Garmin has unveiled the Tacx NEO Bike Plus, which is billed as… ‘a simple-to-use indoor smart bike that is ready to ride with realistic road feel, simulated gradients and enhanced virtual shifting.’
The new smartbike offers… ‘a quiet ride and accurate power, speed and cadence metrics – even in sprints.’
Fully adjustable, the Tacx NEO Bike Plus can quickly be customised to match the fit of an outdoor bike and is designed to be used by multiple athletes in a household. When paired with the Tacx Training app on a compatible smart device, athletes can follow structured workouts, participate in pro rides and ride immersive Tacx films cycling courses around the world.
“We are thrilled to bring innovative updates to the Tacx NEO Bike Plus to make it one of the most adaptable and engaging smart bikes available,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales.
“With accurate performance metrics, a customisable design and access to hundreds of training films from around the world with the Tacx Training app, the Tacx NEO Bike Plus is here to help you ride epic routes, climb those gruelling ascents and get your miles in year-round – all from your own home.”
Features:
- Mimic feel of jumping into a different gear with the tap of a finger thanks to redesigned programmable shifters for SHIMANO, SRAM or Campagnolo.
- Feel different surfaces, like cobblestones and gravel, when paired with the Tacx Training app or compatible third party apps.
- Dynamic inertia helps maintain a sensation of forward motion based on speed and gradient.
- Imitate a downhill drive with descent simulation when connected to an external power source.
- Measure the position of the left and right legs to better analyse pedalling technique and develop a more effective pedal stroke.
The new smartbike claims accurate power measurement within 1% – plus reliable, consistent measurements for speed and cadence.
With a design intended for maximum stability, the Tacx NEO Bike Plus is also claimed to be one of the most silent indoor bikes available and can capture power data up to 2,200 watts.
Fully adjustable, the Tacx NEO Bike Plus is made to accommodate multiple athletes in a house. Five different crank lengths offer a customised fit and the slim seatpost and handlebar stem can be adjusted up to the millimetre, making it easy to match settings to that of a rider’s outdoor bike. Plus, built-in interactive fans are automatically controlled by a rider’s power or heart rate.
Featuring a 4.5-inch integrated display and two USB chargers, the Tacx NEO Bike Plus allows riders to enjoy the Tacx Training app and other popular training platforms on their smartphone, tablet or laptop and can track their performance on a Garmin Edge cycling computer.
Cyclists can also follow structured workouts, race live opponents, upload GPS data, ride with 3D maps and more.
‘Available soon in select locations’, the Tacx NEO Bike Plus has a suggested retail price of £3499.99.
