Minicooper
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 12:36 PM |
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Concept 2 Rowing Machine
Hello,
Anyone know any good deals available on the concept 2 rowing machines, or a nearly one with low mileage
Cheers
David
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 12:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Minicooper
Hello,
Anyone know any good deals available on the concept 2 rowing machines, or a nearly one with low mileage
Cheers
David
even fitted to a mini your not going to get more than 5mph out it
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TimC
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 12:40 PM |
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Are you mad? You actually want to own one of these evil b@st@rd things?
I have very short legs so the C2 kills me.
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chrsgrain
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 12:41 PM |
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They are universally expensive, even old ones go for a lot, but they do last forever... If you're just after a rowing machine, rather than
wanting to compete against other people, try some of the others. In the end I got a water rower for not that much on Ebay and am very pleased with
it.
Chris
Spoing! - the sound of an irony meter breaking...
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 01:38 PM |
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I bought mine in the states when the dollar was 2.1 to the pound
Cost about £400 equivalent 
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franky
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 01:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Minicooper
Hello,
Anyone know any good deals available on the concept 2 rowing machines, or a nearly one with low mileage
Cheers
David
you'll be lucky! I was looking for one a couple of years ago.... either pay a couple of hundred quid less for one a few years old or buy
new.
I ended up buying a new one.
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Jasper
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 02:39 PM |
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You won't get one cheap - bought my second hand one off Ebay for about £600 - sold it 1 year later for about £550, they hold their value really
well.....wish I still had it now though 
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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Minicooper
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 02:44 PM |
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Thanks everyone, took the advice and bought a new one.
Mr Whippy 5 mph is way faster than my mini has been in long long time!
Cheers
David
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franky
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 02:51 PM |
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good move, which one did you go for?
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Minicooper
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 03:08 PM |
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Concept D with PM3 to be delivered on Tuesday, then the fun can begin
Cheers
David
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 03:54 PM |
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I joined a gym instead, 1 ergo is about 4 years gym membership.
I do two 5K ergos a week at the moment. fun!
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franky
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| posted on 2/10/09 at 04:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Minicooper
Concept D with PM3 to be delivered on Tuesday, then the fun can begin
Cheers
David
Same one i've got here
saves lots of time traveling to the gym and back etc. Nothing like rowing in your Y-fronts to scare the the people next door
whats your plan/target? 2k 5k 10k half/full marathon or just weight loss? I've not used mine for about 7 months and i'm 4 weeks into my
new training regime. My body aches!
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bigandy
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| posted on 3/10/09 at 12:13 AM |
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C2 rowers are expensive, but in the "home" environment, they should outlast the owner  I've had one for about 3 years now,
currently putting between k and 15k a day on it, depending on what I'm working towards.
I find it incredibly addictive, and I struggle to not try and beat personal bests whenever I get on the thing! Current records for 2k is 6m57s, 5k is
18m28s, 10k is 38m20s, and a half marathon is 1h25m19s Not bad considering I find it difficult to walk up the stairs because of asthma some days!
I bought mine brand new, and the only reason I did that was because they hold their value big time. I think it is because they have achevied the
"industry standard" recognition...
Maybe it would be an idea to have a Locostbuilders internet Race?!
Andy
Dammit! Too many decisions....
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franky
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| posted on 3/10/09 at 12:21 AM |
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can do
although looking at your times only over 2 or 10k
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