Turbo Noise Reduction Tips

woody1545

Hi,

I've just bought a new Jet Fluid Pro Turbo Trainer. Its great with two minor draw backs:
1. My wife objects to the sweat lake in the living room and
2. My wife objects to the jet engine noise in the living room

Bike Radar reckon its the quietest turbo they've ever tested so I expected it to be....well quiet? I've never owned one before so obviously have nothing to compare it to.

I'm sure the fact that I'm using it on stripped floor boards isn't helping. I've seen Tacx mats for sale which are meant to absorb some of the sound and vibration but they're at least £60!

Does anyone have a cheaper alternative that works? Underlay or something?

I'm using an old Specialized Mondo Tyre, would a turbo specific trainer make much difference?

Thanks for your advice!

P.S No, I don't own a garage to use it in.

taz3611

I got some of these. Pack of 4, only need 2. Go halves with a mate and it'll be a tenner each. Argos no. 302/4306

dave35

easiest solution is to get a new wife.
Or switch to rollers instead,never come across a completely silent turbo-try a yoga mat only £5 from tesco.

Dalton

Hi, I am new to Turbo training. Only got mine this week. However I amazed how much difference a Turbo specific tyre made to the noise level.

I purchased this one....

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Conti ... 360017042/

Works a treat!

batch78

Camping roll mat works a little for me, or foam of any description would probably help, turbo tyre is supposed to help a lot but not actually got one myself.

My biggest problem is the amount of rubber shrapnel!!!

bexley5200

hi ive got a turbo i use it every day if its noisy just turn the music up !

Bronzie

woody1545 wrote:

1. My wife objects to the sweat lake in the living room

Get a nice big fan as well as some foam matting. It will make your sessions just that bit more comfortable.

bilirubin

To be honest mate I think you are seeking the holy grail.

You said:
1. My wife objects to the sweat lake in the living room and
2. My wife objects to the jet engine noise in the living room

Unless you live on your own I would have thought the last place to do a turbo session was in a living room, any turbo will make some noise, you are not going to find a way to make it silent enough so your wife can read, talk on the phone or watch TV.

I have a jet fluid pro, but I am lucky enough to have a garage where I can sweat and make as much noise as I like.

ut_och_cykla

My tip would be to get out of the living room... the hall, the kitchen, a box room, the garage anywhere apart from the living room! Get a sleeping mat for the turbo, a big fan for cooling as all have suggested (Someone I know built a sort of paddling pool /trough base for thier turbo - wooden frame, plastic flooring as watertight cover) - but get out of the living room. Even out of doors (under an eave or similar) might be ok - there's no wind chill or risk of icy crashes on a turbo.

Suffolkwheels

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