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FIELD NOTES · GEAR + HOME GYM

The stuff you search before buying the stuff.

Practical comparisons, used-buy guides, and home-gym decisions informed by the same equipment catalog behind GearKoala.

BUYING USED

Which Schwinn Airdyne is this—and does the model matter?

AD2, AD4, AD5, AD6, AD7, Pro/Comp… yes, it matters. Here’s how to tell them apart.

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COMPARE

Concept2 RowErg vs. Rogue Echo Rower: what changes when you buy used?

New-price context, resale evidence, parts support, and what to inspect.

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HOME GYM

What should you actually buy first for a home gym?

A decision framework based on training style, space, budget, and what tends to be worth buying used.

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DEAL SCHOOL

Used vs. refurbished vs. new: when is the “deal” not really a deal?

Why MSRP alone is a terrible used-equipment benchmark.

Article in development