Training Mat

[madmarc]

Any recommendations on training mats for IDT, I'm not gonna pay 1500 ronds for a kickr.

 

So who is using what ?

[Grease_Monkey]

I use one of those platic mats that go under an office chair on carpets. It's hard, easy to clean, and cost R150.

 

Like so...

 

https://m.takealot.com/#!product?id=PLID46880113

 

Mine was just cheaper, got it at a Waltons, was nicely scratched up on the one side.

Edited July 16, 2019 by Grease_Monkey

[ChrisF]

please tell ....

 

 

 

I have considered getting a piece of rubber sheet from my local rubber company, similar to what I got for the garage (just much smaller)

 

[RocknRolla]

I have interlocking rubber tiles onto a vinyl floor.

[Grease_Monkey]

please tell ....

 

 

 

I have considered getting a piece of rubber sheet from my local rubber company, similar to what I got for the garage (just much smaller)

 

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Good idea. Got some of the inidvidual 50cmx50cm blocks for my dog's kennel. It worked out R360 for 8 tiles. I imagine 4 would be enough for an idt.

 

 

https://www.builders.co.za/Tiles-%26-Flooring/Flooring/Vinyl-Tiles/Multi-Flor-Interlocking-PVC-Tiles---Black-%281m2%29/p/000000000000593770

[Dubber]

I use an old yoga mat.  They don't last forever, but you can normally pick them up second hand for cheap...

 

I think an entry level one is around R200 at Sportsmans.  I picked up a couple for R50 on gumtree...

 

for example:  https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-sports-fitness-gear/midrand/yoga-pilates-mats/1005418354460911381123509

[RocknRolla]

Good idea. Got some of the inidvidual 50cmx50cm blocks for my dog's kennel. It worked out R360 for 8 tiles. I imagine 4 would be enough for an idt.https://www.builders.co.za/Tiles-%26-Flooring/Flooring/Vinyl-Tiles/Multi-Flor-Interlocking-PVC-Tiles---Black-(1m2)/p/000000000000593770

You will need 8 to cover everything and keep the whole rig on the same level

Edited July 16, 2019 by RocknRolla

[m-squared]

Yoga mat

 

Check out takealot for a brand called Just Sports and also the Decathlon sports store (saw some cheap camping mats that would work as well).

[ChrisF]

Slightly different question: "WHY do we need a mat?"

 

 

I fully appreciate that it is NEEDED where the bike is on a carpet, to manage the sweat.

 

 

But if the bike is on a tiled floor ?  Wiping up the sweat from the tiles is no different from wiping up sweat from a mat .... or what am I missing ?

[BMXER]

I have a jet black mat. Paid R50 on clearance at sportsman warehouse...!

Edited July 17, 2019 by BMXER

[dave303e]

If you go to builders they have 5mm rubber mat that you can buy per meter for dirt cheap.

 

The reason you want a black rubber mat not tiles is there is some splatter from chain lube down onto the tiles and the grease/lube can stain the grout and looks messy. On the rubber mat the grease is hidden somewhat and you can take it out and high pressure hose it once a week to keep it properly clean. Also if you have it on tiles in the house you have to clean it regularly to avoid the house smelling, with a mat, if you don't have time to clean right away you can drag mat outside.

[madbradd]

If you go to builders they have 5mm rubber mat that you can buy per meter for dirt cheap.

 

The reason you want a black rubber mat not tiles is there is some splatter from chain lube down onto the tiles and the grease/lube can stain the grout and looks messy. On the rubber mat the grease is hidden somewhat and you can take it out and high pressure hose it once a week to keep it properly clean. Also if you have it on tiles in the house you have to clean it regularly to avoid the house smelling, with a mat, if you don't have time to clean right away you can drag mat outside.

I also did the builders rubber/plastic mat on the roll (per Meter). I think it's also bigger than the training mats you can buy. Worked out cheaper than interlocking tiles and you won't have "seepage" of sweat through the joins. I have mine on a wooden floor, so was pretty much necessary.

[lechatnoir]

for sweat, i have what seems to be the mother of all fans and that keeps sweat down. use a towel quite a bit too.

 

grease though is a PITA. i use a yoga mat, but I find my Kickr wanders forwards a bit during harder interval sessions and that's also a PITA. When done, I fold it in half then roll it up. I should clean it sometime...

[madmarc]

good ideas thanx people - think i'll go for some of those rubber tiles on top of a 6mm HD foam to help dampen the noise and vibration a bit. 

[Davey_Jones]

https://www.makro.co.za/home-garden/home-d-cor/flooring/commercial-flooring/matco-1-sqm-pvc-interlocking-tiles-/p/000000000000298578_EA?gclid=Cj0KCQjwjrvpBRC0ARIsAFrFuV89fcI6ymroOOqmiQbXMmtBcuGvSTrqg40A-XQqbll8gmz1dALApf8aAjmZEALw_wcB

 

 

 

can get similar thing from westpack

Edited July 17, 2019 by Davey_Jones

[Hacc]

Thank you for this post! I had the same question. Will pop by builders this weekend