Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer Reviews

Review score: 9.4/10 – Updated September, 2024

Latest Price: £2299 (RRP: £2299)

Take a look now to discover what makes Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer worthy of a review score of 9.4 out of 10.

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Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer features

Quality

Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying Turbo Trainers. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer.

The first thing is material. Looking at what Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation.

Similarly you’ll also want to spend some time looking at the features too. Again the table above, listing the features will give you a really good overview. However you should think about the sort of features that you’d expect when buying new Turbo Trainers. It’s worth writing a list of the “must-have” features so that you don’t end up compromising and missing some important features, or alternatively end up buying an unnecessarily high specced product.

There’s also a lot of merit in checking out the brand of the product and looking at the various brands that are selling Turbo Trainers. Brands like Tacx are of courses extremely well respected in the cycling community so you know you’re getting a fantastic product with them. But if you’re undecided on your product you should write up a list of brands that you’d be happy to buy. It’s a great way of filtering and narrowing down the number of products when you’re searching.

Next up you’ll want to think about the price and use that as a guide to set your expectations of the quality. If you’re buying the cheapest of the options in the Turbo Trainers category you should probably expect it to not be of as good quality as the most expensive. It sounds obvious of course. But this is where you can get a bit clever and use your combination of features, specs, materials and other factors to work together to get a really good quality product at the best price. We often draw up a list of “must-haves” and use these as filters when shopping online so that you’re only seeing products that meet your criteria. You can then sort by Price>Low to get the best deals.

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Comparing Prices

Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Turbo Trainers.

It’s at this stage of the buying process, when you’re looking at different options, that you should set a budget. Do some research to understand how much roughly you can expect to pay for the sort of level of product that you’re looking for. Then match that to your own personal circumstance and how much you can afford to spend. This will really help you in narrowing down the right product for you.

Price of Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer

So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer.

We run regular scans across the web to find the best prices for the products that we review, from a range of cycling retailers. The best price we managed to find Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £2299 in our latest search.

Based on this price we’ve scored it 9.9 out of 10 for price.

Average price of Turbo Trainers

Next we wanted to look at how much you can expect to pay, on average, for Turbo Trainers.

We found 109 in the Turbo Trainers category over at Chain Reaction Cycles. We looked at the average price of the products within this category and found the average is £241.36, making it above average at £2299.

It’s sometimes helpful to look at how much the prices can vary. Especially when setting yourself a budget, or when trying to understand just how much you could spend on Turbo Trainers. We found that the most expensive product currently available was £2999.00, whilst the cheapest we managed to find was £3.99.

With 109 products available we worked out that 2 cost more than Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer and 106 were cheaper.

Cost of Tacx products

At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 41 products from Tacx, of which 24 were in the Turbo Trainers category.

For now though we’re looking at Tacx branded products in all categories. The average price of these products was £164.71 making this product above average.

You’ll also be interested to know that the cheapest Tacx product we found was £1.99 and the highest price we could find from them was £2299.00.

Of the 41 from Tacx, 0 were more expensive than Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer and 40 were cheaper.

How much are Tacx Turbo Trainers?

We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Tacx products that are listed in the Turbo Trainers category.

The average price of the 24 products that match this search was £257.53, with the cheapest coming in at £5.99 and highest price was £2299.00. With the average being £257.53, Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer comes in above average.

0 products that meet this search were more expensive than Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer and 23 were cheaper.

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Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer Reviews

Reading reviews is an amazing way of getting a good feel for a product without actually being able to try it or see it first.

There are two different types of reviews, and we also recommend reading both.

1. Expert reviews – In the cycle industry there are loads of really reliable trusted resources for expert reviews. For example if you’re looking to buy a new bike, BikeRadar Bike Reviews are great.

2. Customer reviews – these are probably your best resource for information. There’s no finances or influence involved, they’re purely just honest reviews from customers that have bought and used the product. The reason we love customer reviews so much is because no matter if their view is good or bad, there’s a very good chance that it will be honest and unbiased.

Our best advice is to head over to Chain Reaction Cycles and read the Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer reviews there.

Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer, it really does look like a great buy. So for the review score, we’ve scored it 8.9 out of 10. The average review score for all products in the Turbo Trainers category at Chain Reaction Cycles is 4.1 out of 5.

Owner reviews, as we say, are one of the most important pieces of research that we can do before we buy. So, with that in mind, if you do go on to buy Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer or another similar product, like Tacx Power Lead Cable reviews or LifeLine Rocker Plate reviews we’d love you to leave a review in the comments below. It will really help future buyers just like you, when they’re looking to buy Turbo Trainers.

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Brand

As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy Turbo Trainers. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Tacx, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products.

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YouTube Video of Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer

Below we’ve embedded a video from YouTube where we’ve searched for Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer reviews.

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Summary

Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer. We’d say that as long as it fits your budget and meets your expectations in terms of features/spec…it’s a really strong contender. That’s why we’ve scored it a massive 9.4/10 overall.

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Further product details

• Product ID 1: 26605590411
• Product ID 2: 796956UK
• Brand: Tacx
• Model number: T8000
• RRP: £2299
• EAN: 8714895058276
• Description: Tacx Neo Bike Smart TrainerThe Tacx Neo Smart Trainer is a top-of-the-range smart trainer that’s powerful, virtually silent and provides an exceptional performance output while connecting with your favourite devices and the Tacx or Zwift cycling app. Plus, it provides an ultra-immersive indoor cycling experience, as it merges your training session with real live-action cycling videos. Tacx Dynamic Inertia for Realistic Indoor RidingIt simulates an outdoor riding experience from the comfort of your own home. It achieves this thanks to Tacx’s dynamic inertia technology that controls the mass inertia as you ride and compensates for rider weight, speed and the angle of inclination for a realistic cycling sensation. Ultimate Immersive Road Feel This feature works with Tacx software or the Zwift app to make the trainer vibrate and simulate the feeling of riding on different road surfaces, such as cobblestone and gravel. While you ride, the gear feel mimics the sensation of your chain jumping into a different gear. When connected to an external power source, descent simulation accurately simulates a downhill drive. Plus, the NEO Bike Smart trainer measures the position of your left and right legs to analyse your pedalling technique and help you develop a more effective stroke. Precise and Dependable Performance Keep track of your performance and progress with reliable, consistent measurements ‚Äî no calibration needed. That includes power, speed and cadence, measured accurately within 1%. Ready to Sprint And Climb Higher The well-balanced design of NEO Bike Smart ensures maximum stability, even during the most explosive sprints, up to 2,200 watts. Also, get the most out of your intense workouts by training on realistically simulated inclines up to a 25% gradient. Immersive Indoor Training Experience Up to 2,200 Watts Performance Customisation to suit your riding style and sitting position Complete with Tacx Training Software and 100+ high-quality real-life cycling simulation videos Ant+ Connectivity, Bluetooth Wireless Technology Flywheel: Virtual – no calibration needed Output: Speed, Cadence, PowerFeatures: Dimensions: 54.7″ x 29.5″ (1390 x 750 mm) Weight: 110 Lbs (50 Kg) Height: 46.1″ (1170 mm) Connectivity: Wireless Communication Ant+ Connectivity, Bluetooth Wireless Technology Control By: Smartphone Tablet Ant+ Bike Computers Stand Alone Computer Connection via Ant+ Antenna Read Out On:Smartphone Tablet Bike Computer Computer With Ant+ Antenna Indoor Training Features: Magnets: 32 Neodymium Magnets Electrical Requirement: 110-240 Volts Connection Indicator (Ant+/bluetooth): 2 LEDs Power Indicator: Multicolor LED, Spot on Floor Gear Ratio: Chainring Set-up: Up to 3 Sprockets, Teeth Per Sprocket Adjustable Between 22T and 53T Rear Cassette: Up to 12 Sprockets, Teeth Per Sprocket Adjustable Between 11T and 40T Q-factor: 147mm Max Power: 2200 Watt Max Incline: 25% Simulation of Descent: Max Torque: 85 Nm Max Brake Force: 250 N Flywheel: Virtual Mass Inertia: Variable to 275.6 Lbs (125 Kg) Calibration: No Calibration Needed Output: Speed, Cadence, Power Accuracy: Tacx Part Number: T8000Technology: Smooth and Silent: The combination of NEO smart technology and the internal design of NEO Bike Smart results in one of the most silent indoor bike trainers available. Fully Customisable: Make this bike your own by adjusting the pedal, saddle, (tri) handlebar, bar tape and crank lengths. It can even be set according to the exact settings of your road or tri bike. Highly Compatible: NEO Bike Smart communicates via BLUETOOTH Smart technology and ANT+ FE-C protocol, so it works with a number of popular training apps such as TrainerRoad and Zwift. Can be Used as a Stand Alone Trainer: You can opt to use the trainer in stand-alone mode. When not connected, it will simulate a flat road; the faster you ride, the higher the resistance. Multiple Device Compatibility: Connect NEO Bike Smart to multiple devices simultaneously, so you can enjoy Tacx software and track your performance on your Garmin bike computer at the same time. Tacx Training Software: Enjoy a library filled with more than 100 high-quality, real-life videos that let you experience the rush of riding the steep hills of the Alps or the cobblestone roads of Milan. Tacx Training Plans: Take advantage of structured training plans, designed for your fitness level to help you meet your goals. Race live opponents, upload GPS data, ride with 3-D maps and more. Stay Smart and Keep Cool: NEO Bike Smart features a 4.5‚Äù display and has USB chargers so you can power up your devices. Built-in interactive fans are automatically controlled by your power and heart rate. Buy Tacx Training & Nutrition from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
• Full Category: Nutrition & Training > Turbo Trainers
• Size: UK Power Adaptor
• Unisex
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• Adult

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Other options for Turbo Trainers

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