Correct Cycling Posture When Riding the NEO Bike Series Trainer

Below you will find a general guideline when it comes to riding the Tacx NEO Bike or NEO Bike Plus. Measurements listed should be considered a rule of thumb with comfort overriding any consideration when it comes to adjustments. 

WARNING: Do not make adjustments while on the bike

Seat Height

When you sit on the bike with your shoe on or in the pedal and press your leg fully downwards, your knee should make an angle of 150 to 155 degrees. If this is not the case, change the height as follows:

NOTE: The maximum height of the seat is 26 cm (10.2 in), do not exceed this limit. 

1. Hold the saddle and loosen the seat post with the seat post adjustment bolt.

2. Adjust the saddle height according to the mentioned requirements.

3. Tighten the seat post.

Seat Horizontal Position

When you sit on the bike with the crank arms horizontally (parallel to the floor), your knee should be directly above the center of the pedal. If this is not the case, change the horizontal position as follows:

NOTE: The maximum distance of the seat is 15 cm (5.9 in), do not exceed this limit. If you need to move the saddle forwards or backwards severely, you may need to raise/lower the saddle to compensate. Every time the saddle is moved forward the effective saddle height is reduced and vice versa for moving the saddle backwards. If you move your saddle more than 1 cm recheck the saddle height.

1. Loosen the saddle rail with the saddle distance bolt.

2. Adjust the horizontal position according to the mentioned requirements.

3. Tighten the saddle rail with bolt.

Handlebar Height

Comfort dictates the appropriate height, so pick a position that minimizes strain on your back. Typically the height is leveled with or slightly below the seat, with a maximum of 10 cm (3.9 in). Change the height of the handlebars as follows:

NOTE: The maximum distance of the handlebar height is 26cm (10.2 in), do not exceed this limit. 

1. Hold the handlebars and loosen the stem with the stem adjustment bolt.

2. Adjust the height according to the mentioned requirements.

3. Tighten the stem.

Handlebar Horizontal Position

NOTE: The maximum distance of the steer is 15 cm (5.9 in), do not exceed this limit.

1. Loosen the handlebars with the handlebar distance bolt.

2. Adjust the height according to the mentioned requirements.

3. Tighten the handlebars.

When you sit on the bike with your hands on top of the handlebars and your pedals parallel to the floor, your elbow should be aligned with the inside of your knee and center of the pedal. Or, you may opt to look at the angle of your back which should be at least 45 degrees parallel to the floor with an upper arm to torso angle of 90 degrees.