The first time you got on and tried it 😂. Great review, looks like it will suit you perfectly and definitely worthy of consideration.

I just got the tacx neo2 and I love it! 😊

I have a Watt Bike, which I ABSOLUTELY love, but I can see the attraction with a training bike that moves

I've thought about making my own rocker plate for my existing trainer as there are a lot of nice DYI's out there. For now, I find just getting out of the saddle every so often really helps keep me from tightening up too much.

Like the idea of these, just not the price. For context, having only really got back in to cycling since April last year, one of these or similar models at full price is double the price my bike was. 🤣

I've got the Neo2 and love it . I might get this in the future.

U lucky lass don't know if I would like the feel but maybe one day hope ur better have a great weekend and amazing vlog skinny k

Hey Katie, the new trainer does look awsome, been considering upgrading so this was helpful. However, I have a question about ERG mode, since you mentioned it in the video. I undestand the concept of it, and maybe you have already done a video that covers this, but I see so many people saying that you shouldn't use ERG mode for training and so was wondering your what you thoughts around it. Is it worth using for training, or maybe should it only be used for certain types of training. For example, I've found that if I'm trying to keep power and set cadence then it's just impossible on zwift without ERG mode, unless I just need more practise. Although for 3+ hour endurance rides ERG seems to get in the way for me. So I was just wondering what your thoughts/views were on ERG mode. Thanks again for review and videos.

Made my own and it only moves side to side and it feels so much better. Looking at converting it to have that forward movement as well.

Hi Katie, Just a completely off-subject question. Would you be able to advise on what headphones you use. I use Jabra Elite wireless Buds which have gone very quiet when I use them for cycling/ running sessions so I'm looking for something new. I've heard that bone conduction wireless head phones are popular but get mixed reviews. What do you use?

Got a used Kinetic fluid trainer, best design hands down.

Phenomenal, all the movement from the rocker plates would normally be absorbed by your arse, no wonder you get sore on a regular turbo.

Back in October I bought a Saris MP1 from Sigma Sports when they were on offer for £299 - brilliant investment! I have my Tacx Neo mounted on it and the combination is fantastic 👍

@anthonyguglielmino971

5 ай бұрын

I have the same combination…… can’t beat it for the inside 👍

I have a Neo2. My favourite feature is the terrain simulation, especially on cobbles or over the wooden bridge in Swift. Dudda dudda dudda dudda😂😂 its cool! And it's a bit of a shock when you experience it for the first time😅 I was thinking of upgrading and getting the additional rocker plates

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

The Neo2T is a PHENOMENAL turbo!!! I think that adding some rocker plates would be the way to go :) it’s so good!!

I would love to have one of those and even more so with the freezing cold weather we have right now, on top of an extraordinarily wet winter no less. The only issue is to justify (to myself if nothing else) the fairly potent price tag when the roads, uncomfortably wet and cold as they can be, cost nothing.

@veganpotterthevegan

5 ай бұрын

Riding inside or outside in the wet costs happiness😂

I have the Wahoo bike and I have it on a rocker plate with fore aft as well as side to side movement. The bike gives tilt up and down as well - so all axes are covered pretty much. I've been using this for a good few years and would not want to go back to a fixed based trainer. The Tacx looks like a pretty elegant solution with those motion plates.

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

It's a bloody beaut! Glad you're enjoying turbo life too ha :)

i have a zwift hub one and have been interested with these rocker type products. did quick search for anything compatible for the hub and first thing in search were some etsy items with plastic covers that go on ends of feet and then you put tennis balls underneath. have a 3D printer that has same setup in that i printed blocks that i put racquet balls for dampening vibration. so off i go to experiment with designing my own for zwift hub and hopefully my weight is not to much to void the rocking sensation 😂

Francis gave the Tacx Top rating recently. Surely the cobble recognition ramps up the vibration ! :) It's keeping you on the path to fitness and off the icy roads, away from broken bones etc. Happy days :) ❄ 🐧

@paddymurphy-oconnor8255

5 ай бұрын

Yes, living in Ireland and watching my fitness go down to zero over winter prompted me to buy an indoor training bike. Everyone else was doing it, so why not me?!

You can also buy retrofit plates from Garmin for £160 for the older Tacx 2, which I have done

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

Ooooh good shout! If you can link them that would be great

@gearknobz

5 ай бұрын

Which make 3M very expensive in relative to 2T

@tkpeters

5 ай бұрын

@@gearknobz I have the 2T that I've retrofitted the plates to & 3M has them built in

I’m suffering with a sore backside on my trainer which is stopping me from riding much longer than an hour, does the motion plates help with that too?

I’ve done over 19,000 miles on zwift (I really need to get a life). Interesting what you say about tight hips, because my hips are a nightmare. Maybe I should try a less static trainer 🤔

New bike sponsor?

I love my Wahoo Kickr, but lately I have struggled trying to stay comfortable. Getting out of the saddle helps. I think I would benefit from a more mobile trainer.

@jamesmckenzie3532

5 ай бұрын

You can get rocker plates for quite a bit less than the Wahoo MOVE. However, you will not have the same effect as that trainer.

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

Anything you can get to increase movement indoors will help with comfort for sure. I can feel a big difference :) have you upped the time on the turbo recently?

I'm trying to decide whether to change my current setup. At the moment I've got a Tacx Flux S with a dedicated (cheap) bike that's slightly too long for me, and I've been looking at this, the Zwift Hub One (so I can remove all drivetrain issues and potentially just put my titanium bike on without worrying about indexing which fits me better, or goign whole hog and looking at Wattbikes - but these are BIG money. What would you recommend (have you tried the Zwift Hub One?)

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

Is it just the bike size issue that is encouraging you to look to swap? Flux S is a great set up - so surely cheaper to just buy a cheap second hand bike to put on the turbo? The bikes are mega - I’ve used the Tacx bike and loved it. But it is a big piece of kit and very heavy. And personally I prefer the more movement of the Tacx 2T or 3M. But you don’t have the issue with the drive train. Arghh so many swings and roundabouts isn’t it

@CycletheNation

5 ай бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra I was thinking if I sold the Flux S and the bike that's on it, I could likely buy the Zwift Hub One and not lose any money, plus I'd get the years membership as a bonus. The Flux S only goes to 10% too - my love of climbing (and need to train it whilst it's -infinity°c outside) think I would benefit.

Im about to pull the trigger on this...I'm a noob but want something nice..... just checking on reviews before I buy. Thank you.

Come and live in the Sunshine, were indoors only happens if it rains for a couple of days. pretty annoying.

I really didn't care for the road feel on the Neo 2, so I turned it off. I did want to try a rocker plate, though, and I might go back to the Neo line for the motion feature when I get a new trainer in a couple of years.

@KatieKookaburra

4 ай бұрын

You can buy rocker plates for the Neo 2 - and as much as I love the 3M if you have the Neo 2 just get the addition of rocker plates :) Neo 2T is an insane trainer

What is the difference between a turbo and a regular smart trainer

I have a quick release ...Would that work well ? Also They still have an issue where the cage gets close to the machine . Wonder how this is ..

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

Yep mine is quick release. I did change cassette to a larger one (as I have GRX on this bike so lower gearing) and cage fits fine. Doesn't touch :)

As you’re sponsored by Garmin I think it would’ve been helpful if you’d made clear if you paid for it or if it was given to you.

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian, that is a fair point and I was sent this to try by Garmin. Definitely something to make sure I point out in the future :)

@IanB17

5 ай бұрын

@@KatieKookaburraThanks Katie. To be clear I’ve been subscribing to your channel long enough to know that you wouldn’t just say you like something for the sake of it (especially something of that cost). I trust what you are saying but not everyone is in the same boat as me. Keep up the good work!

It's a weird thing - yes you're looking for "realism" in terms of effort and output, but my brain knows I'm indoor, it knows I won't get road-feel/cornering/potholes/wind/flies etc.. I personally wouldn't see the time when lateral and horizontal plane movement would be something for me given you're still pretty much clamped in. But hey, still, up to personal preference. Indoor training is still really useful and wouldn't do without it.

krietler rollers with added resistance fan. This is absolutely a better option than a stationary trainer if you want a more realistic road feel. With a power you can use it with your training software of choice. Only drawback is you don't get automatic software controlled resistance but I'll take the feel and the better workout you get from having to balance your bike.

Nice bit of kit if you do a lot of turbo training, bit expensive though.

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

It defo is an investment - check the description as I tried out a more affordable option - Tacx Flux :)

@kevinlyon9501

5 ай бұрын

cheers Katie @@KatieKookaburra

Hehe. Mine (£200 in a sale) is not realistic or particularly accurate, but it gives me a good Zwift workout, and that's basically what it's for. The bike on it is fine, and set up comfortably for me.

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

Ay as long as you’re riding and enjoying it then that is what matters :)

Her beauty distracted me after 30 seconds

I wouldn't want to wear out an expensive GRX group set on an exercise bike. Switch it out for Tourney. Use GRX on the road

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

Good shout but it’s only really the chain that will wear. The components break down mainly due to bad weather / grit etc. but I get you!!

Did you pay for this? Gifted? Surely any paid ads or sponsors should be made transparent by the creator?

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

I totally understand where you’re coming from. I am sponsored by Garmin and it does say that in the description however I should have made it clear in the video itself. So sorry for any confusion and I will make sure to be more clear in upcoming videos. Thanks for pointing this out!

It twice as much as a Wahoo Kicker, is it twice as good? For me probably not. Cool video though 🙂.

This trainer is More expensive than my winter bike.

I own a 2T and is very VERY good but Wahoo is more realistic because it has a physical fly wheel. The fly wheel makes the pedaling feel more real. 2T has magnets and therefore it feels great but not as realistic. I use my 2T daily now in the winter and it has never let me down. I got it back in 2019 at the beginning on the pandemic.

What are the Names of the other trainers?? Thx

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

Which other ones?

@jaxjackson5202

5 ай бұрын

Wahoo, ect. Which is the best? I like my older Neo 2 Just sayin 😊

Bought with your own money ? Full price or reduced or sent free it to review?

@spdnik2568

5 ай бұрын

Katie lists Garmin as a sponsor and Tacx is a Garmin brand so …

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

I am supported by Garmin so it was sent out to me. It does state that in the description but I totally get where you’re coming from and will ensure it’s more clear in the video next time. Thanks for making the point Gary x

@Yamaha_Bolt

4 ай бұрын

We can’t expect reviewers to buy everything with their own cash, being sent something by Garmin doesn’t mean the review is flawed, I think we’ve learnt that with DC Rainmaker’s content over the years. These high end trainers are all great, i think it comes down to cost. I use an Elite Suito and achieved noticeable motion for $10 by using high density pads under the feet that I found on Amazon. 5 hr rides are almost comfortable now. Thanks for the video.

I guess I now need to consider an upgrade. However, with the cost, may have to wait until a bonus or tax refund in order to afford it. :)

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

Or another option for a turbo is the Tacx Flow - link in the description. Or you could get the Neo2T and add the rocker plates?! That is a easier on the wallet doing it that way. Still an INCREDIBLE turbo!!!

@christine_penn

4 ай бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra I currently have a TACX Vortex Smart on wheel trainer, that I have been using for years (7+?) Still works fine, but maybe showing some age. Not as concerned about burning up wheels anymore as the bike on it was recently upgraded, so its now a permanent trainer bike instead of pulling double duty. The option to weigh now is...upgrade the trainer or buy upgrades for the new carbon bike bought last year. It's always a trade off....but your video made me think about upgrading the trainer. Get's a lot o use this time of year....so maybe after this chilly season. Decisions, decisions...

Let's say this, "any" kind of turbo helps for cardio\muscle training (and weight control), "some" turbo (like the one you show) are smarter and more realistic, "no" turbo can come close the experience of real ride, when the mass of the bike+biker in movement on two spinning wheels is subject to a dynamic game of acceleration, flywheel effect and inertia that is impossible to mimic

The trouble is, a lot of us just can’t afford this sort of thing 😢

@KatieKookaburra

5 ай бұрын

I totally understand it is expensive. I did talk about and link a more affordable option in the description. It’s the Tacx Flow and that’s also a smart trainer which is really good :) hope that helps x

@janepilbeam8090

5 ай бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra thanks, guess I will have to keep my eye open for any out of season sales and keep dreaming for now. Really enjoy your reviews though x