Turbo Rocker Board

[CXRAndy]

OK I have read all of this thread, why is my question ??????

It transforms a static turbo setup into a dynamic platform. The side to side tilt mimics the sway motion of outdoor, relieving pressure on the contact points.

This allows a more comfortable workout, so the user can ride for longer- multi hour session.

There are now rocker boards which also have forward/reverse motion to aid the outdoor sensation

Coupled with a device, Wahoo Climb raising. and lowering of forks to position frame with same angle as the gradient.

Hope that's clear for you

 

[further]

Thanks for that, I really couldn't work out why you would do it.

 

[Freelanderuk]

Now finished with the rubber mat stuck to the top board, just got to get a block cut to lift the front wheel

 

[CXRAndy]

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Very tidy indeed

 

[Aleman]

View attachment 454353 View attachment 454354 View attachment 454355 Now finished with the rubber mat stuck to the top board, just got to get a block cut to lift the front wheel

As Andy said, "There's tidy mun!" Can I ask where you got your Checker plate rubber mat from?

 

[Freelanderuk]

As Andy said, "There's tidy mun!" Can I ask where you got your Checker plate rubber mat from?

Bought from eBay item number. 143100665812
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/143100665812

 

[Venod]

There are now rocker boards which also have forward/reverse motion to aid the outdoor sensation

I won't be modifying my rocker to give forward and backward motion as the bike never goes backwards while riding, although I can see the position of the bike changes relative to your body and the movement of the turbo under you may reflect this, but it doesn't happen on the road.

 

[Aleman]

Bought from eBay item number. 143100665812
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/143100665812

Cheers, Just ordered some ... Be good to finally finish the rocker plate.

 

[Freelanderuk]

I used the spray adhesive that you can get from hardware shops for carpets, sprayed the plywood and the back of the rubber checker mat ,left it to go tacky then stuck together, just a little tip , place the rubber checker mat on your rocker after you have cut to your shape required , tape it in the middle to the board then fold one half back, glue and stick in place ,take the tape off then fold the unglued half over, spray on the glue and then fold into place

 

[OldManToy]

Hey CXRAndy,

Is that a steel or aluminium rod you're using there? Hopefully the latter as they're cheaper to pick up!

Thanks.

 

[CXRAndy]

Hey CXRAndy,

Is that a steel or aluminium rod you're using there? Hopefully the latter as they're cheaper to pick up!

Thanks.

Solid bright steel rod. Cost me a tenner from local blacksmith.

Dont use tubing, because it generally isnt perfectly round and will jam in the bearings.

Rod is better and stronger 20mm

 

[OldManToy]

Thanks for confirming. I get the need for a rod. Not sure about blacksmiths in NE London though, research time!

 

[CXRAndy]

Thanks for confirming. I get the need for a rod. Not sure about blacksmiths in NE London though, research time!

https://www.metals4u.co.uk/mild-steel/c6/round/c2237/bright-round/c134/20mm-dia/p8469

 

[Milzy]

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You could make a fortune selling those on here.

 

[Del C]

@CXRAndy

I'm going to be making a start on building a rocker board with a friend soon.

I'm going full length with a Tacx Neo using the same shape as your Rocky 2.

A few questions:

1. Did you still use 6 tennis balls as you did with your first design and do you still recommend them. I've decided to start simple with tennis balls before considering any more elaborate form of suspension

2. I've got a Tacx Neo block for the front wheel. Current thought is to carry on using that but to build a small wooden 'fence' that the block slots into so that it doesn't slide around at the front. Don't know if you did this or something else?

3. I see you used a 20mm solid bright steel rod along the centre of the rocker. I thought I'd seen someone else using a tube, but may have been mistaken. You absolutely recommend using the rod?