Concept2 Forum

I've replaced both the handle cords and the bungee shock cords on my Skierg2 and it was easy to do. These videos regarding the handle cord and shock cord replacements have been especially helpful and useful. Be sure to save the old handle cords, as you can always use them for extensions, and perhaps...

I got a Skierg a year ago, and a Bikeerg a few months ago. Since then I've been using both of them every day, almost always alternating sets between them. The Bikeerg is sturdy, stable, easy to get on and off of, easy to adjust, and is quite smooth to ride. The Bikeerg has been a very nice addition ...

My Bikeerg's original range as of August 7th was 45 (correction, not 40) to 239,

I can't tell what they're doing from the photos, installing a smaller flywheel? You could easily just cover up a part of the flywheel housing to lower the resistance without doing all that. The drag factor on mine already goes down to 40 with no change, and I usually use it at 60. I put a furnace fi...

Allan Olesen wrote: ↑

October 17th, 2019, 3:46 am

On the PM in the photo, the three lower buttons are symmetrically arranged, and the rightmost button is clearly not centered below the vertical row.

Plus the handle cords are black vs white, the bolt placements on the fan cage, and the column spacings are all different.

The seller states that some are not Concept2 and some are, so there's nothing being hidden. However, I would not trust the monitor to show the same information as a Pm5. Personally, I would not get one. The cost of the Pm5 would make up any difference in price, and C2 would not provide any warranty.

Yes. Simply set the damper to match your cadence and effort up the hills. If you spin up the hills, set the damper so you're spinning at 90+ rpm, or whatever cadence you spin up the hills. If you want to practice standing, then set the damper quite a bit higher, to match the cadence that you use whe...

I'm a long time runner, and took up the Skierg due to not being able to run anymore. I especially like the Skierg because it's very complementary to running. Almost all of the top cross country skiers in the world, are also quite good at running There are many examples. Top Norwegian XC skier Theres...

Yes, I've improved my handles quite a bit. I'm still using the 7/8" ID flexfab heater hose cut to 5 1/2" lengths. I loop tied the cords to eye bolts at the top, then "connectors" to hex bolts with nuts and fender washers at the bottom. I added layers of silicone vacuum hose in the middle, for more s...

I got a BE in August, have replaced the seat and handlebar, but the pedals are fine. I'm using a pair of old road racing shoes with thin hard soles and, including sprints, they don't slip at all. The pedals have little nubs that help to keep the shoes in position. Plus, clips don't guarantee not los...

CaseyClarke wrote: ↑

September 23rd, 2019, 3:25 pm

Hands are free to fiddle with the monitor. Forearms just resting on the bars, wrapped in towels. I had thought about the aero bars idea but hadn’t gotten around to getting any yet. Do you have a BikeErg yet?

Thanks. Yes, I got a BE in August, and just now ordered an aero bar.

CaseyClarke wrote: ↑

December 19th, 2018, 4:27 pm

I rest my forearms down on the handlebars (wrapped in towels) for long periods of time on longer rides.

Where do you put your hands, on the top tube? Why not use an aero bar with some pads?

I have encouraged my wife to try rowing as a way of getting fitter and she wants to lose some weight (her words not mine before I get shot down! :roll: ). Unfortunately she is [ ] 4'11" and the rower is not really registering much of stroke. Any tips for a littlun? A BikeErg would be much better fo...

Personally I alternate sets (usually 3 each) on the SE and BE (which is new to me). You can do the same workouts whether skiing, cycling, running, or any other type of aerobic activity. The same sequence applies, with variations over time and length of sets, warm up, do a workout, warm down. For exa...

Yeah I wish the option was available back when I bought it as the part is pretty expensive: ~150 That's quite expensive. Does that include shipping? Actually, considering the average height of a woman in the US is 5' 3, the short seat post and back leg would likely fit the most people, and the stan...