Trainer in upstairs apartment

Drew Eckhardt · Dec 17, 2011

cmg said:
then expect to piss them off.

And expect any or all of the following:

1. Repeated visits from the police for noise violations. Many places have limits on the SPL which can be observed in other apartments in a multi-unit dwelling which are lower (think library quiet) during sleeping hours (like 10pm to 8am). Some place have even stricter rules which forbid sounds that "bother" neighbors with unspecified decibel limits.

2. Repeated calls to your landlord. Noise is often a violation of your lease. Eviction can result when your landlord gets tired of hearing complaints from the other residents.

3. Retaliation. Especially if the police decide being a bad neighbor is not a crime. People not awake at 5:30am are likely to be up watching the late show after midnight.

get a thicker mat or try several plys of mat, hardboard, mat, hardboard, etc. etc. Check bearing/moving parts of trainer make sure its in optimum condition.

It's most likely structure borne noise.

I'd look at flexible mounts built for equipment like compressors and put a 2x + plywood platform atop them (Paulstradyne would be one brand) which you can store against a wall or under your bed when not in use.

Perusing the Grainger web site might be helpful.

Camilo · Dec 18, 2011

Sentinel54 said:
Thanks for the responses folks. Seems like the general consensus is "don't be a douchebag" which I can appreciate.

I would like to add that these neighbors often party past 4am and make a lot of noise themselves. I don't necessarily feel to need to "get back at them", but it is a bit ironic. Most likely what I'm going to do is either try training in the living room or do it at more reasonable hours.

Well since I came down kind of hard on you in my earlier post, I will say that it sounds like your neighbors need to be talked to - not only to just get your training schedule settled, but for them to know that they're doign the same thng. I can understand putting up with partying til 1am or so every once in a while (not regularly), but 4 am never. I can also understand if you made noise every once in a while at 5:30 (an example being getting ready to leave on a trip, etc.), but not regularly.

Sounds like they need to know that yo're trying to be a good neighbor, and they should too.

ddifran27 · Dec 18, 2011

you can maybe try doing it on a carpeted area with a piece of wood under it?

velocanman · Dec 18, 2011

I would also ask them specifically what the issue was: noise or vibration (or both).

If it was low-frequency from the vibration, then the vibration-absorbing solutions recommended above would be a good start.

If it was the actual noise of the trainer, a dampening enclosure would be needed.

I suspect it was the vibration, and further isolation should be beneficial. Using the antivibration pads linked above under a piece of plywood supporting the trainer might do the trick. All on top of your matt.

I would also move it to the living area, if you aren't already there.

ZoSoSwiM · Dec 19, 2011

I get a vibration noise from my Rock and Roll with the pro flywheel attached.. Not as bad without it.. I have 2 rugs under my setup. This helps a lot but it's still noticeable if I'm really hammering.

Trainer in upstairs apartment

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