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Old Concept2 rower vs New Concept2 - Who wins? 

RowAlong - The Indoor Rowing Coach
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I'm donating my old Rowing Machine to my local school. But before I do, I want to see if there's any difference in performance.
I've had my grey Concept2 Rowing Machine for almost 9 years. It's done over 15 Million metres, and has served me well.
My new, black Concept 2 Rowing Machine has only done 50,000 metres, and so is effectively brand new.
The only real difference between the two though is the tension of the shock cord (how much of a pull the handle has, wanting to go back into place).
So - with this in mind, I wanted to do a performance test to compare old vs new, to see if it made a difference...
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More views lead to more views - and I'm really just interested in getting more people on board to RowAlong with. (Make sure to click the notification bell to be alerted when I upload new workouts)
That said, I know that there are some people who want to show their support financially, and as much as I've shied away from giving out links to this before - I've been advised to at least provide the links - to stop someone spoofing me!! So....
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But seriously - just keep watching, that's all I ask!!
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This workout is provided as usual WITHOUT MUSIC. If you want music, why not load up another RU-vid tab, or maybe Soundcloud and pick your own tunes. As always, follow me for stroke rate. And I'll keep you company for the row with training tips, technique tips, and my usual general waffle.
For more information about drag factor, the plans and what this is all about, head to www.rowalong.com For more about indoor rowing in general, go to www.indoorrowinginfo.com
See you in the next video.
ℹℹℹℹℹℹ - 2K training paces are based on your current best performance to row 2000m. Set your monitor to 2000m and row it as fast as you can. When you're finished either look at the memory screen for that row, and note the Average /500m pace - or just divide your time by 4 to find that out.
For instance - if you rowed your 2000m in 8:20 - the average pace for 500m is 2:05. It doesn't matter if you started at 1:50 and then slowed down to 2:20 by the end - your average across the whole row is 2:05.
So when I give a pace guide saying "2K + 18 seconds" - that means that you take your 2K time, and add 18 seconds to it (in the above example, 2:05 + 18 = 2:23 pace.) Just be sure to set your monitor so it displays your /500m pace so you can stay on target.
Every time you think you're getting faster, rather than just arbitrarily changing the pace guide - do another 2000m test to find your current 2K average time - and then work from that. ℹℹℹℹℹℹ
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Комментарии : 87   
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
Totally air tight science….
@rubenharris9241
@rubenharris9241 2 года назад
Actually more helpful than you may realize. This says a lot about how robust and consistent these machines are.
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
I'm glad it was more than just a bit of fluff then!
@ynotjf
@ynotjf 2 месяца назад
Wow that impressive! I’m buying a used C2 this morning and this confirms the build quality.
@davidlloydmiller
@davidlloydmiller Год назад
Those things are wonderful nice to see that they hold up over a lengthy period of time. And what an incredible gift to receive. Your child's high school is quite fortunate. Cheers!
@rowalong
@rowalong Год назад
They really do last for years and years!! And the school was just the right thing at the right time. It’s nice to be able to do something with the (small) income I get from Google Ads on the videos.
@pheath5515
@pheath5515 6 месяцев назад
I just picked one of these older models up with only35k meters and 24 workouts and it feels brand new and look forward to using to for a long time to come.
@ajpalmer1240
@ajpalmer1240 2 года назад
I've got a gently used Model C that I've upgraded most of the parts in. It's effectively the same as a newer model except the PM3. However I haven't touched the bungee cord. I appreciate the demonstration of what to look for.
@hogieandhogie
@hogieandhogie 2 года назад
Brilliant :-). Although bang goes all my excuses for slow pace relating to my ancient machine 😂😂
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
Haaha!!
@lizp757
@lizp757 2 года назад
Well quite frankly I am exhausted watching you...... here I am sitting on my fat bottom feeling the need to have a lie down now ! You are a joy to watch !
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
I'm really pleased you enjoyed this. I put in enough effort for both of us!! ;-)
@robertbartholomew420
@robertbartholomew420 Год назад
We’ll done mate! I’ve been rowing the water rower for nearly 3 years and have been rowing along with just long. I’m looking forward to your water rower sessions as well as your analysis. I also started rowing on the C2 at my gym for 3yrs. until Covid.
@robertbartholomew420
@robertbartholomew420 Год назад
I’ve been following you and enjoying your style of training
@rowalong
@rowalong Год назад
Thanks. It's an interesting machine to use. So far, not to give anything away, I'm not a fan of the seat - and there's a weird 'kink' to the stroke. But I did enjoy my first session on it. And it's good to know that the Concept2 workouts have still been ok for you when you've been on the Water Rower.
@frankpratte8358
@frankpratte8358 2 года назад
That is consistency, really good to know.
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
It’s amazing to see that even 10 years on, the older machine still performs as well.
@BradNeumyer
@BradNeumyer 2 года назад
Quite the endorsement for the quality of the machine in terms of consistent performance!
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
I know! You can see the quite evident surprise in my reaction!
@johnchapman4050
@johnchapman4050 Год назад
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I stumbled on this and found it very interesting. I echo a comment below......... it really does demonstrate the how bullet-proof these wonderful machines are!
@rowalong
@rowalong Год назад
Yup, they’ll last forever with just a bit of oil and a few parts replaced when needed. Glad you found it interesting.
@GADesser
@GADesser 2 года назад
Verifies they have a great thing going.
@mariaamaro6227
@mariaamaro6227 4 месяца назад
I have an old concept 2 LOVE IT ...yes, I've changed the chain, the cord, the seat, the foot pedals rest, and i got a newer control box....so yeah I go a newer C2...still would chain this for a NEW one I really enjoy my work outs...
@brodisattva
@brodisattva 2 года назад
I enjoyed the scientific aspect, but just watching you row 100m (twice) was even more valuable. And now I know that you don't need a 175 DF to row a sprint. Did you set your foot plates up a notch? Thanks for posting this!
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
Ah! I'm really pleased this helped. (Spoiler alert, I'm going to make another video looking at DF and these sprints). And no, footplate was set to where it's always set (3 holes showing when I'm in socks)
@Mackowitz
@Mackowitz 2 года назад
My Concept 2 has about 15 million meters right now. Just received new shock cord and rollers for the seat. Have had to replace a few bolts over the years that have rusted thru because I sweat a ridiculous amount. But it is amazing how tough these machines are and how easy they are to repair/maintain and the replacement parts are relatively cheap.
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
I think that's the reason they've been so dominant. They're built to last anyway - but even when they do break, they're really easy to get up and running again.
@Arculus192
@Arculus192 Год назад
Great vid 🙂
@rowalong
@rowalong Год назад
Thankyou.
@nohatebuttrue2065
@nohatebuttrue2065 2 года назад
It is very easy to adjust the bungee 😉
@gdodici
@gdodici 2 года назад
Nice comparison. I wonder how my old Model B compares to the new RowErg?
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
To be honest, I don't think there will be much difference. They seem to have found a great forumla to keep them all pretty much even.
@moist.teabag
@moist.teabag 2 года назад
makes a good argument for buying used
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
Precisely. Apart from liking shiny new stuff, there's no real reason to buy new. And actually, the handle on the new one has a bit of a rough coating on it compared to the old one. I've been getting blisters for the first time in years!
@monkeyb1820
@monkeyb1820 Год назад
@@rowalong you could have swapped the handles before donating the old one...I have that same old one. Bought mine around 2010 or 2011.
@ddkim619
@ddkim619 Год назад
Brand new rowerg pm5 for $1110 with ship/tax or used pm3 with 1.5 million meters for $700 🤔
@rowalong
@rowalong Год назад
Depends how much you’d want to use apps etc and how much a PM5 would cost to buy where you are. Shouldn’t be more than $200 - and 1.5Mm is practically new!!
@traviswarwick350
@traviswarwick350 2 года назад
How many meters were you at approximately when you replaced the bungees? Was there an indication they were worn out?
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
I got to about 8 million and replaced it - and that was after the World Champs in 2017 when I really noticed how slack is felt compared to the new machines we were racing on. I bought this machine second hand from someone else - and I think they'd put about 4 million on there. So when you get to 10 million, just think about how it feels. I wouldn't change it unless you really need/want to though.
@freemanfly2986
@freemanfly2986 2 года назад
Damn.. what a concept2 !!
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
Both of them are lovely. It'll be sad to give the old one away, but I'm really pleased i'm able to support the local school
@LIVINGSTON6
@LIVINGSTON6 Год назад
doesn't really seems so from the video but did they make the new model less loud or still abt the same? bit worried to get this machine seen most of the time i will train i will have my 4 year old son sleeping in next room..do you think it's too loud and i should go for a different machine like water ones?
@rowalong
@rowalong Год назад
They're all still just as loud as each other for Concept2. Now, as much as I don't like promoting other channels, Austin from Training Tall made a video about how loud machines are. So you may want to check this out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yrRn65owFrA.html - The C2 is about 10dB louder than a water rower. Which is quite considerable. But, it's also a more contstant 'white noise' - whereas the water rower is a bit more of a sharp transient. As far as sleeping kids, I had a newborn in the cot next to me (10 years ago) who just slept right through even my toughest 2K attempts on my C2!
@LIVINGSTON6
@LIVINGSTON6 Год назад
@@rowalong thanks a lot mate, that's helpful
@theodoreboosalis
@theodoreboosalis 2 года назад
Very cool. I love my Concept2 RowErg. Best exercise machine on the planet. I hate machines and this is one is the lone exception.
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
When you fall in love with it, you fall hard. I know I did.
@theodoreboosalis
@theodoreboosalis 2 года назад
@@rowalong Love it so much that I just sold my Stages SC3 spin bike. Guy picks it up on Wednesday. It's perfect on its own - or paired with a weight training session. I agree.
@ddkim619
@ddkim619 Год назад
I have the hydrow and considering to swap but still torn because of the noise factor. Like to watch video content while rowing so makes more sense to keep the hydrow. Then, after reading the comments about the low maintenance, it now got me thinking about hydrow repairs might be more costly.
@theodoreboosalis
@theodoreboosalis Год назад
@@ddkim619 Yeah - C2 is truly the best. Low maintenance - and it delivers plenty. Noise is really the only issue - but it's like a fan in the background away from the unit.
@ddkim619
@ddkim619 Год назад
@Theodore Boosalis fan kicking up dust is another issue hmmm
@mariaamaro6227
@mariaamaro6227 4 месяца назад
yes I did!!!
@20Kilogram
@20Kilogram 3 месяца назад
👍
@rscottalex
@rscottalex 2 года назад
I would love to see you review the rowerg dynamic
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
I would too! The dynamic and slides are two things I want to cover. I just need to find them to use them.
@tech29X
@tech29X 3 месяца назад
Maybe, if the maximum value for drag factor on both machines was limited to 17.6 and as such if it were higher on one of them, the measurement would be off the scale and display to 17.6 ;-) I'm just saying, maybe.
@Stan_the_Belgian
@Stan_the_Belgian Год назад
Both are a model D so I would not expect a lot of differences
@rowalong
@rowalong Год назад
No, I didn't really expect a huge difference either. I kinda made this to try to help the people who blame an old machine, or a tight bungee. I suppose I should really at least have compared a D and a C - or even better, a D and a B.
@StephenBoyd21
@StephenBoyd21 2 года назад
That bungee was certainly looking looser on that second row.
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
Flapping around like a ribbon in a hurricane!!
@djolecar88
@djolecar88 2 года назад
This is a known problem when you have erg indoor rowing championships like CRASH B’s or now official world rowing indoor rowing champs. People practice on ergs that have been used for some times. When they test, the testing is usually done on brand new machines. The even organizers, and it’s been tradition, but new ergs for the event which are later being sold to the public.
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
Yes. I think even though in this test it doesn't make a difference, in a longer event, how tight the shock cord is may make a difference. There's an element of more power needed to stretch it in the first place (some of which is returned in terms of pulling to the front of the machine, but by no means a 1:1 equation) but more than that, I think there's a technique improvement on a tighter shock cord, as the pulling sensation of the cord as it recovers promotes a quicker return and better posture (IMHO).
@djolecar88
@djolecar88 2 года назад
​@@rowalong I've been rowing now for 23 years (a glimpse into my experience). Also, if I understood correctly, you put all (a few) new parts on the old erg. Now, let's take a club erg. The mileage and abuse will be exponentially higher, including maintenance probably not being on par. Especially if you are in a program, like was, with some elite athletes cranking numbers that are hard to wrap your head around. To give you a perspective, I have friends who would do steady-state 1hr+ long pieces at 1:45. It would be interesting to measure wear on those old worn machines.
@Nomads_Rowing
@Nomads_Rowing 2 года назад
Logically both should perform the same if on identical drag factors - the only noticeable change on an well used C2 should be a bit of slack on the chain on the recovery at higher rates - worth mentioning that you remove the flywheel cover once a year and give the fan a good dusting using a paint brush whilst vacuuming - hey presto - the drag factor is back to where it once was 🥳
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
Yeah; as much as I was surprised by the actual result, I figured it would be close to that. The question is whether a 10km row would feel tougher on the tighter bungee. I’m embroiled in quite an amusing argument with a guy on Facebook about this.
@Nomads_Rowing
@Nomads_Rowing 2 года назад
Hi John, The only true resistance on an ergo as we know is the drag factor. All a tight cord is doing is to assist the recovery keeping it a little sharper. It’s what you’re used to is the bottom line, how much effort you put in ( a bad workman always blames his tools 😆)
@monkeyb1820
@monkeyb1820 Год назад
I have a home-used c2, I finally took apart the fanwheel and cleaned it after about 10 years and was surprised at how clean it was. I've done a few million meters, and it stays in carpeted rooms, where I figured vacuums would have stirred up some dust. So I guess my takeaway is that in a standard home setting, it stays pretty clean.
@grzejnikMilosz
@grzejnikMilosz Год назад
There is not much to improve between these 2 models, except different display maybe, hence same results 🙂
@rowalong
@rowalong Год назад
Yeah, that's what I knew the outcome would be. But there are a LOT of people who blame the machine when they go faster / slower, so I wanted to make this to try to show that it really doesn't make a difference. Both had a PM5 monitor, the only real difference was 15 million metres of wear on one of them vs 70,000m.
@grzejnikMilosz
@grzejnikMilosz Год назад
​@@rowalong Concept2 from model C is like Volvo, the more milage the younger.
@highlanderthegreat
@highlanderthegreat Год назад
ahhhhh i think a 500 would of been better than a 100.....lololololl
@Robert.E.Edmondson
@Robert.E.Edmondson 11 месяцев назад
The power required to stretch the elastic cord is not measured by the PM. Therefore, with a weaker elastic cord more of the user's total power output will be delivered to the flywheel resulting in a faster time displayed by the PM. In competitions a weaker elastic cord is an advantage. Mr. Rowalong told me, prior to making this video that he believes there is parity between all C2 rowers, regardless of bungee cord strength. So he is biased in conducting this test. He told me he went all out on both the new and old machine. Maybe. But the PM screens are right in front of him, and he gets the times that support his bias. Should we be surprised? He should have rowed blindfolded, with an assistant to call out when the target distance was reached. Also, what is the rush? The test on both machines should have been done when he was completely fresh and rested. Instead, he goes all out on the new machine, waits 2 minutes, then gets on the old machine. "Definitely feels looser" he says. He would still be slightly fatigued from his effort on the new machine, but since the old machine is 'looser' he manages to match his new machine time and offer this as support for his argument that all C2 rowers are equivalent. The order of the test, new machine then old machine; no blindfold; his lingering fatigue after a 2 minute break - these all favour his personal bias. Further, at high wattage output by the user, differences in elastic cord strength are a smaller proportion of the total power and over the short 100 M distance of the test will have little effect. It should havebeen a 2K distance test, because at lower wattage rowing for a 2 k distance, the difference in elastic cord strength is a greater proportion of the total power, and the greater distance enables the time differences to accumulate. That is why many, many users have reported 5 to 15 second differences in their times on new vs old machines. The short 100 M, high wattage test here is also a choice that favours his personal bias, in violation of physics, that all machines, regardless of bungee cord strength are equivalent. This video does no service to C2 rower users. It helps to keep everyone asleep, and ignorant of this design defect. Concept 2 probably loves it.
@MayumiSakamoto-py6em
@MayumiSakamoto-py6em 7 месяцев назад
thanx very much this has been driving me bonkers how l could smoke a cigar at 150 pace for ever on my old machine yet my new model D l struggle to get to 2 per 500m. l saw CAM BUCHAN pull his chain and the monitor immediately gave one pull a time of 151 l thought that's bollox on a stationary machine
@Robert.E.Edmondson
@Robert.E.Edmondson 7 месяцев назад
@@MayumiSakamoto-py6em Everyone is in denial about equivalence between old and new machines. This video does no service to C2 users. C2 could fix this problem by installing a force sensor at the point of connection between the shock cord and the frame, with a cable to communicate that data to the PM. With appropriate programming the force to stretch the elastic cord would be taken into account in the PM displays of distance/time. (C2 already uses an extra sensor on the BikeErg - an angle sensor on the damper lever that communicates the damper setting to the PM - necessary on the BikeErg because on the Rowerg the PM recalibrates DF on the recovery but on the BikeErg there is no drive/recovery. A similar strategy could be used with respect to the elastic cord). The question of equivalence between machines would then be put to rest. But why should C2 bother to correct this problem? They are selling RowErgs as fast as they can build them, and videos like this perpetuate the myth of equivalence between old and new machines.
@AD-mr6vd
@AD-mr6vd 2 года назад
Not that fast
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
Correct. But post covid; I’ll take 17.6. What’s your time?
@AD-mr6vd
@AD-mr6vd 2 года назад
@@rowalong I meant my time is not that fast 🤪🤪🤪
@AD-mr6vd
@AD-mr6vd 2 года назад
@@rowalong you asked at the end "how fast is your time!" My response "not that fast" 😉
@rowalong
@rowalong 2 года назад
Haha!! Sorry, I thought you were having a go at me for only hitting 17.6. Apologies for the snarky reply.
@AD-mr6vd
@AD-mr6vd 2 года назад
@@rowalong none required, I realise it could be taken that way. My fault. 😉
@williamdavis9562
@williamdavis9562 3 месяца назад
How many times did he mention that he donated this machine to a kid's school. I've seen people donate entire buildings to causes and not mention it this many times lol
@Rolfiss
@Rolfiss Год назад
Most EXR. ErgZone and ErgData. BR. Rolf😊
@rowalong
@rowalong Год назад
Good choice! EXR is an amazing app, and I really hope it takes off and becomes the proper "Zwift for Rowing".
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