Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainer Reviews

Review score: 9.1/10 – Updated November, 2024

Latest Price: £1199 (RRP: £1199.99)

Take a look now to discover what makes Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainer worthy of a review score of 9.1 out of 10.

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• Features
• Quality
• Price
• Reviews
• Brand – Tacx
• Videos
• Summary
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Tacx Neo 2T 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 2T Smart Trainer.

The first thing is material. Looking at what Tacx Neo 2T 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 2T Smart Trainer

So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Tacx Neo 2T 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 2T Smart Trainer was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £1199 in our latest search.

Based on this price we’ve scored it 9.1 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 £1199.

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 3 cost more than Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainer and 105 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, 1 were more expensive than Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainer and 39 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 2T Smart Trainer comes in above average.

1 products that meet this search were more expensive than Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainer and 22 were cheaper.

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Tacx Neo 2T 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 2T Smart Trainer reviews there.

Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainer, it really does look like a great buy. So for the review score, we’ve scored it 8.7 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 2T Smart Trainer or another similar product, like Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform reviews or Saris ANT+ Bluetooth Speed-Cadence Sensor 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 2T Smart Trainer

Below we’ve embedded a video from YouTube where we’ve searched for Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainer reviews.

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Summary

Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Tacx Neo 2T 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 9.1/10 overall.

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Further product details

• Product ID 1: 25308826665
• Product ID 2: 759799UK
• Brand: Tacx
• Model number: T2875
• RRP: £1199.99
• EAN: 8714895058412
• Description: Tacx Neo 2T Smart TrainerThe Neo 2T Smart is undoubtedly the most powerful, accurate and most true to real cycling direct-drive trainer ever made. And, it’s even quieter and smoother to use than anyone believed possible. It features a re-designed motor to provide much higher torque values for the greatest indoor cycling experience. On top of this immense power, it delivers superb riding characteristics that are especially noticeable during those virtual climbs and your hardest sprints.Third Party Training Software App CompatibleThis trainer features all the road feel, dynamic inertia and descent simulation that the Tacx Neo is known for. However, this model is equipped with enhanced Pedal Stroke Analysis technology for more precise training results, and it can now even be viewed using third-party apps. This enables you to assess and improve your power delivery and cycling performance with your favourite training software. Plus, this direct drive turbo trainer has been created so it’s easier to use and is compatible with almost every rear axle-standard straight out of the box. Please Note: Comes supplied with a UK power plug Features:Max Resistance: 2200WPower Accuracy: Within 1%Max. Simulated Slope: 25%Mass Inertia: 125kg / 275.6lbsResistance Unit: MotorControl: InteractiveWireless Connections: Bluetooth & ANT+ FE-CSuitable Axles: Race 130mm, MTB 135mm, 142x12mm, 148x12mm. Additional adapters are available for 135×10 and 135x12Suitable Cassettes: Shimano & SRAM: 8-11 Speed (Campagnolo and 12-speed SRAM compatible bodies sold separately)Technologies: Silent: With the NEO 2T Smart, Tacx have revolutionised the market by creating something that was perceived impossible: a completely silent trainer. By redesigning the internal components, they were able to significantly improve the stillness. The noise coming from internal air displacements is reduced even more and the same goes for the vibrations noticed at a low cadence. Power: The new motor design improves the ride feel massively. Tacx were able to give the motor of the NEO 2T more power, resulting in the ability to generate higher resistance levels under specific conditions, like in a sprint or at low speeds. The very powerful resistance unit is as able to simulate incline gradients up to 25% and sprints up to 2200 Watts. Pedal Stroke Analysis: The NEO 2T Smart is equipped with a capacitive left and right detection sensor that accurately measures the exact position of both your legs. This allows for a detailed and accurate pedal stroke analysis enabling you to improve your power distribution and cycling performance. By adding standard ANT+ Cycling dynamics, you can analyse your pedal stroke via the software of third parties; for example, on a Garmin Edge bike computer. Real Road Feel: The renowned features of the NEO 2 Smart are still there, like 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 Dynamic inertia, which compensates for weight, speed and the angle of inclination to provide a very realistic ride feel. Descent simulation let this bike trainer accelerate in a descent when you virtually go downhill and with the unique Isokinetic and Isotonic mode, it is not only possible to train for an even pedal stroke but also to build power in your stroke by training at a high wattage and low cadence. Maintenance Free: To make your indoor training as smooth as possible, Tacx has developed a totally maintenance free bike trainer: there is no maintenance and there are no adjustments required to train with the NEO 2T Smart. Furthermore, it is the only trainer that doesn’t require a calibration process because, in contrast to other trainers, there are no internal transmissions. Therefor it can measure your power with incredible precision, making sure that your data is accurate within 1% and reliable. All to make sure you can completely focus on your training. Interactive: This fully interactive Smart trainer measures your speed, cadence and power and can be controlled by the application of your choice. It wirelessly connects via ANT+ (FE-C) and Bluetooth in no time to cycling apps like Tacx, Zwift or TrainerRoad. Upgrading to the latest firmware is no hassle with the Tacx Utility app, so you can always make use of the latest improvements and features. Stand Alone: The smart electronics of the NEO 2T Smart also allow you to train stand alone, without any software connections. The resistance follows a progressive power curve, in accordance with cycling on a flat road. Add this to the fact that this direct drive trainer is self-powered and doesn’t require an external power source, and you have the ideal companion for your training camp or when you want to warm-up for a race. Adapters: The rear axle of the NEO 2T Smart is redesigned in order to make it compatible with most bikes, without the need for adapters. Just click and go. Only for 135×10 and 135×12 axles you’ll need an additional adapter. Buy Tacx Training and Nutrition from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
• Full Category: Nutrition & Training > Turbo Trainers
• Size: UK Power Adaptor
• Unisex
• 0.99
• Adult

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Other options for Turbo Trainers

As you’d imagine there are so many options out there when buying Turbo Trainers. 109 in fact.

A few of our other favourites that we spotted when researching Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainer included,
Saris M2 Smart Trainer reviews, Saris Trainer Mat reviews, or we really liked the look of Saris Accessory Kit reviews as another alternative.