Tacx Smart Trainer Features

The max % incline a trainer can simulate:

• 25% Max Incline:

  • Tacx NEO 2T Smart

  • Tacx NEO 2 Smart

  • Tacx NEO Bike

  • Tacx NEO Bike Plus

  • Tacx NEO Smart

• 16% Max Incline:

  • Tacx Flux 2 Smart

• 10% Max Incline:

  • Tacx Flux S Smart

  • Tacx Flux Smart

• 6% Max Incline:

  • Tacx Flow Smart

NOTE: This value is calculated with a body weight of 143lbs (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. This does not include the weight of your bike which will also have an effect on the maximum incline.

Accuracy matters. Here is a breakdown of how Tacx Smart trainers compare in terms of power, speed, and cadence accuracy.

• Accurate to < 1%

  • Tacx NEO 2T Smart

  • Tacx NEO 2 Smart

  • Tacx NEO Bike

  • Tacx NEO Bike Plus

  • Tacx NEO Smart

• Accurate to < 2.5%

  • Tacx Flux 2 Smart

• Accurate to < 3%

  • Tacx Flux S Smart

  • Tacx Flux Smart

• Accurate to < 5%.

  • Tacx Flow Smart

• Tacx NEO 2T Smart

• Tacx NEO 2 Smart

• Tacx NEO Bike

• Tacx NEO Bike Plus

• Tacx NEO Smart

• Tacx NEO 2T Smart

• Tacx NEO 2 Smart

• Tacx NEO Bike 

• Tacx NEO Bike Plus

• Tacx NEO Smart

Tacx Flux direct-drive trainers feature weighted flywheels and are some of the most silent Smart trainers in their class.

• Tacx Flux 2 Smart

• Tacx Flux S Smart

• Tacx Flux Smart 

Trainers that support this feature:

• Tacx NEO 2T Smart

• Tacx NEO 2 Smart

• Tacx NEO Bike

• Tacx NEO Bike Plus

• Tacx NEO Smart

Dynamic inertia is developed to control the mass inertia (ride feel) as realistically as possible. In contrast to the mass inertia of a flywheel on a bike, dynamic inertia compensates for weight, speed and angle of inclination. This ensures the most realistic and smooth ride feel. Other features that derive from Dynamic Inertia are Road Feel and Descent Simulation.

Trainers that support this feature:

• Tacx NEO 2T Smart

• Tacx NEO 2 Smart

• Tacx NEO Bike

• Tacx NEO Bike Plus

• Tacx NEO Smart

Experience the vibrating sensation of riding on cobblestones, gravel and many other road surfaces. This immersive feature is unique to NEO, NEO 2, and NEO 2T when used with the Tacx Desktop app or Zwift. When you cross a cobbled section in the software, the trainer will vibrate according to your speed and the road condition of that section. 

The Following Road Patterns Are Available:

• Cobble stones

• Concrete plates

• Gravel

• Wooden boards

• Ice

• Cattle grid

Which Applications Can I Use to Experience Road Feel?

• Tacx Training app

• Tacx Desktop app - Movies. (Windows only)

• Zwift 

Will it Damage My Bike?

No, this feature will not damage your bike.

Can I Demo This Feature?

Yes. You can demo the different road patterns through the Tacx Training app. See Related Content below for more information.

Can I Turn Off This Feature?

All apps should have a setting to disable this feature

Road Feel Does Not Seem to Be Working.

Try the following tips.

• Confirm that the NEO Smart trainer is plugged in to external power.

• Make sure the feature is enabled on the app that you are using.

• Use the Tacx Training app to ensure that your trainer has the latest software installed.

Trainers that support this feature:

• Tacx NEO 2T Smart

• Tacx NEO 2 Smart

• Tacx NEO Bike 

• Tacx NEO Bike Plus

• Tacx NEO Smart

At the top of a hill or mountain there is always that exciting feeling of accelerating into a descent. The Tacx NEO Smart series trainers will automatically accelerate as you descend a hill when used with training apps such as the Tacx Training app, Tacx Desktop app, or Zwift. You will feel a decrease in resistance and the flywheel, powered by an internal motor, will spin faster.

NOTE: This feature requires the trainer to be plugged into external power.