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I was reading the discussion elsewhere on the forum about which Model rower folks preferred and wondered.......<br /><br />How many of you out there have rowed on an A? I just looked up the parts list and it looks like you can still order Fan Blades (set of 9 for $5) and many other maintenance parts. That's pretty neat that service parts are still available. <br /><br />When I rowed in college we had mostly B's, but if you were late to the boathouse for a winter practice then you would be on an A. <br /><br />I know there are other people out there with memories of the Model A (fond or not so fond).<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Yep, still have an A, fun to use outside on a nice warm summer day. <br /><br />The part that I would like to get, but is not available is the Speedometer.

<!--QuoteBegin-PaulS+Nov 13 2005, 06:14 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(PaulS @ Nov 13 2005, 06:14 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Yep, still have an A, fun to use outside on a nice warm summer day.  <br /><br />The part that I would like to get, but is not available is the Speedometer. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Paul: Maybe ask around the forum here; someone may have one or know of one sitting on a shelf in some boathouse!

Karen,<br />Fun topic. Thanks...Yes. I rowed and trained a bit on an A...I think it was prior to the 84 Olympics. Most of our sculling training was on the water, but we did train on the erg, too. <br />I don't know that I still see many/any A's around, but I still see some B's in some health clubs. I'm not interested in going back. If I'm not rowing on the water on a warm sunny day, then I'd still rather be on a D than an A, B, or C. <br />(I'll just row in the shade...it's rarely too warm here to do that.) <br />

Yes indeed. Been on all them all. Remember sticking a wrench or screwdriver into the A to teach/or be taught the concept of lifting off the seat? Karen, isn't there the remains of an A rusting in the back of the boathouse at the res? Personally trying to suck the last bit out of the Orbea before settling into a "too often" relationship with the C at the club or the D in my garage. dennis

[/quote]<br />How many of you out there have rowed on an A? I just looked up the parts list and it looks like you can still order Fan Blades (set of 9 for $5) and many other maintenance parts. That's pretty neat that service parts are still available. <br /><br />When I rowed in college we had mostly B's, but if you were late to the boathouse for a winter practice then you would be on an A. <br /><br />I know there are other people out there with memories of the Model A (fond or not so fond). <br />[/quote]<br />Somewhat off topic, but one major reason I bought my C2-C was the support for earlier models. The fact that C2 is still supporting model A's tells me that I'll be able to keep Nemesis running untill I quit, which I've scheduled for April, 2305.

<!--QuoteBegin-TedCG+Nov 13 2005, 10:47 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(TedCG @ Nov 13 2005, 10:47 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->The fact that C2 is still supporting model A's tells me that I'll be able to keep Nemesis running untill I quit, which I've scheduled for April, 2305.  <br /> </td></tr></table><br />I will have been pusing daisys for 280 years by that time.

When we first started the (club) rowing team at my university, one of the other founding members had just gotten out of a 10 yr stint with the USNavy. He had a model A, and used it at home while we were stuck using the B's in the school athletic center. We were jealous that he had his own erg. <br /><br />Remember the two sprocket option? The A -> B improvements were quite significant from a manufacturing and flexibility standpoint. The B had custom fabricated parts, not just parts from catalogs/bikeshops. Since then, I only see incremental improvements in the C and D. They are all great machines. I wish they made other things (vehicles, appliances, etc...), but alas, they make one thing and make it RIGHT.<br /><br />I have a B and a C. I'd buy a good used A just to complete the collection if it wouldn't cause marital stress.<br />

<!--QuoteBegin-dennish+Nov 13 2005, 09:42 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(dennish @ Nov 13 2005, 09:42 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Personally trying to suck the last bit out of the Orbea ...<br /> </td></tr></table><br />A fellow fan of Basque cycling. I bough an Onix over the summer, and it's simply an amazing ride. I'll bet you have some enjoyable hills in CO.

For a very short ride. They actually have one for sale at the local play it again sports. $300. I don't know enough to tell how good shape it is in. It has the fins and the two spoket option...........

I have never used anything but a Model A. They had a few machines hidden away in a hard to find room in the gym at Drexel U. when I was ther in the early 80s. I bought my own after I graduated (I just wish I hadn't waitied for 18 years before I started using it regularly.) I have never even seen a new model in person. My machine works great, it is probably a noiser than the newer models, but I don't really know any better. I just wish that I could get a performance monitor instead of using the speedometer and a stop watch. However, if one of you collectors would like to trade me a Model D for my Model A... I could probably be convinced.

<!--QuoteBegin-LBusch+Dec 1 2005, 02:11 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(LBusch @ Dec 1 2005, 02:11 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I have never used anything but a Model A.  They had a few machines hidden away in a hard to find room in the gym at Drexel U. when I was ther in the early 80s.  I bought my own after I graduated (I just wish I hadn't waitied for 18 years before I started using it regularly.)  I have never even seen a new model in person.  My machine works great, it is probably a noiser than the newer models, but I don't really know any better.  I just wish that I could get a performance monitor instead of using the speedometer and a stop watch.  However, if one of you collectors would like to trade me a Model D for my Model A... I could probably be convinced. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />You can still get the magnetic ring and Pickup for the Model A, I'm not sure about the availability of a PM for it, but ErgMonitor will work for you with those other parts and a compatible computer.

<!--QuoteBegin-PaulS+Dec 1 2005, 06:16 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(PaulS @ Dec 1 2005, 06:16 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-LBusch+Dec 1 2005, 02:11 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(LBusch @ Dec 1 2005, 02:11 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I have never used anything but a Model A.  They had a few machines hidden away in a hard to find room in the gym at Drexel U. when I was ther in the early 80s.  I bought my own after I graduated (I just wish I hadn't waitied for 18 years before I started using it regularly.)  I have never even seen a new model in person.  My machine works great, it is probably a noiser than the newer models, but I don't really know any better.  I just wish that I could get a performance monitor instead of using the speedometer and a stop watch.  However, if one of you collectors would like to trade me a Model D for my Model A... I could probably be convinced. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />You can still get the magnetic ring and Pickup for the Model A, I'm not sure about the availability of a PM for it, but ErgMonitor will work for you with those other parts and a compatible computer. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Thanks Paul,<br />But I found out yesterday that C2 is now offering a PM3 upgrade for the Model A. I will have my wife give me that for christmas.