Rocker Plates for Trainers

that looks great, well done!
I think even my DIY skills could just about handle this build…

A different kind of RP:

SWEET! Thanks for the link. :smiley:

So cool to see another rocker article with some good explanation and exposure.

"I had some problems when I was pushing big watts where the heat sink got hot to the touch and it seemed like the power topped out at 500 watts

Same. :rofl:

Yeah, seems my power also tops out at 500w. I also blame my trainer…even when riding outside.

This is one heck of a prototype!!!

Some very cool stuff in his YT channel prior to and around this version. I know many people say they don’t want a “simulation” for inside, but this sure is interesting. May be like rollers with training wheels in a way. All about blending function and feel. I’m sure it’s something that would be very expensive, but it’s just awesome to see something like this in testing.

Me want. This looks head and shoulders above anything that is out their now. Hopefully this will actually get manufactured at a reasonable price, and it will push other manufacturers to up their game.

That looks awesome. Just hope it can handle trainers that are not weight symmetric left to right like the wahoo

The Wahoo is well off center. Best to use a counterweight to get effective balance.

I would sure like to try that system. Looks very realistic.

He implies it’s not needed (see comments) Tacx Neo with EVESPORTS motion system - YouTube

This is really cool! It’s actually what I was thinking in our discussion on the Saris mp1. It seems more natural. Looking forward to more designs like this. Maybe even your own version with your experience. I’m sure it would be awesome :+1:

I can manufacture the system for $599-$699 retail. I would prefer to make a complete system such as a smartbike. This would make platform truly feel as one. I would say that the complete smartbike could be made to retail in the area of $2300 perhaps even less.

Would the current design work with a Kickr, given that the Kickr is so heavily weighted towards the left side?

My thoughts on the complete smartbike vs. rocker plate: go with the rocker plate. There are so many people who already have smart trainers you could sell the rocker plate to today, especially at $599 - $699 retail. A complete system at $2300 is a smaller market.

Yes, my current design will work with the Kickr.

I like the idea of a smart bike but don’t think I’ll ever justify the price. Already have a trainer so would rather get something that just adds to what I currently have.

Plus going by how other trainers seem to have issues I’d rather have the devices be completely independent

Hello. Possibly only of interest to UK folks but I just took delivery of one of these: Review: Bespoke Rocker Plate R1 Black Edition | road.cc

If you have any questions not covered by the review, please ask away.

Good deal. Always great to see more coverage. :smiley:

Q1, when you cycle indoors without a rocker plate, do you need to get out of the saddle for a min to give your sitbones a rest?

Q2, follow up, if yes to Q1, has this improved your ability to go longer before getting out of the saddle / can you do a full ride on it without getting out of the saddle?

Yes, but not so much for your sit bones, but so you can get some blood flow to your important bits.

IME, yes you eventually develop a “Taint of Iron”, allowing you to go longer between periods of standing. If the ride is an hour or less, I can pretty much knock it out without feeling the need to stand. But at some point you are going to want / need to stand.

My experience is that my sitbones hurt more than my taint. They tend to hurt more quickly between out of saddle breaks the longer the ride is (3 hr+ means I’m out of the saddle every 7-9 min).

I think the static locking nature of indoor training causes this. Even with trainer side-to-side motion (neo), my sitbones hurt due to being locked in for as long as I am.

Thanks for answering my questions!