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Just wanted to jump in and say that I had considered doing this before... but never took the time or made the effort. Sharing the bike with my two kids has always been a bit of a hassle; we're all tall, but all different heights so were constantly fiddling with heights. After seeing how great your j...

ChrisRowErg wrote: ↑

May 9th, 2025, 2:43 pm

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I am just being impatient. I placed an order a week ago and it looks like it won't ship until the 14th.

So it's arrived and you have first impressions by now?
If so, share your thoughts!

Looks like dyno making a comeback? (I'm not well versed in how that machine worked, apologies if I'm off-base.)

Seems interesting. Not sure we need one, but I'd love to see more about it.

Great discussion. As a home user looking to buy an indoor rowing machine, my top criteria was: * strong and accurate analytics reporting * rugged design with low/easy maintenance; bonus points if the company has a strong reputation for customer support * no running subscription fees * no requirement...

... Like what if the internet goes out mid update? If that happens, then the update won't take effect - the process would fail before any changes are made on the PM5 and you'd just have to try again later. Update via BT works like this: * use BT to transfer the update file from your phone to PM5 * ...

Agreed with others. It's a useful metric while rowing since variation usually indicates that my form and/or pacing has shifted and might need attention... but generally seems less useful after the fact. Number to shoot for depends on a bunch of factors... and may vary per person or workout. 10 sound...

Cyclist2 wrote: ↑

January 25th, 2024, 1:18 pm

Got my 22nd Holiday Challenge pin yesterday.

Wow... this is my new goal. Amazing!

No pin yet (Canada) but no reason to doubt it'll arrive. When you ask about viewing all challenges from last year, what do you mean exactly? You can click on the (2024) event info from the challenge calendar, and find buttons to show honor board results from previous years. Not sure if that is what ...

Definitely slower, but much more convenient.! (My home computer uses Linux, so updating my pm5 was a hassle before.) I know a few people have been vocal about this method not working as well for them, and how directly linking to a PC with the C2 Utility app is the best way to update - but I'm very t...

I'm also thinking about trying a marathon distance. Haven't done longer than a half-marathon previously, after an injury threw off my previous conditioning.

The suggestions here seemed like good enough guidance: https://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/ ... hon-rowing

I love the dedication and consistency! Great job.

A fellow Canadian? Love it! (I'm in NB.) Do you have a phone or tablet available when using your RowErg? If so, the ErgData app from Concept2 makes programing your PM5 much easier. That app connects to the PM5 using bluetooth, and then automatically configures your PM5 settings after you select a wo...

Sounds like fun! I wish I lived in a location with enough population to see something like this happen.

Events where you get to row in person, with a bunch of other people who are having fun, are the absolute best!

Sounds exactly like this post: https://www.c2forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=207621 Short summary: yes, this is normal. Keep working and you'll improve. ... I didn’t find the workout to be that strenuous. I wasn't gasping for breath at any point ... It does sound like you should focus on putting more ...

My BikeErg has a clicking problem too - but only when I reach a cadence where my shoelace hits the pedal shaft fast enough.
Drove me nuts for a little while before I realized what was happening. Changing shoes or tying differently "fixed" the problem...