the Stairmaster HIIT Rowers. Why, I don't know. I don't see this as an upgrade in any way. The look and feel is very similar to the C2, but I don't get how to use the monitor. Every time I look at the monitor to evaluate data, It s...
by Dreadnought
June 19th, 2022, 10:32 am
Forum: Training
Topic: dynamic vs static training
Replies: 12
Views: 4278

Re: dynamic vs static training

Rekers' patent would still have been in effect when C2 was developing its dynamic unit in 2010. Possibly to get around the Rekers patent C2 decided that in its design, instead of an energy dissipating unit moving fore and aft during use, only the footrests would move fore and aft. Hmm, so the paten...
by Dreadnought
June 3rd, 2022, 8:48 am
Forum: Training
Topic: dynamic vs static training
Replies: 12
Views: 4278

dynamic vs static training

I have used all types of rowers, most frequently the standard or static c2. I have also used the C2 dynamic as well as other dynamic rowers. I have not really seen a major benefit of using a dynamic rower. I actually find it harder to maintain a consistent pace with a dynamic. I have actually gone b...
by Dreadnought
August 1st, 2021, 8:29 pm
Forum: Concept2 BikeErg
Topic: rockers for bike erg base
Replies: 5
Views: 9245

Re: rockers for bike erg base

There are now numerous rocker plates available that are compatible with indoor trainers for a bike. I haven't seen any specific for the BikeErg. One of these might might work: https://www.rockrindoortraining.com/store/p38/ROCKR_AXIS_%28PRE-ORDER_ONLY%29.html However the front end may be too narrow t...
by Dreadnought
October 18th, 2020, 7:17 am
Forum: Concept2 SkiErg
Topic: Spongie feel in handles
Replies: 7
Views: 4556

Re: Spongie feel in handles

Try shortening the cables by 6 inches
by Dreadnought
October 17th, 2020, 12:18 pm
Forum: Concept2 SkiErg
Topic: Vasa Paddles on SkiErg
Replies: 5
Views: 8453

Re: Vasa Paddles on SkiErg

Removing the handles was the only tricky part. Phillips screwdriver needed to loosen bolts. Then you have to hold on to the rope after removing handles so that the recoil won't pull the rope back through the pulley.

Attaching the Vasa paddles was as simple as tying a knot.
by Dreadnought
September 16th, 2020, 6:56 pm
Forum: Concept2 SkiErg
Topic: Vasa Paddles on SkiErg
Replies: 5
Views: 8453

Re: Vasa Paddles on SkiErg

You're planning to use the skierg as a swim trainer?
Yes, that's the idea.

I'm getting some elbow soreness with the stock handles, and I'm hoping this will take off some of the pressure.

It should be fairly easy to change it, but you never know, sometimes simple projects can be tricky
by Dreadnought
September 11th, 2020, 7:11 pm
Forum: Concept2 SkiErg
Topic: Vasa Paddles on SkiErg
Replies: 5
Views: 8453

Vasa Paddles on SkiErg

Has anyone tried to put the Vasa Paddles on the SkiErg?

https://vasatrainer.com/product-categor ... rg/page/2/
by Dreadnought
August 17th, 2020, 11:16 am
Forum: Health & Fitness
Topic: Elbow/ulnar nerve soreness
Replies: 6
Views: 5508

Re: Elbow/ulnar nerve soreness

I had the same a couple of years ago and it seems like it lasted a good six months. I attributed it to going hard and doing intervals before I built a base but not sure. I finally got tired of painful rows and chin ups so started doing more forearm work and icing/heating it and changed thumb positi...
by Dreadnought
August 17th, 2020, 11:14 am
Forum: Health & Fitness
Topic: Elbow/ulnar nerve soreness
Replies: 6
Views: 5508

Re: Elbow/ulnar nerve soreness

A quick glance at some of your profile information shows you’ve been on the forum since 2006, so I assume you’ve been rowing fairly consistently for about a decade and a half. You are giving me way too much credit. I have been on and off all those years. I have been back to doing it consistently ov...
by Dreadnought
August 12th, 2020, 7:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Aerobic base building
Replies: 12
Views: 7939

Re: Aerobic base building

I have the feeling I can lower this time, but my ligaments and tendons can’t keep up. Once I started interval training I am plagued by injuries (pain on the inside of my left elbow). This prevented me from doing any training on the erg for more than a month. I have a similar soreness which I think ...