Rogue Echo Bike Versus Concept2 Bike Erg (Which Should You Buy?)
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
- Which should you buy: Rogue Echo Bike or Concept2 Bike Erg?
You are on a budget or only have space for one bike in your home gym. This video will cover the best features on each of these amazing bikes by covering the prices, maintenance, versatility, monitor and more! Watch all the way to the end to catch which bike I'd recommend.
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0:00 Introduction
0:15 Rogue Echo Bike
3:45 Concept2 Bike Erg
7:41 Final Recommendation
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How can you say the C2 is more versatile. You can do one thing, bike long distance and use one muscle group. The echo is clearly the more versatile. They are both great and can't really be compared to one another because they have fundamentally different uses, BUT if you had to, you could use the Echo for long distance, just legs... You could not use your arms on the other.
Nice review. I have both but as you mentioned, two different use cases. One is short interval , the other can be ridden 1+hours for cardio.
The Echo is a beast!! I love it.
The Echo Bike is literally a tank and an amazing piece of equipment!
Had the echo sold it & got the c2. Love the C2 as I prefer longer cardio rides. The echo is a great bike & very well built can’t go wrong with either.
Completely agree! Both are great pieces of equipment. Agree with you that the fact the C2 is designed for the longer cardio ride gets an extra point in my book.
Should've kept the rogue and got the c2
I just ordered the Bike Erg and its arriving tomorrow! I’m stoked!
You’ll love it!!
Still use it?
@@Marian1st.I use it every morning, sometimes multiple times per day. I absolutely love it. It’s like a piece of art too..not an eye sore like some home equipment. High quality too.
@@zenmayo918That’s great. I have a recumbent bike, it’s super comfortable, but I want something that’s more engaging.
I’m thinking about Ergbike, because of its versatility. It’s quite affordable and it doesn’t require a subscription. You can use it for long sessions or short ones.
I’m also thinking about Rogue Echo because it’s super efficient and it doesn’t require long sessions to see results. If I can spend less time on it and look better, I’ll go with that. lol
The most affordable of the three I picked. If I go with this, I can also do my long sessions with my recumbent bike.
Then I’m also considering Peloton Plus , because it’s fun and quite addictive with their games and great indoor classes.
I already have a subscription with Hydrow and I don’t think I want to pay another company every month so I can do my workouts. I like to workout, but I don’t want to be locked in a system where I feel like I’m being fined every month for using their product.
So for this reason, the rational part of me says no to that. The irrational part, considers it. Some of the Peloton instructors are fun to ride along with.
I’m also considering getting the Peloton app and use it with Ergbike or Echo if I go with one of those. So that’s why I’m a little bit not sure about Peloton. It’s like , if I want to use their app, I might as well take advantage of the whole package and get the bike. But still not convinced about it. Slim chance I would say.
Do you ever wish you would have gone with Rogue Echo bike?
I really like both and I can only get one.
I like Ergbike , I think it’s fun to be on it and do your workouts.
I would probably hate working out on Rogue, because it’s so hard, but it’s so efficient and that’s what I want. Less time on the bike and more time for other stuff. Help. 😂
This is a great video, I'm completely torn on which to buy for my home gym. From experience, there's no way to get the peak Echo intensity out of the BikeERG. But the bike has a smaller footprint for a home gym where space is at a premium. And the bike also has better workout versatility. I've already got a SkiERG and WaterRower which give me that lower intensity burn... Maybe I go Echo!
Which one did you buy? I have Hydrow and looking for a bike.
I thought about Echo Bike, C2 Bike, Peloton or Keiser M3i.
I have osteo arthritis in my knee and would like to buy an upright bike to use at home to (1) work on my cardio, and (2) build muscle strength in my knee. Which type of bike would you recommend...a concept2 BIKEerg or an upright bike which runs on magnets?
Seems like the arm motion on the Echo bike is far from horizontal with the handles getting much lower vertically as you pull them towards your body. Is this noticable while riding the bike?
Great video.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
@@TannerCoxCPA I own the echo bike but because of your thoughtful analysis between the two, I am going to sell the echo bike and pick up the bikeerg. I think ti will fit my workout style better. Thanks again for the informative video.
@@ec2749 dont . u can use the echo bike very versitail. i would never sell mine to get a bikeerg. for what?
Is the bike erg easier to maintain high rpm than echo.
I live in a relatively flat rural area. Great for bike riding. I ride my bike erg on days I can't ride outside. Long steady rides. If I ride 1/2 hour, 1 hour, or 1 1/2 hours..It is all the same. The last 10 minutes are brutal and I want to quit. I just bought the Echo Bike, and it is a totally different experience. Not really riding, more of a wind suck, and short term pain machine. Similar to the ski-erg.. I am ready for another lock down if it comes. Both are great machines..
Completely agree with your assessment of these two great pieces of equipment. Bike Erg is great for those long conditioning rides and there is no better machine out there than the Echo Bike that can suck the life out of you in such short intervals.
Harvey, I'm really stuck between the two machines. I've got a Concept2 rower I love and space for either of these. I love the meditative/workout of C2 rower, and I anticipate the bike erg would be similar, but maybe the "different" of the Echo's more productive? I have room for one. Which would you recommend?
@@dcaseyrowe I enjoy turning on the TV and going for a long ride on a rainy day. You can do intervals on the C2 as well. I would get the C2.. I have the ski erg too. It is not a long exercise event either. I started with just a rower. The problem with the rower is that you have to pay attention or you will go to slow.. Go with the bike erg. Buy some campus peddles( flat on one side , SPD on the other side. You will enjoy it.
@@tiggerboy691 Thanks. The C2 looks a little easier to move around, too. I'm going to sneak it in my ranch bedroom-sized home office next to the rower.
There is a work out called the black hole , 60 Cal row bike ski, 50 cal row bike ski, 40, 30 20.. You could do some modified version, if you wanted..good like. post a photo..@@dcaseyrowe
Thanks. Nice and succinct. Unfair comparison, though. Akin to comparing a hammer and a screwdriver. More fair to compare it to the Airdyne or Assault.
Don’t disagree with you there. This comparison was made as the Echo Bike is already arguable the best in class when it comes to air bikes (vs Assault or Airdyne). Goal was to compare two different styles of bikes that purposely have different purposes for those considering one of the two.
i got my echo bike last xmax. i do almost only low intensity ( around 55 cadience ) long duration ( 40 mins ) rides. i love the fact that u can also use the handles on such rides compared to the concept2 f.e. ...
i disagree on the versatility comparison, but thats just my experience.
but i like the video tho...good comparison all in all
Thank you for watching and for sharing your honest feedback! You are very much correct that low intensity work can be done on the Echo Bike and I use to do weekly long duration, low intensity work on the Echo Bike before I bought the Bike Erg. The Echo Bike is an incredible piece of equipment and honestly can't go wrong with either bikes.
I’m torn between these two
I like the BikeErg, but my problem is the seating. It's just too uncomfortable. Can the seat be switched out? I noticed that's the one thing on air bikes (like the Echo) that you don't experience.
Thank you for watching! You are completely right - between the two bikes the Echo Bike wins when it comes to the seat and its comfort. I have seen where people have changed out the seat on their Bike Erg. Some will go to a bike shop to get a custom fitting seat and can remove the existing seat with I believe a 15mm open end wrench.
I've heard people say buying padded shorts fixes that problem
Does the Echo work well for longer steady state training at 140-160HR for 30+ minutes?
Is there risk for repetitive injury with your hands on the handlebars?
I have the echo - you can go long distance with the echo but must keep a close eye on your Heart Rate as it can easily increase and have you out of breath in seconds. Basically it’s possible but more difficult to do I wouldn’t do long distance on echo
@@ELi2190Agreed! I do 10 to 15 minutes at the most on my Echo. 5 minute warm up before strength training or 5-7 minutes HIIT later on in the day
Great info! But Echo is pronounced "echo" (ehKO) not " eco" haha
Thank you! Also appreciate the heads up on the pronunciation. Most people I know have been saying it wrong all these years too lol. Gotta spread the word! 📢
@@TannerCoxCPA just thought it was funny is all. Appreciate the response! And great info in the video 💯
That threw me off the entire video.
He's had to heard the word "echo" before...
I saw a review where someone complained about the fan on the concept blowing at one leg. Was that an issue?
Never experienced that to be an issue. In all honesty I have never noticed the air blowing from the fan onto me while using
@@TannerCoxCPA That’s great! I’ve been looking at both bikes and really want to go with the concept. Thanks so much for your review and reply. It helped with my decision a LOT.
bike erg is 1400 € now, did the price go up or it's a new model ?
Same Model so sadly like most things in this world now it got a little more expensive
Can you ride a fan bike without hands?
can you write a comment without a brain?
Use a Roque on the regular and it tracks calories , watts and distance …they are freaking indestructible by mere mortals. They should remake it to the Puke master….
C2 all day
I have both and love them
Honestly can’t go wrong with either one!
Great Video! Actually the one Comparison Video I was looking for. I'm still a bit indecisive. Maybe you can Help me:
1. I know the Echo Bike shall be the most silent of the Air Bikes. How is the noise in comparison to the Bike Erg? Are they alike?
2. I'm in Europe, and at least from what I can see, the Price difference is even higher (795€ vs. 1,174€, both without taxes). Would you still come to the same conclusion, that the Concept 2 Bike Erg is worth that price, or would you give the Echo Bike the Edge?
Hope you can answer my questions.
Thank you so much for watching!
1. I'd have to say the volume for the noise between the two is very comparable. The Echo Bike might seem louder only because of the larger fan blades and the fact that the fan blades are not caged/exposed.
2. Honestly, I still would come to the same conclusion if I had to chose between the two at those price points. Since buying my Bike Erg I have just used it WAY more than the Echo Bike given it seems better for endurance cross training and can be used for HIIT too. I do like using the Echo Bike for that HIIT and for the full-body warm ups and cool downs, but the Bike Erg still gets the win in my books.
Hopefully this helps and happy to share more insight.
im also from europe and paid 1k € exactly for the echo bike
@@HanlonsRazr Have you tried low intensity steady state cardio on the Rogue Echo for approx 20-30 minutes? If yes, how was it? I’m trying to decide between these two also.
The Concept damper is an advantage but the fact that you can't push or pull the handlebars is a complete fail. I mean, if my legs are tired, I can still get a good upper body workout on most assault bikes. I can go for chest or lower lats too a bit more by concentrating on pushing or pulling; The Concept 2 bike is therefore a non starter
Which one is easier on your lower back in your opinion
Great question, William! As someone who has to be cautious with his lower back (scoliosis), I can honestly say neither of these bikes has created any discomfort in my lower back. For either one just make sure you have your seat at the optimal height for form.
@@TannerCoxCPA great thank you. I have sciatica flare ups and trying to determine if one may be a better fit. Traditional stationary bikes feel so boring to me but the erg looks to have quite a bit of versatility
Bro, do you even NIKE?
I would never purchase something like an Echo bike or Airdyne-the whole body motion thing looks really dumb. Concept 2 has always been about replicating an actual athletic endeavor, be it rowing, X-C skiing or cycling.
That being said, NOTHING is more punishing in my opinion than the C2 Skierg for using all the major muscle groups, including the C2 Rower which I’ve used extensively for 22 years. It’s just that NO ONE in my gym, including the trainers there have any clue on proper form for maximum benefit where the Skierg is concerned.
I owned an AirDyne for over 25 years then bought and Echo bike. The Echo is made more for HIIT. You are not going to ride it a long time as you would an AirDyne. Chain drive vs belt are 2 entirely different animals. If you ever decide to do HIIT on an Echo bike, for example 6 or 7 rounds of going as hard as you can for 15 seconds then rest for 45 seconds and go again, you might change your mind what is more punishing.
@@scottsmith7348 Except that all that you state can be fed into C2 Skierg training. It all comes down pace and watts expended within a prescribed time interval.
@@michaelschramm1064 They are both great products. I don't think one is better than the other. To each it's own. I never heard anyone call "the whole body motion thing dumb" until now. It burns a lot of calories and gives a great workout.
@@scottsmith7348 “Dumb” is a poor word choice…I prefer machines that replicate real life athletic endeavors is all.
I have the C2 rower and am looking for a Ski-erg used. My "ideal" rower workout is either a 10k or a 1 hour long session on the rower. Do you feel that you can use the ski-erg for as long as you can use the rower? I have never used a ski-erg, nor found a gym that has one for me to test drive.