Concept II Rowing Ergometer Model B

Excellent condition. All manuals intact. I have photos. Asking $100 or BO. I live in Norwich.

Background on this ERG:

The specific construction materials used in this 1993 Concept 2 Model B are precisely why these machines refuse to die—and why they still hold tangible value
on the used market over 30 years later.

Unlike modern budget rowers that rely heavily on brittle plastics and thin metals, Concept2
engineered these machines with commercial, industrial-grade components:

1. The Stainless Steel Seat Track

The monorail features a
stainless steel track running along the top of an aluminum frame.

Why it adds value: Stainless steel resists corrosion from sweat and ambient humidity. It provides an ultra-smooth, low-friction surface for the seat rollers to glide across. Because it doesn't
pit or wear down easily, a quick wipe with a surface cleaner can make a 1993 rail perform exactly like a brand-new one.

2. High-Strength Steel Chain

Rather than using a fabric belt or cord (which frays and snaps over time), Concept2 used
a heavy-duty, aircraft-grade steel chain to connect the handle to the flywheel sprocket.

Why it adds value: As long as it is occasionally oiled (with something simple like 3-in-One oil), this chain provides a direct, lag-free transfer of power and can survive millions of meters of
aggressive pulling without stretching or breaking.

3. Solid Wood Accents (Handle and Footboards)

Depending on the exact build of your 1993 unit, it likely features a
solid wooden handle and/or wooden footboards(characteristic of the Model B and early Model C).

Why it adds value: These vintage wooden features are incredibly tough and don't crack under the pressure of heavy leg drives. Today, some rowing purists actually seek out the original wooden
handles for nostalgic and aesthetic reasons.

4. Aluminum Framing & Steel Legs

The combination of an
aluminum monorail frame paired with steel legs strikes the perfect balance between keeping the machine lightweight enough to move around and structurally rigid enough to support weights up to 300–500 lbs without flexing or wobbling.

The Bottom Line: Because the core "skeleton" of the machine is built out of stainless
steel, aluminum, and high-grade steel, it avoids the planned obsolescence of modern fitness gear. Buyers know that even if the elastic shock cord is stretched out or the monitor is dead, the structural bones are indestructible and cheap replacement parts are
still fully supported by Concept2.

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