Concept2 RowErg Tall Legs
The Concept2 rowing machine with Tall Legs is a concept2 rowerg rowing machine that takes the same air-resistance RowErg platform and raises the seat height from 14 inches to 20 inches, built for taller rowers and anyone who finds a low seat harder to sit down into or stand up from. It carries the same PM5 monitor and flywheel system as the standard RowErg, backed by 574 Amazon reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, sold direct through Concept2 with the brand's standard 2-year and 5-year warranty.
- 20-inch seat height makes sitting down and standing up noticeably easier than the standard 14-inch RowErg for taller users and anyone with knee or hip limits
- Same air-resistance flywheel and PM5 monitor as the standard RowErg, so the workout itself does not change
- This concept2 rowerg indoor rowing machine carries 574 reviews at 4.8 out of 5, a well-established track record for a specialty tall-leg listing
- Sold direct through Concept2 with the brand's full 2-year and 5-year warranty
- Separates into two pieces with caster wheels for storage despite the taller frame
Where the Tall Legs RowErg lands against the other rowing machines in our catalog: Beats the standard-height RowErg on seat accessibility for taller or less mobile rowers, loses to it on price, Beats the Model E Tall Legs sibling on review depth and warranty clarity, ties it on seat height, Beats the Hydrow on subscription-free use and weight capacity, loses to it on guided coaching and touchscreen feedback.
Which rider are you?
From this page to your first ride
Read the tested review
Specs, the tall-leg tradeoff, and a straight answer on the Model D/E labeling question, 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 monitor the same day
The two-piece frame ships with tools included; confirm the PM5 and resistance work before you settle into a routine.
Why the Tall Legs version earns its place in this class
Six extra inches that change how the machine feels to use
The jump from a 14-inch to a 20-inch seat height sounds small on paper, but multiple owners specifically call out easier knees and an easier sit-down-stand-up motion. If a low seat has ever kept you off a rowing machine, this concept2 model d indoor rowing machine fixes that without changing the workout itself.
Same Concept2 warranty as the standard model
Unlike the Model E Tall Legs listing in this catalog, which ships through a third-party reseller with a shorter warranty, this concept2 model d upgraded new rowing machine listing is sold direct through Concept2 and carries the full 2-year and 5-year coverage.
What owners keep saying
This concept2 rowing machine review pulls from the pattern across 8 of the 10 most-visible Amazon reviews out of 574 total for this exact tall-leg ASIN; 2 excerpts were excluded because they describe build details attributed to the separate Model E generation rather than this listing's own confirmed configuration.
The honest cons
- Costs meaningfully more than the standard-height RowErg for a seat-height difference that will not matter to every buyer
- Air resistance is louder than magnetic or water rowers, closer to a box fan on high
- No touchscreen or guided classes; the PM5 shows numbers, not video coaching
- One field in this listing's own data conflicts with its title on generation naming; we treated it as a data error rather than a real spec, see FAQ
Concept2 RowErg Tall Legs vs standard RowErg vs Model E Tall Legs vs Hydrow Rower
The seat height and warranty terms are what actually separate the two Concept2 tall-leg listings in our catalog, not the workout itself.
| Tall Legs (this page) | Standard RowErg | Model E Tall Legs | Hydrow Rower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 20 in, tall legs | 14 in, standard | 20 in, tall legs | Not specified in our data |
| Resistance | Air | Air | Air | Magnetic |
| Weight capacity | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 375 lb |
| Warranty | 2-yr and 5-yr, Concept2 direct | 2-yr and 5-yr, Concept2 direct | 2-yr, third-party (FitXion) | 1-yr, Hydrow direct |
| Screen / coaching | PM5 numbers only, no touchscreen | PM5 numbers only, no touchscreen | PM5 numbers only, no touchscreen | 22 in touchscreen, live classes |
| Our take | Best for tall or limited-mobility rowers | Best value, most proven | Newest generation, thin review data | Best for guided touchscreen classes |
| Spec | Concept2 RowErg Tall Legs |
|---|---|
| Resistance | Air, flywheel with adjustable damper setting |
| Generation | Model D lineage, sold direct through Concept2 (this listing's data carries one contradicting field flagged in our research; see FAQ) |
| Seat height | 20 inches, tall legs (6 in higher than the standard RowErg's 14 in) |
| Weight capacity | 500 lb |
| Machine weight | About 64 lb (29 kg per spec sheet) |
| Dimensions | 96 in L x 24 in D x 20 in H |
| Frame | Aluminum front legs, steel rear legs; alloy steel and aluminum construction |
| Monitor | PM5, adjustable monitor arm, nickel-plated chain |
| Power | 2 D batteries included; monitor also draws power from the spinning flywheel during use |
| Footprint | 9 ft x 4 ft recommended clearance; separates into two pieces with caster wheels |
| Warranty | 2-year and 5-year warranty, sold direct through Concept2 |
FAQ
Is this the Concept2 Model D or Model E?
This listing is the classic RowErg lineage with the tall-leg frame, sold direct through Concept2, the same manufacturer relationship as the standard-height RowErg in our catalog. One field in this specific listing's raw data does say 'Model E,' which contradicts the title, the separate Model Name field, and the fact that Concept2 itself is the seller here rather than the third-party reseller that fulfills our confirmed Model E Tall Legs listing. We treated that one field as a data error rather than evidence of a second identity, and did not build any claim on it.
Is the tall-leg version worth the extra cost over the standard RowErg?
Yes, if you are tall or have any knee, hip, or balance issue that makes a low seat hard to sit into or stand up from. Owners on this exact listing specifically credit the extra 6 inches of seat height with making the machine easier on their knees. If neither applies to you, the standard-height Concept2 RowErg does the identical workout for less.
What is the concept2 rowing machine weight capacity?
500 lb, the same figure listed for the standard-height and Model E Tall Legs versions in our catalog.
Do I need an app or subscription to use it?
No, the PM5 monitor works standalone. It supports Bluetooth and ANT+ if you want to pair with a training app, but nothing about the machine requires an account or a monthly fee.
How does this compare to the Hydrow if I want guided workouts?
It does not offer guided workouts at all. The PM5 shows numbers, not video coaching, and there is no touchscreen. If structured, instructor-led classes matter to you, a connected rower like the Hydrow is built for that; this machine is built for rowers who want the mechanics and the numbers without a subscription attached.
Why does Concept2 sell two different tall-leg rowing machines?
Our catalog carries this classic RowErg-lineage tall-leg listing, sold direct through Concept2, alongside a separate Model E Tall Legs listing sold through a third-party reseller with a bundled seat cushion and shorter warranty. Both raise the seat to 20 inches; the difference is hardware generation and who you are buying from, not the core workout.
The verdict
The short version: this concept2 rowerg model d indoor rowing machine is the tall-leg version of the classic RowErg, built for rowers who need or want a higher seat, at 20 inches versus the standard model's 14. Owners specifically credit the extra height with making the machine easier on the knees to get on and off, which matters more than most spec sheets suggest once you actually own one.
Buy this one if you are tall, have knee or hip mobility limits, or simply found the standard-height RowErg's seat awkward to use. Choose the standard-height Concept2 RowErg instead if none of that applies to you, since it does the identical workout for less, and choose the Model E Tall Legs sibling only if you specifically want Concept2's newest hardware generation and are comfortable with its third-party warranty terms.
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Concept2 RowErg Tall Legs