XTERRAFitness ERG160 Rower

This was very easy to assemble and packed REALLY well - like it took longer to unpack than it did to assemble. Incredibly quiet and really sturdy.This may be the best money I have spent in a long time.

There was an item missing from my initial shipment. Shelly L from customer service quickly and efficiently took care of my issue and replacement part was shipped that same day. Overall very happy with this product. Good assembly instructions - I had it up and running in under an hour. Very sturdy.

At least one other person has mentioned this but I feel like the tension levels aren't very good. I'll admit, I'm out of shape and I'm definitely weak in the upper body department. But I worry that I'll be able to master these tension levels much faster than I anticipated. For now, I have gotten a good sweat from the middling tension levels, but with only 8 levels, that means 4 of them are useless. I'm considering trying to figure out how to modify the belt myself to maybe add more tension. We'll see how it goes.Other than that, the machine was VERY easy to put together. Don't be intimidated by the instructions because they start off showing you EVERY part in the machine and its part number. Good for reference, definitely hang onto it in case something happens. The assembly itself took just under an hour with some help (you may need it to team lift certain parts).The little LED interface is basic, but it does all you need it to. one button cycles through them all, though I wish there was an easy way to clear your stats. I just took the batteries out and put them back in to reset it. One other thing: be careful using the batteries they pack in the box. mine were actually DENTED in the little sealed pack! if I didn't notice it while trying to get it open, that might've resulted in a battery blowing up. it's better to use whatever batteries you have, anyway.In conclusion, it's a fairly decent machine and not too pricey. my main issue is the tension, with a far trailing second at the LED screen. Overall, seems nice and sturdy, so it should last!

Very quiet operation! Foot pedals actually pivot allowing for overall length of travel bar to be shorter than those where foot pedals are fixed. Make sure you actually level the seat / travel to prevent uneven wear. Put stiff board above carpet if using in carpeted room

Got a great deal during Prime week. Good sturdy mid-range rower. Highest resistance isn't very challenging, but adequate for average every day home use.

Update: I took a star off because the nylon strap has started fraying after less than a year of use. I’m going to try to reinforce it, because I don’t relish the idea of it snapping while I’m using it.Original:So I bought this as a compromise. I wanted one of the super fancy instagram ad ones, but I haven't rowed in years and wasn't sure I would use it. I got this one from Amazon Warehouse for 1/10th the price of the advertised ones, and it was only missing two non-necessary screws.I really like it, but there are three issues that should be noted. The reviews stating the magnet/force isn't very strong are correct. I've been using it on 4 to up my aerobic capacity, but if you are in great shape and/or want this for sprints it's probably not the best choice. It doesn't have that tug you get on high-end models when you pull forcefully, it's just a consistent force. So no extra oomph at the beginning of the stroke as it gets moving.My other complaint is the positioning of the foot pedals in relation to where the base meets the handles isn't sufficient - you can't properly lean forward to get a good solid row in. You probably will not notice this if you've never been on a crew team, etc. But if you're trying to improve your stroke, this isn't the option for you. I also don't think the display/tracking is the greatest, but again you can't get a perfect stroke on this machine anyway, so it's not really an issue.If you're a beginner or intermediate person who just wants a compact, affordable, easy to use, full body piece of equipment, this is great. It's quiet, I love the mount for my ipad (it fits with the case and I've been rewatching Bridgerton, obviously). It's stable and has adjustable feet - note that I use it on carpet so I can't speak to it on hardwood, but I'd probably recommend some sort of mat under it just as a general policy. It's very easy to stand upright and, although visually bulky when upright, takes up about 4 sqft of floor space this way, which makes it very easy to squeeze into even crowded living spaces. I think if you live somewhere with an unused vintage closet this would be a perfect home for it, just open the door and lay it down when you want to use it. Maybe put a poster on the wall in there or something so you don't feel like you're rowing into a closet.So, as the headline says, small footprint and convenient, but not good for anyone with a lot of rowing experience. Tip for the beginners who should buy this: don't just pull back with your legs and your arms. You're not doing it right and you'll miss a huge part of the benefit of this type of workout equipment. Watch some youtube videos to get the sequence right, but most of all, ~make sure you lean back as you pull your arms to your chest~. That's how this machine works your core. Don't cheat your abs and back out of their workout.

This was pretty simple to assemble and is surprisingly smooth and quiet. I love it!

Easy to assemble and looks great. Quiet and sturdy.As others have mentioned, the resistance is not so significant even at its highest level. But I use this thing for 15-20 mins on level 4 or 5 and get a great workout.Don’t be deterred by the resistance unless you’re in great shape and looking for significant strength.