Turbo Mats

cal_stewart
cal_stewart Posts: 1,840
edited December 2014 in Road general
As I'm not wanting to spend £50 on a mat, what else are people using.

Currently looking at rubber safety matting at around £30, there maybe even some at work I can 'loan'
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  • kayakerchris
    kayakerchris Posts: 361
    I use an old off cut of carpet.
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  • NeXXus
    NeXXus Posts: 854
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-INTERLOCK ... 7ddb44ee93

    I got 32 sqft which is enough to hold 3 turbos and 3 bikes :)
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  • macleod113
    macleod113 Posts: 560
    i got a £10 old naff grandma rug from the local carpet shop. does the job even if its covered in oil and grime after 6 months. its 6 foot by 3.
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  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    Cal_Stewart wrote:
    As I'm not wanting to spend £50 on a mat, what else are people using.

    Currently looking at rubber safety matting at around £30, there maybe even some at work I can 'loan'
    Planet X have some SportCrafters mats at £39.99.
  • type:epyt
    type:epyt Posts: 766
    Bit of cut-off carpet or rug (for deadening) with a £5 yoga mat (wipeable) on top. Both roll away when not in use.
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  • iron_duke
    iron_duke Posts: 117
    Picked up a yoga mat from local Tesco for not much and does pretty good job
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  • cal_stewart
    cal_stewart Posts: 1,840
    Cheers all, Picked up 32sq ft of inner locking matting via NeXXus's link for £15 posted.
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  • supermurph09
    supermurph09 Posts: 2,471
    As I turbo outside in my shed I don't really have to worry but one thing I would say (from when I used the turbo indoors) was to look out for lubricant coming off the chain and hitting the wall or in my case fridge behind when you're training. In fairness I hadn't been cycling long then and probably put too much on the chain, allied to the hotter temps indoors it did cause a few splats. Something to think about.
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  • ai_1
    ai_1 Posts: 3,060
    Iron_Duke wrote:
    Picked up a yoga mat from local Tesco for not much and does pretty good job
    Ditto
    Yoga mat for me too. I know I only paid about €5 but can't remember where - probably either Tescos or a general sports shop. If you have it permanently on a laminate floor or something it may be worth checking from time to time that it's not getting stuck to it or transferring colour, just in case. However, I've never had any such problem and I doubt it would be an issue.
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,440
    Yoga mat, £5.99, sports direct. Does the job. Also came with some nice pictures of someone called Gemma Atkinson :)
  • cruff
    cruff Posts: 1,518
    Carpet offcut for me too. Cost nothing. Does the same job as a 'turbo mat' (hahaha). Ditto the advice above re: crap spinning out the back - I set mine up inside when I first got it then after my first session I looked back in horror at the jank sprayed uo my lovely (up until then) white wall....
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  • DavidJB
    DavidJB Posts: 2,019
    NeXXus wrote:
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-INTERLOCKING-SOFT-FOAM-FLOOR-MATS-GYM-GARAGE-EXERCISE-HOUSE-OFFICE-PLAY-MAT-/331358754198?pt=UK_Flooring&var=&hash=item7ddb44ee93

    I got 32 sqft which is enough to hold 3 turbos and 3 bikes :)

    +1 great stuff
  • Miles253
    Miles253 Posts: 535
    Do these mats do anything for silencing? or is it just for vibration?
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  • ai_1
    ai_1 Posts: 3,060
    Miles253 wrote:
    Do these mats do anything for silencing? or is it just for vibration?
    Won't do anything for noise coming from the wheel/roller interface. However if you use the trainer on a floor that amplifies any transmitted vibration (wood floor typically) then the mat should reduce this.

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