I was back and forth about getting them, then with 12% off @ wiggle and some bday vouchers, just thought what the hell, agree with you, they are totally over priced (but cheaper and smaller than the alternatives) but thats part and parcel with being into cycling
I did notice that even when seated they are affected by pedal smoothness, hopefully this will encourage / help me sort mine out, as it has been getting worse
I struggle with OTS on Turbo, and with limited experience, it did seem a little easier, again with little experience, it did seem to reduce fatigue
Have used the motion plate w the Tacx 2 for a month. They were given to me as a gift. Iām not sure I would have purchased them on my own before however I can say after a month I would pay for them for two reasons
Comfort on the bike. I was really getting saddle fatigue. The lack of motion on the trainer I think was the issue. This is now gone. I didnāt expect that
The motion plate reveals where your peddle stroke sucks. As soon as you stabilize the peddle stroke the motion plate settles - when you start neglecting quadrants - perceptible motion (undesired) picks up. Iāve found this pretty helpful.
Ok I know they are expensive but what isnāt in cycling? I think im a convert. Especially bc indoor training is almost my exclusive training for 4-5 mo of a year
Just thought I would update this thread with some additional information. There are some great deals out there on the NEO 2T now that it is in the process of being rebranded under Garmin. There is also a deal where you can currently get the motion plates for free with the purchase of a NEO 2T through Sept 30th. I suppose this is more relevant to the Deals thread. This does mean I was able to buy a 2nd NEO 2T along with motion plates for my wife who has now joined me in Trainerroad for $999.
My wife noticed an immediate improvement in comfort with the motion plates. I haven ridden them for a number of months now, think they are a very solid addition to the trainer, and I would not use it without them.
So the rebate on motion plates will expire on September 30th. Reasonable to believe its designed to clear out inventory of both the Neo 2T and motion plates.
Which leads me to speculate around the launch date of the āNeo 3ā and that it will include built-in additional motion.
Good speculation considering Garmin still hasnāt made an announcement such as the Wahoo one (bike v2 and kickr v6). Personally, Iām eager to hear about Neo bike v2.
