How loud does this thing get? Would it work in an apartment? Can you hear your TV at normal volume while using this? Thanks!
1957000
I also have a small space for this and it fits fine. If you have a place to put your bike then there is room for this trainer. I have no problems with noise and I ride watching T.V. and can hear at a normal sound. Hope this helps!
1957001
I have mine in a second floor apt. I can hear the tv at close to normal volume. I have sound insulation covered by plywood over my floor just to help. It has a whine to it, but not bad.
1276807
It is not intolerable. Not as noises as my over the stove vent. I generally have the tv on while in the kitchen so I hardly notice it. The benefits outweigh any noise for me. It is not an issue. Just sounds like a fan.
343014
If you leave the TV loud you will hear both but at a level others use no feedback. We don't have a normal sized house and you can walk all around and still hear fine. Even out into the garage.
356853
It is not real loud. I can adjust the volume, treble and bass to the max and I can watch video comfortably off my computer in a small living room. You will not get complaints from the neighbors becasue of loud music.
1471316
I have used this on the mid-level only, and have it located in the room next to our kitchen. I barely notice when it comes on, and never hear it when watching TV in the adjacent room. I have not set it to the highest level.
1133563
There are two volume settings on it. Even the lowest setting is not very quiet. I can hear it while the tv is on at a normal volume...If that helps at all.
1425532
It's pretty loud. I have thin walls and I always have my tv or radio on when my roommate is home. She has never said anything about the sound, but I still like to be careful.
339113
You probably won't hear it unless it's in your bedroom. It's like a small fan on low speed, maybe quieter.
374331
Maybe the sound varies by device. The unit I have is NOT loud. It's actually softer than average. I use it only if I'm going to be in the same room with it.
33584
The closest thing I can say its as loud as maybe tapping in a Pringles potato chip container with pens. I think you should be ok for apartment living. I'm moving into a condo next year and I am still going to play on it.
716527
Mine definitely is not that loud. You could open it in bedroom and no one else would know. I would contact manufacturer. Got to be a way to change it.
2078982
The noise level is very good, mine is in the living room quite close to my TV and I only have to turn my volume level up a couple numbers to watch TV. I am very happy with my unit.
748946
It's pretty loud but of course like any tv, they have generic paper cone speakers so you're not going to get the best sound. I don't go past 20 one the volume and that's about the quarter way of the volume bar so I'm sure it's pretty loud.
23030
The machine itself is quiet overall. I use it on the 2nd level of my home and the living room is directly below me so I use a mat underneath and it absorbs most of the noise. Ocassionally my kids say they hear it but don't when the TV is on loud enough. I'd suggest placing a treadmill mat underneath if you live in an older apartment. The machine has a small footprint so it can be used in a number of places but may need 2 people to move it around or get it upstairs so hopefully you have an elevator. Good Luck!
1880151
While you do hear the unit, it isn't loud at all and shouldn't interfere with tv. It's a bit like a small fan - not half the sound of an oven vent or a large electric fan.
402382
Not loud that loud. I can watch tv and walk on the fast pace up to 3 mph without turning up the volume. For me this has been the best one we have owned.
2184187
There is some squeeking, but certainly not louder than if you had the tv on or music playing in the apartment. Great for small places because it can fold and slide under a bed or behind a couch. It does take some effort to get it closed and opened.