ROCKITRIDEIT

If its not on bikehub did it even happen?

Is Winter still a thing?

@Jewbaccahappy to lend you a rocker plate to try out...slide (or should that be rock) into my DMs

Sjoe, how to respond? Good luck with the sales ACE, as I said before the more rocker plates out there the better.

Absolutely, the more rocker plates that are out there the better. At least I’m consistent in my beliefs, probably why I’m not a politician.

Sounds awesome Veebee. Agreed it does take some getting used to wrt timing and pedal / riding action, but once you get the hang of it it’s a game changer. Perhaps consider a wooden floor sealer type finish rather than paint? Look forward to seeing pics of your rocker.

I understand and appreciate why you use inflatables in your rocker plate design, I'm simply saying that with a different design you can achieve the desired "customisation" without using them

Hey Ramrod, you may need inflatable balls (or springs) if your design doesn't make use of rocking ribs (or simply "rockers"). Our design however means you don't need inflatables (or springs) and you can simply use the appropriate weight and location for your counterweights to offset the various flywheels on different IDTs. You just check beforehand that everything is set-up level, either using a spirit level or the Bubble Level free app on your smartphone and away you go.

Forgot to add, re: the walking around the room point, in our testing this problem was addressed again by using 3 ribs not 2 ensuring more contact area with the ground and more even weight distribution, the dimpled rubber on the ribs for added grip, and by using a riser block to “fix” the position of the front wheel, and/or by sufficiently raising the front wheel to ensure a correct set-up.

Thanks man. Yes Max McAllister from Traxxion Dynamics, Georgia. I won’t lie, his views on rockers v springs v inflatables were a big influence. IIRC he uses ALU because in his opinion it offers a more “lively” action. We haven’t found our birch ROCKITs to be dull, and actually believe your floor surface has a greater effect on action r/t material used to construct your rocker plate. Our design uses 3 rocking ribs instead of 2, and we use industrial standard dimpled rubber on the underside of each rocker, so I’d like to think we’ve addressed and resolved any concerns about uneven wear. Also the 3 rib design means there is virtually zero chance of the wood warping due to the increased contact / rebated / glued areas. We also use superior grade 18mm Baltic birch ply...some designs use only 2 ribs, lower quality wood and/or thinner cuts which obviously increases the risks of things getting out of true.

So things have been pretty hectic (good hectic) the past month with ROCKIT launches: https://rockitrideit.co.za/#testimonials This is our design for our first full length platform, the ROCKIT BOOSTR, which doesn't incorporate fore/aft movement but is aimed at those who want everything mounted on the same plane and moving around the same axis, e.g. those with KICKR Climbs

Our shipping cost to JHB is R125 with The Courier Guy. The demo unit is already with CycleLab, but I only received confirmation today via email that they have put the demo unit on the Fourways shop floor. So yes I hope they will be stocking the ROCKIT + accessories, but (full disclosure) I need to have a chat with the Merchandising Manager first. The launch special price R3,299 ends 30 June. Just a heads up.

What @shaper said I'll DM you now as well. ROCKIT launch special price is R3,299 + R499 for the birch DOCK-X. We can source you a plastic riser block for R249 if you'd prefer.

That's just the prototype, but maybe you can make out the lines where we identified we need to cut more away to accommodate fatter tyres. The DOCK X has been designed for use with the ROCKIT; the V-shaped groove allows you to lean your front wheel as you get out the saddle and hooi the bike left/right. Unlike some rocker plates and their front wheel fixings which appear to firmly clasp the front wheel in place and give a "rigid" experience.

Just received confirmation from CycleLab that the ROCKIT will be set up as a demo in their Fourways store for customers to test. If you can then please give it a go, would be great to get your feedback. I'll certainly keep this thread updated on progress with our front plate (CAPSULE) and the full length platform (BOOSTR). We've also designed a riser block made entirely out of matching Baltic birch plywood called the DOCK X which complements the ROCKIT nicely. Less plastic in the world is a good thing, right? I've attached a photo of the prototype:

Agree 100% DieselnDust. We are also trying to keep things as simple as possible, so easy setup and no ongoing servicing, maintenance, warranties etc

When it comes to designing a rocker plate, springs and inflatables make zero sense to me. I am in complete agreement with Max McAllister (Traxxion Dynamics): Why would you want something exerting upwards mechanical or air pressure on you and your bike as you ride, trying to push you vertical / upright? This isn’t how the gravity physics of riding a bike works when you’re outside, so why create that inside? If you watch some of the videos online the ride looks very rigid, which is even an accusation that’s been leveled at the Saris MP1 by GPLama. Yes we will be incorporating a small amount of fore / aft movement in our full length ROCKIT BOOSTR platform which will hopefully be available in a couple of weeks (currently in prototype testing phase). It won’t be as dramatic as the fore / aft motion you get with the MP1, but it will be a completely different design than anything that’s currently available I.e. not just a full length wooden board

The important thing with our ROCKIT design and the SWAY which is not too dissimilar is to ensure your set-up is level so you get an even rock. Using a spirit level or the bubble level app on your phone is quickest and easiest. This way you get the best ride feel both in and out of the saddle. Not every IDT has the same size or weight flywheel, some obv don't even have flywheels, and not everyone's floor is level either. . Which is why you need the counterweight. Cheers Ross

Hey madmarc have you tried getting in touch with any CNC workshops local to you? They are usually more than happy to help you source materials locally at a decent price as well as offer expert advice on construction. There's a great little family-run CNC steel business in Maitland who are helping me with my ROCKIT Rocker Plates. Good luck with the DIY project. Ross #rockitrideit

It was only a FP3...got stolen anyway so "forced" upgrade

my baby...

Hi all, I currently ride from home in Southern Suburbs to my office at the V&A Waterfront, but we are relocating to Century City and wanted to find ideas about the best/safest route to get across the N1 and beyond. Current thinking is to pick up the cycle path around Lower Church Street (Woodstock), follow the path parallel to Marine Drive and turn at Boundary Road, straight over into Sable Rd, Chepstowe, Angas, Pringle, Skyliner, then Century Boulevard?? Does this route work or is google maps not telling me something I need to know? Cheers

saving it for July

in the end I bought the Ryder Centauri 1000 rechargeable light from CWC at the Argus expo for R799. The light is marketed and distributed by Omnico, and after chatting to the CWC guys they said it was as good as the Bicycle Light for the purpose I needed it for. So far so good, works like a dream, easy to bar-mount the light using the O-rings provided (different sizes) and the battery pack on the top-tube using the velcro straps.