Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Garmin Malaysia unveiled the Tacx NEO Bike Plus, a user-friendly indoor smart bike designed to deliver a realistic road feel with simulated inclines and enhanced virtual shifting. The NEO Bike Plus offers a quiet ride at home with accurate power, speed, and cadence metrics, even during intense sprints.
“We’re excited to introduce the improved Tacx NEO Bike Plus, making it one of the most versatile and engaging smart bikes available,” said Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager at Garmin Asia. “With precise performance metrics, a customizable design, and access to hundreds of training videos worldwide through the Tacx Training app, the NEO Bike Plus allows you to conquer epic routes, climb challenging ascents, and train year-round – all from the comfort of your home.”
A Real Ride Experience, Indoors
The Tacx NEO Bike Plus boasts advanced training features to create a realistic indoor cycling experience.
- Redesigned programmable shifters for Shimano, SRAM, or Campagnolo provide a natural feel when changing gears.
- Experience different terrains like cobblestones and gravel when paired with the Tacx Training app or compatible third-party apps.
- Dynamic inertia simulates a forward motion sensation based on speed and incline.
- Descents are accurately replicated when connected to an external power source.
- Analyze pedaling technique for improvement with left and right leg positioning measurement.
Exceptional Design and Performance
The Tacx NEO Bike Plus offers accurate power measurement within 1%, along with reliable speed and cadence tracking, providing cyclists with a clear picture of their performance. Its well-balanced design ensures maximum stability and quiet operation, making it ideal for high-intensity workouts up to 2,200 watts. Additionally, cyclists can train on simulated inclines up to a 25% gradient, mimicking real-world climbs or increasing indoor workout intensity.
The fully adjustable Tacx NEO Bike Plus accommodates multiple users. Five crank lengths offer a personalized fit, and the slim seatpost and handlebar stem can be adjusted precisely to match an outdoor bike’s settings. Built-in interactive fans automatically adjust based on a rider’s power or heart rate.
Connectivity and Performance Tracking
The Tacx NEO Bike Plus features a 4.5-inch integrated display and two USB chargers. Riders can enjoy the Tacx Training app and other training platforms on their smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Performance data can also be tracked on a Garmin Edge cycling computer.
A premium subscription to the Tacx Training app unlocks over 250 high-quality cycling videos from around the world. Riders can also participate in “Ride with the Pros” challenges featuring exclusive videos from Garmin-sponsored teams. Additional features include structured workouts, live races against opponents, GPS data upload, 3D map rides, and more. All ride data is conveniently stored in the Garmin Connect app, allowing riders to view ride stats, maps, and track progress from anywhere.
The Tacx NEO Bike Plus will be available soon at selected retailers in Malaysia for a suggested retail price of RM19,999.
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