Please contact tacx for specific questions about tacx products. Training app import gps training from the cloud to training. In this article, well explain to you the basics of this mode and well also give you some helpful tips to keep in mind during a workout in the erg mode. Install trainerroad on your pc laptop or desktop to get started training with power. The tacx smart trainers are easily connected to and controlled by most popular training apps. Can pump out more resistance again, but most importantly is able to drive the wheel forward to simulate downhill descents on the trainer. How to setup your new smart bike trainer your guide to. Neo 2t smart the iconic, progressive and popular neo 2 smart is optimized into an even quieter and more powerful smart direct drive. Well after owning and using the neo smart for almost 3 months and cycling approx 500 miles on zwift and tacx advanced 4 software my findings are all positive. Once setup, make sure you can install a cassette, i used a 12 11 speed 105 shimano not supplied and off i went into the world of pain that is indoor cycling. Please feel free to connect in the comment section if you have any question. The tacx neo 2 is an expensive bit of kit, but for me its the benchmark indoor trainer right now.
Isotonic mode constant power around the pedal stroke was what was taught 20 years ago to pedal circles srms software would show how. If you are just getting started with indoor training, check out our beginners guide for quick tips that will help you nail your workouts. Power resistance stopped during workout with tacx neo smart. I was wondering if anyone has any screenshots of their workouts using trainerroad with the tacx neo. A walkthrough of how to get a little more flexibility for your indoor workouts. Check the help center for minimum system requirements or equipment checker to confirm your training setup is. You get repeatable power, a solid platform with a bit of movement for a more realistic feel, good cadence sensing, road feel, a responsive erg mode and the option to run independent of mains power. If you do use training software, it integrates seamlessly with all of the major players. Ive noticed that there is a smoothing and lag to the power when i should be holding steady.
Install trainerroad on your imac, macbook and mac pro and get started in your training. The tacx neo 2t smart measures your power with incredible precision, making sure that your data is accurate and reliable. Apr 17, 2019 the tacx neo 2 is an expensive bit of kit, but for me its the benchmark indoor trainer right now. It came with the best turbo trainer money can buy price tag too. More memeory the neo 2 comes with additional internal storage space for all. For its bike, tacx has taken its neo trainer and built a bike on top. In the past, tacx pushed additional features to the neo via firmware updates such as road feel simulation, increased flywheel speed, and isotonic and isokinetic modes. It also works well with most popular apps including trainerroad, kinomap, bkool and zwift. Im currently using a fluid trainer with p1s but am considering upgrading to a neo. Clocking up the zwift kms while taking control of your tacx neo via another app.
Upgrading to the latest firmware is no hassle with the tacx utility app, so you can always make use of the latest improvements and features. When im training for racing or a specific event i basically move all of my training indoors. Dynamic inertia is developed to control the mass inertia. Tbf, the tacx protocol is just fec smuggled in a bt envelope, so it wont have taken much work, but still it means that a dongle isnt necessary and taxc is a big name. Tacx training software enjoy a library filled with more than 100 highquality, reallife videos that let you experience the rush of riding the steep hills of the alps or the. If you have a tacx trainer that outputs power, cadence or speed data, trainerroad will be able to pick that up too. Trainerroad has just released bt control, from their ios apps, of tacx trainers. Train with your favourite cycling software like zwift, trainerroad and sufferfest. The best indoor trainer for you will depend on your needs and budget. Stand alone the smart electronics of the neo 2t smart also allow you to train stand alone, without any software connections. Mar 08, 2018 a walkthrough of how to get a little more flexibility for your indoor workouts. Best indoor trainer setup for your budget trainerroad blog. Jun 10, 2019 in the past, tacx pushed additional features to the neo via firmware updates such as road feel simulation, increased flywheel speed, and isotonic and isokinetic modes. Once setup, make sure you can install a cassette, i used a 12 11 speed 105 shimano not supplied and off i.
Nov 08, 2019 in the case of simulation aka slope mode, the tacx neo 2t can simulate from 0% to 25% incline which is frankly way more than your legs ever want to deal with. Jun 02, 2015 if you have a tacx trainer that outputs power, cadence or speed data, trainerroad will be able to pick that up too. Check out our turbo trainer software overview here. Darum sollte jede software mit deiner rolle oder leistungsmesser funktionieren. You dont need to use the tacx software or the tacx head unit to use tacx. The tacx neo smart measures your power with incredible precision, making sure you that your data is accurate and reliable. For starters, the former are powerbased tools designed to interact with thirdparty software, like zwift, or trainerroad, while the latter are largely closed ecosystems that work with their own software. Zwift, trainerroad, sufferfest and nearly every other software or mobile application on the market today. Neo bike smart tacx smart bike train with cycling apps. Race online in the virtual worlds of zwift, achieve your cycling goals with the training plans of trainerroad, or anything else. If you dont use training software already, tacx provides it. This revolutionary smart bike trainer is designed to create an unprecedented, one of a kind and immersive experience. When used with the excellent training software trainerroad, the neo will doggedly hold the specified power, but will.
Their top of the line direct drive trainer, the only one they have that you remove the rear wheel. If im trying to ride at 300w, it will drift down to around 285w before heading back toward 300w. As more and more fec devices become available on the market, theyll be compatible with trainerroad. Download the latest version of trainerroad for your device. The smart trainer stays connected and displays the power but there is no change of resistance anymore. The neo will even continue to function, albeit without some of the more advanced features such as motor braking, without being plugged in. Can i connect to zwift, trainerroad, kinomap or other third party applications. Direct drive turbo trainers are those where you take the rear wheel off your bike and fit the bike directly to the turbo trainer which will need a cassette on the turbo to connect with your chain.
The tacx neo was a few years ago the best smart turbo trainer you could buy. You dont need to use the tacx software or the tacx head unit to use tacx with trainerroad. Clocking up the zwift kms while taking control of your tacx neo via. Tacx was the first company to create a smart bikea combination of a smart trainer that measures power and adjusts resistance to third. Tacx neo vs wahoo kickr 2 turbo trainer which is best. Using multiple indoor training apps simultaneously tacx neo.
Other wireless devices such as wireless speakers and keyboards can sometimes cause interference with your bt 4. This smart trainers is the only trainers that doesnt require calibration process. On the training app you then will be able to ride this gps course we. This smart trainer measures your power accurately within 1%. Theres no need to fit your bike onto a turbo or jump on the rollers, as this trainer has a bike built in, with the geometry of road and tri bikes. My tacx neo 2 is giving me a speed of around 10kph less than i. Explore the world with high quality films and gps workouts while challenging your friends. Tacx neo questions and answers tacx neo questions and answers 1. Bolted onto the front of the bike, the neo bikes cockpit has five key features. With my current setup tacx flux 2 it is impossible to even come close to completing sprints. Hi guys, im using trainerroad without issues since february, but the last few weeks i have powerresistance issues during a workout. When used with the excellent training software trainerroad, the neo will doggedly hold the specified power, but will measure some of your natural fluctuations in output. Once your training has been logged in tacx trainer 4 advanced you can export the workout directly from the software to as shown in the screenshot below.
There are plenty of trainers and setups you can use with trainerroad. Another thing we found interesting was bkools inability to detect a neo 2t over bluetooth on windows. At the front, there are dual fans, virtual shifting and a builtin display that shows your speed, heart rate, power and which. Revolutionary in its design, the tacx neo bike smart indoor trainer provides everything you need to upgrade your training. Jul 26, 2016 there are apps for windows, ios, and android. Neo 2t smart smart bike trainer tacx the most powerful. How tacx smart trainers work with trainerroad trainerroad supports tacx trainers. The erg mode is often spoken about, but what is it exactly and why can it be helpful for your indoor training sessions. Apr 12, 2017 on this video we will show you how to import a gps ride to the training app. Now you are ready to start using your bike trainer.
The motor is redesigned in order to provide a better indoor cycling experience and ride feel, especially during climbs and sprints. This smart trainer is the only trainer that does not require a calibration process as the neo 2 measures your power within 1% accuracy. More memeory the neo 2 comes with additional internal storage space for all the features that will be added in the future. This smart trainer is the only trainer that doesnt require a calibration process. It is equipped with vivacious features like virtual shifting, gear feel and descent simulation. On this video we will show you how to import a gps ride to the training app. Tacx neo smart vs wahoo kickr chain reaction cycles. The tacx neo 2 smart measures your power with incredible precision, making sure your data is accurate and reliable. Dave is one of the founders of and has been racing for the past couple of years.
Im assuming its software related because if i try to raise cadence and drop 2 gears for a 2300 watt instant increase, the trainer will lower the difficulty until it matches some sort of curve below the actual target. Jan 05, 2020 another thing we found interesting was bkools inability to detect a neo 2t over bluetooth on windows. I found this photo from dcr from a few years ago that compares neo vs kickr, but was wondering if there have been improvements to the neo and its function with. I picked up a new tacx neo and set a bike up on it for first impressions. Ultimate control use automatic resistance control erg mode to precisely hit your targets every time, or switch trainer modes on the fly to emulate a standard trainer. Try turning them off or moving them away from your setup. Cadence too hard to push on tacx neo 2t trainerroad. If you are using a tacx trainer with virtualpower all you need is trainerroad. When the tacx neo first debuted it was a very unique creature, a true direct drive smart turbo trainer, no pulleys to cause problems, and 32 neodynium magnets giving tones, well 125kg, of electromagnetic fly wheel whilst looking like a prop from star wars. In the case of simulation aka slope mode, the tacx neo 2t can simulate from 0% to 25% incline which is frankly way more than your legs ever want to deal with. Fired up trainerroad and started riding in erg mode. Download the tacx training app or the tacx desktop app for free, click on the button below. Smart trainers work with trainerroad to constantly adjust resistance, so you are always hitting your power targets. Here is an example pairing tacx neo with trainerroad.