After a busy day you want to exercise by home cycling bike, but you are afraid of disturbing the neighbours' rest, what should you do?
1. Where does the noise come from?
The chain friction of the home cycling bike's belt resistance model and the metal resonance when the flywheel rotates will produce continuous low-frequency noise; the unstable body collision with the ground when pedalling or the weight impact when standing up and riding will form instantaneous high-frequency sound. In addition, the environment is quiet at night, even if the slight vibration may be clearly transmitted to the downstairs through the thin floor.
2. How to reduce noise
Choosing a low noise device is the first step. Magneto-resistive or electromagnetically controlled home cycling bikes are usually less than 50 decibels, making them more suitable for evening use than fan-operated or old chain terms. Maintain the chain and bearings monthly with a silicone-based lubricant, check the flywheel screws and add rubber gaskets to cushion them. Filling tyres to standard pressure or wrapping foam shock absorbing tape can reduce vibration rattles when turning. Or directly lay 1cm or more of HDF rubber mat first, then stacked with soundproof carpet with density ≥2kg/m², which can effectively absorb the vibration. If the home cycling bike is against the wall, paste egg cotton sound-absorbing boards on the wall or use furniture as a 'soundproof barrier'. Closing windows and doors and drawing thick curtains, and switching on a white noise machine or fan can further muffle the sound of the machine. In addition, adjusting your movement patterns can significantly reduce noise. Avoid standing or sprinting, pedal at a constant speed in a seated position, turn down the resistance and speed up the rpm. Choose to work out at 7-8pm to avoid the noise-sensitive hours after 22:00pm. Wear bone-conduction headphones to listen to the class to keep the pace without isolating ambient sounds, and use a bracelet to monitor your heart rate instead of stomping your feet and other noise-prone movements.