I moved to a new apartment this summer. Always had access to a basement or laundry room in my old places, but now I don’t. Hooked up my trainer and went to ride it about two pedal strokes in it sounded like I was firing up a chain saw first thing in the morning. It was loud enough not only to stop my morning workout but I’m a little worried about afternoons and weekends too.

Trainer is in a carpeted room, we are in the second floor. Is there something I can do to dampen the noise or what are quiet but affordable trainers?

Current rig is a Nashbar fluid trainer.

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I still lapped everyone on the couch!