Where you keep your erg..

[Citroen]

Our house is quite small, one bedroom, 2 bath, about 1400 sq ft. I keep mine disassembled, which makes for a rather tidy package against a wall. Even "She Who Must Be Obeyed" doesn't mind. I'm sure she would raise heck if I kept it assembled in the middle of the sunroom.

1,400sq ft??? That's a really big house in the UK. Some of the two bed flats nowadays are 650sq ft and I'd guess that an average house is 1,000-1,100 sq ft

Can you use sensible ISO units? What's that in square metres or inverse square picofarads*?


*With apologies to the late Bob Spenger.

[mict450]

1,400sq ft??? That's a really big house in the UK. Some of the two bed flats nowadays are 650sq ft and I'd guess that an average house is 1,000-1,100 sq ft

I guess it's all relative to where you live. Most of the homes here are larger than ours, some a lot larger. And no, we are not in an affluent part of the state. Blue collar, working class area, economically depressed, thanks to the tanking of the logging industry, courtesy of the spotted owl & the environmental preservationists.

[mict450]

1,400sq ft??? That's a really big house in the UK. Some of the two bed flats nowadays are 650sq ft and I'd guess that an average house is 1,000-1,100 sq ft

Can you use sensible ISO units? What's that in square metres or inverse square picofarads*?


*With apologies to the late Bob Spenger.

1400 sq ft = 130 sq meters. 650 sq ft = 60 sq meters. 1000 - 1100 sq ft = 93 - 102 sq m.

Boy! I sure miss Bob S!!

[johnlvs2run]

My Skierg is inside the garage attached to the wall, and the Bikerg is a few steps away from it.

[Dangerscouse]

Our house is quite small, one bedroom, 2 bath, about 1400 sq ft. I keep mine disassembled, which makes for a rather tidy package against a wall. Even "She Who Must Be Obeyed" doesn't mind. I'm sure she would raise heck if I kept it assembled in the middle of the sunroom.

1,400sq ft??? That's a really big house in the UK. Some of the two bed flats nowadays are 650sq ft and I'd guess that an average house is 1,000-1,100 sq ft

Can you use sensible ISO units? What's that in square metres or inverse square picofarads*?


*With apologies to the late Bob Spenger.

Hahahaha, I'm a Surveyor so I still work in square feet, even though square metres is accepted nowadays.

I guess it's all relative to where you live. Most of the homes here are larger than ours, some a lot larger. And no, we are not in an affluent part of the state. Blue collar, working class area, economically depressed, thanks to the tanking of the logging industry, courtesy of the spotted owl & the environmental preservationists.

It certainly is, I believe that we have one of the highest population densities comparable to land mass, not least due to the notable concentration in the cities and the considerable protection of the green belt and rural areas.

Land values in certain areas in the UK are going to be a lot more expensive than the USA solely due to supply and demand. Demographics and human Geography all play a role in having shaped our respective communities, but I digress from the intent of this post...

[jackarabit]

Bob heard that, Doug. I am live-in maintenance man of a story and a half brick box circa 1950, 1400 sq ft on a single floor, full basement, turned 2 car garage. I used to live in a 2 storey, 4-unit row, 750 square per floor. I have neither potting shed nor back garden. No conservatory either. My model D is in the “ya call this living?” room.

[Fl_Rower]

I live in the Gulf Coast area, in the US. As some of you may be aware, it gets rather humid, tends to stay that way, even in Winter.

Today was no exception. I've had my rower for about 21 months now. I use my rower, for the most part, every day, although I may have missed a total of 5 days in the past 21 months due to travel. After each workout, I use glass cleaner on the slide and wipe it down. But - what I'm seeing on the rear foot/stand (not sure what you'd call it - the part that the rear of the rower rests on.) is some rust. I immediately squirted some WD-40 on it..and it's very small - I'm not worried about it rusting through, but if there's a little now, I'm wondering how I can minimize this.

Further, now I'm wondering why C2 didn't use rust-proof paint. My mind is blown. It doesn't look like my rower is going to last 20 years in my garage - which has a door, and it doesn't get rained on; I suspect there's just too much humidity.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to minimize this rust development? I can't bring the rower in my house, I just don't have the room for it.

New member to c2 (just placed order on Rogue website) and agreed to store ours on in the patio under a cover (Rowing Machine Cover, Fitness Equipment Covers Protective Cover Dustproof Waterproof Cover and Water-Resistant Stationary Fitness Fabric Ideal for Indoor Or Outdoor use（Gray） https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FY7X9LB/re ... fFbSSGKQAJ )
Now I am super concerned. The patio has a roof and mosquito screen. Very humid.
If I store indoors I would have to move it out every time - which is going to result in us never using it.
My suggestion then I suppose is to try the cover, but clearly I am not convinced. How about using regular oil (not WD-40) and wipe it down and/ or cover with oily cloth

[mict450]

Hello FL rower, welcome to the forum. That waterproof cover has me a little concerned, in that it might trap all your humid air around your rower, leading to condensation & rusting. Keeping the metal surfaces covered with a light coating of oil may help protect your rower. A dehumidifier of some kind would be the best solution. However, take my advice with caution....living in bone dry California, I have no first-hand experience with humidity & rusting.

[Fl_Rower]

Thanks I think your right / I guess I have to contact C2 for advice - I think even their cover isn’t for outdoor use. Lightly oiled machine got it
Can’t imagine size of dehudifier - it’s open air, swimming pool and lake behind.. good luck to me on that one.

[mitchel674]

Thanks I think your right / I guess I have to contact C2 for advice - I think even their cover isn’t for outdoor use. Lightly oiled machine got it
Can’t imagine size of dehudifier - it’s open air, swimming pool and lake behind.. good luck to me on that one.

Hi neighbor. Fellow floridian rower here in Clearwater. Congrats on the new erg.

I have an anecdotal story regarding the Concept2 rower. A neighbor of mine had one for almost 8 years. Claims he kept it outside on his covered lanai and did use a Concept2 cover that entire time. He rarely used the machine and set it out on the curb for disposal when he moved away last year. I looked it over while walking my dog and rang his bell. He gave me the machine which I easily cleaned up. Minimal rust on the legs. The rail looked brand new. I cleaned the cage and oiled the heck out of the chain. PM4 monitor fired right up and the erg was nice and smooth. I wound up giving it to the guy that owns a gym I go to (pre-coronavirus).

My biggest concern would be if you are near saltwater. I have a place on the gulf and anything with metal corrodes within 3 years.

[Fl_Rower]

Tampa here! Small world! That’s pretty cool, I never thought someone would be on here so close (to where I live)
Thanks for the info.. I have left other metal things out and they did rust but were not covered nor oiled.
I will have to ponder this, I bought the C2 because I like to buy things that last a long time (ideally forever) and seeing how they are abused in gyms I figured it was indestructible for someone who is hardly going to use it (compared to a gym)
I also ponder how much dust will enter the machine being outdoors (cover possibly can’t be used)
Had a bought a Hydrow I might have managed to make a home for it in the living room. Buyers remorse? Not yet..

[Ombrax]

If I store indoors I would have to move it out every time - which is going to result in us never using it.

Hi, and welcome to the forum.

Why don't you just use it inside?

That will certainly be more comfortable, where I assume you'll have the A/C on.

Good Luck

[Fl_Rower]

Thank you.
I will certainly have to consider the indoor use option even though I know space is limited.
I just found this https://www.concept2.com/news/storing-y ... st%20cover which although it says:
"When storing the indoor rower for longer periods of time, we recommend a clean, dry location. Indoor rowers should not be stored outside in the elements, even with the Concept2 dust cover. "
So my using the rower once a day then storing outside is still really the same as long term storage (with a once a day wipe-down/oil). So storing outside.. that's not happening.

I will figure something out.

Thanks again.

[Fl_Rower]

I just found this too viewtopic.php?t=157905 (for anyone who is following/searching and finds this post and needs more information)

[Ombrax]

BTW, you won't regret having bought a C2 erg - they're great, great rowers.