First Degree S250 Folding Fluid Rower

Advantages: Good solid bike with lots of information on built in computer
Disadvantages: Size and cost

...in it that have been greased and so on and they say it's just in case of leakages. We haven't done this and have had no problems so far but if you have it on an expensive carpet it might be wise to follow that advice. It is mostly black, with the handle bar column being silver, which looks stylish and modern. The seat/saddle is black leather (alright not real leather) and is extremely large. The rear end of the seat is big enough to fit the largest of bums (soon to be slimmed down) whilst still being comfortable enough to pedal without scraping your inner thighs. Considering this converts from a bike to a rower, it is very neatly designed. When in bike mode you can't really tell it will become a rower so easily without spotting the rowing seat, tucked away behind the foot pedals and the handle for rowing neatly folded into the crossbar... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Ease of use and worlds best
Disadvantages: Huge! Very costly.

...I am what you would describe as a fitness freak and have used many pieces of gym equipment. The Concept 2 Rower is bar far the most superior rower I have used. I use the Model E which is a newer version of the rower and immediately recongised by the frame being higher off the ground allowing a raised seating position which in my opinion is a far more natural and comfortable position. This rower is fitted with a performance Monitor known as PM4, simply the key pad you enter the distance/time and so forth. Being wireless enabled allows you to actually race another rower using a concept 2, as well as wireless heart rate monitoring. The rower even has a game function which allows you to actually add some enjoyment into your workout, it consists of a simple fish game where you must avoid the larger fish and eat the smaller ones... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Durable, versatile, heavyweight, fully programmable
Disadvantages: Very heavy, need to be plugged in for computer to work.

...I have found this to be an excellent rowing machine, especially after using the concept rowers at gyms. It compares very well against them. The computer gives you the ability to really up the tension as you progress. It also offers you bespoke programmes similar to that in treadmills and cycling machines for overall cariovascular workouts. You can even direct the air back on you to provide some much needed air whilst you are woking out. It needs to be plugged in for computuer to work, but its a great all round machine. The seat runs very smoothly and the pulling mechanism is seat-belt like material, so very durable. It is extreemly heavy and so not easy to move, but the seat running bar can be unlocked and lifted upright to make storage easier.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful