I use a Cycle-Ops also. It is much quieter than the Blackburn.

Also, calculate into your budget DVDs like Spinervals or TrainRight. I find that these workouts are much more effective (and fun) than making up my own routine based on the timing of TV commercials or basketball game timeouts.

We use headphones so that we don't have to blast the TV volume over the sound of 2 trainers.

Anyone tried this? Georgina Terry recommends it in her blog though she doesn't sell it. http://cyclo-zen.com/