Rocker Plates for Trainers

Just had a thought! I can probably glue some carpeting to the top of the strip of plywood under the pyramids. That would anchor the tips of the inverted pyramids and add a tiny bit more height. That might be enough to make the pyramids a true fulcrum.

I think that could totally work. Be open to trying anything. As you said, some movement is way better than none. So even a small amount can make a functional difference.

Or drill a small hole/divot in the wood. Enough that the tip is in the divot, but can still tilt. Probably a bunch of ways to skin that cat.

Thanks, Mark. I thought of that, too. But that would require me to get all the divets to line up perfectly with the pyramid tips, and I’m not confident in my ability to patiently measure that out and work precisely. I think a strip of carpet is probably easiest. Now, if I could only find the leftover pieces from when we recarpeted one of our rooms a few years ago… I’ve been looking for two hours! :rage:

Put a piece of tape down the length of the 2x4, then invert the pyramids so that they are where you want them. They will certainly indent the tape, if not actually perforate it, showing you where to drill.

I went to Home Depot, bought a 2’x5’ mat / carpet runner, cut three strips from that, and it’s working perfectly!

I absolutely love the looks of this board.:smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

What about this system?
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Starting to think about this again, as a summer project. Any updated plans from the Facebook group?

I’d have to look a bit, but there is at least one new set of plans for a full length design that was very nice.

This is one I can grab a PDF for you.

There might be more too, I can dig a bit more if you want something different than this one.

Thanks, would appreciate getting the PDFs. It looks vaguely like the V2 design earlier in this thread.

Are there any designs using a Tacx Neo

Couldn’t see if this was asked before, are there any potential longterm issues to the trainer due to gyroscopic effects of the flywheel on bearings and stuff?

Yes, many people are using Neo’s on rockers.

There are lots of examples on the FB group I linked in the OP.

We have discussed it in the FB group. All guesses right now. But my 3+ years of use with various trainers over that time seems to show it as a non-issue. I have not heard of a trainer failure linked to that movement either.

The movement for most rockers is 7 degrees lean per side max. But I see the actual angle I use is lower and more likely 4 degrees max. Point being that it’s a minor change in lean, and position that is unlikely to lead to failure.

Cheers, trying to get some plans so I can get the wood cut for me.

There are a number of plans available in the “Files” section of the FB group.

Thanks Chad for sending some designs. I’ve printed out the RockrDeck (M2) parts list and schematics (sorry I know thats an electronics term - long week at work). Hope to start on this soon.

Right on!!! I am excited to hear your feedback. :smiley:

Let me know if you have questions during the build. Then we will get you setup with adjustments as well.

Earlier this week while traveling for work, thought about buying the $150 SBR parts kit but I’ll source stuff myself from Mike Meyers (M2) parts list. For convenience I’ll probably try buying on Amazon instead of Grainger. Looking to get this done soon, my thumb is still not right after 7 weeks and primary care physician just ordered MRIs and referral to hand specialist. Did 3 outside rides last week - couldn’t grip handlebar the entire ride - riding outside was probably a bad judgement call on my part. Suspect I’m going to be riding in the garage for awhile…