Gearforfit Air Rower - Concept 2 knock-off?

Did you buy it? It's OOS now...
It really looks like Concept 2 Chinese Edition
They also have an Air Bike for $699...

I trust a reputable brand a lot more, not saying this isnt a good machine. I’m not sure what the monitor is like or how it runs but I’ve seen how the concept 2 monitors have evolved over time. The capabilities and functions of the PM5 monitor do make a difference. However, if you just want to simply row.. I’d suggest making sure what the warranty is and what is covered and what isn’t. If possible test it out somewhere and compare it to a Model D Pm5.

I wanted to try this out at the store, but couldn't because of the lock-down. However, it went oos right after I started this thread, so someone must have bought it online after reading my post.

If anyone has bought it and used it, a detailed review would be much appreciated.

Anyone back this indiegogo? I wonder how it feels vs the Concept 2. I use the Concept 2 all the time at my local gym.

I have purchased a few items from Gearforfit and can say they have some great prices and am delighted with their quality of product.

I purchased a full rack, some bumper plates, the Adjustible G3 bench (AB3100 V3) & adjustible dumbbells (552) over the last few months.

Build quality has been excellent. The AB3100 bench and 552's dumbbells are what I would call knockoffs, however something is up here as the fit and finish is incredible. I may be wrong but I would swear that this gear is going out the back door of the factory while the real mccoys leave out the front.

The bench has the newest upgrades in fabric and rubber touch pads, dumbbells only missing the brand name on the red trim piece. Other than that quality is excellent.

For my garage workout area it will suit me needs well, equipment build exceeds my expectations.

I have also purchased my full commercial rack, lat pull, and flat bench from GearForFit and can say their quality is incredible. The products definitely feel like A+ quality, even tho they are definite rips of RepFitness and XM infinity products.

That said the Air Rower is back in stock and I’m heavily considering it at half the price of the alternatives. Anyone with a review would greatly help this thread!

sudayaku wrote: ↑ I have also purchased my full commercial rack, lat pull, and flat bench from GearForFit and can say their quality is incredible. The products definitely feel like A+ quality, even tho they are definite rips of RepFitness and XM infinity products.

That said the Air Rower is back in stock and I’m heavily considering it at half the price of the alternatives. Anyone with a review would greatly help this thread!

Wish i had more space for equipment but having to utilize my garage for the moment as everyone is working from home so space is limited. So far cleared out enough space for now.

I too am interested, but I cannot find any reviews on line.
The only other site I saw that sells these is AliBaba where it comes direct from China. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/ ... ping&seo=1
I think it would be difficult to get parts/ service if something breaks. If it were racks or weights I wouldn't be too concerned, but something with many moving parts make me leery.

A little more info:
I think the company is called XZFitness. you can check out their website: https://xzfitness.en.made-in-china.com/
I also found a youtube video for it:

Thanks for the youtube video, tallpailer.

I looked at the comments on this video, at the link here:



One comment says the following:

" mechanically it is good, we have feelings close to a concept2, but not as good as a concept2. The flap that adjusts the air intake has very little effect.
its real problem is the electronic part which really only measures the number of strokes. the Watt and distance display are wrong and unusable. the rower is not able to measure the force being exerted. you can connect it in bluetooth for applications like Kinomap, but this will not work correctly because the power transmitted by the rower is completely wrong."

So in addition to probably not being able to get parts or service here, chances are the display on the machine will be less than great. Speaking for myself, I think I'm going to pass on this. If it ever comes up below $500, then it may still be worthwhile, but probably not right now.

I bought a Concept 2 on Kijiji and sold it 2 years later for what I paid the same day I listed it. Good luck doing that with a Gearforfit.