Concept2 Reviews

I do like my Concept2 rower overall. It feels sturdy, rows smoothly, and definitely seems built to last. The only thing that surprised me is how often I have to stay on top of little maintenance stuff like wiping down the rail, checking screws, and oiling the chain. None of it is difficult, but it’s the kind of thing that’s easy to put off or forget.
When I keep up with it, the machine works great, so I can’t really complain about the performance. I just expected something at this price to feel a little more hands-off. In the end, I’m glad I have it, but the upkeep takes some of the excitement out of using it...

I’m picky about how resistance is supposed to feel, and this one hits the mark for me every time. It stays smooth throughout, and I haven’t run into any issues so far.

I had a really good experience with the quick and helpful replies I received. It made the whole process feel much easier and less stressful. If anyone in the community is wondering whether to reach out with questions, I’d say go for it, they respond promptly and actually try to help.

I’m really happy with how this fits in my flat. I’d seen a few people mention it was easy to stand up and didn’t feel too bulky, and that’s been my experience too. It sets up easily and doesn’t take over the room at all, which was exactly what I was hoping for.

My first impression was that this rower felt really solid. The frame has a sturdy, built-to-last feel, and right away I could tell it wasn’t flimsy. After using it for a few weeks, I still think it’s a good machine overall, but for the price I did expect the finish to be a little nicer. A few of the plastic pieces feel cheaper than I’d like, and mine has developed a small rattle. Nothing major, but it does take away a bit from that strong first impression.

My rower is getting old at this point, so I wasn’t sure I’d be able to find the exact part I needed. You know how sometimes older equipment just becomes a scavenger hunt? But I checked their site, and there it was. Ordered it without much hassle, it showed up, and it fit just fine. Kind of a small thing, but also not really, it’s nice when a company still keeps replacement parts around instead of making you replace the whole machine.

I like how fast it folds up after a workout. Doesn’t take up much space at all, which is nice because I don’t really have room for...

I had to reach out to Concept2 about a warranty issue with my rower. To be fair, they did sort it out in the end and sent the part I needed, but the whole thing felt a bit more tiring than I expected. Replies were slow, and I had to follow up twice, which was kind of draining when I just wanted it fixed. Not a bad experience overall, just not as smooth as I’d hoped

It does the job fine, like I don't really have complaints about how it works, but the noise is kind of a lot. At first I thought it was just whatever, but after using it a bit, it gets annoying fast

The machine itself seems fine so far, but I was a little confused when it arrived. The box had a few dents and some of the tape was loose, which made me wonder if it had been opened or handled roughly. For the price, I guess I expected the packaging to be in better shape...

The rower itself is solid and works really well, so I can’t complain about the actual performance. But for what it costs, I expected a little more comfort or at least some extras included. It’s one of those purchases where you keep telling yourself to be patient and focus on the long-term use, even though part of you is annoyed that the price didn’t come with more. If you’re going to use it all the time, it’s still worth it, but I wouldn’t say it’s the best value for everyone.

I ordered from concept2 and, i figured it’d take a bit... but nope, it showed up super quick! The tracking was easy to follow, and the box arrived in good shape too. For something this big, I was expecting the usual long wait, so this was a really nice surprise. Happy with how fast they got it shipped out.

Concept2 is one of those brands I actually pay attention to because their reputation feels well earned. I’ve seen their rowers in gyms, clubs, and people’s garages, and they always seem to be the ones folks still talk about years later.

I don’t usually get too caught up in every little feature or marketing claim, but the stuff that matters stands out here. The site is simple, the information is easy to find, and parts and support don’t feel buried or complicated.
If I were buying a rower, Concept2 would probably be the first brand I’d look at seriously. It just gives off that simple, reliable, built-to-last feeling, which is mostly what I care about anyway

Putting this together was so easy, it actually reminded me of those rare times when a project goes smoothly and you just feel relieved instead of frustrated. No hassle, no confusing parts, just simple and done before I knew it...

I bought from concept2 mostly because I wanted reliable tracking and didn’t want to risk getting something that made it hard to see my progress later. So far, it’s been better than I expected. The PM saves all my rows, and the online logbook is easy to check after workouts. I like being able to see my meters, pace, and past sessions without having to write anything down or worry about losing track. Syncing with the app has worked fine for me too. It’s not flashy or overcomplicated, which I actually appreciate. It just does what I need and makes it easier to stay consistent.

It fits really well and my back feels fine wearing it. Happy with it overall

So far so good, no blisters yet and the grip feels really comfortable even when I’m doing longer rows. Didn’t expect to notice much of a difference but yeah, happy with it.

I’ve been using it for a while now and it’s lasted really well. I was going to say it still looks almost new, but actually there is a little bit of wear showing here and there. Nothing major though, and overall I’m happy with how it’s held up.

It took way longer than I expected. I wasn’t in a huge rush, but the wait was still kinda frustrating.

so I bought a Concept2 mostly because everyone kept saying they hold their value really well, that part was true. I ended up selling mine after about a year and didn’t lose too much money, which was definitely nice. That said, it’s still a lot to pay upfront, and the website feels basic. Nothing was really bad about it, but it didn’t totally wow me either. If resale value is important to you, it makes sense, but I definitely wouldn’t call it a cheap purchase.