Peloton Row Review | Top Rowing Features and Content

Dimensions/Storability

Comparing photos of the Peloton Rower and seeing the specs, I think it seems bigger than it looks online. The Peloton Row is almost 8′ long, similar to the Aviron, and weighs 156.5 lbs, about 11 lbs heavier than the Hydrow.

The Peloton Rower can be stored upright and comes with an anchor that mounts to the wall. Considering the length and weight of this rowing machine, we recommend paying extra to have the anchor professionally installed. The last thing you want is for it to come crashing down on something or someone.

Considering the Hydrow is heavy and harder to move than other lighter rowers like the Concept2 and even the NordicTrack RW900, I’m guessing the Peloton Rower will be just as difficult, if not more. You’ll need to lift the rear rail to engage the front transport wheels to move it.

It has a 300 lb weight capacity, which is fine, but nowhere near the 500 lbs that the Concept2 can handle.

Onboard Workouts & Apps

With our experience using Peloton’s equipment and content, we know what to expect from the content on Peloton Row. New instructors, as well as some of the current trainers, teach the rowing classes, which don’t differ much from Peloton’s other classes. There are rowing classes, boot camp, and artist series rowing classes.

If you aren’t familiar with the Peloton App, here’s a quick overview. Peloton offers live and on-demand workouts in various disciplines, including treadmill, cycling, strength, cardio HIIT, yoga, bike and treadmill boot camp, meditation, and outdoor audio classes. The classes are all filmed in professional indoor studios.

Peloton offers a few outdoor cycling and running classes on its exercise bikes and treadmills. Scenic rowing options are now available for the Peloton Row. We like this content and hope Peloton continues to expand it.

Lanebreak is not available on Peloton Row. It’s currently only available on the Peloton Bike and Peloton Bike+. It would be cool to see Lanebreak for the rower, making the machine closer to Aviron and Ergatta rowers, which both offer gaming content.

I’m intrigued to see how the real-time form-assist technology works. There appears to be a graphic on the screen during class that serves to give users visual feedback on their form while rowing. There are sensors built-in to help assess your positioning during class.

This feature resembles the Peloton Guide, which corrects your form during mat classes. This also reminds me of the Tonal, a strength training system that corrects your form using AI technology. This is a smart move on Peloton’s part, especially considering how challenging it can be to get proper rowing form.

There is a rating after each class of your form, too. By the looks of it, Peloton aims to educate users on proper rowing techniques and terminology.

Remember that you’ll need to pay for a membership, which is $44 per month, to access Peloton’s library of classes, and we’re assuming all of these features.

Console

True to other rowers like the Hydrow, the console primarily consists of the 23.8″ touch screen. Most of the functionality of the Peloton Row is implemented through it. The screen is adjustable. It can be tilted up to 25 degrees and rotated 45 degrees to each side. This can help with overhead glare and let you utilize the screen to train off the rower.

We expect the screen to be responsive and of the same quality as the Peloton Tread and Peloton Bike+. It’s the same size and has the speakers at the top. Navigating the library of classes should be the same on the rower, too.

The customizable target metrics let you tailor each class to your ability level. This allows you to focus on your stroke rate and intensity. The instructors cue you to stay within a certain stroke rate during class, too. When synced with a compatible heart rate tracker, you’ll also see your heart rate and zone.

Oh, and of course, the leaderboard is on the right side of the screen, so you can compete and give high-fives to fellow members.

A thoughtful feature of the Peloton Row is the storage pocket and cup holder. Most rowers don’t include any storage or place to put your water bottle. I know I usually have mine on the floor next to me when rowing and testing rowers.

These are positioned in front of the monorail. My only concern is that the cup holder and storage pocket might get in the way when you’re in the catch and when you hook and unhook the handle.

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Build Quality

Frame

The rower frame is anodized and powder-coated aluminum. The monorail should provide a smooth experience, but it’s impossible to know until we test the rower. It’s also hard to determine how high the seat is off the ground and how easy it is to get on and off the rower. I’m assuming it is around as high as the Hydrow’s monorail and not as high as the Aviron’s.

Peloton states that users from 4’11” up to 6.5″ can use the rower. Our reviewers range in height from 5’0″ to 6.5″, so we can give insight into this once we use the Peloton Row.

Footboard & Pedals

The footboards and pedals appear to provide sufficient space for your feet, which is nice, considering we feel a little cramped on the Ergatta, which places your feet close together. Peloton states that shoe sizes from a woman’s 5.0 to a man’s 13.5 can use the pedals. Don’t worry; we’ll get out our tape measurer during our testing to determine if this is true.

You’ll most likely be able to wear any athletic shoe and fit your foot securely in the pedal while clipping your heels around the ankle clips and adjusting the straps. I’m excited to see that the red-striped foot straps are velcro. Velcro makes strapping in and out very quick and efficient.

Handle

The handle is textured rubber, so I’m curious to feel the texture for myself. It is also round and slightly angled, which reminds me of the Hydrow’s—hopefully, it’s just as comfortable. I’m really excited about the center cut-out in the middle of the handle. This allows for single-arm rowing and more versatility with the handle.

However, it doesn’t appear that the handle can be rotated to adjust your grip.

Seat

Most rowing seats aren’t the most comfortable. It is difficult to tell how much padding and contouring (if any) there is in the seat. We won’t know how comfortable it is until we sit in it and row. I hope it’s plenty wide since some rower seats feel small, especially for larger users.

Flywheel

The flywheel is at the front of the Peloton Rower, just below the touch screen. The red-striped belt attaches the handle to the flywheel and should make for a smooth and quiet rowing experience. Peloton has said that Row is quiet, but we’re assuming there will be some noise generated by the flywheel, even though this rower isn’t an air rower with a fan as the flywheel.

Resistance

The resistance is “electronically controlled,” as Peloton puts it. This means that it uses magnetic resistance. Considering the size and type of the flywheel, this was expected the moment we saw the rower. Magnetic resistance is known for being quiet and adjustable.

The Row has an adjustable drag factor, like the Hydrow rowers. It has three levels: light (100), medium (115), and heavy (130). You can also set a custom setting from the 230 options.

Warranty

Peloton includes a 12-month limited warranty with the purchase of the Peloton Row. This is much less than what we see from other brands, like Hydrow, NordicTrack, and Aviron – to name a few.

Should You Buy the Peloton Row

While we don’t have our hands on the Peloton Rower yet, we can assess the specs and features to give you an idea of how we expect this high-end rower to perform based on our expertise using all kinds of fitness equipment, including a wide variety of popular rowers on the market. We’re intrigued by the Row’s form correction technology and large, heavy design.

This rower stores upright, and we highly recommend using the wall anchor, considering its length and weight. The 23.8″ touch screen should be similar to, if not the same as, the Peloton Bike+ and Tread, so we expect it to be crisp and clear, especially considering how high-priced this rower is.

We expect the rowing classes to be just as engaging and fun as Peloton’s other classes, but we aren’t sure if there will be trainer-led outdoor rowing classes like this rower’s main competitor, the Hydrow Rower. Once we get the Peloton Rower, we will update this review based on our experience testing it.

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Peloton Row Q&A / FAQ

What muscles does the Peloton Row work?

Rowing works most of your body’s muscles (upwards of 80%). While rowing you train your core, arm, back, and leg muscles. If you want to work out the rest of your muscles, you can use the strength training classes on Peloton to supplement your rowing.

Is the Peloton Row available now?

Yes, the Peloton Row is now available for purchase. Use one of the buttons or links on this review to check out its current pricing. Doing so helps support our website without incurring any additional cost for you.

What are the benefits of the Peloton Row?

The Peloton Row has trainer-led classes that guide beginner and experienced runners through their workouts. The Peloton Row also has form assist to give you real-time feedback on your rowing form.

How much is a Peloton Row membership?

A Peloton all-access membership costs $44/month. It is necessary for users to train with Peloton equipment. A lower Peloton membership cannot be used on an equipment screen.

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