BikeErg decibel levels.

[chipman]

For all you who have both the BikeErg and the rower, could you give me an idea of the coomparative noise levels? I live in a Condo and my downstairs neighbor used to always complain about the rower (model C) until I found an effective rubber mat that dampened the sound enough. I really want the concept2 over the the rest of the spin bikes available, it's just the potential of neighborly complaints that is holding me back. Thanks for any help.

Steve

[Kdohne]

I just got the BikeErg this past week after a few years with the rower. From on the bike it is much quieter and I have not figured out why. Not sure how that translates to neighbors above or below - both of mine are on a basement floor (and I don't have neighbors). There is a belt vs a chain on the rower - that may be a reason why. I don't have to have the music near as loud for the BikeErg...

[Cant Climb]

Bike is quietest of the three. At 500-600 watts the noise can pick up a bit. But at normal training watts (200-300) it is very quite.
Often my son rides the BikeErg in the morning when i'm making breakfast in the next room. I can just hear the faintest sound that he is on the BikeErg.

[chipman]

Thanks for the replies. I have confidence my rabbit eared neighbor will not be bothered. For me, Of all the "spin bikes" out there, the BikeErg seems to have everything going for it

[Carl Watts]

The bike should be quieter, the power going into the flywheel is more constant.

The Erg has massive power peaks during the drive that are like 3 times higher than the "Average power" to compensate for the recovery phase.

2 minute pace on the rower would be like putting in 600 watts on the bike for the equivalent noise.

[Mmbernard1]

Using an app on my phone and phone in cradle on top of PM I recorded the below. App is certainly not scientifically accurate, but good enough for this comparison. Fan housing set on 5 and I maintained a rate of 2 minute per 500/1000m.

Rower- 75db
SkiErg- 75db
Bikerg- 67db

My perception is the rower is slightly louder than the SkiErg due to chain and seat rollers. Bike is noticeably more quiet.

I don’t find any of the machine loud however.

[Filip]

Thanks for the replies. I have confidence my rabbit eared neighbor will not be bothered. For me, Of all the "spin bikes" out there, the BikeErg seems to have everything going for it

Hello. Do you have any experience with the erg bike and your neighbors? Are they heard it?

[chipman]

I've had the Bikeerg since the end of january. While my neighbor has heard and complained a few times about the noise from the rower, she has never once heard the BikeErg.

[Filip]

Thank you. You helped me a lot.

[chipman]

I should add. My riding style on the Bikeerg is basically just spinning at a low resistance rate. If you increase the drag and really push it, it is a bit noisier. Just not nearly as loud as my rower.