Concept 2 model B
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| luki |  | Concept 2 model B | 01-02-2021 @ 22:51 |
Avatar Member 5517, 1538 posts SQ 160, BP 165, DL 201526.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | I've found a cheap Concept 2 on the local adverts pages here, but it's a 90s Model B version. Anyone know if these are as good as the D versions or waste of money? Is about £250. Apart from the screen working, chain returning/rewinding and seat rollers working is there anything else to watch out for? | ||
| jt |  | ... | 02-02-2021 @ 19:57 |
 old age traveller Member 332, 7867 posts | I have never seen one But would buy one If able to Parts are still available on C2 website Go for it PS where is it? | ||
| macroth | | ... | 02-02-2021 @ 22:45 |
 no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Not really comparable to a Model C/D, to be honest. You can't adjust the drag factor, there's just two sprockets to change the resistance. Wooden footboards. The PM1 monitor is very basic compared to a PM4/5. All that being said, they're still bombproof, and as long as the moving parts are in working order you'll get all the workout you need. You can even retrofit the latest handle, footboards and monitor if you ever feel like being fancy. Given the waiting time on a new machine and the price gouging on used ones these days, I'd say go for it. | ||
| luki | | ... | 02-02-2021 @ 23:08 |
Avatar Member 5517, 1538 posts SQ 160, BP 165, DL 201526.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | Thanks for the advice. Its in Louth. | ||
| BigMacca | | ... | 03-02-2021 @ 00:10 |
 understanding of the sport, little he has. Member 798, 9943 posts SQ 260, BP 150, DL 272.5682.5 kgs @ 82.5kgs UnEq | luki said:Thanks for the advice. Its in Louth. Ah, I do miss dragging a knee around barn corner at Cadwell Park. Hopefully it's on the cards again next year! | ||
| uzalad | | ... | 06-02-2021 @ 12:51 |
 not hilarious Member 1977, 159 posts SQ 150, BP 1, DL 215366.0 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq | the benefits of buying any concept 2 used (or new I suppose), is that they're easy to off load for very little loss (even outside of COVID times), so while the prices are high at the moment, I wouldn't expect you'd struggle to sell it off if you're looking to upgrade in the future | ||
| luki | | ... | 06-02-2021 @ 13:35 |
Avatar Member 5517, 1538 posts SQ 160, BP 165, DL 201526.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | uzalad said:the benefits of buying any concept 2 used (or new I suppose), is that they're easy to off load for very little loss (even outside of COVID times), so while the prices are high at the moment, I wouldn't expect you'd struggle to sell it off if you're looking to upgrade in the future That and they actually provide a workout. I tried a mates magnetic rower and wasn't impressed by the resistance. 10 settings that seemed to be a magneticgear too high to provide any challenge. The rubber band ones are just toys. I'd love to try the kevin spacey water rower in house of cards. | ||
| jt | | ... | 06-02-2021 @ 19:32 |
old age traveller Member 332, 7867 posts | I bought my Model C in 2010 £450 I have put over 8million meters on it and could sell it for £600 no problem. If you buy the B and don't like it give me first refusal. | ||
| uzalad | | ... | 07-02-2021 @ 12:58 |
not hilarious Member 1977, 159 posts SQ 150, BP 1, DL 215366.0 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq | luki said: That and they actually provide a workout. I tried a mates magnetic rower and wasn't impressed by the resistance. 10 settings that seemed to be a magneticgear too high to provide any challenge. The rubber band ones are just toys. I'd love to try the kevin spacey water rower in house of cards. Agree, I've got access to a magnetic rower and it's just garbage, I don't even bother with it. I'm waiting for a new one and should have signed up much earlier. The only ones being sold up my way are by some guy who seems to pick up every spare Concept 2 going, gives them a wipe and then sell them for probably £200 more than he paid. | ||