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Smallfurry
Don't bother with a turbo tyre - just use an old tyre. Turbo tyres aren't any quieter.
As for a spare wheel - see if you can find one someone is chucking out with a worn out rim.
I have an Elite Fluid Chrono - its ok, not TOO noisy and is very simple to use.
I would sometimes prefer something with a bigger flywheel for more realistic road feel. I just have to pretend that I am constantly riding uphill or into a headwind :)
@Smallfurry that's not a bad plan with the weights - let us know how you get on.
+1 on the wheel support - I just use a massive book, but you def want something to get it level.
The Elite Muin is supposed to have horrendous lack of flywheel effect - a lot of people on the TT forum have sold theirs because of this.
The JetBlack direct drive one does look very good...