So I wasn’t gonna race, but now am back at it - cycling only for now…here is my dilemma:
So I have a good trainer (Cycleops Fluid - few months old), and despite my best efforts, it is just too damned loud.
I did the following trying to alleviate the problem:
good trainer-specific tire - the orange Continental one
putting multiple layers of diff. thickness material under it (rug, wood, rubber pad, etc.)
cleaning my drivetrain
opened window so I dont need the loud fan
wore headphones to keep loud TV off
I know I have really thin floors in my apt. and that is the bulk of the problem, that being said, are ROLLERS much quieter??? I know it is a different animal in terms of training but I need something and just dont feel like fighting with my neighbors anymore…
i think my rollers about the same volume as my Kurt fluid trainer. Quieter than the mag that upset my neighbor. is it possible to work out a time when they wouldn’t be around that you can ride?
I had problems with noise… I have carpet in my room though…so I am not sure what you are working with.
I am not sure if you tried the rubber-wood combo… I bought a long sheet of plywood, put it on the floor and over that, I put these thick rubbermats - they sell them at Rona as heavy duty doormats and that really helped. Only downfall with those mats…the smell of rubber is strong for a month or so…
I also have really thin wood floors and live on the second floor of an house/apartment. You don’t want to do anything with plywood or wood. Noise is spread through vibrations, and it will just travel right through wood.
Here is what i did
-Two pairs of bed sheets all folded up under legs (one for each leg)
-One rubber thicker rubber mat. A couple of towels under the main part
-And a pillow right behind (but not touching) the back of the trainer
If you have any cut out carpet, that will work really well, anything that cuts down on the vibrations.