Tacx Neo 2T Smart reviews and deals for sale

Great for winter months

Have had this trainer since November 2019. COVID meant I put more miles on it than I had anticipated and so far it has been a dream. I do read about issues with bearings but in my case over the last 12+ months I have had zero issues once I upgraded to the latest firmware (within days of purchasing). I came from a wheel on trainer (Snap) which did a decent job but required proper… read more tire inflation and calibration every time. The fact that I don’t have to do that at 5:30am before my workout is a big change for me and I am sure for a lot of people who get on the turbo before work. Also the feel is a lot more Road like not to mention that I don’t go through 3-4 trainer tires a year any longer. Overall could not be happier. I am hoping to be riding this for a lot longer. Turbos are no substitute for the real thing but this one comes close

Fantastic

I couldn't be more pleased with this trainer, including the simplicity of installation and the easy Zwift integration. It's an upgrade from a traditional trainer used in conjunction with an older power meter. I'm very happy with the purchase. Thank you backcountry for your great write up on the product.

Very happy with this trainer

I have had it for a week now. There is nothing I am not happy with. Very smooth, very low noise level, and a very stable platform. Has a bit of side to side movement by design which gives it a more realistic and comfortable feel. Another thing that adds to realism is the way it keeps the "back wheel" rolling when you go down hill. On every other trainer I've been on I cannot really… read more get into my highest (smallest) cog when going down hill. No matter how hard I pedal or how fast I'm going. With the downhill simulation on the Neo2t I can easily get into the small cog, just like outside. Also if you are coasting downhill, when you start pedaling again it feels very realistic. Again, very much like outside. I do not use the front wheel support because it locks the handlebars in one position. I like the bars to be able to move a bit as I pedal. I just put a piece of wood under the front wheel to keep the bike level with a piece of thin rubber under the tire so it doesn't get a flat spot. I haven't tried it in ERG yet but it does respond smoothly and quickly to required changes in resistance. I have ridden the kickr and feel it is a very good trainer as well. From my perspective this one is superior.

Compatibility issues

I can't believe this is not compatible with a basic gravel bike from 2020. First, you have to realize that this trainer has some flex designed into it to create a more realistic feel. That's a great idea, would have been nice if the engineers rode a bike on it before signing off on the design though. My gravel bike is pretty standard with 11spd Sram and Sram hydraulic discs.… read more The components on the bike are rubbing on both sides of the trainer under moderate riding loads. The flat-mount brake caliper is physically pressing against the flywheel area, before the trainer flex. The derailleur is within 2mm of the other side of the flywheel. The derailleur cage or hanger is going to bend if I were to use this. When riding you can see the cage flexing as it is pressed under load into the flywheel area. You can see the Tacx has tried to remedy this by including a bunch of janky spacers to try to space out the frame. This takes your standard dropout width from 142mm and stretches your frame width to 146mm. Your stock thru axle is going to be too short to properly engage threads in your frame. The attached photo was taken with spacers installed. The product is being returned before I damage my bike. Complete fail.

Great kit!

This is a great bit of kit, I have been using it for a couple of weeks so far and have been impressed. It was easy to set up and using it with Zwift I have looked forward to my indoor training sessions. If you haven’t bought one yet, you should!

Problems out of the box

I really tried to convince myself that the reason my Neo 2 was so noisy was down to user error. As a cyclist I am a Cat 5 when it comes to mechanics. This is not the case here though. I had a local bike shop confirm the cassette is torqued right, and have watched every video on troubleshooting this at home. There are 2 bad noises, one being a grinding type and one being a clicking.… read more I have submitted multiple videos to their support team but after 18 days they've still just kept saying "they are looking into it." When your service for your top end product is this poor I don't know what to say. I really need a trainer due to covid-19 - myself, my wife and my daughter are all using it to train. The noise is awful for anyone else within earshot, and is distracting when you are riding, even when blocking it out with headphones. Perhaps I need to go back to riding my rollers. Those are silent, as advertised.

Top of the class

Acquired the Neo 2T to upgrade from a first generation Saris/Cycleops. Set-up was straightforward; trainer is sturdy and stable, even with the side-to-side sway out of the saddle. Appreciate the downhill momentum and the road feel features. The Tacx app is more rubust than the Saris/Rouvy environment. The Tacx video library with available real-time companions and catalog of… read more opponents is competing for my loyalty to Zwift. CompCyclist folks were very helpful as always with the order which received on time and well packed. Hopefully Tacx's joining the Garmin family will further advance this strong package of hardware and software.

Closest Thing to the Road with Zwift

I spent a lot of time researching this vs. similar Wahoo options and although I’ve not done a straight up comparison I have to say I am extremely happy with the TACX Neo 2T. I’ve put about 1,500 km on this to date with Zwift and I really enjoy it. Set up was dead easy, Zwift integration was seamless. I ride 10,000-15,000 km a year and really prefer to ride outside. I’ve… read more had other indoor trainers in the past and done spinning classes but ... not so interesting. The Neo 2T is about as close to the “real deal” on the road as I can imagine when riding indoors. When riding in Zwift it is not only a lot of fun but an awesome workout. Really happy with it and looking forward to many many thousands of kilometers of training and racing when its just a bit too snotty or frigid to ride outside. Yeah, ok, snigger if you like, but I’m 60 years old, been riding and racing all my life, and I can tough it out in crappy weather with the best of them and sometimes take perverse joy in that extra suffering but to be honest the Neo 2T and Zwift make indoor not only tolerable but fun.

Great

I was split for a long time between this and the Wahoo KICKR. Ultimately every detailed review I read said to get the Neo 2T. Now that I have it, it is incredible. The wide stance is extremely stable. It replicates the feel of the road whether flat, cobbles, wood etc. most importantly, when the grade is negative it allows you to coast and spins the freehub. When you start to pedal… read more it will be easier at a negative grade which dramatically increases realism. I paired it with the Tacx video library of basically every big ride in Europe and love it. I am extremely glad to have paid the extra 200$. The inclusion of a cassette is just a marketing gimmick for other brands. This is a serious trainer and you will want to select your gearing for it appropriately. Lastly, it is made in the Netherlands if you are conscious of where your products come from.