# Bike fit - stationary vs outdoors (discomfort) **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Tags:** bike-setup, trainer\ **Created:** [October 2, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/bike-fit-stationary-vs-outdoors-discomfort/2227 "2018-10-02T17:03:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 3
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/bike-fit-stationary-vs-outdoors-discomfort/2227/3 "2018-10-02T17:09:42Z")
At the risk of repeating my drum beat of rocker plates as a possible solution for indoor cycling discomfort: > [@Rocker Plates for Trainers](https://www.trainerroad.com/forumt/rocker-plates-for-trainers/1981): > > My evolving [Google Doc meant to cover a range of Rocker Plate Info](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k34t_WIy4W6oNtsO0vN_uDx3TRHmY49jk7SJ_14u1Ww/edit?usp=sharing). What is a Rocker Plate? A “Rocker Plate” is a device used to add one or more motion (degree of freedom) to an otherwise rigid bike & trainer combo. Most designs sit on the floor, and then support the bike, trainer and rider on top of them. The rocker plate has mechanisms (simple or complex) that allow motion for the rigid trainer bike and rider combo. Why use a Rocker Plate with your Rigid Trainer? Comfort In & Out of the S… @Andreas, thanks for sharing the link above. I had it in my post, but removed it once I saw your post above. --- _[View the full topic](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/bike-fit-stationary-vs-outdoors-discomfort/2227)._