I can’t offer feedback on those plates specifically, but I do like the fore-aft motion present in my E-Flex units vs my older version rockers that were lean action only.
Is there a particular issue you aim to address with the Neo Motion Plates?
I currently ride a Neo Smart, and own a 2T and was thinking of using it to ‘mix it up’ on occasion. The 2T certainly rocks side to side more, but wondered if their ‘rocker plates’ were actually ‘usable’, and possibly worth the price.
Maybe it’s my head still not in full gear from the holiday, but I have no idea that a ‘T2’ is in this context?
Both our brains are in a different place. it’s a 2T, 
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OK, that makes sense now… Neo 2T.
Yeah, from the comments I have read, most people who get the Motion Plates end up liking them. They add a bit of motion beyond the Neo “flex” lean angle, which is a good thing IMO.
The main issue is their high cost. Garmin Tacx ran a deal a while ago with some sort of discount on them when you bought a new trainer, but that was no help for existing users like yourself.
For the full price, I think it is a bit of a hard sell. If you can find a sale (at least 10% off?) then I think it is worth the price.
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I reviewed these motion plates in another thread I believe when they first became available in the US. The 2T already has a certain amount of flex to it, and the motion plates add some relief and greater motion. they help with developing smooth application of power, particularly when standing. Are they worth the money - that depends. They add very little height ( I had ceiling constraints) and for the many hours one spends on the trainer any marginal gain can be considered worth it.
When I bought a second 2T for my wife there was a deal on such that the motion plates were free - so in that case, yup, absolutely worth the price. That said, I would pay full price for them, whine about it, and then move on and appreciate the improvement for all of the rides to come 
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DCRainmaker commented that they were really expensive giving me the idea that Garmin was pricing them in comparison to their competition (the Saris, etc) and not what they likely cost to manufacture. Who am I to deny a corporation the chance to make a profit, but it would seem they are ‘artificially priced’ to maximize their profit, but that clouds the idea of ‘is it worth it’', ‘do they do what they are advertised to do’. After buying a Kickr Bike, and now a Neo Smart, it’s kind of hollow to complain about the cost of these, so ‘do they work’ becomes the main point.
Yes, I saw that free sale wondered if any friends were going to buy one and would part with the ‘gift’ for a small contribution. They would be expensive at $200 for what they seem to be, but 'mudflaps on the Lamborghini… (I did ride the 2T while the Neo Smart was being replaced and the rocking kind of got to me, and I was concerned that the rock stable experience on it was spoiling me. Riding outdoors has not had that effect, so who knows I guess. I was just thinking that having some variety indoors would be nice… (The MP1 is $950? I thought it was cheaper than that, wow)
- It debuted and sold for a year or more at $1200 USD, so the current price is “better”.
- But I never liked that rocker in the first place, with the price as the absolute “no -deal” side for me.
- IMO, there are better rockers at lower prices than even the reduced MP1 price.
- I think they do, and the feedback I see is in the heavy “once you try them, you keep them” category vs people discarding them. 70/30 if I had to make a guess, with 80/20 or higher being likely if my reading of tea leaves is correct. I have not seen a ton of “hate 'em… waste O money” posts, which I would clearly expect if that were even remotely common.
All that to say I think they are a safe bet at any price a person is willing to open their wallet.
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DC summing up his review:
Ultimately, you’ll have to decide for yourself whether or not the price is worth it. For me, I will likely pick up a set of these for my older NEO 2 in the shed, simply because of the limited space and me predominantly using it for less frisky workouts. But, it’ll still feel like…well…I’m being fleeced for it.
Hah… I checked ebay, and the ‘best deal’ was $292. Garmin has locked their MSRP as well, they really want that much for them. Maybe I’l sit this out for a while. I’ve somehow lived without them and using the 2T fine so far, unbelievably😄. (Maybe with my allowance)
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I just had a sit down with my son who spent $560 in the last month on virtual currency and items for a video game he likes to play. For clarity, this is money he has legitimately earned in his part time job.
It took some amount of self control to sit and listen to him explain why I can’t compare what he is doing to anything I do or my sense of value. How it seemed worth it to him in the moment, and the feeling of ‘was it worth it’ did not cross his mind. An entire generation is coming into the world who are willing to pay enormous amounts of money for convenience, immediate gratification and digital items.
I will just carry on aging and ride my bike quietly! … far away from the virtual world.
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Did anyone catch the inverted rocker plate here: DNAK Cycling Full motion
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Since the rocker rails were cut from plywood and glued in, my solution to make them last, instead of replacing them, was to coat them with some rubberized paint. I put some finishing touches on the top so it would not look so plain.
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That tuned out great!
What do you think of the rocker?
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I think it’s a good deal for the price. My fitter (Jerry Gerlich) had one of those Rock and Roll trainers. I liked the idea of working on some balance skills, like rollers plus something less boring than being on a stationary trainer.
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I always 
when I hear about fitters using motion setups. It is a decent swing at closing the gap between static fitting and feel outside.
Glad to hear you like it for the money. I think it’s about the best deal for the price point.
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Some people have added workbench casters to their rocker plate to lift it and roll around. Then drop the the floor for use or storage.
Thanks for the feedback. I just ordered mine, to use with a Saris H3. I too like the simplicity, so looking forward to trying it out.
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I got my rocker from TrainerTweaks this week. Set up was largely as expected – a bit more than Ikea, but not full on carpentry. A few of the pieces didn’t fit as cleanly as shown in the setup video, but that’s partly my impatience. But, it came together well.
I did my first ride this morning. One thing that was a minor surprise is that it’s a bit more challenging to get on the bike: the platform is 4 1/4" tall and of course it moves as you start to get on. Between the extra height and the movement, it takes some getting used to.
Really appreciated the movement. Before, I was pretty consistently needing to get out of the saddle 2-3 times in a 90 minute ride, even a steady endurance workout. With the platform, I don’t get the same level of saddle fatigue. I still get up a couple of times, but I’m not suffering.
One thing I’m looking into is to modify the resistance/movement level. I’ve pinged Ben from TrainerTweaks for some ideas. I’m thinking either tighter bands or maybe just double up.
I’m glad to have it, now that trainer season is upon us.
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