Evolution Of The Concept 2 Rower
This page provides a history of the Concept 2 rower and should help you identify your particular machine. At Concept R Us we can provide parts for any machine listed.
1981 - 1986
Concept 2 Model-A
(no longer in production)Main Characteristics
- Handle: Wood with black grips
- Flywheel: Bicycle wheel with black flaps in the spokes
- Footboards: Wood
- Other: Speedometer vs electronic monitor
1986 - 1993
Concept 2 Model-B
(no longer in production)Main Characteristics
- Handle: Wood
- Footboards: Wood
- Flywheel housing: Black wire cage similar to household fan enclosure
- Sprockets: Two (one 13-tooth, one 15-tooth)
1992 - 2003
Concept 2 Model-C
(no longer in production)Main Characteristics
- Colour: Grey and black
- Handle: Wood with black grips
- Lever on the side of the flywheel with the numbers 1–10
- Plastic foot stretchers
July 2003 - Present
Concept 2 Model-D
-Main Characteristics
- Colour: Light grey (shown at left) or black (late July 2012 – present)
- Grey and light blue (August 2006 – late July 2012)
- Blue and light blue (July 2003 – August 2006)
- Handle: Ergonomic handle featuring a 10 degree bend
- Flywheel Housing: Damper setting numbers moulded into the flywheel cover
August 2006 - Present
Concept 2 Model-E
-Main Characteristics
- Colour: Light metallic grey finish with dark blue-grey accents
- Seat Height: 20 inches from the floor
- Monitor Arm: Fixed
November 2010 - Present
Concept 2 Dynamic
-Main Characteristics
- Movement: While rowing, the foot stretchers and the seat move on the monorail to simulate the feel of rowing on the water.
- Colour: Light metallic grey finish with dark blue-grey accents.
- Seat Height: 21 inches from the floor
- Monitor Arm: Adjustable
November 2010 - Present
Concept 2 Skierg
-Main Characteristics
- Colour: Light grey
- Wall Mounted Height: 87 in/221 cm
- Free Standing Height: 88 in/223.5 cm
April 2021 - Present
RowErg
-Main Characteristics
- Colour: Black
- Leg options: Standard (14″ seat height) or Tall (20″ seat height)
- “RowErg” monorail graphic