This rower is sturdy and functions very well. Operation is smooth and very quiet. No problem hearing TV while rowing. The rower is fairly compact, so no space problem. Seat and handles are comfortable. I am 6’2” and 200 lbs, and it works well for me. The display is adequate for my purposes, so I have not used the app. Assembly was pretty easy. The rower is easy to reposition or store upright. I am happy with the rower, especially at this price point.

The Merach R-02 rowing machine arrived very well packaged and protected and secure and was very easy to assemble and only had one tiny error in having an incorrect style of washer in the connector kit - a very minor issue. All comments we had read about how quiet the unit is while in use are true, when my Wife is using it I can’t even hear it in the next room and when I use it and am quite a bit heavier the sound is still smooth and quiet. I am 5’10 and the length of the rails are perfect with several inches to spare, but not sure if a person 6’4” would be a good fit. As far as weight they say 350 lbs is tops and I’m 230 lbs and it’s solid enough to easily handle my weight and power. If you are stronger I would probably consider the version that has water and magnetic resistance combined. We only have the magnetic resistance which is on the light side for me resistance wise but perfect for my Wife who is 100lbs lighter ! We currently have about 12,000 cycles / pulls on this unit and it seems as though we will get over 100,000 before possibly having to replace the rail seat wheels ( just a feeling, nothing scientific with that comment ). I had a hip replacement recently and found this was a perfect workout prior to and physical therapy after the surgery and really helped with range of motion and getting a light aerobic workout. The intensity is up to you, dial up resistance level and control your speed as you desire and you can also decide how deep of a rowing load sliding motion / extension you want. We’ve had this for about three months. All in all the quality, design and usefulness is of greater value than the cost which was way less than most other options. Have recommended to many friends and Family !

Update 2024: Long overdue update, but Merach went above and beyond to make things right. Excellent company to deal with. The replacement was a great improvement. Noise level is now okay. The upgraded model works well with the app.. You can’t beat the auto adjustment of the resistance. Less to worry about mid-workout. I lost about 15lbs following the beginner and intermediate courses (those courses could still be improved). After a 4 month hiatus I jumped back in recently and I still love it. The only things I’d like to see improve is the app and less seat wobble at higher SPMs. There were app updates while I was in hiatus and while more stable I miss seeing the SPM highlighted during a workout when I begin to fall under or go too far over. The noise is noticeably less, but I would like to not need to adjust seat tightness periodically. The left foot rest is irreparably loose. Not a huge issue for use, but something I have to be mindful of when lowering to the floor before a session. Nice to have: I wish the version I currently have came in white. Overall, I’m satisfied. — I’ve owned the Q1S for about 7 months. Smooth delivery and setup. Easy pairing with their app and the Kinomap app. We did not begin using it regularly until after the holidays, and that’s when the problems began. If you plan to row with a SPM over 28, this thing goes from minimal noise to distractingly loud. We have tried checking the bolts, and making sure nothing loosened to no avail. We are well below the max weight so that should not be the issue either. You will need a seat cushion, even if you have “natural” cushion. I’m big on tracking metrics, which is what led us to picking this model (app seemed very robust). I could probably live with the noise if the technology was seamless. The main issue is the Merach app stops tracking your row 10-12 minutes into your workout. There is no syncing with apple health or fitness. The Kinomap seems to stay connected a bit longer, but eventually drops as well. If you’re planning to use any of there classes please note the instructors are not the greatest. The feeling is they were asked to do a class without much prep. Not a huge issue as I believe the company is still growing and trying to deliver content as fast as possible. Overall, I would send this back if I could and opt for something a bit more technologically stable, comfortable, and with a lower noise profile.

This is an updated review. The machine arrived quickly, was not very hard to put together at all (about 40 mins), was the perfect size for my home office, was quiet and smooth, and in every way perfect. Unfortunately on the first use it displayed an error code on the dial which was unable to be cleared. Amazon customer service was absolutely of no help. Passed me back and forth 10 times with no resolution. I called the manufacturer & there was no answer but I left a message. I also filled out an online form. I received a call back from Kayla pretty quickly (while I was still getting passed around by Amazon). They asked me to confirm a few things, email a photo of the error code on the display, etc. I tried to use the machine despite the broken display and it started making a horrible noise. I took a short video and also emailed this to the manufacturer. They emailed back after hours and on the weekend with their apologies and replaced the rower free of charge! I had the replacement in a few days (even with the New Year holiday) and the new one works perfectly. I would have left a good review on the machine itself because it’s a great rower for what I need. Originally the experience with the defective one that arrived had me frustrated but the customer service was so excellent I cant praise them enough. Manufacturing defects can happen. (I had it happen on a very expensive machine from another company twice!). But how this company handled the problem, was stellar! Give it a shot you wont be disappointed!

Very well built,very easy to assemble,works fantastic,comfortable seat good, adjustable resistancegreat price from Amazon,offered 70.00 dollars off of original price,very satisfied with purchase and function oy the rower

La esperaba con ansia!!! Desde que llegó la arnamos de inmediato y la empezamos a usar!!! Si es lo que esperaba, fue super facil de armar, todo venia muy bien empacado y con el instructivo bien indicado!!! La calidad muy buena!!! Y con un potencial de entrenamiento muy amplio tiene 16 resistencias asi que tenemos mucho para aprovechar en el incremento de fuerza, estoy muy feliz con esta compra!!! Y lo recomiendo ampliamente, haciendolo de manera correcta y aprovechandolo al máximo es un ejercicio muy completo!!! Gracias!!!

Quedé muy satisfecho con el seguimiento por el desperfecto de la máquina. Seguro compraré de nuevo con ustedes

Machine might be good, but it didn’t start well, as I had to email, get in touch with service help at Amazon to get things rolling and almost a month later I got the unit Putting it together was easy But now I wonder, they were saying you can use their app to get a training free for a month, and it will start from the date of purchase, I received it a month later….. now what, just out of curiosity I will buy a rowing game to go along that way I will have something to challenge myself

Ha sido una experiencia inigualable el haber adquirido esta remadora hecha con materiales de la mejor calidad. Sus 16 resistencias le dan un plus. Por lo mismo la recomiendo muy ampliamente. Ya que en su categoría sin duda alguna es la mejor.

La maquina esta fabricada de buenos materiales y es muy funcional, llevo pocos días usándola y esta dandome buenos resultados.