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  Sunny Magnetic Rowing Machine

  Sports (Sunny Health & Fitness)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (1.5/5)

  

  Poor quality, get what you pay for. Best for beginners

  I'm a fairly fit guy, I work out probably 10-12 times a week and was looking to add rowing to my cardio routine for all the benefits that it provides. I'm also fairly frugal so I saw this rower priced pretty low and afer reading some halfway decent reviews on another site, decided to order from Amazon. Shipping was free and arrived in two days via Amazon Prime. Opened up the box and pull all the pieces out only to find several shards of plastic in the bottom of the box. Turns out part of the casing of the rowing mechanism, which is made of fairly thin, cheap plastic, had been cracked and broken off, which I assume happened during shipping. Although this damaged the aesthetics of the machine, I realized it would still function as it should and so I decided to put it together anyway. This part is quite easy, which is why it gets two stars. Once I got it together I decided to give it a try and was majorly disappointed. It has adjustable resistance settings from 1 to 10 and even when I... 2/5 zipper28 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Sunny Magnetic Rowing Machine (Sports) I'm a fairly fit guy, I work out probably 10-12 times a week and was looking to add rowing to my cardio routine for all the benefits that it provides. I'm also fairly frugal so I saw this rower priced pretty low and afer reading some halfway decent reviews on another site, decided to order from Amazon. Shipping was free and arrived in two days via Amazon Prime. Opened up the box and pull all the pieces out only to find several shards of plastic in the bottom of the box. Turns out part of the casing of the rowing mechanism, which is made of fairly thin, cheap plastic, had been cracked and broken off, which I assume happened during shipping. Although this damaged the aesthetics of the machine, I realized it would still function as it should and so I decided to put it together anyway. This part is quite easy, which is why it gets two stars. Once I got it together I decided to give it a try and was majorly disappointed. It has adjustable resistance settings from 1 to 10 and even when I... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 2, 2012

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  Should have shopped more carefully

  Full disclosure - my "other" rowing maching is a Concept 2, which I understand is the gold standard of rowing machines. I needed a second machine to use in my apartment on weekdays during a one year out of town assignment. Buying another $900 Concept 2 wasn't an option, so I went for inexpensive. I should have spent more.The real problem with the Sunny machine is that it's too short. You can't develop a full stroke, because the pull handle is at the same point as the foot rests. You only get about 2/3 of the exercise. Watch the training video on the C2 site to see what I mean. I don't think the seat roller mechanism is going to survive for a year. After two months it still sheds small crumbs of black plastic with each use. The seat itself is well padded but poorly designed. The ridge across the back rubs the small of my back just below my tailbone. Painful. My interim solution is to sit on a folded towel, which lifts my butt above the ridge. Now I understand why... 1/5 Tddrr - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Sunny Magnetic Rowing Machine (Sports) Full disclosure - my "other" rowing maching is a Concept 2, which I understand is the gold standard of rowing machines. I needed a second machine to use in my apartment on weekdays during a one year out of town assignment. Buying another $900 Concept 2 wasn't an option, so I went for inexpensive. I should have spent more.The real problem with the Sunny machine is that it's too short. You can't develop a full stroke, because the pull handle is at the same point as the foot rests. You only get about 2/3 of the exercise. Watch the training video on the C2 site to see what I mean. I don't think the seat roller mechanism is going to survive for a year. After two months it still sheds small crumbs of black plastic with each use. The seat itself is well padded but poorly designed. The ridge across the back rubs the small of my back just below my tailbone. Painful. My interim solution is to sit on a folded towel, which lifts my butt above the ridge. Now I understand why... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 12, 2012

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  List Price: $349.00
  Price: $208.35
  You Save: $140.65 (40%)

  10 Levels of Magnetic smooth, quiet magnetic resistance

  Oversized, molded, foam-padded seat on smooth rollers

  ? Weight Limit: 220 LB

  Pivoting heel supports and adjustable foot straps

  Transportable wheels are built into the front stabilizer & folds for storage

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  Stamina Conversion II Recumbent Bike / Rower

  Sports (Stamina)
  

  Rating (15 reviews):

  (3.7/5)

  

  Good Item. Poor company.

  To open this review I would like to explain the service and process I needed to go thru to get the equipment up and running, Then a product review.I purchaced this in the middle of march and it was delivered 4 days late in a box that looked very torn up. It was only being held together by the plastic bands, the box had been torn apart at both ends. Because I received it late I did not have time to assemble it for a week. When I began to assemble I noticed that I was missing screws, bolts, and the 'included' tools. So I went online to ask about this. On the Stamina website a form is provided for serial number to be included with any request. I went over every part included and every page of the manual and could not come up with a number. I found a place in the manual that told me where to look for the sticker with the number, but I did not have any such sticker. I sent the request anyway with my explination. After 2 weeks I had no response so I called their support number... 3/5 David J. Mcdowell (Spartanburg, SC United States) - See all my reviews, June 9, 2007

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  Two Great Machines for One Great Price!

  Don't hesitate to buy this bike/rower! It's an awesome product -- or should I say "two products in one." I couldn't find any reviews on this machine and am happy to be able to provide one to interested parties. Of course we wanted to see this product in person before we spent the money on it, and that took awhile where we live. We're glad we persevered. It was relatively easy to put together. The seat is very ergonomically positioned. As a bike it is easy to adjust not only where the seat is, but also the tension level on the biking. Biking is smooth and quiet. The knob to change from bike to rower is under the seat and therefore a little awkward to reach, but it couldn't be simpler to change the function. Just turn the knob and you've switched from rowing to biking or vice versa! The rower has the same easy adjustment on the tension and really smooth, quiet rowing action. It has several features on the electronic monitor, 'though I must confess I'm not really interested in that... 5/5 S. Webb (Kennewick, WA) - See all my reviews, December 11, 2005

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  Better than average; I expected better computer and foot guard

  I tried a few other rowing machine before this purchase. I rate this rowing machine as barely average, rowing machine alone 6 out of 10 because I like the seating and overall study structure. Rowing handle could be longer.- The computer is cheap with no programing option or upgrade from manufacturer, I give this 4 out of 10- The rowing machine foot rest was made for someone with foot size-9 and not larger. The strap does not secure properly and some what uncomfortable. In summary the foot guard for rowing machine is 2 out of 10.I like the bike and rate it 8 out of 10. The seat is comfortable, again the foot guard is poor.- The foot strap/guard could be better, I rate this as 4 out of 10.Summary: I like it, for $499 this product is average. I hope the manufacturer looks to improve and offer interchangeable parts and computer. 3/5 Andy "Engineer" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Stamina Conversion II Recumbent Bike / Rower (Sports) I tried a few other rowing machine before this purchase. I rate this rowing machine as barely average, rowing machine alone 6 out of 10 because I like the seating and overall study structure. Rowing handle could be longer.- The computer is cheap with no programing option or upgrade from manufacturer, I give this 4 out of 10- The rowing machine foot rest was made for someone with foot size-9 and not larger. The strap does not secure properly and some what uncomfortable. In summary the foot guard for rowing machine is 2 out of 10.I like the bike and rate it 8 out of 10. The seat is comfortable, again the foot guard is poor.- The foot strap/guard could be better, I rate this as 4 out of 10.Summary: I like it, for $499 this product is average. I hope the manufacturer looks to improve and offer interchangeable parts and computer. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 1, 2007

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  List Price: $699.99
  Price: $599.00
  You Save: $100.99 (14%)

  Heart rate sensors are built into the seat handles

  Smooth, quiet magnetic resistance

  Extruded aluminum rowing beam

  Multi-function monitor

  High-end, molded foam padded seat and seatback

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