Why Choose Concept2?
The Concept2 Crew
Value: Customers frequently tell us that it's the best investment in health and well-being that they've ever made. We urge you to compare the price of the Concept2 Indoor Rower with the price of other quality exercise machines that offer a full body workout.
"...the least expensive top quality piece of exercise equipment I have ever owned or serviced...the best workout machine dollar for dollar at purchase time and for upkeep..." Keith A.
Our Pricing Philosophy: For over 25 years, we have made it our priority to produce the highest quality indoor rowers for the lowest possible price. By selling factory direct, Concept2 eliminates the middleman so that we can provide our customers with the best value. You buy direct from our manufacturing facility in Morrisville, Vermont.
Comparison: The Concept2 Indoor Rower offers a number of advantages over the competition. Whether you are a competitive rower or recreational athlete, the Concept2 Indoor Rower offers the best rowing workout at an affordable price.
Total Customer Support: We back every Indoor Rower with outstanding customer support. Our friendly customer service team—located right here at the factory—supports you with personal assistance.Whether you need a new logbook, motivation to exercise, a pair of rowing shorts, or technical assistance, we will be here for you.
"...you concentrate on satisfying your customers even more after the sale...with Concept2 it is the beginning of a beautiful, life-long, sweaty friendship..." Janpieter B.
Community: Use our free online logbook, join a virtual rowing club, participate in an online challenge, or exchange training ideas on the Forum. You’ll find a community of fellow rowers waiting for you at concept2.com. Last year, the online rowing community collectively rowed over 7 billion meters!!
"The online community at the Concept2 website is a powerful source of motivation and inspiration. I also get a special kick out of the many online Challenges during the course of the rowing season..." Mike O.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: If, within 30 days of shipment of your indoor rower, you are not satisfied with it, you can ship it back to us for a full refund of the cost of the machine. All shipping costs are your responsibility. This offer applies to factory direct sales to our customers within the US and Canada only.
Warranty: Concept2 Indoor Rowers are backed by a limited 2-year and 5-year warranty. Complete warranty information can be found here:
Indoor Rower Warranty
Three Decades of Excellence: Every Concept2 machine is grounded in a 30-year legacy of rowing excellence. In 1976, Concept2 founders Pete and Dick Dreissigacker were competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Rowing Team. Eager to shave precious seconds off their time, they applied their engineering backgrounds to oar design. They missed making the team that year but were right on target with their oar design concepts, which quickly developed into Dreissigacker Racing Oars. Since then, their blade designs have changed the face of the sport, and have been used by Olympic and world champions around the globe. In 1981, they applied their rowing experience and engineering expertise to the creation of a stationery exercise machine that could replicate the extensive fitness benefits and exhilaration of on-water rowing. Today’s Concept2 Indoor Rowers are found in health clubs, homes, schools, and Olympic training centers around the world.
Concept2 vs. Liquid Resistance Rowers
| Feature | Liquid Rowers | Concept2 |
| Resistance |
Water in a tank; the harder you pull, the greater the resistance. |
Air resistance against the flywheel; the harder you pull, the greater the resistance. Feels like a sleek racing shell. |
| Adjustability |
Add or remove water to change the feel. |
Slide damper to allow more or less air into flywheel housing. |
| Performance Monitor |
Basic revolution counter. |
Self-calibrating, measures actual power applied. |
| Comparability of Results |
Not comparable |
Performance monitor enables accurate monitoring of progress and world-wide comparison of scores. |
| Community & Motivation |
New online community with racing, records and forum. |
Online challenges, world records, competitive rankings, virtual teams, training forum, worldwide races, events, newsletters, and a community of fellow rowers at concept2.com. |
| Noise |
Quiet sloshing of water |
A satisfying whir with every stroke, louder as you pull harder. |
| Maintenance |
Use chemical tablets to keep water clean; change water as needed. |
Oil chain occasionally with chain oil provided; |
| Team Rowing |
Not available |
Use Slides to link two or more Concept2 rowers to |
| Storage |
Stands up on end |
Separates easily into two parts for safe compact storage. |
| Dimensions |
6' 11" assembled |
8' x 2' assembled |