Storing the erg question

[joshuaMRowing]

Maybe a dumb question. Is it better to store my rower upright with the rail attached or to remove the rail everyday ? Was concerned that removing and reattaching everyday was extra wear and tear but don’t know how that compares to the stress on the joint with the rail sticking up in the air?

Thanks

[Ombrax]

how that compares to the stress on the joint with the rail sticking up in the air

I can assure you with 99.99999999% certitude that that stress is nothing compared to what it sees when in use.

Somewhere on the C2 site I believe it says that they would prefer you store the erg upright in two pieces, but I bet that's because they're worried that it might tip over and harm something else or itself. If that isn't an issue for you (e.g. no little kids running around who could possible cause that to happen) then I'd go ahead and store it on end without breaking it down. Many rowing clubs do the same thing with no ill effects.

[Rowan McSheen]

I don't think wear on the joint from dismantling is an issue. My Model D is 13 years old and has been taken apart and put back together three to four times a week since purchase. The metal is a little shiny now in places on the joint but nothing more than that. Works as well now as it ever has.

I don't store my machine upright but I do have a place where it would fit nicely. I've often wondered about how such a robust chunk of engineering could be hurt by being put on its nose against a wall and tend to agree with Ombrax, that it's more about the possibility of it toppling over and litigation ensuing.

[CJOttawa]

Rogue Fitness makes a steel bracket for hanging the Model D on a wall without disassembly: https://www.roguecanada.ca/rogue-row-hanger-black

I agree with others the likely reason Concept2 advises disassembly is to avoid the rower becoming a tipping hazard. If someone were concerned about this, a bungee loop near the top would negate that.

[kklabunde]

Rogue Fitness makes a steel bracket for hanging the Model D on a wall without disassembly

The Rogue wall bracket is awesome. I highly recommend it.

[Dino]

how that compares to the stress on the joint with the rail sticking up in the air

....Many rowing clubs do the same thing with no ill effects.

Yep I'd agree with that - the club I go to has about 40 Models Ds all stood on their noses. They fit in a very small space as when you leave a small gap between each one then the next row goes slots in between. Its the RP3s they have also which take up the most room!