Tacx® NEO 3M Smart Trainer
Tacx® NEO 3M Smart Trainer
Overview
TRAINING IS LIFE
Tacx NEO 3M is a powerful direct-drive smart trainer with built-in multidirectional movement and a state-of-the-art NEO magnet motor for the most realistic indoor ride.
TOGGLE BUILT-IN MOTION PLATES ON AND OFF
RIDE REALISTIC SURFACES SUCH AS GRAVEL AND COBBLESTONE1
TRAIN ON SIMULATED INCLINES UP TO A 25% GRADIENT
POWER AND CADENCE ARE MEASURED TO WITHIN 1% ACCURACY
READY TO GO WITH A PRE-INSTALLED 11-SPEED CASSETTE
RACE MODE FOR LIGHTNING-FAST RESPONSE IN VIRTUAL RACES
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE
MULTIDIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT
The new built-in motion plates give you a more comfortable and realistic riding feel — plus you can toggle them on and off as desired.
TRAIN ON DIFFERENT SURFACES
The NEO 3M smart trainer features the innovative Tacx® virtual flywheel, which simulates the feeling of riding on different road types, such as cobblestone and gravel, so you can train for a variety of surfaces1.
SEAMLESS APP INTEGRATION
Connect with popular training apps such as the Tacx Training™ app, TrainerRoad and Zwift, then automatically upload your ride data to the Garmin Connect™ smart-device app.
Train your way to the front of the pack.
PERFORM
EXTRAORDINARILY QUIET
The Tacx NEO magnet motor minimizes vibration, delivering an extraordinarily quiet trainer.
A MORE COMFORTABLE RIDE
Built-in multidirectional movement lets you ride in a more natural position to help you train effectively.
DYNAMIC INERTIA
This feature compensates for weight, speed and angle of inclination to make the ride more realistic.
LED INDICATOR
Through a range of colors, the built-in LED indicator shows how hard you're pushing.
ABLE TO STAND ALONE
When not connected to a platform, Tacx NEO 3M simulates a flat road; resistance increases the faster you ride. You can even ride and train cord-free.
CALIBRATION-FREE
There's no need for calibration, as the NEO 3M smart trainer is ready to ride each time your bike is installed.
ERG MODE
ERG mode lets you stay on track with your training with automatically adjusted power targets during workouts.
CONNECT
TACX TRAINING APP
Access high-quality training videos, workouts and rides with WorldTour pro teams. Plus, track trainer mileage with thevirtual odometer.
GROUP RIDES
Connect, train and ride with friends from across the world with GroupRide in the Tacx Training app.
STRUCTURED WORKOUTS
Structured training plan workouts from Garmin Connect now appear in the Tacx Training app.
TACX SMART NETWORK ADAPTER
This additional accessory (sold separately) lets you add a stronger connection for virtual races through Ethernet or Wi-Fi® technology.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
Use BLUETOOTH® Smart technology and the ANT+® FE-C device profile to connect to training apps and Garmin devices.
GARMIN CONNECT APP
This app is your home for performance data, tracking your improvements and earning badges for reaching training milestones.
- When paired with the Tacx Training app or other popular training apps on your compatible smart device
In the Box
- Tacx NEO 3M Trainer
- Front wheel support (compatible with tires up to 60 mm wide)
- Power cable
- 3-month free Tacx Premium voucher
- Quick release skewer
- Adapters for quick release (130 mm and 135 mm) and thru axle (142 x 12 and 148 x 12)
- Documentation
Specs
General | |
| Dimension | 24.8" x31.5" (630 x 800 mm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 23.4" (595 mm) |
| Dimensions when folded | 27.4" x 14.0" (695 x 355 mm) |
| Weight | 52.0 lbs (23.6 kg) |
| Accuracy(+/-) | <1%<> |
Connectivity | |
| Wireless communication | ANT+ connectivity, dual BLUETOOTH wireless technology connection support |
|---|---|
| Tacx smart network adapter compatibility | yes (provides Wi-Fi® and Ethernet connectivity option) |
| Control by | Smartphone, tablet, ANT+ bike computers, stand alone, computer connection via ANT+ antenna. |
| Read out on | Smartphone, tablet, bike computer, compatible smartwatch, computer with ANT+ antenna |
| Connection indicator (ANT+/Bluetooth) | Multicolor LED |
| Power indicator | Multicolor LED, spot on floor |
Indoor Training Features | |
| Magnets | 32 neodymium magnets |
|---|---|
| Electrical requirement | 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz (with integrated power adapter) |
| Suitable cassettes |
Shimano/SRAM 9 to 11 speed (compatible, 11-speed cassette included) Campagnolo (compatible, requires special cassette body) SRAM 12 speed/XDR (compatible, requires special cassette body) Shimano 12-speed Hyperglide+ |
| Suitable axles |
Direct Drive quick release axle (130 mm/135 mm X 5 mm) for bikes with quick release axle Thru axle end caps (142 mm/148 mm X 12 mm) for bikes with thru-axle For bike dimensions outside of the industry standard, Garmin offers this adapter set as an additional accessory: 135 mm Thru-Axle Adapter Set 10 x 135 Non-drive Side (NDS), 12 x 135 NDS and 10 x 135 Drive-side (DS). |
| Max power | 2200 Watt |
| Max incline | 25% |
| Simulation of descent | yes |
| Max torque | 88 Nm |
| Max brake force | 260 N |
| Flywheel | Virtual |
| Mass inertia | Variable to 275.6 lbs (125 kg) |
| Calibration | No calibration needed |
| Output | Speed, cadence, power |
| Measured speed | yes |
| Measured cadence | yes |
| Measured power | yes |
| Integrated motion | yes |
| Works without mains connection | yes |