Garmin’s Tacx Nēra costs £859.99 / $999.99 and moves the bike forwards, backwards and side to side as you ride. The trainer includes the movement, so you don’t need separate motion plates. Orders open on 23 October at Garmin.com and the usual online bike specialist retailers like Competitive Cyclist (USA) and Tredz (UK), linked below.
Garmin Tacx Nēra
The bike moves forwards, backwards and side to side as you ride, which makes long indoor sessions far easier on the saddle.
Garmin onlyWhat the movement does
A fixed trainer keeps your weight on the same contact points for the whole session. The Nēra lets the bike travel under you, and Garmin says that makes long indoor sessions more comfortable and realistic. The trainer simulates climbs up to 20%, handles sprints up to 2,200W, and measures power and cadence within 1% without calibration.
It also has built-in Wi-Fi, a race mode for fast response in virtual races, and legs that fold with a carry handle for storage. The full numbers are on the Tacx Nēra specifications page.
Price against the NEO 3M and NEO 2T
The Nēra sits below the Tacx NEO 3M, which Garmin sells at £1,129.99 / $1,799.99. That is £270 less in the UK and $800 less in the US. What you give up is climbing and torque:
- The Nēra simulates climbs up to 20%; the NEO 3M simulates up to 25%.
- Peak torque is 55 Nm on the Nēra and 88 Nm on the NEO 3M.
- The Nēra has built-in Wi-Fi; the NEO 3M needs the Tacx smart network adapter, sold separately.
- The Nēra weighs 24.7kg; the NEO 3M weighs 23.6kg.
The Tacx NEO 2T costs the same £859.99, but its multidirectional movement comes from Tacx NEO Motion Plates, which cost £259.99 separately. Our Tacx NEO 3M review covers the ride feel of Garmin’s top trainer.
Two versions at the same price
Both versions cost £859.99 / $999.99.
The first has a Shimano/SRAM 11-speed cassette fitted. The second is Zwift Ready, with a Zwift Cog and Click already installed, so it works with almost any 8- to 13-speed bike in Zwift and ROUVY. Zwift Click adds 24 virtual gears and lets you steer, navigate menus and give ride-ons from the handlebars, with an active Zwift membership.
Other cassette types fit with the right body: Campagnolo and SRAM 12-speed/XDR need a special cassette body, and Shimano 12-speed Hyperglide+ is supported. Garmin’s product page lists the part numbers for each version.
Training with the Nēra
Free Garmin Coach plans set up in Garmin Connect can be viewed and ridden in the Tacx Training app. Registering the trainer gives 45 days of the premium Tacx Training plan, which adds workouts, real courses and Garmin Connect badges. The Nēra also works with the Tacx Alpine gradient simulator, which adds climbs up to 25%, descents down to -10% and virtual steering in Zwift.
Our best smart trainer guide compares it against the rest of the market, and the Garmin specifications index lists every Tacx trainer.
Quick answers
How much does the Tacx Nēra cost?
The Tacx Nēra costs £859.99 in the UK, $999.99 in the US and €999.99 in Europe, the same for both versions.
When can I buy the Tacx Nēra?
Garmin opens orders on 23 October 2026. It announced the trainer on 20 October.
Does the Tacx Nēra come with a cassette?
The cassette version comes with a Shimano/SRAM 11-speed cassette. The Zwift Ready version instead has a Zwift Cog and Click fitted.
Does the Tacx Nēra need motion plates?
The trainer has built-in motion, so it needs no separate motion plates.
Does the Tacx Nēra work with Tacx Alpine?
Yes. Tacx Alpine is sold separately and adds climbs up to 25%, descents down to -10% and virtual steering.
Last Updated on 22 October 2026 by tfk the5krunner
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