It looks like Wahoo just came out with action feet (Axis) to give some side/side motion to the kickr. Had been looking at a rocker plate, but this might just do the trick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TjO_UXKVpI
Any thoughts on this versus an actual rocker plate?
Thanks
Check out the DC Rainmaker review… Not comparable to a rocker plate in terms of movement.
That’s a LOT of work for a video for some basic different feet. LOL!
That is NOTHING like real rocker plates.
The Facebook group for rocker plates makes that look like child’s play.
Well, this is a whole lot of nothing. I probably get as much rocking from my carpet and mat.
Thanks. I read DCR’s review after posting.
Initially excited, but I think just a new mat might work well. I have my setup in the garage on a yoga mat and outdoor carpet on top of that, so there might be some benefit here. For $80 a set, it’s not the worst investment (better than a $1600 Saris rocker…).
i have not read Ray’s review, so i would be obliged if you all would tell me what he wrote about this compared to a rocker plate.
i have a v5 KICKR in my workshop, set up next to a bike on a Saris MP1 platform. this is the review i wrote of the v5 KICKR. this is my workshop set up.
what you miss with the KICKR is the fore/aft movement of the platform when you get out of the saddle. the problem with the MP1, in my opinion - and i reviewed the platform here - is that the platform’s value is when seated. the platform is a mechanical bull when you’re out of the saddle. the platform is theoretically superior to the KICKR’s feet. but the KICKR’s feet are practically superior, until saris is able to quiet down the action of the platform, esp when you’re out of the saddle.
i’m anxious to try a STERZO on the platform. that might quiet the platform, because the capacity to turn the wheel may help me balance better on the platform (if i can rig a STERZO up to the platform). otherwise, i’m going to need to rig an elastomeric damper under each side of the platform, that sits about 1/4" or 1/2" below the platform, so that the platform can move fore/aft freely, but the platform contacts the dampers once you get out of the saddle.
the KICKR’s feet are too simple to work. but they work. maybe they’re like running shoes, and the elastomers eventually compress. i don’t know. buy they damn sure work. furthermore, this is compatible with the Climb. What you canNOT get is incline + Zwift steering. it’s one or the other, for now. unless you guys know something i don’t.
I just bought the prior gen Kickr… Is it worth returning for the new one?
I just bought the prior gen Kickr… Is it worth returning for the new one?
i don’t know. did you spend less than, say, $1,000 for it? because the only major upgrades are the feet, and the auto-calibrate. if you paid under $1,000, you can get the feet for $80. you saved yourself over a C note. the feet are the biggie. those are cool. if you paid $1,200 return it for a new one. if you paid under $1,000 keep what you have and buy the feet aftermarket.
this assumes you just bought a gen 4. if you bought a gen 3, then return it. the gen 4, i believe, is where the KICKR got a lot quieter. this is gen 5. quiet + feet.
I am getting some - just tell us when they are available please! I could never justify the Saris’ price for the MP1 so I am pleased there is something new to try.
John
It’s the 4th gen. I use power match with my p2m crank, so the accuracy/non-calibration is kind of a wash.
It’s the 4th gen. I use power match with my p2m crank, so the accuracy/non-calibration is kind of a wash.
my counsel: if you spend under $1000 keep what you have and get the feet when they come available.
Any idea when these will be available for purchase? I am eager to get a set.
Thanks, John
Buying an Axis and then these feet when they come out to put on my old kickr and handing that down to my GF.
Any idea when these will be available for purchase? I am eager to get a set.
Thanks, John
i do not know. i’ll see if i can find out. should be any time, i think. but i don’t know for sure.
Any idea when these will be available for purchase? I am eager to get a set.
Thanks, John
i do not know. i’ll see if i can find out. should be any time, i think. but i don’t know for sure.
Thanks Dan. I am ready to give them a go!
i don’t know. did you spend less than, say, $1,000 for it? because the only major upgrades are the feet, and the auto-calibrate.
Plus the RJ25 port. They aren’t doing anything with that… yet. But it could wind up being a pretty significant upgrade, and something folks really wish they had on their older unit at some point in the near future.
I just can’t see any possible reason for them to have included it if they didn’t have something cooking.
If movement is the goal, the Neo is probably still the better choice. Based on reviews, it sounds like Axis feet provide very minimal movement. So if the Neo didn’t sway you, the new feet probably shouldn’t either
Did you buy? I’m going to try . It’s available
So…I just picked up the Axis Feet for the previous gen KICKR models. The instructions are not well done.
-It states there are (2) M4x10 bolts for the replacement rear AXIS foot but there were none in the box. It even shows them pictured in the instruction manual of what’s in the box. I figured this was not supposed to be listed since on the website “in the box” it does not state they are included. I reused the ones from my current KICKR ('17). They seemed to work just fine but I’m not sure if they are also M4x10 and acceptable to re-use for the new setup.
-The website states the feet options are easy/medium/stiff but in the manual they state they 3 options are…up to 140#, 141-180#, 181#+. Yeah, that’s clear as mud. I’m guessing that if you are over 180# but want a more “realistic” movement, you install the 141-180 inserts? Again, probably no harm in installing the small ones for 140# for a 180+ rider, but want to be sure.
Of course, no answer to their phone system and appears that they don’t man the phones during COVID and instead the recording says to file a support ticket. Send a message some time back and no response. Ugh…
Anybody that could provide some insight I’d appreciate it.