Is it loud? I see one person mention squeaking but not sure whether that is typical of this product. I would like to use it at work, but don't want to annoy people in the cubicles next door.
1705401
Mine was loud at first but used a little workout on it and it calmed down with no noises after a while.
1705402
The unit I received is not loud at all. I do have it sitting on a small pad (like a rubber door mat).
1705403
No it does not squeak. I actually only used mine about twice. I can sell it to you if you'd like.
1705404
No, it's not loud. Most of what you hear is the slight rattle or clicking of the pedals as you pedal. This is because the pedals are slightly narrower than the axles and they slide sideways against the stops. If it squeaks just reverse the pedaling direction for a few revelations. It squeaks because the grease is balling up.
1705405
It makes a click-clack sound that is not loud. For details, see my answer to the question: "Does this make noise?..."
2189331
I use it at work twice a day. It makes a thumping noise which I can hear, but I just had a co-worker step outside my cubicle & she couldn't hear it. I've talked to people on the phone a few times while it's been on & haven't heard any comments. Other than the thumping it's really very quiet.
2044991
By the way, I didn't say this earlier for some reason, but mine is truly silent. Again, I'm on a basement floor. It doesn't squeak. Only my foot falls. Best wishes!
1154213
It is noisy at first however you become accustomed to it. I kept it on at all times when I was working in a small room.
1356365
First of all, I have a hearing problem - so please take that into consideration. I do not find this machine loud. Will someone coming into your office hear it? Yes. But will they have to talk louder to overcome it, absolutely not. To me, the sound it makes is similar to the someone using a paper shredder, but not nearly as loud. It won't disturb the people in the office next to you, if this is your concern. This machine will relax your feet and I find a 15 minute session gives great foot relief.
785967
It's pretty quiet. The most likely problems you would have in a cubicle would be the length of your legs plus the height of the desk. I can't use mine under my desk because my knees hit the desk - ow. So I have to put it against the wall opposite the desk. The other issue is that if you have a desk chair on casters, you will have to swap it out for on that doesn't move. I easily do both of these accommodations in order to be able to bike at work!
77579
Hello, we (GrepRobbert Pet Supplies) have not had noise complaints with this item. It also is a popular product for us. Thank you for your inquiry.
628030
I don't have a squeaking noise on my trainer, but I had a semi-professional put it together and it is solid as a rock. In general, I use WD40 spray.
570198
Very noisy - but it goes with the territory. By definition, it is usually being used when noisy machines are working, so the additional noise is marginal and not interrupting quiet time. I placed mine outside the workshop so the noise is less of a factor. I may enclose it but would have to check on the need for open air flow.
420162
I have a home office, but do need to participate in teleconferences, and I have asked people whether they can hear it; they say 'no'. a cubicle can be a little different that this, however. it makes the same swooshing noise that any treadmill makes as the belt moves, and your stepping noise would still be heard also. probably depends on your office's overall noise level.
2254253
Not noisy at all. If your floors are squeaky, they may make noise but so will walking across them.
414259
We have never noticed any squeaking after using it. That has been our experience, I would imagine it depends on the floor and the quality of the floor.
669337
Squeaks really really bother me. I cannot have a machine that squeaks especially repetitively or rhythmically. Users please comment and also about returns for this reason. Thanks
281460
No it's not noisey & squeaky matter fact after about 8 months one of the screws stripped and it can no longer be used:( I just gave up working out at home and joined the gym the quality of this elliptical is no way near the gym!! Hope this helps it's just a coat rack for my guests now.
1588568
I've asked a couple of people at work and they report the sound leakage is minimum at higher volume. We have separate cubes at my workplace and I've gotten no complaints. I've also had someone else wear them to hear it for myself and it's very quiet.
1356364
It is not loud. It;s very quiet. You can hear it while using it but it would to disturb others in an office.
1141749
Ours is in an office laboratory with other noises as well so I can't really say if it's noisy. The only time I really hear it is when I open the door. Hopefully this helps with your decision.