Turbo Rocker Board

[Del C]

Well it's got to this stage:

So, tennis balls and holders still to go on, plus the top plate and fixings for the turbo.

Looking forward to trying it out!

 

[CXRAndy]

Well it's got to this stage:

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So, tennis balls and holders still to go on, plus the top plate and fixings for the turbo.

Looking forward to trying it out!

Nice tidy curves, it will come together quickly

 

[Aleman]

Well it's got to this stage:

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So, tennis balls and holders still to go on, plus the top plate and fixings for the turbo.

Looking forward to trying it out!

ERRRRRRMMMMMMMMMM!

Where are the Pillow bearings that are connected to the top plate??

 

[Del C]

ERRRRRRMMMMMMMMMM!

Where are the Pillow bearings that are connected to the top plate??

He's only cut the bottom plate and connected the central rod so far.

What do you think is missing?

 

[CXRAndy]

What do you think is missing?

Nothing, but if you were add sliding bearings, they could be added to the bar.

You will need to add the other pillow bearings to the rod before fitting top board

 

[Del C]

Nothing, but if you were add sliding bearings, they could be added to the bar.

You will need to add the other pillow bearings to the rod before fitting top board

Ah ok!

That's probably why he's building and I'm just a part of the 'design team'!

 

[Aleman]

Nothing, but if you were add sliding bearings, they could be added to the bar.

Actually @CXRAndy that's a pretty smart idea. ... Off to source some linear slide bearings

 

[CXRAndy]

Actually @CXRAndy that's a pretty smart idea. ... Off to source some linear slide bearings

Something like these

Check sizes and mounts first.

Ive seen some place a spring between the fixed mount and slide mount to gently stop the forward/aft motion

https://euro-bearings.com/linindex....hKonfqfOnGunl-l7q15fT4B_2MHC9OIRoClvUQAvD_BwE

 

[theboxers]

If I was building mine again, I'd use linear slide bearings to give fore and aft motion as well ... In fact I could retro fit it quite easily.

Have you also considered a small amount of steering movement, using a spring loaded Lazy Susan??

Elite have recently launched a device for this. Not overly expensive and from my limited testing (standing beside the bike with nearly all my, not inconsiderable, weight going thorough the bars), works very well. When paired with a phone with an inbuilt motion sensor it can be used on Zwifts mountain bike course and any other platform thats support steering.

Elite Sterzo

ETA
There is apparently a smart version coming sending Ant+ and BLE data.

From SigmaSports Web site

FEATURES

• Take online immersion to the next level with the Sterzo steering frame
• Designed to allow the front wheel to turn naturally with a gentle self-correcting tension so allowing a more realistic feel, the Sterzo can be used with the steering functionality of Zwift and other programs or to just improve the feel of your bike when training
• Low height for easy compatibility with any standard wheel-on or direct drive trainer
• Steering action turns on multiple cartridge bearings for durability and a smooth, natural feel
• Will require the use of a handlebar-mounted phone for full steering functionality in Zwift
• Accepts tyres up to 57c
• 120kg weight limit
• Due to the high demand for this product, we are limiting customers to just two steering frames

 

[CXRAndy]

Has your Rocker progressed Del?

 

[Del C]

Has your Rocker progressed Del?

Not this week.

Passed on the comments from here, but my mate has been busy this week

 

[Del C]

Here you go Andy

 

[Freelanderuk]

Looking good , I thought about building a full board but after using my half board a seeing how much I sweat I am glad I didn't as it would be pooling under the full board

 

[CXRAndy]

Nice

I like the grip strip's and varnish finish. You will need it to protect from sweaty racing

Enjoy, its the slight rocking which relieves the long ride discomfort

 

[Del C]

Just tried it out.

Short ride on Tempus Fugit as today was supposed to be a rest day.

First impressions good. Not a huge amount of movement, but enough to feel just a bit more relaxed, which was nice. Could definitely feel a difference when I stood up to sprint. That felt more natural.