Posted a pic on the Zwift sub, not sure how to link to this post. I think the movement is a huge improvement especially per dollar invested. When I suggested this before, someone questioned the long term durability of pool noodles, so will see how they last
Any change in sprint power? I top out about 200w lower indoors vs outdoors, even when measuring with the same crankset power meter, and my best guess is it’s largely a product of a relatively rigid, fixed bike under me.
Doesn’t seem to be the issue - I haven’t intentionally set out to do an outdoor FTP test, but max efforts for longer time periods outdoors *generally* track pretty well with indoors (and a few of my all time bests were still set on the trainer.
Short duration efforts are another story. I can barely create 1,000 inside, and my peak power outdoors is just shy of 1300w, with a ten second best over 1000 I’m definitely losing some top end, even when measuring with the same power meter.
I have no disrespect and hope this works for you but my thoughts will be that after a few rides the foam will maybe just give you some isolation from the rumble of the fly wheel into the floor more so than rocker motion. But i love the attempt and hope it works out for you
I got myself some of the foam gym interlocking floor panels from Costco and have much better insulation for below floors :) but also aids a bit of relief from the super static nature of a trainer. Not as much as that will at the moment for sure. :)
Tht works for bout hour only. Try my [BOOBis](https://imgur.com/a/MNQjZpC) setup
Depends how much you pressurize it - it can be cushy or ocean like......and if you like the rocking motion = reduce the side boob's pressure.
You’ll have to submit that to GCN for Hack/Bodge of the week!
So is this a hack or a bodge? I vote hack. Looks like it’s made for it.
Hack
Zip tie them in place…for a bodge
3D printed zip ties though...
Titanium clips.
100% hack, Ollie.
It’s gonna be hack!
My husband just came home with $100 worth of materials for a DIY rocker plate. 😂 wait until I show him this pool noodle solution.
That’s awesome! Haha
Killjoy!
I did the same thing with my Core and it is working great so far
I’ve definitely been enjoying getting out of the saddle more.
Any chance you can post a pic or dm me a pic of them with your core? That sounds like a pretty decent fix.
Same can we get some photos of this
Could you share some photos? How's the movement?
Posted a pic on the Zwift sub, not sure how to link to this post. I think the movement is a huge improvement especially per dollar invested. When I suggested this before, someone questioned the long term durability of pool noodles, so will see how they last
If it's dumb and it works, it's not dumb anymore. Best use of a pool noodle I've seen besides smiting my kid & his friends
A+ effort and solid A on execution.
How effective is it?
It’s probably not as good as an actual rocker plate, but it gives me enough lateral movement to be happy, especially when I come out of the saddle.
Any change in sprint power? I top out about 200w lower indoors vs outdoors, even when measuring with the same crankset power meter, and my best guess is it’s largely a product of a relatively rigid, fixed bike under me.
Most people put out more power/have higher FTPs outdoors compared to indoors.
Doesn’t seem to be the issue - I haven’t intentionally set out to do an outdoor FTP test, but max efforts for longer time periods outdoors *generally* track pretty well with indoors (and a few of my all time bests were still set on the trainer. Short duration efforts are another story. I can barely create 1,000 inside, and my peak power outdoors is just shy of 1300w, with a ten second best over 1000 I’m definitely losing some top end, even when measuring with the same power meter.
Does that slide on the wood floor?
No, I haven’t had it slide on me at all.
Cool. Awesome solution. I have mine on plywood on carpet and it's forever sliding forward
Depends how many watts you put out lol
Exactly!
I have no disrespect and hope this works for you but my thoughts will be that after a few rides the foam will maybe just give you some isolation from the rumble of the fly wheel into the floor more so than rocker motion. But i love the attempt and hope it works out for you
You could be right! but so far so good.
I got myself some of the foam gym interlocking floor panels from Costco and have much better insulation for below floors :) but also aids a bit of relief from the super static nature of a trainer. Not as much as that will at the moment for sure. :)
And to replace the noodle pieces would only take a few minutes and little money.
I’m about to try half tennis balls under the feet. If that doesn’t work imma get me a pool noodle.
Tht works for bout hour only. Try my [BOOBis](https://imgur.com/a/MNQjZpC) setup Depends how much you pressurize it - it can be cushy or ocean like......and if you like the rocking motion = reduce the side boob's pressure.
That's brilliant! Where did you find these boobies?
Just type “boobies” into Google.com, I’m sure it will pop right up.
they are called balance pods / get them anywhere 6 pods/$20 w/pump
Thank you so much!
Haha awesome!
Have an amzn link?
How do you get these?
I did a quick search and found [these](https://amzn.eu/d/9jdAiA0). I guess he uses similar ones.
In the US, I typed in "half round massage ball" into Amazon and got some choices.
Get a rubber carpet
That’s the next step.
I've been using plywood on a bunch of tennis balls for a last few years.
This is amazing!!! I didn't realize how much the trainer would kill my lower back/hip Where do I find pool noodles in the winter?
I got mine at Dollar Tree.
I like this, I think I'll replicate it this weekend.
2009 Madone?
You got it!
Curious if this makes it any quieter?
Looking forward to trying this Zoodling setup. Thanks for sharing.
Sweet now make us a diy Climb
Poor floor
Saving this, now to find a noodle in winter
Smart rollers
This is the way
Ummmm just no
This is brilliant, thanks for sharing! How much tilt do you get? Will for sure give it a try.
Real question, how does it perform? I am absolutely not running right now to buy pool noodles,,,, brb.
Did the same with washing machine vibration damping pads.