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Model C PM2 upgrade to PM5 Process
I just bought a Model C with a broken PM2 for £200 and was wondering how easy the upgrade to a PM5 is. Do I need to replace the sensor or just the arm and monitor ?
u/SuedeParadise — 10 hours ago
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6 Hours in the "Erg Ultra" Format: A Controlled Test Run on SkiErg & BikeErg
Hey everyone,
I recently completed a planned 6-hour ultra test to try out the "Erg Ultra" format. The goal wasn't to push to absolute failure, but rather to maintain a controlled, steady pace across the entire duration.
The format is structured so that you have a specific distance target to clear per hour:
8 km SkiErg + 19 km BikeErg (any time remaining before the hour strikes is your rest period).
I used the ergultra.com app to track and manage the sessio. It ran smoothly in the background without being intrusive and did a great job keeping the rounds organized.
The stats after 6 rounds:
Total Distance: 81.00 km (24.0 km SkiErg / 57.0 km BikeErg)
Moving Time: 4h 22m (the rest was transition/break time within the hourly windows)
Averages: Avg HR: 116 bpm | Avg Watts: 96 W | 2,879 kcal
The main focus was rhythm and pacing control while switching between the standing pulling motion and cycling. Overall, it felt really solid and sustainable.
What distances do you usually target for your long endurance sessions? Do you like combining different ergs in a single workout, or do you prefer to stick strictly to one machine?
u/Former_Jeweler8698 — 17 hours ago
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Display miles instead of meters/kilometers?
I’m a fairly new BikeErg owner. I notice that in the ErgData app, under Workout Settings, there is a setting for Unit System, offering either Imperial or Metric. It appears that this can be used to choose either Miles or Kilometers.
I have it set to Imperial, but every screen in the PM5 still shows distances in Meters or Kilometers. And it is the same in ErgData logs.
I would prefer to have distances shown as Miles, on PM5, and in Logbook. Is this really not possible?
Thanks!
u/paulk355 — 2 days ago
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No idea what I'm doing
First mini workout on my new machine. Didn't want to overdo it, given my age and health history. Are these somewhat normal numbers, as in... am I going too fast or anything?
Thanks!
u/Kind_Way_2737 — 3 days ago
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New Milestone
First 10k. Im pleased with negative splits, though did dial up the spm at end to achieve it. Ignore date as I haven't. calibrated to right year. This was from this morning. I've only had rower for 8 years. i'm sure Ill get around to it.
u/FailWild — 3 days ago
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Question about the Strength Erg
I have a lot of experience on other C2 Ergs, but not the Strength Erg. I don't have access to one, so I'm pretty clueless as to how it feels, moves, and what techniques to employ.
I'm asking because I have a Hyrox-style S&C competition coming up this Saturday called Crucible which includes it.
After a 900m run, 1k row, and 1k ski, I have a minute's rest and then I need to:
- Push 800kg with the chest apparatus
- Push 2400kg with the legs apparatus
(I have a lot more to do after that and total time for the even should be approx 35min.)
I cannot adjust the damper and I don't know what it'll be set at.
If it helps, I can quite easily rep out 80kg on a BB bench for 8-10 reps, and I can do the same on a back squat at 110kg. Just no idea how that transfers to this machine. I'm trying to estimate the time it'll take to accomplish this and/or a rough idea of the reps it'll take.
Any insights would be very much appreciated.
u/KentTheDorfDorfman — 3 days ago
Meditating while indoor rowing
Hi everyone,
I’m trying to work on stress relief, and to that end, I meditate regularly.
I’ve read that many people also describe rowing as a meditative activity.
But how exactly do you get into that state?
I bought a cheap rowing machine last year, got hooked immediately, and two weeks later, I bought a Concept2.
When it arrived, my initial enthusiasm was huge, but it gradually started to fade. Eventually, I couldn't even last 20 minutes because I got bored.
Now I want to give it another shot and approach it differently.
No YouTube playing in the background, no music.
I want to relax, rather than trying to improve my 500m times.
How should I go about this?
Thanks, everyone.
u/Tasty_Change_288 — 3 days ago
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First half marathon
I got the 1 million km last year. I thought there was a pin for the half marathon:(
1,633 calorie burn. What yall think?
Looking to get a pm5 soon. For those who have upgraded was it worth the $?
u/waslessen — 4 days ago
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Form check round 2 please
Hi, I posted a form check about 6 weeks ago and had some very useful feedback. I'm 47F, 5'3" 125lb (57kg). Started rowing in Feb. I did the video after my 5k row so feeling tired. But the gym was empty so I managed to video myself. My fastest split is 2:15 for 500m. Around 2.23 for 5k.
u/smooshmonkey — 4 days ago
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How much vibration does rowing cause?
Planning on getting the C2.
Problem: Minimal space where I'm staying and there's not many places I can put the erg (garage too small for erg + car), no back/front yard.
Only suitable spot is next to the study room desk that all housemates share and I don't want to cause a fuss if i'm trying to row while they're trying to work on things.
u/dialsoapbox — 5 days ago
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Bruit fin de course
Bonjour j'ai ce bruit en fain d'exercice sur mon ski erg il a a peine 30 h est ce normal c'est a bas régime .
Je les ouvert je voit rien d'anormal
u/Impossible_Diet_2027 — 6 days ago
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First Ski half-marathon!
First time trying a half marathon on the ski erg, love this machine now!
u/Anakin_Saucewalker — 6 days ago
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What should I keep in mind when purchasing?
What to look for when buying? I am considering purchasing the Concept2 D PM5, but I am still hesitant. I did test it in the store, but never used it intensively. I do want to buy a good device right away, which is why I am only interested in this one. These devices are almost impossible to find second-hand. So my question is what I should look out for or take into account, since it is new to me. All tips are welcome!
u/Mills67 — 5 days ago
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Fairly new to the erg
I’m a 53 yo male, new to the machine as my knees can no longer take jogging. Any tips or feedback welcome and how you’d rate my overall fitness
I did a 10081m Row workout in a time of 46:00.4 and wanted to share it with you.
See the details here:
u/fussinghell — 6 days ago
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SkiErg or BikeErg - in addition to rower
hi -
curious as to which might be the better buy to compliment the RowErg -
my goals are general fitness & endurance. i'm leaning towards the skierg, but am open to opinions.
thanks for helping me make a decision.
u/FORGOT123456 — 8 days ago
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Newbie - form check
Not necessarily new to using the machine rowing, but new to focusing on proper form. History of many injuries, including a shattered femur (snowboarding accident) which has left my body unbalanced and immobile in many ways, especially in my hips and
Shoulders. I try to remain in the 16-18 s/m range while I’m learning, watching my video I appear to be very stiff. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
u/SufficientAd9732 — 7 days ago
Update: ErgManiac - Concept2 tracker with AI technique analysis
Hey r/concept2! I posted here about a month ago when I first launched ErgManiac and got some great feedback. Wanted to share a quick update on what's new.
Biggest addition: AI Technique Analysis
You can now upload a 15-second side-view video of your erg stroke and get instant AI feedback. It scores each phase of your stroke (catch, drive, finish, recovery) individually, tells you exactly what to fix first, and recommends specific drills. It's like having a coach review your form on demand. 5 analyses per month on Pro.
What else is in the app (for those who missed the first post):
- Photo Scan - snap your C2 monitor, AI reads everything (splits, intervals, HR, the lot)
- Concept2 Logbook sync - connect once, workouts appear automatically
- AI Training Plans - personalized periodized plans for any goal (2K, 5K, half marathon, general fitness) across 5 training zones with gym sessions included
- AI Workout Analysis - pacing feedback, zone adherence, and next-session recommendations after every workout
- Smart Analytics - split trends, auto-detected PBs, fitness scoring
I've also been lucky enough to get some support from some serious rowers. Damir Martin (three time rowing olympic medalist) has checked out the app, gave me some feedback and helped me film some promo videos.
Still actively building and taking feature requests. Would love to hear what you'd want to see next.
u/TraditionalMousse555 — 6 days ago