Does anyone have any experience setting up tacx desktop with trainerroad. Developers are all over the map today with what they are supporting, and were getting to the point where the expectation is mobile first such that whatever feature exists in a desktop version of an application, customers expect a similar experience in mobile, and vice versa. If anyone can share hisher set up, that will be great. My dilemma as a new triathlete looking to buy an indoor trainer, is between the tacx genius and the wahoo kickr. Stream all our high quality training films to your smartphone, tablet and desktop. The tacx vortex smart trainer can connect wirelessly to your computer, tablet, or smartphone, allowing you to train using online platforms like zwift, trainerroad, or tacx s own software. The most powerful wheelon bike trainer featuring descent simulation and dynamic inertia for a highly realistic ride feel and hill climb simulations.
Fortiusant enables a usbconnected tacx trainer fortius. Fortiusant enables a usbconnected tacx trainer to communicate with trainerroad, rouvy or zwift through ant. The tacx vortex smart combines interactive smart technology with the convenience of a folddown trainer and a very good price. Trainers equipped with a virtual flywheel are the neo smart and genius models. In the tacx cycling app you will find a list of all film titles that have been developed specifically for the app. Why do i need to changeupgrade my i genius trainer when the tacx software controlled it fine.
Note that unlike most other cycling platforms on the market today, the tts suite actually does require a relatively frequent or beefy computer. The bushido smart is a combination of an actual and virtual flywheel. Crush the climbs and blast the decents with the true road feel of variable inertia control. With this ultra modern software you enter virtual worlds which are even more real than real while riding on your tacx trainer. You can use any trainer youd like if youre pairing your power meter to trainerroad. Over the past few weeks tacx has released two new trainers, the tacx neo and the tacx genius smart. Tacx genius smart trainer replicates every facet of the experience of riding outside except for the inclement weather that forced you indoors and the wind in your hair. The motor brake resistance unit is able to replicate slopes of up to 20%both uphill and down. For the most interactive and immersive indoor cycling experience we have developed a wide range of smart trainers. You dont need to use the tacx software or the tacx head unit to use tacx with trainerroad. Tacx apps, zwift and trainerroad are the big three applications. Please contact tacx for specific questions about tacx products note. Cadence too hard to push on tacx neo 2t trainerroad. For differences between tacx software and trainerroad software you.
The i genius has a wireless motor brake with a computerdriven flywheel that generates high powers at low speeds. Features tacx software and apps indoor cycling software. Tacx achieve your goal with a bike trainer or roller. Now, hardware companies have a standardized open protocol that they can use to communicate with software like trainerroad.
Trainerroad has been around for quite a few years and its a good alternative to zwift if you want really well structured training plans and workouts to improve your fitness in a measurable way. The tacx software is far cooler, even cooler than the upcoming but now largely stuck in legal limbo racermate one suite. Genius smart tacx smart bike trainer powerful wheelon. If you are using a tacx trainer with virtualpower all you need is trainerroad.
With the powerful motor brake resistance unit, this trainer delivers high resistance at low speeds for accurate climbing simulation. They tacx are saying that not enough ant channels are available on the old chip but why does it need them when tacx. Squeaking in just under the wire for the 2018 trainer guide is the just announced tacx neo 2 smart trainer, the successor to the top of the line and now threeyearold tacx neo trainer. They connect wirelessly to most popular training apps like zwift, trainerroad and the tacx software. The power meter will communicate directly with the trainerroad software, so theres no need to input the make and model of the trainer youre using. Did a workout treshold the day after my ftp test and now 3 day later i did another sweet spot workout. Compatible with your favourite training apps, like tacx, zwift and trainerroad. A space dedicated to cyclists who want to get faster. The combination of the sturdy frame and the tacx trainer software 4, advanced makes riding through the virtual worlds a real sensation.
No worries, garmin sells the great tacx products we are known for and much more. The tacx genius smart is the most realistic, most powerful interactive wheelon trainer. Trainerroad works best with a power meter but if you dont have one, it can use a speed sensor to provide a virtual power. Open wireless communication the functionality of tacx smart trainers is improved by enabling the communication with as many devices and apps as possible. You can not tell the world on your screen apart anymore from the real world. Enjoy a library filled with high quality training films, structured training plans, gps workouts, tools to analyse and share your data, race and follow your friends. Id go the route of the tacx bushido over the computrainer. This will be an investment that has to last a bit, so i want to choose right. All the apps can estimate your power based on your speed and the resistance level of the trainer. Ride famous cycling stages, gps tracks, follow your friends and more new. To run both applications with your smart bike trainer, you first need to pick which software is going to control the trainer. Ok my question seems to stem around how fast does erg mode catch up or decrease with this trainer. I would like to ride trainerroad endurance rides with my tacx routes.
Upgrade a basic trainer to a smart trainer to train with tacx apps, zwift and trainerroad. The rundown on the tacx flow smart trainer the cheapest interactive smart trainer available today. It actually replicates the feeling of acceleration after youve crested a summit. Sometimes a couple of feet can make a big difference. Once your training has been logged in tacx trainer 4 advanced you can export the workout directly from the software to as shown in the screenshot. The tacx download films for the tacx trainer software and the tacx films for the cycling app cannot be combined with each other. With a max incline of 20% and able to resist sprints up to 2000 watts, this is the perfect training tool for structured workouts, virtual rides or hill climb simulations.
In this guide, i am going to assume you want to follow a training plan on trainerroad and immerse yourself in zwift imaginary world. The genius smart is the most powerful wheelon bike trainer available. Tts is installed on a windows pc not mac compatible. Every time you complete a session trainerroad will crunch the data and give you a power curve that shows the maximum power you sustained for any length of time. Tacx shows off new suite of trainers, new accessories. Tacx genius and erg mode equipment trainerroad forum. The i genius includes the tacx trainer software 4, advanced. The nexus 7 first gen wont work because the 2012 model only had bt not btle or 4. Tacx smart trainers are characterized by the following features. The tacx software does not currently support direct sync of trainingpeaks structured workouts direct export to from tacx trainer 4 advanced.
Id like to use the workouts and plans from trainer day on a tacx flux s. Tts is the software application you use to control the tacx trainer via a computer. Analyse detailed performance data and enjoy the experience of the trainer reacting onscreen to your environment, providing more. Become a better athlete and explore the world with the tacx indoor training software. A demo film from the mont faron, toulon in france is included. While both of these trainers have similar technical capabilities, the actual hardware aspects of them are dramatically different. I had the same problem and jettisoned by nexus 7 for an hp slate 8. I have huge problems to get reliable values with my vortex and trainerroad. Trainerroad is also good at keeping records of how fit you are over a long period, and giving you the means to easily compare one part of your career with another. This morning i spent a bit of time going handson with the latest product from tacx their ipad training app. Tacx today released a new utility app called tacx utility, this app connects to your smart series trainer and updates the trainer s firmware.
You can run zwift and trainerroad in multiple ways. The test starts with 4 minutes of easy pedalling at a cadence between 60 and 70 rpm. With automatic controlled resistance the bike trainer will adjust its resistance automatically according to the input from the chosen workout, gps course, film or virtual world in zwift. On the laptop, like the pc, you plug the ant stick in, wait for the driver software to be recognized, open tacx trainer software 4. If your head unit picks up the signal, but trainerroad does not try moving your bike setup closer to your computer or phone.
In the tacx desktop app and the tacx training app we offer the wingate test for free, download the apps for free here. How to run zwift and trainerroad simultaneously smart. It offers a wealth of powerbased interactive workouts that you can do on any trainer, with or without a. This briefly describes how to connect your trainer to the software. Join the forum to discuss all things training, racing, nutrition, and equipment. The various software packages already know the power curves of all the basic tacx. Home forum triathlon forum tacx genius and wahoo kickr. Each trainer has its own power curve, dependent on the speed and position of the resistance unit.
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