bike 02/2020 - Ride Tip! (Verdict: Good!)
The NEO 2T Smart is undoubtedly the most powerful, realistic and precise Smart direct drive trainer from Tacx and even quieter than ever before.
The motor has been redesigned to deliver much higher torque and provide a better indoor cycling experience and feel, especially on climbs and sprints. It still has the renowned features such as road feel, dynamic inertia and descent simulation. Pedal stroke analysis has been improved and can now be viewed with third-party apps, so you can improve your power distribution and riding performance with the software of your choice. This bike trainer is also easier to use as it is compatible with almost all rear axles.
With the NEO 2T Smart, Tacx has revolutionized the market by creating something that was thought to be impossible: a completely silent trainer. By redesigning the internal components, silence has been significantly improved. The noise of internal air displacements is reduced even further, as are the vibrations perceived at low cadence.
The new engine design significantly improves the riding experience. More power has been given to the NEO 2T's motor, which means that higher resistance levels can be generated under certain conditions, such as sprinting or at low speeds. The very powerful resistance unit is capable of simulating climbs up to 25% and sprints up to 2200 watts.
The NEO 2T Smart is equipped with a capacitive left and right detection sensor that measures the exact position of both legs. This allows for detailed and accurate pedal stroke analysis, which you can use to improve your power distribution and riding performance. By adding standard ANT+ bike dynamics, you can analyze your pedal stroke via third-party software, for example on a Garmin Edge bike computer.
The familiar features of the NEO 2 Smart remain, such as Road Feel, where you experience the vibrating sensation of riding on cobblestones, gravel, and many other road surfaces (available in Tacx Films and Zwift). Or the dynamic inertia, which compensates for weight, speed and angle of incline to create a very realistic riding experience. With the descent simulation, this bike trainer can accelerate when you're going downhill. And with the unique Isokinetic and Isotonic modes, it is not only possible to train for a smooth pedal stroke, but also to improve the power of your pedal stroke by training with high power and low cadence.
To make your indoor workout as smooth as possible, a completely maintenance-free bike trainer has been developed: No adjustments are required to train with the NEO 2T Smart. It's also the only trainer that doesn't require a calibration process because, unlike other trainers, there are no internal gears. As a result, it is able to measure your performance with incredible precision and ensure that your data is reliable and accurate. All to ensure that you can focus entirely on your workout.
This fully interactive smart trainer measures your speed, cadence and power and can be controlled by the app of your choice. It connects wirelessly via ANT+ (FE-C) and Bluetooth in a snap to cycling apps like Tacx, Zwift or TrainerRoad. Upgrading to the latest firmware is no problem with the Tacx Utility app, so you can always take advantage of the latest improvements and features.
The intelligent electronics of the NEO 2T Smart also allow you to train stand alone without software connections. The resistance follows a progressive power curve, corresponding to cycling on a flat road. Add to that the fact that this direct drive trainer is self-sufficient and requires no external power source, and you have the ideal companion for your training camp or when you want to warm up for a race!
The rear axle of the NEO 2T Smart has been redesigned to make it compatible with most bikes without the need for adapters. Just click and go! Only for 135 x 10 mm & 135 x 12 mm axles you need an additional adapter.
Construction: Interactive Smart trainer direct drive with motor brake
Scope of delivery: NEO 2T Smart Trainer incl.
Quick release axles direct drive 142x12mm
Monthly subscription to Tacx Premium software
Front wheel mount
Quick release for road and mountain bikes (5 mm)
Without cassette
Special features: real direct drive
Pedal stroke analysis
Road Feel
Downhill simulation
Isokinetic & Isotonic
No calibration
ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart
Low noise
Foldable
Compatible with many axes
No mains power supply required
Product Name: | Garmin Tacx NEO 2T Smart T2875 - Direct Drive Cycletrainer - black/blue |
Manufacturer: | Garmin |
Item Code: | GAR678383 |
activity: | Cycling |
usage bikesport: | Hometrainer |
transmission standard: | ANT+, Bluetooth |
Trainer version: | Direct Drive Cycletrainer |
Trainer functions: | PC compatibility (included or optional), App compatibility (included or optional), Video controlled, Virtual Reality |
Trainer brake: | Motor Brake |
Model year: | 2024 |
Collection: | Full year |
Color: | Black, Blue |
weight: | 21500g |
manufacturer item code: | T2875 |
Manufacturer page: | https://www.garmin.com |