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Anyone ever used this from halfords for under 100 quid??

[url= http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_223837_categoryId_229901_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PDPz1#tab0 ]Elite Trainer[/url]

Key thing for me is I live in a flat, so it needs to be quiet. Or any other suggestions would be appreciated.


 
Posted : 15/01/2013 11:25 pm
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I saw this exact trainer in my local trainer linked to a hybrid and it just seemed to be making a humming noise at worst. Although I imagine this would depend on what tyre you had on it and also what flooring it was on.

I'm tempted by one though.


 
Posted : 16/01/2013 6:01 am
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I use cheap camping mat on the floor ideal for sweat and deadens the noise.


 
Posted : 16/01/2013 6:19 am
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Been thinking about getting a trainer too and cancelling my gym membership as I only use the exercise bike and a couple of machines. I'm keen to hear any comments regarding this trainer too.


 
Posted : 16/01/2013 8:06 am
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I had a go on the Bwin one in Decathlon at the weekend. Considerably quieter than the cheap eBay one I bought a few years ago.

Hadn't seen the Halfords one.


 
Posted : 16/01/2013 8:15 am
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This one may be a little quieter as it has Elastogel on the roller.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/crono-mag-force-gel-pack-home-trainer-id_8231436.html


 
Posted : 16/01/2013 8:17 am
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I also considered the satori from decathlon but when I decided to take the plunge it was out of stock.


 
Posted : 16/01/2013 11:45 am

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