I love how this full-size rowing machine folds easy to stow in my bedroom, and unfolds almost as well for use. It has all the features I wanted (solid foot pedals, room to reach forward to complete stroke, adjustable resistance and self-adjusting resistance with speed). It was not too expensive, and not too hard to put together. The water rushing sound is very relaxing, and the quality of exercise unbeatable. That said, this machine arrived with four ugly holes drilled into the wood, and having read in other reviews holes needed to be re-drilled, I went crazy looking for screws and fittings to make things work. Finally I realized that there were good holes in the right place, and just covered over the unsightly mess with some contac paper. If I had not had previous experience with Merach, I would have returned the machine and sought a replacement. But, having purchased a prior, more expensive machine that did not do what they claimed (fold), I knew that there customer service bends over backwards to not accommodate customers, so I kept the machine I had. I honestly wish this machine was the one I picked first, because it does everything I need in a tiny space. I searched a long time to find something that works well at home without taking up too much space, and this is the best choice for me. Read more

Packaged very very well, the hardest part of the whole assembly is getting it unpacked! Very easy to assemble, even with the paper directions it comes with, there are videos available if needed. The machine itself is a low on the floor basic rower, no frills but works very well. I have long legs, 34” inseam and it fits me very well, seat never reaches the end of the rails. It is very quiet except for the water sloshing sound which is very therapeutic. Sounds like rowing a boat on a lake. Folds up easily and as listing says it takes up about the same amount of space as a dining chair. Smooth roller blade style wheels, will not damage wood floors. Excellent base model rower, very happy with it. Read more

The app for Android is a little temperamental. I lost 2 workouts my first week. Changing the orientation of my phone from landscape to portrait to press the button to complete my workout in free training reset the workout. So I just leave my phone in portrait now. The rowing machine itself is perfect. Folds up nicely to put in a corner of our bedroom. Smooth, stable motion when in use and is so quiet. All you hear is the "woosh" of the water providing resistance, reminiscent of paddling a still lake. We use a water purifying tablet every 6 months to keep anything from growing in the tank, and have had zero issues with the tank leaking. This is one of my best buys for sure. Read more

Love this machine, it takes very little room and operates well! Definitely a great full body work out! It also isn't loud so it would be good in an apartment also! Read more

I got this rower a few days ago. Here is my review so far. Assembly was fairly easy. No problems there. I am 5’9” and the range is perfect. My shoe size is 9.5 and my feet fit perfectly in the foot pedals. I used a little funnel to add distilled water to the tank. It took around 3 gallons to fill to the max line. I have found the workouts to be great. Since I am not a rower I have to take breaks but even after a few short days (and one rest day) I can tell I am getting stronger. The rowing works up a sweat. You cannot manually change the levels so I just adjust my effort. The quality is better than I expected and it looks good in my apt. When storing, the wood looks nice next to my red brick walls. Feels expensive and I love that aesthetic. It folds up nicely. I wish the wheels were a little better for rolling around but maybe I am not doing it right. As of now I would recommend if you are looking for an inexpensive rower and a beginner. I’ll try to remember to make a review after a few months. Read more