Which Cardio Machine Has the Advantage? (Concept2 BikeErg vs SkiErg)

Should you buy a Concept2 SkiErg or a BikeErg and why? Shane breaks it all down and helps you decide which machine is best for you.
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[@MG-nm9gt]

I have a wattbike, rower and have recently used the skierg at my local gym and in my opinion the skierg is the hardest for a workout. Love it.

[@mattclark5866]

Ordered my first rower from c2 this week. Will watch this video (again) when we add to the home gym down the road.

[@jensmith7826]

I chose the bike after first buying the rower. I’ve now had the bike for three years. I like it for those times when I want a lower intensity workout. I save the rower for high intensity.

[@paulthorade6977]

Another great video. I'm totally into lifting, and then my cardio is the rower. I plan on adding nothing more because I'm getting everything I need from what I have. However I love how informative all your videos are!! I'm 59 in eleven days, and I'm still going strong. Only started rowing a few weeks back when I got rid of my elliptical machine, a machine that I hated!!!!

[@VladimirKelman]

Yes, elliptical is just a waste of time. Normal [trail] running does it all. Plus the health benefits of exercising outside.

[@wulver810]

Elliptical is great, although a lot do suck. A good one is better than a bike or treadmill for sure

[@olofadlercreutz6280]

Thanks for a good summary! I’ve been rowing for about a year and a half and have figured the technique out pretty well. I did add a skierg which I use after I go out running. Happy with the combo but they’re ridculously expensive, especially to have both. If I had to choose one it’d be the rower bc it just hits more of the body and I’m super strong in everyday tasks now thanks to it. Also from your other video on mobility, I got a foam roller which made such a fundamental change in my workouts that I have it as my everyday warmup. I recommend it to everyone.

[@latrenda3569]

So helpful. Was trying to decide which to get first and this was exactly what I needed. SkiErg it is! Thank you. Your insight is always on point!

[@easttxkravmaga]

I do the Row & Ski using Ergatholon. Love how they compliment each other to create a total body painfest.

[@jaquta69]

Just got the skierg definitely compliments my rower.

[@Five0Music]

I haven’t made a purchase yet, but being as my main workout tool is the RowErg and I do some weight and body weight work (push ups, lunges) besides, I’d go with the SkiErg. As odd as I thought it was when I first saw it, the movement does fill in the blanks on rowing. Great video!

[@xjr1618x]

I have both now saving up for the rower

[@C4sp3r123]

My buying tip would be to find a local gym and try the machines out. The skierg is quite a different workout to anything else so it is worth seeing if it is something that is actually for you first. It's worth paying a one off day pass at a gym given how much you will be investing in one or both of the machines. The skierg can be a but of a pain to move if you have it up against a wall as you need to tip it backwards to engage the wheels. I agree that the bike erg is very easy to move about, the wheels are far better than on the rower and skierg. It would be great if you could do additional skierg workout videos Shane. Does anyone know of a cover for rowers when stored in the broken position? I have only ever seen the ones for when it setup. I wish Concept2 would make them for broken storage.

[@Sharon-pb7so]

Depending on the how big the rower is broken down, you might want to get a couple of BBQ covers and cut the ends off on one end of each of them, then sew it together to make a longer cover. There's covers for motorcycles that might work, there's also a sheet or blanket. Right now my rower is covered in dust. 😊 I'm still recovering from extensive shoulder surgery.

[@C4sp3r123]

@@Sharon-pb7so Thanks for the suggestions, much appreciated. I also thought about using a "waterproof" bed sheet.

[@armandbasilico9002]

So sorry I did it again! Finger hit wrong button. When you open up the damper to 10 on the BikeErg and try to sprint as hard and fast as you can believe me you will not last long--your legs will blow up and you will be winded and I don't care what kind of shape you are in because the harder and faster you try to push --the harder the machine fights you back.

[@jimjackson5254]

I have owned a Concept 2 rower for about five years. Once the country shut down in early 2020 and my CrossFit gym closed, I got on the backorder list for the skierg. It arrived in October and has been a great addition to my home gym.

[@minibill73]

I have both, I too prefer the SkiErg.

[@dimitrikrazy]

During covid I bought all 3 machines and use them all the time. I'm improving on the ski erg however I'm declining on the rower don't know why. I am having a lot of mid to upper back tightness

[@pkvalsvik]

Great video and just what I was hoping to see!! Thank you for this!!

[@ARGCDG]

The rogue fan bike was the best I ever had. After I had covid, I couldn’t do hiit workouts with it because it was too intense

[@teridzard1776]

Since I already had a Turbo trainer I went for the SkiErg as complement for my rower and I am loving it. Rower to warm me up before weight training, SkiErg to kill me off after the training. If I don’t have a lot of time I do 3000m rowing, 500 double unders, 300 burpees and 5000m on the SkiErg all as fast as I can.

[@MrGtronx]

ski erg.. such a pain.. but over time you get to see its value

[@bmp713]

I wish someone would invent a cardio machine that fully emulates running hills using the whole body but with no impact. I think a spin bike where you can balance pedaling standing AND swinging your arms freely would be ideal. Ellipticals are more emulating walking than running.

[@StevenG122175]

I like my home combo to Concept 2 RowErg and my Wahoo Kickr Smart Trainer with one of my bikes setup on it. Might look into SkiErg at some point.

[@JosephDowski]

@gerseycx I have a Kickr but just got the InsideRide E-Motion Smart Rollers. I am looking to add a Concept2 Rower. How has yours been as cross-training for cycling?

[@DaveNeve]

The bike is a missed chance as they should have given it handles that you push and pull. That allows you to do so much more. And they could have combined the ski erg and rower as some companies now do.

[@jmchristian5867]

Great video . Was wondering if you have ever used the Aviron Rower and if planning on doing a review on it,? It looks great and wanted your opinion on it, especially versus Hydrow versus Cityrow go max Rowers,😱🤔

[@devinkoestler4426]

Great video. Very helpful information.

[@benchbenjie]

I think am adding the bikeerg

[@armandbasilico9002]

Don't know why some reviewers suggest the BikErg is better for softer cardio and simply it is not as good for high intensity. When you open up the damper to 10 on the BikeErg and try to pedal as hard and

[@armandbasilico9002]

Sorry I accidentally chopped my post--when you open up the damper on the BIkeErg to 10 and try to sprint as hard and fast as you can, believe me

[@jimjamthebananaman1]

Tour de France will attest to how hard cycling is. People don’t go hard enough on the bike to understand how physically demanding it is - it’s brutal, especially indoors

[@danieldunstone6128]

i just use a cheap spin bike 2ndhand i do my high cadence aerobic sessions keeping hr in 150s can you do same with concept 2 bike erg high cadence

[@heloisethorel8161]

Really great video!! I'm thinking to buy a skierg...and about that : what do you think about "Fusion CST" - Nordicktrack?! It is almost the same but with more exercises?! I would be very interested to have your opinion!! Thank you!! 🤗

[@rebekahhanson7534]

Thank you for helping me get into rowing. I'm thinking about upgrading my current one to a concept 2. What it is best website to go to to buy one or is it better to purchase one in a store?

[@simoran1]

Great video - can you link to the ipad holder you have the bike erg?

[@Sharon-pb7so]

I'd like to have that too!

[@fedguy9182]

C2 a new re engineered device holder that accommodates phones and tablets. It holds my 12 inch iPad perfectly. I just received by bikeerg last week and it now ships with the new holder. I’m sure you could order as an add on to an existing bike.

[@sethfrankel3542]

Of course, there are cycling options that are not SkiErg or a spin bike. Smart trainers and smart bikes are IMO superior to both. Using a bike that controls/varies resistance sets up possibilities and a degree of user interest that the two options you’ve listed do not. Zwift on a SkiErg is half the experience. I’ve not tried a SkiErg, and it intrigues me. But, it’s hard to imagine it holding one mentally the way that good cycling options naturally can these days. The machine you can use consistently is superior to any that you don’t…so it has to be something that’ll use your mind as well as your body.

[@Donnaconrad1]

Thank you for this video.

[@beck4218]

Versaclimber rules them all.

[@petethedrummer]

Cyclists (including professionals) don't pull on the upstroke.

[@FTL83781]

How about showing us the machines instead of just standing there waving you hands around.

[@DarkHorseRowing]

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[@Sharon-pb7so]

@@DarkHorseRowing 🤣

[@Five0Music]

Shane and Dark Horse have done more to get Concept 2 machines into homes and actually used than anyone on KZbin. You can learn more from his hand waving than most get into their entire video demos if you’re listening. Or you could just post a snarky, useless comment.

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

@@Five0Music 🤣👍👏

[@Golfshot762]

Lol

[@Yo-la-nda]

Just got the skierg after rowing for 2 years…🩷💜