Love all the content and cool new tech! Keep it coming.

Just the best !!!! Making dreams of a Chops Lab in the future real !

Heck yeah, I can finally power my phone myself. But for real, this trainer definitely goes on my wish list. I love that display.

Once a company nails one of these virtual bikes at a reasonable price point they will be the future of indoor training. Essentially maintenance free with out putting hours of strain, sweat and wear and tare on your day to day roadie/ racer. This looks promising tho!

Soo much content! Just enjoy your damn holiday!

@gplama

6 жыл бұрын

Eurobike just started... an hour ago. Three days to go.. then holiday.

@gerhardschmidt2019

3 жыл бұрын

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@gerhardschmidt2019

3 жыл бұрын

6q1

So if I understood correctly you can program your own gear ratios? I ride a 50/34 and an 11/32 on the back. On the video I saw the bike was 11/25.

Hey did you ever do a review on the ifit google maps tour de france spin bike if so what was your thoughts on them ...cheers...

I know what you mean , Iv undecided on to go all out on the neo bike or just buy a cheap spin bike just so I can turn the legs every day , due to work and family I can only ride once a week and it’s just not enough, are their any decent spin bikes ?

What Tacx didn't think about is on the aerobars to be installed and train for TT or triatlon. But, looks nice smart bike!

Thanks for the video. Do you have a video where you maxima 5 min fähsrt without (!) to speak? Only to hear the sound or the sounds of the brake unit? My bike makes irregular knocking noises. Unit replaced... and it continues to knock 😞

Any idea if Wahoo or some of the other companies are also planning smart bikes? Maybe it would drive the prices down a little.

@gplama

6 жыл бұрын

There is talk everywhere... the struggle is to first make good tech that actually works. These things are BIG. And a pain to ship.

Almost has the shape of a Lama!!!

Hi Shane Any idea when you’ll be getting one in the lab ? I’m ready to pull the trigger on getting one but would like your full opinion on it ! Cheers RICHY

@gplama

5 жыл бұрын

Soon.... that's all I know sorry. When they're ready I guess. I think the shine is wearing off these 'smart bikes' before we've even seen them. They've been promised for so long....

What other Smart Bikes are coming soon? Wahoo? Elite? Cyclops? When is the right time in the life cycle of this new product to really upgrade without massive "guinea pig" risks? THANKS SHANE !!!!!

Hello mate. Just a doubt if You could hel? The pedalling feeling is like a free wheel or fixed pinion like the spinning bikes? Thanks.

@gplama

6 жыл бұрын

Freewheel.

Nice! Are the handlebars adjustable in width?

@gplama

6 жыл бұрын

If you put your own set on, yes.

Watched Ray’s video first, quite different review point of view. Would of like it to be more adjustable for multiple people could use it; like me (large frame) and my pre-teen son.

@gplama

6 жыл бұрын

Excellent. We were both there at the same time. Ray has covered it really well top to bottom - So I went for the key features that I picked up on right away after having my 'way' with the Wattbike ATOM not long ago.

That actually looks good, prob put of my price range but thats a nice looking machine.

Hope the Neo 2.0 will be able to transform/attach to the Neo Bike Smart ;)

@michwoz

5 жыл бұрын

It is possible but would require very clever design. I think sliding in fully assembled rest of the bike from the side into the freehub body would be the best idea.The Neo frame would need to by resigned completely to allow for firm and stable connection with the rest of the bike. As we know now this is not the case.

Looks promising, but those fans are ridiculous. Tons of features, some of them aren't here yet in the apps (braking/turning). Heavy pricetag, but if they ironed out the flaws of the Neo and it will be reliable enough, I could be easily persuaded to buy one (when my Neo's warranty runs out in a couple of years.)

A bit surprised to see Wires/cables. Is this still a demo unit? Tacx units are usually so sleek

@gplama

6 жыл бұрын

Good observation. The unit can run powered or unpowered (like the Neo). I believe the front cable to the head unit will be neater. We'll check with Tacx in the morning to see exactly what their plans are.

Looks like it wouldn't be all that difficult to accidentally smash your knee into the end of the handlebar adjustment sliding track. Some pointy edges there!

cool camera man

So, in your opinion, would this be worth upgrading to from the normal Neo smart trainer?

@gplama

6 жыл бұрын

It's a different product. Still untested in our own environments. It may be a contender.

@guitarchitectural

6 жыл бұрын

I think it'll partly depend on how serious you are about training - with the neo you're using your actual bike, so the transition back to the road is no different. I imagine it's going to be tricky (and costly) to match this to your road bike spec-for-spec.

@dangurtler7177

5 жыл бұрын

Handle bars, bar tape and seat come to mind. You can always just swap pedals. It all adds to the cost, but you could go with aluminum bars with a similar shape to what you use. The seat on the other hand is more critical, at least for me.

Does this use a chain or a v-belt drive?

@gplama

6 жыл бұрын

Belt drive, so no maintenance.

Any word on this trainer? Been a year and haven’t heard anything.

@gplama

4 жыл бұрын

Eurobike starts tomorrow...... let's see what happens there.

@kylepazandak5578

4 жыл бұрын

@@gplama Thanks for the reply and subbed. www.galvnews.com/news_ap/business/article_7e4672e3-c5b9-5111-950a-3a94d1a90083.html?block_id=531919 Looks like Garmin officially released it today. Kind of funny how that works sometimes... Ask and you shall receive.

But how much is it?

@dangurtler7177

5 жыл бұрын

I have seen it offered on a pre-order for $3199 (USD). So the price should be in that range (convert to appropriate currency).

The bike itself looks great probably more suited to an outdoor cyclist. However I love the Peloton indoor bike.

I wonder if this would find a good home in hotel gyms, imagine being able to jump onto Zwift or whatever and log your work?

@dangurtler7177

5 жыл бұрын

Probably too expensive for inclusion in hotel gyms. Hotels just wants to have something to use that won't break down too much.

Any updAtes on these?

@gplama

5 жыл бұрын

Very soon.

Awesome! There is NO dumb tilting like the Neo line of smart trainers where the harder you pedal the more the rocking from left to right, the more unstable the bike, the more transfer of your pedaling power to the rocking, and the less transfer of power to the wheel (i.e. loss of power.) Riding on this Neo bike will feel like riding on solid ground; riding on a Neo smart trainer will feel like riding on jello.

@gplama

4 жыл бұрын

The reality is when you're riding a bike outside, there is movement. The flex on the Neo trainer isn't jello unless you're very unstable on a bike. Power transfer isn't about being perfect - it's about being realistic. Unfortunately the Neo bike is unrealistic in this aspect. It's a brick fence with a saddle and handlebars. Nobody rides brick fences.

DC Rainmaker is your camera man? :D

@gplama

5 жыл бұрын

Whenever we’re hanging out, we become camera holders. Two weeks in Europe, and recently at Interbike. Tech nerds know where to point the camera.... most of the time.

@wx3054

5 жыл бұрын

Shane Miller - GPLama that’s so cute you guys! ;) Also had a content-relevant Q: does the smart bike have a similar “sway” as the classic Neo ?

@gplama

5 жыл бұрын

@@wx3054 No. The bikes I've ridden at Tacx and trade shows have no lateral movement.

FANS

It does look like a Llama

I will be selling my Neo & dedicated turbo bike.

Shane - looks like an awesome piece of technology... But $4000 AUD .... Really? You'll have to take out a second mortgage to buy the thing 😂

Tacx bike vs wahoo bike??? ⏳

@gplama

4 жыл бұрын

No sign of the Tacx Bike heading to the Lama Lab.... The door is open... Stay tuned for the Kickr Bike though, that's on the way.

@calvinklein8412

4 жыл бұрын

@@gplama which bike is better from the Driving Experience?

@gplama

4 жыл бұрын

@@calvinklein8412 Driving?

@calvinklein8412

4 жыл бұрын

@@gplama ride feeling

@calvinklein8412

4 жыл бұрын

@@gplama realistic drag

£2300

$4000 in Canada. Way too expensive!