The NEO Smart offers the best in power and intelligence and is the quietest indoor trainer currently available on the market. The lack of any physical transmissions means this is the first true direct drive. Road feel is simulated in a highly realistic manner, there is no loss of power. The powerful motor is able to apply resistance up to 2200 Watt and simulate slopes realistically up to 25%. It also speeds up during descents. This ensures the most realistic cycling experience, also during climbs.
The lack of any physical transmission, and in turn any parts that could rattle or rub against each other, ensures this trainer is extremely quiet. In addition, this trainer requires no calibration and suffers no wear and tear. Just like other Smart trainers, the NEO communicates using ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart, allowing it to be connected quickly and easily with Tacx apps. Performance data can be viewed on several devices simultaneously, including your smartphone, bike computer and sports watch.
When the NEO Smart isn’t connected to a smartphone, tablet or computer, it behaves as a fluid trainer. This means the trainer behaves progressively: when your speed increases, the resistance increases as well. So it is possible to use this trainer in a “stand-alone” status. Furthermore, the Tacx NEO features Plug in/Plug out technology and can therefore be used with and without a plug. When the plug is not in use, the trainer will act as a wireless motor brake. This means the trainer will be not be able to speed up during descents. So you can use this trainer anytime and anywhere, even when you don’t have your smartphone with you.
Software Tacx apps & Third party apps. PC software via upgrade.
Operation Automatic
Resistance unit Direct drive
Realistic slope 25% 1
Descent simulation To -5%
Max brake power (10 sec.) 2200 Watt
Mass inertia 125 kg 2
Suitable for See suitable cassettes. Cassette not included.
Not compatible with E-Thru axle 10mm and 12mm.
1 With a total weight of 75 kg
2 Flywheel effect: the higher the value, the more realistic the cycling experience
Connect to Windows PC
Do you own a NEO Smart and are you looking to get more out of your trainings than the Tacx apps can provide? You can achieve this by connecting your trainer to your computer. That way, you can train using the Tacx Trainer Software 4, Advanced.
Instead of your tablet or smartphone, your computer is used to regulate your resistance and read out your performance data. For example, the computer software offers longer video’s in HD or Blu-Ray quality. While riding, the resistance on your rear wheel is adjusted automatically when the slope increases or decreases.
To connect the NEO Smart to your Windows computer, the Upgrade Smart is required. This package contains the Tacx Trainer software 4, Advanced, a control box to mount on your handlebar and the ANT+ Antenna.
Connect to iPad
Unfortunately the Tacx Cycling app for iPads cannot yet be used for the NEO Smart. This is only applicable to the iPad app, the Tacx applications for Android tablets and for smartphones (iOS and Android) do work. The problem will be solved start of October.
NEO Smart T2800
Interactive Smart trainer with direct drive. Includes front wheel support.
Can be used with tablet/smartphone with Tacx apps. Software for Windows PC optional
Max brake power 2200 Watt
Direct Drive:
The operating principle represents direct drive technology in its purest form. Any physical transmissions such as belts, rollers or wheels have been omitted in order to ensure optimum power efficiency, from the pedal to the motor. Thanks to an uninterrupted power flow, you won't lose a single bit of output or power.
A virtual flywheel dynamically controls the brake force. This means that the resistance is calculated and adjusted continually to simulate natural road resistance. Whereas other trainers use a flywheel to pass the dead centre, the NEO uses calculations to predict the movements of the bike and simulate the action of a flywheel. The inclusion of FAST technology means the NEO carries out a 1000 calculations per second to predict the rider's movement. The virtual flywheel can generate a variable inertia effect, allowing it to simulate the bike movements of all cyclists up to a specific bodyweight (125 kg max.) in a highly accurate manner.
When calculating the brake resistance required, all physical formulas a cyclist encounters on the road are applied to create a situation that is as realistic as possible. Air and rolling resistance, gradient percentage, weight, air pressure, wind speed, temperature, altitude, inertia and brake properties are all taken into account and calculated hundreds of times per second to achieve a realistic feel.
LED light
The direct drive is equipped with an LED light, which changes colour in response to your power. If your power output is high, the light turns red. If you are cycling at a low power output, the light is blue.
Cadence measurement
No cadence sensor is used to determine the cadence. As mentioned previously, the NEO performs a thousand measurements per second in order to predict the bike's movements. The sine modulation of the bike's movement is used to determine the cadence and the power output
Software and Apps:
You may connect a Tacx Smart trainer to your smartphone, tablet or computer with ANT+ or Bluetooth® Smart in order to use our software and apps, or that of others. You may also use it stand-alone, without linking the trainer to a device. This means you are completely free to choose the software you want for your indoor cycling workout.
With our software and apps, you may regulate your training ride by heart rate, gradient and power, or you may pick a famous route or race. Besides that, you may compete with other riders online. The training options vary by application. Read more about our software here:
Tacx Training app > for smartphones (free)
Tacx Cycling app > for tablets (free)
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Feature overview Tacx Cycling app |
Tablet
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Smartphone
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Tacx films 1 |
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10 km demo film |
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Determine partial course |
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Catalyst |
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Free training (slope, watt & heart rate) |
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Analyser, save and analyse scores |
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Training programs, also to customise |
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Pre-installed fitness tests |
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Other possibilities |
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Free app for iOS en Android |
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Download through Apple Store & Google Play Store |
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Analyse scores afterwards (films & GPS) |
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Export scores |
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1 Not supplied as standard
The NEO has an universal EDCO Multisys body that fits all Shimano and SRAM cassettes, and most Campagnolo cassettes. Whether it fits depends on the amount of cutouts inside the cassette. Campagnolo cassettes with 8 cutouts, like the 10 speed Veloce, won’t fit unfortunately. Below is a list of what fits and what doesn't fit.
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Shimano cassette: 12 cutouts |
SRAM cassette: 9 cutouts |
Campagnolo cassette: 4 cutouts |
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10 Speed
All models |
10 Speed
All models |
10 Speed current
Veloce (4 cutouts)
Centaur (4 cutouts)
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11 Speed
All models |
11 Speed
All models |
11 Speed current
Super Record (EPS)
Athena
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11 Speed old
Super Record (EPS)
Record (EPS)
Chorus (EPS)
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No fit |
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10 Speed current
Veloce (8 cutouts)
Centaur (8 cutouts)
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10 Speed old
Record Ti
Record
Chorus
Centaur
Veloce
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Please note: to mount your cassette on the NEO you need a Campagnolo cassette remover, like the T4547 (see accessories). It's not possible to tighten the EDCO lockring with a Shimano or SRAM cassette remover.
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