Machine was relatively easy to assemble, provides smooth resistance, and I expect it to last for years. I appreciate its compact, fold-up design, which takes up very little space in our small living room. Only complaint is the reset button on our electronics doesn't work, so everything is totaled since day one, but it's not worth requesting a new one.
Response from staminaproducts.comBy Customer Care, Customer Care, July 8, 2020
Thank you for your review. Our Customer Care Team would be happy to help you with a new meter. Feel free to reach out to us at 1-800-375-7520 Monday-Thursday 7:30-5 or Friday 8-3 central.
Bought this rower a couple of weeks ago, had no idea it would come in bright red. A good thing because my wife loves the color! Performance-wise, it's quiet and efficient. Only knock I have with this machine are the flimsy and hard-to-adjust foot pedals and velcro straps. The plastic definitely feels cheap and not well-designed. The velcro is hard to finagle and you might spend about 5 minutes trying to figure it out.
Other than the pedal/velcro issue, can't say we have any problems with our rower! Only used it a few times but I'm glad to have bought it. Great starter rower.
As a shorter senior citizen, this model of rower is excellent. It was easy to assemble. The magnetic settings for tension are well gauged. I have had the rower for two weeks and use it daily in my workout routine. the slider seat and flywheel are quiet compared to air rowers. The seat is comfortable. The handle bar is soft and comfortable. The fitness meter is excellent providing lots of normally requested data on your workout. Weighing just 45 pounds, and having two wheel, you can easily store the system vertically. Would I recommend this model? Absolutely. The price is also reflected in the value of the rower - reasonable and excellent.
I've had this rowing machine for about six weeks now and put about 9500 reps on the machine without any hiccups or problems. First it took me about 30 minutes to put this together, which is longer than the manual said but I was able to do it by myself. Second, I haven't had any problems with the foot holds. I'm 5'10" 180lbs with a size 11 mens shoe. Just secure the velcro tight across the middle of your shoe and go. Third, the machine seems to be sturdy and I hope it continues to hold up well. It's quiet and the seat slides smoothly without squeaking or making any noises. Lastly, the digital counter has worked just fine without any issues. I reset it after each use and it continues to track my total reps.
Very solid machine and works well. Actually surprised with how well it works based on its low price compared to others. As others pointed out, the foot peddles could be improved, but other than that I have no complaints.