MEC: Choosing a bike trainer

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<p>Time to get serious. Full adjustments through the headset, cranks and seat dial the fit like a road bike. Nearly silent and wonderfully powerful, its direct drive delivers accurate data. The motor brake unit realistically replicates slopes, gear changes, air flow and road sensations. If you need to simulate the hairpins, bumps and face-blasting wind of the Alpe d-Huez – this trainer can do it.</p><ul><li>Customizable analysis of cadence, speed and power</li><li>Direct drive is highly accurate at 1% deviation without the need for calibration</li><li>Motor brake unit and virtual flywheel delivers realistic training based on your weight</li><li>ANT+ FE-C and Bluetooth ready lets you pair with your device of choice</li><li>Controlled by Tacx's app, Zwift, TrainerRoad, Kinomap or other apps</li><li>Pedal stroke analysis measures each leg independently</li><li>Interactive air fans keep it realistic with variable air flow</li><li>Virtual shifting is instantaneous and gear feel lets you customize the gears via app</li><li>Road feel replicates cobblestones, cement plates, gravel roads and other surfaces</li><li>Slope simulation up to 25% and descents</li><li>Maximum brake power of 2200W at 40km/h</li><li>Choose isokinetic training (fixed speed) or isotonic training (fixed power level)</li><li>Trainer functions with or without mains power</li><li>2 USB chargers power your smartphone or tablet</li><li>4.5 inch display allows easy set up and manual control</li></ul>

Tacx Neo Smart Bike

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 Smart Bike

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