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by ben_r_
March 2nd, 2021, 1:02 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: What are the benefits of Strapless rowing?
Replies: 19
Views: 8593

Re: What are the benefits of Strapless rowing?

Not exactly sure about a real "benefit", but I can say for me that I just naturally dont need them. Fosusing on proper form I just found that I naturally roll back forward.
by ben_r_
February 18th, 2021, 1:40 am
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Model E discontinued
Replies: 25
Views: 15511

Re: Model E discontinued

Very interesting marketing choice. I guess thats the end of the longer fixed arm for the PM5 that the Model E had and the plastic/rubber coated chain?
by ben_r_
January 19th, 2021, 10:23 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: USB device
Replies: 6
Views: 3273

Re: USB device

Interesting to see these posts, this is the first I have heard of the "not both" "rule". I have a Model D, BikeErg and SkiErg, all three with the latest hardware version of the PM5, the latest version of the firmware and a Sandisk Cruzer Fit 32GB USB 2.0 thumb drive in each ( LINK ) and all three co...
by ben_r_
January 16th, 2021, 3:17 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Battery life in PM5?
Replies: 10
Views: 9015

Re: Battery life in PM5?

Havent had any issue with the batteries that came in my Model D/BikeErg/SkiErg (with a USB drive constantly in the PM5 as well as using Bluetooth and ANT+ everytime I use the machines) dying prematurely yet, but I have been thinking of swithing them over to some good D cell ultra low discharge NiMh ...
by ben_r_
January 11th, 2021, 2:54 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Bluetooth Speaker loud enough to hear over Rower noise
Replies: 8
Views: 4086

Re: Bluetooth Speaker loud enough to hear over Rower noise

Rock out! Pick up a JBL PartyBox 100 (or whatever the latest version is)! Thing is an absolute BEAST!
by ben_r_
January 8th, 2021, 4:54 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Explanation of the various units/displays
Replies: 6
Views: 3254

Re: Explanation of the various units/displays

Excellent links! Thank you!
by ben_r_
December 29th, 2020, 3:14 am
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Rower cover, is it needed?
Replies: 15
Views: 7457

Re: Rower cover, is it needed?

I considered a cover for a minute, then asked myself: is dust/dirt/rain/water spray a problem where I will be using my rower? Because thats all a cover is really going to protect from. Thankfully my Concept2 machines are all in a bedroom so the answer was no and I was able to pass and put the money...
by ben_r_
December 27th, 2020, 9:47 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Rower cover, is it needed?
Replies: 15
Views: 7457

Re: Rower cover, is it needed?

I considered a cover for a minute, then asked myself: is dust/dirt/rain/water spray a problem where I will be using my rower? Because thats all a cover is really going to protect from. Thankfully my Concept2 machines are all in a bedroom so the answer was no and I was able to pass and put the money ...
by ben_r_
December 19th, 2020, 9:41 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: PM5 ANT+ heart monitor reconnect
Replies: 23
Views: 12981

Re: PM5 ANT+ heart monitor reconnect

Not sure if it helps or not, but I manually connect and disconnect my Polar H10 each time I switch between my Model D/BikeErg/SkiErg (all with PM5 and USB thumb drives). Same with the ErgData app running on my iPhone.
by ben_r_
December 16th, 2020, 11:54 pm
Forum: Concept2 SkiErg
Topic: Best heart rate strap for Ski Erg?
Replies: 15
Views: 16615

Re: Best heart rate strap for Ski Erg?

Anyone compared the Polar OH1+ with the HRM built into the Apple Watch? Wondering if one already has an Apple Watch is there any reason to get an optical sensor HRM like the Polar OH1+.
by ben_r_
December 10th, 2020, 8:44 pm
Forum: Concept2 SkiErg
Topic: Best heart rate strap for Ski Erg?
Replies: 15
Views: 16615

Re: Best heart rate strap for Ski Erg?

Havent had the problem of slippage with my Polar H10.
by ben_r_
November 18th, 2020, 4:18 pm
Forum: Concept2 SkiErg
Topic: did you purchase your SkiErg from Amazon?
Replies: 6
Views: 5149

Re: did you purchase your SkiErg from Amazon?

I just did and it was bought and sold by Amazon for the MSRP price. You need to just watch the product page for any of the Concept2 machines and refresh them daily. Several times a day in fact. And all the machines come in stock shipped and sold by Amazon for the asking price. I was able to buy the ...
by ben_r_
November 1st, 2020, 1:56 pm
Forum: Concept2 BikeErg
Topic: Unable to assemble the pedal
Replies: 11
Views: 15678

Re: Unable to assemble handlebars

I also have a Bikeerg direct from Concept 2 this week and am in the process of assembling. I haven’t got to the pedal yet but am really struggling getting the handlebar post ‘pushed’ through the front upright and black plastic insert.I’ve loosened the tension knob as far as it will go. Any suggesti...
by ben_r_
October 30th, 2020, 11:50 am
Forum: Concept2 BikeErg
Topic: Adjusting the handlebar reach position
Replies: 6
Views: 5779

Re: Adjusting the handlebar reach position

Add me to the list. Just assembled my BikeErg yesterday and the seat and handlebar square tube fittings were way tighter than I expected. Was worried I was going to scratch or damage something with how hard I had to push to slide the handlebars in. I'm hoping that after being tightened for a bit the...
by ben_r_
October 26th, 2020, 11:29 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Fitting a 12.9” IPAD to a Model C rower
Replies: 1
Views: 1756

Re: Fitting a 12.9” IPAD to a Model C rower

Maybe you could use a floor type stand. Something like this: LINK