How to make a Turbo Trainer Less noisy

[Bradders123]

Hi,

I have just bought a 2nd hand Magnetic Turbo Trainer (Cyclops) and it is very noisy...

I thought magentic trainers were supposed to be reasonable quiet?

Any suggestions as to why it might be so noisy? How to quieten etc?

Thanks

Brad

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Hi,

I have just bought a 2nd hand Magnetic Turbo Trainer (Cyclops) and it is very noisy...

I thought magentic trainers were supposed to be reasonable quiet?

Any suggestions as to why it might be so noisy? How to quieten etc?

Thanks

Brad

Whatever you do DON'T use WD40. It doesn't get on well with magnets!

 

[Silver Fox]

Try placing the trainer on something like a thick folded towel or similiar, that may reduce the vibration noise ... just a thought.

 

[lesley_x]

What kind of bike/tyres are you using with it?

 

[Bradders123]

specizlized allez sport 2009
using completely slick tyres
It sounds like a fan is in the machine, really noisy!
Thanks for the tips guys!

 

[amaferanga]

I think you might find that it's actually pretty quiet compared to a lot of turbo trainers. So it's probably about as quiet as a turbo trainer can get.

 

[lesley_x]

specizlized allez sport 2009
using completely slick tyres
It sounds like a fan is in the machine, really noisy!
Thanks for the tips guys!

Straaange, my Tacx is pretty quiet. Only thing I can suggest is getting an exchange if possible to see if there is actually something wrong with the machine? Or trying one of the turbo mats you can get?

 

[Bradders123]

I just got it second hand but I think the guarantee was sent with it....

I guess I will just have to have a play with it tonight unless there are any other ideas?

 

[smithy92]

What pressure is your rear tyre? Ive heard making sure its right up can help.

 

[fossyant]

I've got an original tacx turbo, with a fan AND ITS VERY NOISY - I use it in the garage

 

[Dan B]

I put mine on a thick yoga mat (a cheap purchase from Decathlon) which doesn't entirely deaden the sound, but at least means I can hear music over it.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I put mine on a thick yoga mat (a cheap purchase from Decathlon) which doesn't entirely deaden the sound, but at least means I can hear music over it.

Music whilst you train. How decadent.

 

[gaz]

Get a specific turbo tyre, it uses a different rubber compound does make a difference to the sound.
But the best thing to do is put some sort of mat underneath it.

 

[Ravenbait]

I got a Tacx Sirius, marketed as being "near silent". I still use it outside the flat because it's so noisy.

Have come to the conclusion that Turbo trainers basically just are noisy.

Sam