Bushido Smart Trainer Features

Below are details regarding the features of the Bushido Smart trainer that will have influence on your indoor cycling experience.

Virtual + actual flywheel

The Bushido is equipped with a flywheel and has the virtual flywheel capabilities. The combination of an actual flywheel and a virtual flywheel improves the smoothness, but is also capable of adjusting its simulated inertia according to the riders weight, speed, incline and other factors existing during an outdoor experience.

Self powered

The Bushido is a completely wireless trainer, meaning that is doesn’t need an external power source or any cabling. The Bushido generates its own power coming from the input of the cyclist. By pedaling, electricity is generated and used to power the electronics.

Workout Types

There are a couple of different workout types which could be selected for your training sessions.  All bike trainers behave or respond different to these workout types. This section is written to help you understand what the differences are and what to expect. The following workout types are of importance:

• ERG Mode
• Slope - video - virtual reality

ERG Mode

During a power based training the resistance unit tries to hold the desired power or resistance level set by the application being used. The power output created by the cyclist is measured and the resistance unit will adjust to match the desired power level. The time to change between power levels is influenced by the strength of the resistance unit, weight of the flywheel and changes in speed or cadence. The Bushido is equipped with both a flywheel and a virtual flywheel, meaning that the response time of the resistance unit during a power based workout is almost instantaneously

Slope - video - virtual reality 

All Tacx bike trainers are spec'd with a maximum incline value. This value is calculated with a body weight of 143 lbs (65 kg) in reference to the "strength" of the resistance unit when cycling 6 mph (10 km/h). It is important to understand that when your body weight is higher, the maximum incline the trainer is able to simulate will be lower.