Noise
Noise
Some turbo trainers are very noisy and wind resistance units generally make the greatest racket.
That noise is exaggerated if you use a heavily-treaded tyre, or if the turbo trainer is placed on a wooden floor. Your neighbours may not appreciate you using a turbo trainer at unsociable hours, particularly if you live in a flat. If noise is an issue, look for a turbo trainer which is quiet like the CycleOps Fluid 2.
You can take others steps to keep the noise down. Special mats are available which help dampen vibrations before they reach the floor, and turbo-specific tyres are completely slick and are made from a special compound which is quieter and more durable.
That said, turbo tyres can only be used indoors, so are only a viable solution if you have a spare wheel to swap into the bike every time you use the turbo, or if you plan on spending all winter on the indoor trainer.
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