japay1 2 Report post Posted June 15, 2019 Hi All. I'm moving into an apartment (not yay) and looking to reduce/minimise noise from my trainer. I have a tacx satori smart trainer, with trainer specific wheel. I was wondering if anyone had any mat/material/noise minimising recommendations to ensure my neighbours are not interrupted. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BogFrog 576 Report post Posted June 15, 2019 We bought a rubber mat from bunnings - the type of mat found in gyms / weights rooms. It's pretty heavy and it massively reduces the noise 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
more 571 Report post Posted June 15, 2019 Just buy a kickr, worth every single cent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
japay1 2 Report post Posted June 15, 2019 Thanks, I might have to purchase a kickr, we shall see. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 621 Report post Posted June 15, 2019 If you have a Clark rubber store near you, go and check out there rubber mats and sheets. You should be able to get something to reduce the noise and vibrations 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissJess 635 Report post Posted June 15, 2019 I bought a trainer mat from anaconda. I had the Elite with the elastigel roller, now moved to the kickr snap (multi bike household with different clusters). We checked in the hallway and no noise, but we are carpeted here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BNothling 206 Report post Posted June 16, 2019 I ride a LeMond Evolution. The only way that I can make that any quieter is if I stop. I have to train with the doors and windows closed, and with earplugs in. If I train with the windows open, the neighbours across the street get up and shut their windows. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flanman 2,346 Report post Posted June 16, 2019 Talking about trainers. I have an old indoor trainer but haven't used in for about 7 or 8 years. Is it best to use another skewer other than your actual bike skewer ? How much damage does it do ? Maybe I am need of a new/2nd hand trainer. Mine is about 15 years old. FM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissJess 635 Report post Posted June 16, 2019 I use a trainer skewer with mine. They fit better, and they don't scratch up the nice skewers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 4,950 Report post Posted June 16, 2019 About 14years ago I bought a Cyclops Fluid trainer from PeePee, at the same time I bought one of their rubber training mats. I ran that turbo in every unit I lived in Oz and our first two flats in the UK (all carpeted) with the rubber mat and never had anyone complain from downstairs. I have an Elite Direto now which is very quiet. Ironically, our last two places have been houses. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxii 6,730 Report post Posted June 16, 2019 7 hours ago, BNothling said: I ride a LeMond Evolution. The only way that I can make that any quieter is if I stop. I have to train with the doors and windows closed, and with earplugs in. If I train with the windows open, the neighbours across the street get up and shut their windows. Great trainer though. I live under the flight path and used to joke that pilots would lean out the windows of their planes and tell me to keep the noise down 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BNothling 206 Report post Posted June 16, 2019 3 hours ago, roxii said: Great trainer though. I live under the flight path and used to joke that pilots would lean out the windows of their planes and tell me to keep the noise down You're not wrong. It's amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
