All, Having recently moved into new flat, I've finally unpacked Tacx Mag trainer and (unknown brand, cheapo) Rollers. Unfortunately, I have laminate floors in the only rooms available to use the trainer / rollers in.
Any suggestions for reducing the noise for my unfortunate wife, trying to watch TV downstairs? I have a pretty complete toolbox, and am prepared to use it. I'm thinking of trying to fit rubber door stops (the cylindrical ones, that screw directly to the floor), or putting a few layers of carpet under the feet.
Anyone tried these / other options with good results?
thanks, M.
(Blame all the discussions on Audax riding for my new-found motivation.)
All, Having recently moved into new flat, I've finally unpacked Tacx Mag trainer and (unknown brand, cheapo) Rollers. Unfortunately, I have laminate floors in the only rooms available to use the trainer / rollers in.
Any suggestions for reducing the noise for my unfortunate wife, trying to watch TV downstairs? I have a pretty complete toolbox, and am prepared to use it. I'm thinking of trying to fit rubber door stops (the cylindrical ones, that screw directly to the floor), or putting a few layers of carpet under the feet.
Anyone tried these / other options with good results?
Get a paving slab (or two) from the local DIY shop (or wear bib-shorts for a few minutes... the slabs will be delivered by the PSF!)
Put the slabs on top of some thick heavy duty rubber (try a local foam shop), and put the trainer on top of that. You may need to do the same with the front wheel if it's a rear-wheel only trainer, to get them at the right level.
The combination of heavy material plus rubber should absorb all low and high frequency noise. It's the same trick for subwoofers when you have neighhours.
On 21/1/05 11:55 am, in article [email hidden], "Michael Murray"
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All, Having recently moved into new flat, I've finally unpacked Tacx Mag trainer and (unknown brand, cheapo) Rollers. Unfortunately, I have laminate floors in the only rooms available to use the trainer / rollers in.
Any suggestions for reducing the noise for my unfortunate wife, trying to watch TV downstairs? I have a pretty complete toolbox, and am prepared to use it. I'm thinking of trying to fit rubber door stops (the cylindrical ones, that screw directly to the floor), or putting a few layers of carpet under the feet.
Anyone tried these / other options with good results?
Could I suggest nipping down to the local camping shop and buying a cheap foam mat.. that should deaden the vibrations and can be hacked up to a suitable thickness.
All, Having recently moved into new flat, I've finally unpacked Tacx Mag trainer and (unknown brand, cheapo) Rollers. Unfortunately, I have laminate floors in the only rooms available to use the trainer / rollers in.
Any suggestions for reducing the noise for my unfortunate wife, trying to watch TV downstairs? I have a pretty complete toolbox, and am prepared to use it. I'm thinking of trying to fit rubber door stops (the cylindrical ones, that screw directly to the floor), or putting a few layers of carpet under the feet.
What about a 'proper' closed cell foam exercise mat under the rollers, or a sleep mat like wots used inna camping stylee.
-- Paul ... http://www.4x4prejudice.org/index.php (8(!) Homer Rules ... 😉 "A [censored] is a [censored], no matter what mode of transport they're using."
All, Having recently moved into new flat, I've finally unpacked Tacx Mag trainer and (unknown brand, cheapo) Rollers. Unfortunately, I have laminate floors in the only rooms available to use the trainer / rollers in.
Any suggestions for reducing the noise for my unfortunate wife, trying to watch TV downstairs? I have a pretty complete toolbox, and am prepared to use it. I'm thinking of trying to fit rubber door stops (the cylindrical ones, that screw directly to the floor), or putting a few layers of carpet under the feet.
Anyone tried these / other options with good results?
thanks, M.
(Blame all the discussions on Audax riding for my new-found motivation.)
Get outside and do proper cycling. I let my mate take my rollers on permanent loan as I haven't used them for years.
Some things are hard to do outside (one legged drills etc), and sometimes turboing is the only way forward on a cold dark evening when you're short of time after work
Could I suggest nipping down to the local camping shop and buying a cheap foam mat.. that should deaden the vibrations and can be hacked up to a suitable thickness.
Or maybe a Yoga mat? SWMBO picked up a couple of these fairly cheaply IIRC, and they seem to be a bit thicker than camping mats.
Wasn't there a post a while ago about someone who had to cycle home with only one pedal or something? Either that or possibly he's some psycho that likes to show off by loading his full sus mountain bike with brick filled panniers and overtaking roadies up impossibly steep hills _whilst only using one leg to pedal_. Possibly.
Any suggestions for reducing the noise for my unfortunate wife, trying to watch TV downstairs? I have a pretty complete toolbox, and am prepared to use it. I'm thinking of trying to fit rubber door stops (the cylindrical ones, that screw directly to the floor), or putting a few layers of carpet under the feet.
If you have bubble wrap left over from moving, place a board on a layer of it. -- PETER FOX Not the same since the deckchair business folded [email hidden] www.eminent.demon.co.uk/wcc.htm Witham Cycling Campaign www.eminent.demon.co.uk/rides East Anglian Pub cycle rides
All, Having recently moved into new flat, I've finally unpacked Tacx Mag trainer and (unknown brand, cheapo) Rollers. Unfortunately, I have laminate floors in the only rooms available to use the trainer / rollers in.
Any suggestions for reducing the noise for my unfortunate wife, trying to watch TV downstairs? I have a pretty complete toolbox, and am prepared to use it. I'm thinking of trying to fit rubber door stops (the cylindrical ones, that screw directly to the floor), or putting a few layers of carpet under the feet.
Anyone tried these / other options with good results?
Have you got a garage? I do mine in there because it's a traditional wind trainer. My ears are ringing after a session.
All, Having recently moved into new flat, I've finally unpacked Tacx Mag trainer and (unknown brand, cheapo) Rollers. Unfortunately, I have laminate floors in the only rooms available to use the trainer / rollers in.
Any suggestions for reducing the noise for my unfortunate wife, trying to watch TV downstairs? I have a pretty complete toolbox, and am prepared to use it. I'm thinking of trying to fit rubber door stops (the cylindrical ones, that screw directly to the floor), or putting a few layers of carpet under the feet.
Anyone tried these / other options with good results?
Have you got a garage? I do mine in there because it's a traditional wind trainer. My ears are ringing after a session.
I used to roller in the garage as its cooler in there.
