I thoroughly tested the Axxion plate over the course of approximately 75 Zwift sessions, covering over 1800 virtual miles. Checking the level of the Axxion before bolting on the counterweights.Removing the KICKR’s back foot, for mounting onto the Axxion.

Max sells a counterbalance weight kit which allows you to dial in the amount of counter-balance you need in your setup. The Wahoo KICKR is not evenly weighted left to right, so a counterbalance is needed on the right side in order to give your plate an even feel. Turns out, watching this intro video from Max is a great way to understand how the plate is built: Counter balances (and rib chocks in case you don’t want to rock for a particular session)Īssembly is actually quite simple, but since written instructions weren’t included I was a bit baffled as I looked at the various parts.But does it work? That’s what I wanted to learn! Assembly/Setup It’s really just a platform mounted to two metal “ribs” with curved bottoms that allow the platform to rock back and forth on the floor.Ī super-simple design. But the Axxion is made of machined T60601 aluminum – nothing bends. Some (like the Saris MP1) use big metal leaf springs.

Most rocker plates (including the popular SBR ROCKR and CoPlate, both which I’ve put thousands of virtual miles into) use inflatable balls or bladders to allow riders to dial in the balance and “tightness” of the plate. Created by Max McAllister (a keen cyclist/Zwifter and owner of Traxxion Dynamics), the Axxion is a much simpler design than the typical rocker plate. When I first saw the Axxion Rocker Plate, I was intrigued because its design was unlike any rocker I’ve tried.

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