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by Archigeist
July 4th, 2017, 4:56 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Model E - corrosion
Replies: 29
Views: 29262

Re: Model E - corrosion

No the stainless monorail cap is held to the alloy monorail by two strips of 1 inch double side tape down the outside edges under where the rollers touch the rail. Oh, that sounds a bit trickier to take apart than I thought. I think I will just let it be for now, since there is no sign of problems....
by Archigeist
July 1st, 2017, 9:20 am
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Model E - corrosion
Replies: 29
Views: 29262

Re: Model E - corrosion

Carl, true, salt is the main problem of course. I was wondering if applying a thin layer of linseed (flaxseed) oil on those vulnerable parts would make sense. I have seen some classic car restaurateurs use it on the inside of door panels etc. to prevent corrosion. To avoid the kind of rail damage yo...
by Archigeist
June 29th, 2017, 12:19 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Model E - corrosion
Replies: 29
Views: 29262

Re: Model E - corrosion

I'm new to the forum and wanted to comment on this topic because it might be of interest to someone considering the purchase of a C2 rowing machine. I have had the model E since 2010. As new I waxed it once with a regular car wax, and have cleaned it after every 1-3 workouts, oiled the chain ca. eve...