Stationary Indoor Bike - whats good?

You're going to find the best answer is a trainer, then you're using your bike in the manner you're going to race it with the setup you're going to race. Plus if you get a fluid trainer there are no adjustments after the initial setup, shifting makes it harder or easier to work. I'm not sure why this is not an option.

An old "Johnny G Spinner Pro" (picked up off craigslist) and a collection of Spinervals DVDs works for me - I actually train two out of three bike sessions per week that way during the "on" season.  My wife even likes it, except for that time I left my racing saddle on - I didn't realize there were that many curse words in the english language.  I think she was channeling Sam Kinneson.

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If I had the cash, or could justify spending that much to myself, the Cycleops indoor bikes look pretty awesome.... http://www.cycleops.com/products/indoor-cycles.html

Just curious though - why would you not consider using a trainer for your own bike? You're not likely to exactly match your bike fit on even the best indoor exercise bike. And a couple hundred bucks (at most) on a trainer certainly seems more cost effective than a couple thousand on a stationary bike....

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but a quick follow-up question.....how much noise do the trainers make?  This seems like a good option for me as well, but while my house is being built, I am living in an apartment on the second floor.  Would it be too much noise for the neighbors below me?  Floors are carpet, don't know if that makes a difference or not.  Thanks!