Comments on: The Rowbike http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/ Mountain Bike Reviews, News, Deals and How Tos Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:05:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Better then a rowmachine http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-147541 Better then a rowmachine Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:52:01 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-147541 I just got a 720. It works fine and is great excercise but I don't think I'd ever ride it on my commute or to the store. When I ride my peddle bike it is part of me and the constant application of power and ease of steering, countersteering or well bunnyhopping debris or potholes is necessary for riding with traffic. Emergency braking, riding into the wind and purposely sliding on a peddle bike is also very neccessary for safety and long term use. While I may get to a point where there isn't such a deadspot on the row bike and I'm able to strear it well your still basically on a rowing machine that happens to have wheels with tiller steering. I live in a nice small town with quiet roads so I shouldn't have a problem using it. I just got a 720. It works fine and is great excercise but I don’t think I’d ever ride it on my commute or to the store. When I ride my peddle bike it is part of me and the constant application of power and ease of steering, countersteering or well bunnyhopping debris or potholes is necessary for riding with traffic. Emergency braking, riding into the wind and purposely sliding on a peddle bike is also very neccessary for safety and long term use.

While I may get to a point where there isn’t such a deadspot on the row bike and I’m able to strear it well your still basically on a rowing machine that happens to have wheels with tiller steering. I live in a nice small town with quiet roads so I shouldn’t have a problem using it.

]]> By: Betsy Dettloff http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-98158 Betsy Dettloff Sun, 01 Jul 2007 22:58:34 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-98158 Anyone have a rowbike in the Michigan area? I'd really like to try one. Anyone have a rowbike in the Michigan area? I’d really like to try one.

]]> By: Geo8rge http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-98058 Geo8rge Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:00:50 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-98058 Rowbike has allot of pluses, specifically it gets you outside. Working out indoors does not work for me. Gym memberships and workout equipment go unused. I have a bike path near where I live so rowbike is not a problem. On the other hand it is a bicycle. Bicycles require regular maintenance. It will not replace a regular bicycle for routing cycling. I would not ride it in traffic. Only bike lanes and paths. stupid, gimmicky contraptions - Nah just gimmicky. It really does work. As to hills. Going up hills are tough especially at the beginning. If the only routes near you are very hilly row bike is probably not for you. I do a 3mi route with about 100 ft climb. It is not bad but it takes some building up to. Rowbike has allot of pluses, specifically it gets you outside. Working out indoors does not work for me. Gym memberships and workout equipment go unused. I have a bike path near where I live so rowbike is not a problem.

On the other hand it is a bicycle. Bicycles require regular maintenance. It will not replace a regular bicycle for routing cycling. I would not ride it in traffic. Only bike lanes and paths.

stupid, gimmicky contraptions - Nah just gimmicky. It really does work.

As to hills. Going up hills are tough especially at the beginning. If the only routes near you are very hilly row bike is probably not for you. I do a 3mi route with about 100 ft climb. It is not bad but it takes some building up to.

]]> By: Ricki Brooke http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-92924 Ricki Brooke Sat, 19 May 2007 19:39:46 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-92924 I'm looking at buying one for riding in San Francisco, and would also like to hear from folks on how these rowbikes handle hills... thanks, Ricki I’m looking at buying one for riding in San Francisco, and would also like to hear from folks on how these rowbikes handle hills…

thanks,
Ricki

]]> By: Betsy Dettloff http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-91286 Betsy Dettloff Sat, 05 May 2007 23:20:43 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-91286 Anybody out there have a used rowbike for sale, preferably one with gears? Anybody out there have a used rowbike for sale, preferably one with gears?

]]> By: Michael Lefebvre http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-85404 Michael Lefebvre Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:42:20 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-85404 Has anyone out there purchased a 2006 rowbike or later? I have seen from the website that the "Dave Cam" mod has been added. I would just like to know if it improves the speed and lower gears as much as they say. Thanks Has anyone out there purchased a 2006 rowbike or later? I have seen from the website that the “Dave Cam” mod has been added. I would just like to know if it improves the speed and lower gears as much as they say.

Thanks

]]> By: John Radniecki http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-85401 John Radniecki Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:49:30 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-85401 To Rich: I'm barely 5'8" and I have no problem starting and stopping my 726 King Rowbike. My suggestion is that a person should have a minimum 30" inseam to use the 726 King. Any shorter than that, I suggest going with one of the 720 models. As for going up hills, it does become considerably more difficult to rowl, but once you get to the top of the hill, ride down is certainly fun! If your path consists of low grade hills, then you can still maintain a good pace without killing yourself. If where you would like to be riding consists of rather steep hills, you may want to re-think it. I live in eastern North Dakota so hills aren't much of a problem. It's pretty flat out here on the prairie. Also, the following response (supposedly by me) was not written by me. I can honestly say I have never written the word "douchebag" either on the 'net, email, or with pencil and paper. I think I know who is responsible for that post though. John Radniecki Says: September 29th, 2006 at 1:05 pm Chris, You’re a dumbass. Try the product before spouting your mouth off. I know that’s a hard concept for someone of such IQ though… And no, I don’t work for the company. That makes 2 retarded assumptions on your part. Douchebag. To Rich: I’m barely 5′8″ and I have no problem starting and stopping my 726 King Rowbike. My suggestion is that a person should have a minimum 30″ inseam to use the 726 King. Any shorter than that, I suggest going with one of the 720 models. As for going up hills, it does become considerably more difficult to rowl, but once you get to the top of the hill, ride down is certainly fun! If your path consists of low grade hills, then you can still maintain a good pace without killing yourself. If where you would like to be riding consists of rather steep hills, you may want to re-think it. I live in eastern North Dakota so hills aren’t much of a problem. It’s pretty flat out here on the prairie.

Also, the following response (supposedly by me) was not written by me. I can honestly say I have never written the word “douchebag” either on the ‘net, email, or with pencil and paper. I think I know who is responsible for that post though.

John Radniecki Says:

September 29th, 2006 at 1:05 pm
Chris,
You’re a dumbass. Try the product before spouting your mouth off. I know that’s a hard concept for someone of such IQ though… And no, I don’t work for the company. That makes 2 retarded assumptions on your part. Douchebag.

]]> By: Michael Lefebvre http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-76215 Michael Lefebvre Fri, 05 Jan 2007 13:38:26 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-76215 Cassandra, The steering was a bit of a challenge but it is very doable. To confirm, you can steer at any point in the stroke. During the pull and the return. After you master it, I think the steering is more sensitive than a coventional bike. Seat could be a little softer, but I think they sell an upgrade on the website. Defintely not a deal breaker though. Go for it. Cassandra,

The steering was a bit of a challenge but it is very doable. To confirm, you can steer at any point in the stroke. During the pull and the return. After you master it, I think the steering is more sensitive than a coventional bike. Seat could be a little softer, but I think they sell an upgrade on the website. Defintely not a deal breaker though. Go for it.

]]> By: Cassandra http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-75988 Cassandra Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:39:19 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-75988 RowBike sounds just the ticket. Couple of questions. What is the steering like? How does the seat feel? Does anyone in Perth Westn Australia have one? Cassandra RowBike sounds just the ticket. Couple of questions. What is the steering like? How does the seat feel? Does anyone in Perth Westn Australia have one?
Cassandra

]]> By: Rich http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-68490 Rich Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:03:22 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/08/03/the-rowbike/#comment-68490 Hey! I'm thinking about getting a rowbike. I live in the mountains and I'm a little concerned with using this thing on hills. John (or anyone who has used one of these), what is your experience with hills? Also, I am about 5' 11''. The specs seem to say that the King is for tall people, but i like the idea of the bigger wheels. Will I have a problem using the King at my height? Hey! I’m thinking about getting a rowbike. I live in the mountains and I’m a little concerned with using this thing on hills. John (or anyone who has used one of these), what is your experience with hills? Also, I am about 5′ 11”. The specs seem to say that the King is for tall people, but i like the idea of the bigger wheels. Will I have a problem using the King at my height?

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