Tacx Neo 2T Smart Turbo Trainer Setup & In-depth Review!!

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This video will take an in-depth look at the Tacx Neo 2T. From unboxing to ride quality I cover just about everything you need to know about this smart turbo trainer.
The 2T is the most expensive turbo trainer on the market, but is it the best turbo trainer on the market? Is it worth spending $1300 of your hard earnt cash on this piece of kit?
00:00 - Tacx Neo 2 T
00:09 - What's In the box
01:17 - Setting up The Tacx
01:38 - Installing a Cassette
04:03 - Bike Compatibility
04:40 - Installing a Rim Brake Bike
05:34 - Installing a Disc Brake Bike
06:46 - Installing a Thru Axel Bike
08:18 - Connectivity
09:40 - What Can We Measure?
12:53 - What's it like to ride + Road Feel
12:37 - Erg Mode and Structured Workouts
13:27 - How accurate is the Tacx Neo 2T
14:10 - No Power Mode
14:42 - Sound Test
15:27 - Is it Worth Purchasing?
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@Gufolicious Жыл бұрын

You deserve 100x your subscribers.

@Bikemode_RideOn 8 ай бұрын

very nice video by the way. Nice pace of presentation and going trough all the different segments. Well done mate!

@JourdainColeman 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@michaelmeiner8575 9 ай бұрын

Thanks vor the vid. Very good and clear explained 👍

@Viewfromthearmchair 3 ай бұрын

Spent Sunday setting this up as per your video. Invaluable. Thanks very much indeed.

@JourdainColeman 3 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Enjoy 👍🏽

@Viewfromthearmchair 3 ай бұрын

@@JourdainColeman Thanks JC. Haven’t rode in years. Bought the Tacx a year ago to get fit again. Finally put it together yesterday with the help of your video. I had my first ZWIFT ride today. Sore but excited. Keep doing what you do. I also bought it off the back of your review. Thanks again!

@scottmccann4509 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant in-depth review. Probably need to upgrade my Elite Drivo 2 soon and would love this!! 😍. However hard to justify the price over the Kickr Core or the new Zwift trainer, both being 50% less and just as capable. (Like you hinted at the end)👍. Although surely it's due for a price drop or upgrade as it's been that price for years 🤔

@bilipiton9758 Ай бұрын

Thank you bro, you saved my time :)

@roquefortaddict Жыл бұрын

Just bought one second hand off eBay with no instruction booklet and this video has been invaluable, thanks so much!🙏🏻

@JourdainColeman Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Have fun riding indoors 👌🏼 Glad the video was helpful!

@kedukera866 Жыл бұрын

What is your impression on 2nd hand neo 2T any observations ?

@user-ve3rl8wf5k Жыл бұрын

Great review that I can understand easiest, for me i think. Thank you!

@JourdainColeman Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏽

@ramunaskausinis870 Жыл бұрын

Nice explanation, thanks

@IDYLBERRY Жыл бұрын

Good review of the Tacx! Overall, the Tacx is impressive with size and functions. The only downside observed was mounting the bike to the trainer. What impressed me most was the separate power calibrations. Never thought of it much before hip replacement. The ability of the trainer to flex should take stress off the frame. I'd rather be out for a ride chasing cars and biting tires. It has been smoking hot here for a few days with triple digit temperatures up to 114*. I did make it out for a couple sunset and night rides. Watching the supermoon rise with an orange tint while riding was what I was looking forward to. Thanks for all your videos!

@JourdainColeman Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! It's interesting using these products and trying to portray all the info and the feeling of riding. I really like the Tacx, but the cost is so high. Hopefully the hip is all good now and you are riding without issues? I also have one leg shorter than the other due to a leg brake when I was younger. Glad you been able to go for some nice rides recently! keep pushing the pedals 👍🏽

@IDYLBERRY Жыл бұрын

@@JourdainColeman Almost 4 years with the hip replacement. Couldn't bike for 7 years prior. Sorry to hear about your leg healing shorter. Hope you were having fun when that happened. A fellow said he hadn't seen a Mt. bike like mine in a long time. I asked what he meant. He said the kind you have to pedal. You getting all the components for the new frame? Take care Jourdain.

@martinwinkler5563 Жыл бұрын

Love your comment in the end. So true :-)

@briand342 Ай бұрын

Great video: very clear and informative. Thanks!

@JourdainColeman Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@paulflory3532 Жыл бұрын

At the moment, Garmin has them on sale for $1120, at least in the USA (MSRP is $1400). The online place I typically use has them for $1120 and you get a $34 store credit on top of that.

@JJJ_JJJ Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Quick question - can I use my own QR skewer instead of the Garmin provided one?

@RXP91 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review - the install process was exactly what I was after. These are so complicated to get going, think I'll stick with my spin bike for now

@JourdainColeman 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful 👍🏽

@chichox Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this in depth review. It really helped me when I was assembling my Neo 2T. Turns out mine did not come with the Drive Side 12 for through axle and now I'm waiting for an answer from Garmin on how to solve this.

@JourdainColeman Жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped bit that's a she it didn't come in the box. Hopefully everything get sorted 👍🏼

@adeby Жыл бұрын

Great channel and content

@JourdainColeman Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@scottstockman4055 10 ай бұрын

Great review. Thank you. Does this product require the use of an app? I need to replace my Kurt Kinetic Rock and Roll trainer which i absolutely love due to stress fractures in the cheap steel. I love that I can just ride without tech.

@oliverklimek4041 6 ай бұрын

Hi Jordain! I just watched the clip; thank you! Have you a comparisson from the Tacx Neo 2T and the new Wahoo Kickr Move? (or ift not with the Wahoo Kickr V6). And yes, what trainer would you personally recommend? And b) can I put a 32mm wheel in the front-tire-block of the Tacx Neo? Thanks, and greetings from Germany. Oliver

@nickbeagin5488 Жыл бұрын

Thanks - just got a replacement tacx2 and couldn't for the life of me remember how to set it up!

@JourdainColeman Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👍🏽

@fabioslink5867 3 ай бұрын

Hi man, I find it very hard to get moving and it stops too soon, i’m talking about 0% gradient. Do you Think the kickr core is easier to put on and keep in moving? Thank you

@narakdk 5 ай бұрын

im already worried about my new bike with disc brakes as I did not even think this would be an issue.

@NeonGrayEdits 4 ай бұрын

Do you know if they ever added power smoothing?

@Michael-rk5yg Жыл бұрын

Somebody know if there will be a new tacx neo in 2023? 🤔

@JustinCrediblename 8 ай бұрын

what is it that you said at the end? "If you have the dollar, I guess you might be disappointed"? or "If you' get the dole, ah, I guess you might be disappointed"

@ivan6navi 8 ай бұрын

I got mine for 70% discount. Some one fucked up de price and i now have this beauty.

@gavinmksmith Жыл бұрын

I think I would prefer to see review of your pain cave

@TAZMON20 Жыл бұрын

An honest in depth review, what about MTB compatability?

@MrBirdshell666 9 ай бұрын

no problem with that, although keep in mind that cadence reading could be erratic, if your crank cant reach the inbuilt cadence sensor

@thomasburns7755 9 ай бұрын

Hello Jourdain, Thanks for the comprehensive review; very balanced and thorough. I'm thinking of purchasing one, though I do have a couple of pressing questions if you'll indulge me: 1. You highlighted the tight squeeze regarding disc brake calipers. One year on from this video, has it held up without rubbing? 2. I'll be running a 2016 3T Exploro on the trainer, at least for the time being (I don't have a fleet of bikes to choose from). This iteration of the Exploro has the hang loose rear mech hanger which comes away with the derailleur body from the frame when the thru axle is removed (one of those bike industry solutions to a problem that never existed!). Would this have any potential issues with installation? I've tried to get through to Garmin a few times about this, but am always put on hold for 20-30 minutes, so generally give up after 5. An overly and unnecessarily long message perhaps, but I'd be grateful for any help and or advice. Cheers, Tom

@marktechsci 4 ай бұрын

These are on sale for about a grand I think with a coupon for the motion plates for free. My 2T will be here Monday. As far as the caliper goes, you can just remove it and hang it off the frame with zip ties if it is a problem. Im guessing it may be in my MTB.

@user-hc9bo3ny2k Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the review. Just a quick one, would the 2.7mm spacer damage the frame since most road bike frames are standardised at 142mm?

@steweymacaroon7815 Жыл бұрын

@gerardochaparro1639 Жыл бұрын

Great vid! If the Wahoo Kickr V5 is the exact same price as the Tacx Neo 2 (not the 2T).... What would you guys choose? 🤔

@JourdainColeman Жыл бұрын

To be honest I think you'll be happy with either one. I really like the tacx 👌🏼

@Mzkysti 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great review which I didn't find before today :). Do you have any comment on how hot this trainer would/should get? If I sprint with it like 30s and over 500W then it seems to get quite hot. Normal?

@JourdainColeman 8 ай бұрын

To be honest, I didn't notice the trainer getting hot but then I wasn't looking out for it. I use the Kickr Core mainly now and I've not noticed any considerable heat. I would check for rubbing if you are concerned

@galenkehler Жыл бұрын

I have the original neo, I wish it had native thruaxle lol

@bidigi 7 ай бұрын

They are throwing these out now as the new Neo 3m is out. I got mine for 189EUR, here in Germany.

@JourdainColeman 7 ай бұрын

Bargain!!

@Motivos77 11 ай бұрын

Great Review.

@JourdainColeman 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@marcomaas9915 Жыл бұрын

It says powermeter is plus or minus 1 percent. My tacx gives about 5-10% less power than my powermeter on my bike. The powermeter on my bike is the same as I have on the bikes in the gym so I don’t trust the powermeter on my tacx. It is very demotivating to ride this powermeter so I always connect to the powermeter of my bike, then I at least have the same figures I am used to.

@franky12 Жыл бұрын

Would you prefer the Tacx Neo 2T over the Wahoo Kickr V5/V6?

@JourdainColeman Жыл бұрын

I have not sued the Kickr V6, I'm still trying to get my hands on one. What I would say is the Tacx is a great trainer, there is no hiding that. I'm sure the Kickr V5/V6 is as well but without using them both it would be unfair to say one is better than the other.

@MaLdocK Жыл бұрын

Not sure if this is the place to ask but does anyone know what to do if the firmware update fails and the tacx is now problematic?

@JourdainColeman Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I've not experienced that before. Maybe contact Tacx directly.

@christopherreid6972 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone used the motion plates that are now available with the Neo Tacx ?

@lukepranger1145 8 ай бұрын

I bought them but haven’t used them quite yet.

@fabienl7987 8 ай бұрын

Recent failure of the electronic card. It seems to be fragile

@ferdyvanverseveld591 Жыл бұрын

Nice video,what cycling computer you use?

@JourdainColeman Жыл бұрын

Hey! I am using an old Garmin 810 in this video... I love it! I'll be getting some more soon to review on the channel 👍🏽

@ferdyvanverseveld591 Жыл бұрын

Yesterday i had my first ride on the tacx neo 2t,what a amazing thing!

@Sttuey Жыл бұрын

I had a Neo 2T until it went kaput just recently with what seems like a pretty common fault (power-on and fans run full, no lights or connectivity and no resistance) - to Garmin's credit they have been good at arranging its return and replacement but in the meantime I decided to get a Wahoo Kickr and so glad I did, it's so much better!

@JourdainColeman Жыл бұрын

Good to hear that Garmin are replacing the Tacx, not good to hear that it went wrong in the first place. The Kicker is 👌🏼

@arundelnet Жыл бұрын

@@JourdainColeman Have to say I always used a Neo, when it failed I got a Kickr. Its now growing back and replaced with a 2T. The Kickr (v5) had 2 software faults, one in game and the other spiking since 4.3.0 firmware, when downgraded the spiking stoped.... Support were useless, truly incompetent. The only good thing is that they have now offered a refund. Freeride with a Neo is so much better than the Kickr in my opinion with a greater force required due to the virtual flyweel on the Kickr. Its horses for courses I guess. Shame as the Kickr design is really good but given I do 8 hours a week indoors I need consistency Good review btw

@thewoodenblock.kitchen 11 ай бұрын

Looking to purchase this as its my son wants to ride too. How is the trainer fairing after all this time?

@Bikemode_RideOn 8 ай бұрын

the fluctuation on the Wahoo is the same. the power smoothing is only making it more readable. it doesn't mean that there is no fluctuation. So the only thing the wahoo is doing is presenting it like its a flat line while its actually not.

@JourdainColeman 8 ай бұрын

I hear you! I do find it easier to keep a smooth cadence when I see a smooth wattage. But I think it can also make you think you are smooth when you aren't.

@wamanning Жыл бұрын

Weird resistance feel...not at all realistic. Always feels like you're riding thru sand. Tried to like it, but could never get on terms...sold mine.

@fab4564 Жыл бұрын

By what did you replace it ?

@ErichMoraga 2 ай бұрын

""...suited to people who like expensive cycling things, which is pretty much all cyclists." Guilty as charged!🤣

@tomek6481 Ай бұрын

To be honest this is not a perfect trainer. 1 noises coming out. 2Resistance is feeling strange3 cadence sensor not working well. Definitely that wasn’t my dream trainer.