How to make my C2 model C feel better?

[philwhite7]

Hello all. I've got a well-maintained Model C that for the past few weeks has been feeling ragged. I oil the chain regularly, keep the monorail clean and de-fluff the fan cage regularly, but the chain feels like it's grating against something and something's just not quite right.

Any ideas about the problem and what I can do to return her to her former, smooth glory?

Thanks.

PW

[jlawson58]

Hello all. I've got a well-maintained Model C that for the past few weeks has been feeling ragged. I oil the chain regularly, keep the monorail clean and de-fluff the fan cage regularly, but the chain feels like it's grating against something and something's just not quite right.

Any ideas about the problem and what I can do to return her to her former, smooth glory?

Thanks.

PW

Mine had similar problems recently and then a couple of days ago the cord snapped that retracts the handle. You might want to check and see if yours is frayed and catching

[708uvr]

Make sure the moving parts inside the cage aren't rubbing anywhere. I had a perfectly good Model C that had that issue because it was missing a screw in the cage that was causing a rub as you row. Easy fix.

[philwhite7]

Thanks guys. Will check both of these and see if they're causing the issue.

Much appreciated.

[djh]

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[philwhite7]

Let's see if this works. Thanks for the tips. Just getting back into rowing after 6 months off with a bad lumbar injury, so I appreciate the encouragement!

[philwhite7]

Ok, one more shot at it. Uggh. Not sure if I'm more frustrated by the signature block or the fact the times haven't improved in a year or more!