Sorry, I know this is the prennial topic, but...
While I have my own preferences for trainers, I wondered what the board's opinion is on the QUIETEST trainer. I have downstairs neighbors who are bothered by the vibration noise coming through the floor, and am considering what options I have.
So, ignoring performance aspects, what is the most neighborly and considerate machine?
Many thanks in advance.
Larry
ANOTHER trainer question
Wed, 12/07/2005 - 6:12am
Wed, 12/07/2005 - 6:35am
#1
Just a thought...
Thinking back to my NYC apt, this is what I would try first.
Keep the trainer you prefer. Try creating a sound barrier between the trainer/bicycle and the floor:
Pick up some rug remnants and layer two under the trainer and two under the front wheel.
Wed, 12/07/2005 - 10:14am
#2
yeah but...
This will deaden sound but also make your bike less stable, unless the legs go out nice and far, like on the CycleOps trainers.
Wed, 12/07/2005 - 11:56am
#3
Isolation / Vibration
Decouple that trainer from the floor. This sort of thing might help:
http://www.auralex.com/sound_isolation_hoverdeck/sound_isolation_hoverde...
PDF link:
http://www.auralex.com/sound_isolation_hoverdeck/HD.pdf
Fri, 12/09/2005 - 8:31am
#4
I have a brand new cycle ops mat. $45 (nm)
