MEC: Choosing a bike trainer

Tacx

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<p>The most advanced bike trainer available. Powerful, accurate and realistic. The Tacx Neo 2T have been improved again, with redesigned magnets, making your training experience even quieter with less sway. Full pedal stroke analysis lets you measure your left and right leg power individually. The road surface simulation blurs the line between virtual and real rides so you can really feel the cobblestones of Paris-Roubaix. As it's a direct-drive trainer, you don’t need to think about slippage or calibration. The Neo 2T is the strong but silent type, so you can ride when your kids or dogs are still snoozing. It links with the usual bike app suspects, so you can cruise and compete with friends (or foes).</p><ul><li>Direct drive trainer accounts for every Watt you generate</li><li>Magnetic trainer provides predictable, consistent linear increase in resistance</li><li>Power reading accuracy of 1% ensures maximum precision</li><li>Maximum brake power of 2200W</li><li>Virtual flywheel ensures you get a realistic simulation based on your weight and the course you're riding</li><li>Road feel replicates cobblestones, cement plates, gravel roads and other surfaces</li><li>Road feel and downhill drive won't be available when used without external power</li><li>Cassette body fits Shimano and SRAM 8-12 speed cassettes. Campy, SRAM XD and SRAM XD-R body sold separately</li><li>Adapters included for 142x12mm and 148x12mm axles. Adapter for 135x10mm available separately</li><li>Suits axles in Race 130mm, MTB 135mm, 142mm and 148mm</li><li>Realistic slope simulation of up to 25% and descent to -5%</li><li>Integrated LED light gauges intensity</li><li>ERG mode allows you to maintain a certain effort level regardless of your cadence</li><li>Powerful chip and memory upgrade makes the Tacx Neo 2 ready for future development</li><li>Controllable by Tacx app, Zwift, TrainerRoad, Kinomap or others</li><li>FE-C control lets your app of choice change resistance</li><li>Cassette available separately</li><li>Footprint 57.5 x 75cm (22.6 x 29.5in.)</li></ul>

Tacx Neo 2T Smart Bike Trainer

How the trainer delivers resistance to the rear wheel of your bike. 

ANT+ is standard and will work with any ANT+ compatible device. Bluetooth communication, while not standard for bike trainers, works with many software packages and devices.

Virtual rides and device-controlled training require wireless communication. ANT+ FE-C is a device independent standard. Bluetooth protocol is not standardized, but will communicate with smartphones and tablets without an ANT+ adapter. 

Power, cadence and speed are helpful for training sessions. This data can be transmitted to apps or software to create virtual rides or to pace yourself when training.

If an external source is required, your trainer needs to be plugged into an outlet, or if unplugged, will have a reduced number of features.

Zwift certified trainers can have their resistance controlled by the software for a realistic experience.

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Tacx Neo 2T Smart Bike Trainer

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