Concept 2 challenge: 15 minutes

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flip Sep 2011 8:49am, 26 Sep 2011 4,299 posts	0 flip not had that problem and I year cycling shorts as well . mind I havent rowed since I last posted a time on here . must start again . I do get a numb arses if row for more than 30 mins . however super girl eva rowed that 42k I dont know .
bree Sep 2011 9:30am, 26 Sep 2011 4,764 posts	0 bree Do cycling shorts have padding round the rear? That is where I get my chafing issues. Around the tailbone.
FurryFeet Sep 2011 12:28pm, 26 Sep 2011 426 posts	0 FurryFeet Yup bree - it's wither soft leather sewn into the seat, or nowadays synthetic material.
TecT Sep 2011 1:45pm, 28 Sep 2011 1,418 posts	0 TecT Try a foam seat pad to reduce the chafing? Never suffered from it myself, just the usual dead ar*e feeling after an hour or so in my boat...
Dave D Oct 2011 4:16pm, 1 Oct 2011 42 posts	0 Dave D Do people here own there own concept 2 ? Currently using the gyms but flirting with buying one, any thoughts ?
RichHL Oct 2011 4:47pm, 1 Oct 2011 1,803 posts	0 RichHL It's my tailbone that gets rubbed red-raw. I'll need to break out my old cycling shorts for my next attempt. Thanks for the advice, peeps.
Will Crash Oct 2011 4:56pm, 1 Oct 2011 728 posts	0 Will Crash 3957 on my last attempt. Its a bloody annoying challenge !!!
flip Oct 2011 7:51am, 2 Oct 2011 4,334 posts	0 flip its a bloody tough challenge ! I use the gym concept . ive thought of buying a few times but its to much to justify it for me . that said if it were my main sport I probably would . they are incredibly sturdy and hold their price very well should you wish to sell later on . just try finding a 2nd hand one !its a bloody tough challenge ! I use the gym concept . ive thought of buying a few times but its to much to justify it for me . that said if it were my main sport I probably would . they are incredibly sturdy and hold their price very well should you wish to sell later on . just try finding a 2nd hand one !
Pestomum Oct 2011 7:54am, 2 Oct 2011 11,095 posts	0 Pestomum Concept 2 have their own ex gym refurb second hand webpage. We got one from there. I'll find the link later.
flip Oct 2011 8:05am, 2 Oct 2011 4,335 posts	0 flip what was the difference in price when 2ff bought it? . I remember looking a while back and they weren't enough cheaper for me not to go for new .

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For those interested in seeing how far they can go in 15 minutes here is a leader board of distances.

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Distance Log (Last update: 1 Aug)
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Basically how far can you go in 15 minutes (nominal damper setting 5)

Furry Feet - 3978 (4/8)
RichHL - 3425m (24/9)

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