I moved to a new apartment where my trainer noise seems more pronounced, and I am worried about bothering my family/neighbors. It prevents me from riding early mornings entirely.
Currently I have a Hammer with 105 cassette, YBN SLA chain, and Rock'n'Roll lube.
The Hammer was on par with others when I purchased it but I know the new gen trainers are far quieter. I'm considering changing to the H3 (or even Neo) in order reduce noise, but that purchase is at least a few months out.
In the meantime, I'm curious whether there are other ways to reduce noise, such as the cassette. Can't find the post but someone mentioned the 105 cassette is not the quietest. Which cassettes are quieter then? Ultegra, 1-piece like Edco, multi-piece like Miche? Ti vs steel? Singlespeed with spacers set to perfectlyalign the chain? (I only ride ERG)
For reference, since it may matter due to the spider sets, I ride in the 16t cog as that is the quietest.
Any recommendations for chain and lube selection would be welcome, too, if you think my choices aren't ideal.
Currently I have a Hammer with 105 cassette, YBN SLA chain, and Rock'n'Roll lube.
The Hammer was on par with others when I purchased it but I know the new gen trainers are far quieter. I'm considering changing to the H3 (or even Neo) in order reduce noise, but that purchase is at least a few months out.
In the meantime, I'm curious whether there are other ways to reduce noise, such as the cassette. Can't find the post but someone mentioned the 105 cassette is not the quietest. Which cassettes are quieter then? Ultegra, 1-piece like Edco, multi-piece like Miche? Ti vs steel? Singlespeed with spacers set to perfectlyalign the chain? (I only ride ERG)
For reference, since it may matter due to the spider sets, I ride in the 16t cog as that is the quietest.
Any recommendations for chain and lube selection would be welcome, too, if you think my choices aren't ideal.