Home trainer + accessories?

Lagavulin
Lagavulin Posts: 1,688
edited October 2007 in Workshop
Interested in one of these and looking at the Tacx T1435 Soft Gel.

One place selling it calls it the 'silent trainer'. I'm assuming that is a load of bollocks but the less audible the better. I'm guessing it'll still sound like a washing machine or spin dryer. :?:

Does anyone use Conti's Home Trainer tyre on theirs and is a mat a worthwhile investment too?
2010 Cannondale CAAD 9
2008 Wilier Izoard

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  • Down the Road
    Down the Road Posts: 949
    Not silent but a lot quieter than steel roller trainers. Get the tyre they last for ages.
    Racing is life - everything else is just waiting
  • Lagavulin
    Lagavulin Posts: 1,688
    Cheers DtR.

    The neighbour's son played the drums (very, very badly) for about 2 years so they'll have some nerve if they complain.
    2010 Cannondale CAAD 9
    2008 Wilier Izoard
  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    I've got a Conti Home Trainer tyre, and it's definitely recommended - wears a lot better than a road tyre (you'll wear one of those out in a typical winter on the trainer). No idea about the noise - mine's not that quiet, but after 10 or so years I just kind of ignore it - still makes a lot less noise than a drum kit (unless you have it upstairs on a wooden floor, when it will vibrate the whole house!)

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