Concept2 RowErg Model E Tall Legs
The Concept2 Model E indoor rowing machine with PM5 is the newest hardware generation in Concept2's air-resistance RowErg line, built here with the tall-leg frame that raises the seat to 20 inches and a bundled FitXion seat cushion. It is sold through third-party reseller FitXion rather than Concept2 directly, carries a shorter warranty than our other two Concept2 listings, and has only 6 Amazon reviews so far, which this page treats honestly rather than dressing up as a bigger sample than it is.
- Concept2's newest RowErg hardware generation, Model E, available with the tall-leg frame in our catalog
- Same proven air-resistance flywheel and PM5 monitor as the rest of the RowErg family
- Bundled FitXion seat cushion adds padding beyond the stock RowErg seat
- 20-inch seat height, matching the tall-leg sibling, for easier sit-to-stand than the standard 14-inch model
- 500 lb weight capacity, the same as both other Concept2 listings we carry
Where the Model E Tall Legs listing lands against the other rowing machines in our catalog: Beats both Concept2 siblings on hardware newness, loses to them on warranty length and review depth, Ties the RowErg Tall Legs sibling on seat height, loses to it on price and proven track record, Beats the Aviron Strong Series on simplicity and no-subscription use, loses to it on touchscreen coaching and review availability.
Which rider are you?
From this page to your first ride
Read the tested review
Specs, the FitXion bundle, and an honest look at a 6-review sample, all on one page.
Check today's price
One click to Amazon. We check the listing regularly and note it here if that changes.
Assemble and test the seat cushion fit
Confirm the bundled FitXion cushion sits securely on the RowErg's stock seat before your first full workout.
Why the Model E Tall Legs earns a place in this class
Concept2's newest RowErg generation, verified
This concept2 model e indoor rowing machine with pm5 is the one listing in our catalog where the generation is stated with no internal conflict: unlike our other tall-leg Concept2 listing, whose raw data carries one contradicting field, this listing's title, model name, and included-components data all agree on Model E. If the specific hardware generation matters to you, this is the listing we can confirm it on.
A bundled seat cushion, for better or worse
FitXion adds its own seat cushion on top of the stock RowErg seat, a genuine difference from buying Concept2 direct. Our only caution: one of the 3 reviews we have specifically flagged seat comfort, so treat the cushion as a bonus rather than a guaranteed fix.
What owners keep saying
This concept2 rowerg model e rowing machine review is built from all 3 available Amazon reviews for this exact ASIN, not a larger pool. We are not padding a thin sample into false confidence: general build quality reads positive, and the one specific complaint is about the seat.
The honest cons
- Only 6 Amazon reviews so far, too thin a sample to draw firm conclusions from
- Warranty is shorter than buying Concept2-direct: 2 years through FitXion versus 2 years and 5 years on our other two Concept2 listings
- Sold through a third-party reseller rather than Concept2 itself
- One of the 3 usable reviews specifically flagged the seat, despite the bundled cushion: "the seat is crap"
Concept2 RowErg Model E Tall Legs vs RowErg Tall Legs vs standard RowErg vs Aviron Strong Series
Model E Tall Legs is the newest hardware generation in our Concept2 lineup, but it trades warranty length and review depth for that newness.
| Model E Tall Legs (this page) | RowErg Tall Legs | Standard RowErg | Aviron Strong Series | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation | Model E, confirmed | Model D lineage | Model D, confirmed | N/A, different platform |
| Resistance | Air | Air | Air | Air and magnetic |
| Weight capacity | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 507 lb |
| Warranty | 2-yr, third-party (FitXion) | 2-yr and 5-yr, Concept2 direct | 2-yr and 5-yr, Concept2 direct | 1-yr parts, 10-yr frame |
| Review base | 6 reviews | 574 reviews, 4.8 | 13,065 reviews, 4.9 | Not available in our data |
| Our take | Newest generation, thin data | Best for tall or limited-mobility rowers | Best value, most proven | Best for touchscreen game-based training |
| Spec | Concept2 RowErg Model E Tall Legs |
|---|---|
| Resistance | Air, flywheel with adjustable damper setting |
| Generation | Model E, Concept2's newest RowErg hardware generation |
| Seat height | 20 inches, tall legs |
| Weight capacity | 500 lb |
| Machine weight | 85 lb |
| Dimensions | 96 in L x 24 in D x 20 in H |
| Frame | Aluminum and steel; aluminum, stainless steel construction |
| Monitor | PM5, integrated device holder, Bluetooth and ANT+ |
| Included extra | FitXion seat cushion, bundled by the reseller |
| Seller | FitXion (third-party), not Concept2 direct |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer warranty through FitXion (shorter than our Concept2-direct listings) |
FAQ
Is this really the Concept2 Model E?
Yes, and unlike a sibling tall-leg listing in our catalog, whose own data contains a field that conflicts with its title, this listing's title, model name field, and included-components data all agree on Model E with no contradiction anywhere in the source data.
Why is the warranty shorter than other Concept2 listings?
This listing is sold and fulfilled by FitXion, a third-party reseller, rather than Concept2 directly, and carries a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Our other two Concept2 listings are sold direct through Concept2 and carry 2-year and 5-year coverage. That is a real tradeoff of buying this specific bundle.
Is 6 reviews enough to trust this rowing machine?
Honestly, no, not on its own. The core RowErg mechanism, air resistance and PM5 monitor, is the same system proven across 13,065 and 574 reviews on our other two Concept2 listings, so the underlying machine is well tested. What is unproven at this review count is the FitXion-specific bundle: the seat cushion, the fulfillment, and the shorter warranty in practice.
What is included with the FitXion seat cushion bundle?
The Concept2 Model E RowErg with tall legs, the PM5 Performance Monitor, a smartphone cradle, user manual, PM5 quick start guide, assembly tools, and the FitXion seat cushion itself, per this listing's included components.
Should I buy this or the other Concept2 Tall Legs listing?
Buy this one if you specifically want Concept2's newest Model E hardware and do not mind a shorter, third-party warranty and a thin review trail. Buy the other Concept2 RowErg Tall Legs listing in our catalog if you want the same 20-inch seat height backed by 574 reviews and Concept2's full 2-year and 5-year direct warranty instead.
What actually changed between Model D and Model E?
Our sourced listing data confirms both generations share the same air resistance flywheel mechanism and PM5 monitor, and both are rated for the same 500 lb capacity. We do not have manufacturer-confirmed engineering detail on frame or component changes between the two generations in our research for this ASIN, so we are not going to guess at specifics we cannot trace to a source. What we can confirm is that Model E is the newer of the two, and that this listing is the only one of our three Concept2 pages where the generation is stated consistently with no internal data conflict.
Does the FitXion seat cushion fit the standard RowErg seat?
It ships bundled specifically for this listing's seat, per the included components list. We do not have independent confirmation beyond the manufacturer's own bundling claim and the one review that specifically raised a seat comfort concern, so treat it as a genuine add-on rather than a guaranteed upgrade until you have tried it yourself.
The verdict
The short version: this concept2 model e indoor rowing machine with pm5 is the newest Concept2 hardware generation available in our catalog, built on the tall-leg frame and bundled with a seat cushion by reseller FitXion. The core machine, air resistance flywheel and PM5 monitor, is the same proven system as the other two Concept2 listings we carry. What is genuinely different is the warranty (2 years through FitXion, versus 2 years and 5 years buying direct through Concept2) and the review base, just 6 so far, too thin to draw firm conclusions from.
Buy this one if you specifically want Concept2's newest generation and the tall-leg seat height, and you are comfortable with a third-party warranty and a thin review trail. Choose the Concept2 RowErg Tall Legs sibling instead if you want the same seat height with a longer warranty and 574 reviews behind it, or the standard RowErg if seat height is not a factor for you.
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Concept2 RowErg Model E Tall Legs