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Model E upgrade PM4 to PM5
Posted: April 22nd, 2022, 4:14 am
by AndyT665
Hi all, I have had my model E with its PM4 since 2007. The PM4 is starting to misbehave so I am going to get a new PM5. I'm keen to use the PM5 bluetooth with ErgData on either an iphone or ipad. I was wondering whether to get the revised mount with the built in device holder or just leave the original fixed arm. Has anybody replaced the model E arm and is it worth doing? Any advice appreciated. Many thanks.
Re: Model E upgrade PM4 to PM5
Posted: April 22nd, 2022, 11:07 am
by Citroen
Nothing needed. It's one bolt to loosen, swap the cables over, replace the bolt and you're done.
Replacing the arm is entirely separate to replacing the monitor.
Re: Model E upgrade PM4 to PM5
Posted: April 22nd, 2022, 1:48 pm
by AndyT665
Citroen, Thanks for the quick reply. I appreciate you can just swap out the PM4 for the PM5, but I see there is an option on the C2 shop to purchase the the PM5 with the device holder/mounting hardware and wondered if anybody had any thoughts on that set up? Thanks.
Re: Model E upgrade PM4 to PM5
Posted: April 22nd, 2022, 2:04 pm
by BondHaimBond
Older Model E has a fixed metal arm that you cannot replace with current plastic arm that includes a device holder. If you could somehow mount the new plastic arm on top of the fixed Model E arm, it might be a bit too tall, where your tablet may be at eye level, but the monitor would be too high. That and the wiring may not reach that set up.
Re: Model E upgrade PM4 to PM5
Posted: April 22nd, 2022, 3:07 pm
by Citroen
BondHaimBond wrote: ↑April 22nd, 2022, 2:04 pm
If you could somehow mount the new plastic arm on top of the fixed Model E arm, it might be a bit too tall,
To replace the arm on a Model E you'd have to replace large parts of the front end. The arm is rigidly bolted to the flywheel assembly.
https://youtu.be/_gAHuAky558
The new Rowerg does the "Model E" stuff (higher monorail) in an entirely different way (longer legs). The arm design has reverted to being the same as on the "normal" Rowerg with the short legs.
Re: Model E upgrade PM4 to PM5
Posted: April 23rd, 2022, 4:51 am
by AndyT665
Thanks for the replies.
I may be being daft, but the following links make it sound possible and straightforward:
https://shop-uk.concept2.com/performanc ... ice_holder
(using part 2565)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmLc3pPyqvQ
Am I missing something?
Thanks all
Re: Model E upgrade PM4 to PM5
Posted: April 23rd, 2022, 6:46 am
by Citroen
AndyT665 wrote: ↑April 23rd, 2022, 4:51 am
Am I missing something?
You may be missing the redesign from the Model E ergo (discontinued in April 2021) to the Rowerg with model E legs.
Call Concept2 on Monday on 0115 9340140.
Re: Model E upgrade PM4 to PM5
Posted: April 23rd, 2022, 9:12 am
by BondHaimBond
No I think you're right, it looks like it would fit. I didn't think there was a separate model E retrofit.
Re: Model E upgrade PM4 to PM5
Posted: April 25th, 2022, 5:32 am
by AndyT665
Thanks, will contact Concept 2 and see what they say.
Re: Model E upgrade PM4 to PM5
Posted: August 22nd, 2022, 1:25 pm
by AndyT665
All, if it helps anybody, I ordered the PM5 and retrofit arm for my model E and it all fits great.