Concept2 Forum

Hi,<br /><br />I used to row in high school, forty years ago, and am interested in buying an old model-B. (I want to investigate a Concept3 idea, by revolutionizing the Concept2 on a fundamental and revolutionary point which the Vermont designers somehow missed, which I just can't get out of my head! The first prototype will require a fair amount of hacking, so I may as well hack up a less expensive model ...)<br /><br />But, I have no space indoors, so I'll have to store it on my deck. I'm not fettered much by "imperfect" things, so a little grunge, or extra maintenance, etc. won't bother me. Will outdoor storage and usage harm a model B, other than possibly cosmetically?<br /><br />Thanks ...<br />

The main thing is to prevent any water or moisture from getting to the machine, thus keep it covered and well protected.

Concept sells a cover specifically designed to cover the erg.<br /><br />When I lived in an apartment in England, I kept my erg on the patio covered with plastic garbage bags. The fan cage still rusted a little, but the rest of the erg stayed in perfect condition.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Paul Flack<br /><br />

kept my model B in a large covered patio in south texas for most of a year some time ago. picked up a fair amount of dust, very few small rust spots. otherwise none the worse for it. i'd not evan consider outside without a good solid roof however