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I am looking to buy a used model C or D. I know that these machines are solidly build but what would be a high mileage machine? What wears out first?

I have over 50,000,000 on mine haven't replaced a thing yet. Hope that helps

Nothing really wears out. Mileage never a problem with these!!!!

Shock cords about the only thing that can need replacing but thats after like 10 years or more.

The only thing I have to add is check the level of abuse. Machines left in foul weather, or crummy environments, or gym machines that got no maintenance bear a harder look. Most everything on them is replaceable, however, so if you're handy, you may find a real bargain that just needs some TLC. Mileage alone is not necessarily an issue, as previously mentioned.

Depends on many factors.

If the slide has never been cleaned it can pit and stuff the rollers.

If the user sweat alot like me it causes quite a bit of corrosion.

If the batteries in the monitor get left in for years they can leak and kill the monitor.

The rubber bungee cord is stuffed after 10 years, the last one I replaced was about 500mm longer than a new one.I really should make a YouTube video on how to change one of these, there is a trick to it that makes it so easy.

The meters recorded on the monitor are not accurate. Updated firmware zeros the meters and "Just Rows" don't get added to the meters.

Chains they never get oil are no longer smooth.

Ex-Gym rowers get alot of use and the front leg screws come loose or just dropout, I have seen a rower that just collapsed in the front and twisted the frame.

Chain pulleys in the frame cease up or the bearing gets loose in the nylon.

All the problems can be sorted but it comes at a cost. If your really good mechanically you can even convert a Model C to be as good as the Model D with a few new parts like bungee, quiet kit and a new handle.

If you don't even own a screwdriver then buy a new rower.

Sawman wrote:I am looking to buy a used model C or D. I know that these machines are solidly build but what would be a high mileage machine? What wears out first?

Of the 6 at our gym there are three older ones that are all over 70 million still going "strong" (but really need work now) and three at about 22+ million. I am about to start an upgrading campaign.

Sawman wrote:I am looking to buy a used model C or D. I know that these machines are solidly build but what would be a high mileage machine? What wears out first?

I see I am the other side of the country to you but I am currently selling my Model D - viewtopic.php?f=10&t=160452

All the best!