| Manufacturer | Garmin (Tacx) |
| Type | Smart bike with integrated trainer and 4.5in display |
| Series | Tacx NEO Bike |
| Predecessor | – |
| Successor | Tacx NEO Bike Plus |
| Part number | T8000.62 |
| Weight | 50kg |
Specifications and features as listed by Garmin.
Summary | Versus Tacx NEO Bike Plus | Specifications | Features | Quick answers | Further reading
Summary
Tacx NEO Bike Smart is a complete indoor smart bike, so you ride it in place of your own bike and need no cassette. It measures power and cadence to within 1% with no calibration, simulates climbs up to 25% with descent simulation and supports sprints up to 2,200W. A 4.5in integrated display shows ride data, and the gear ratio is adjustable through a chainring set-up of up to 3 sprockets and a rear cassette of up to 12 sprockets. Crank lengths are 170, 172.5 and 175mm. Pedals and a tablet are not included, and the bike ships by standard delivery with a signature required. Garmin lists an estimated availability of 5 to 8 weeks.
Versus Tacx NEO Bike Plus
- Offers three crank lengths (170, 172.5 and 175mm); the NEO Bike Plus offers five (165 to 175mm)
- Has a Q-factor of 147mm; the NEO Bike Plus has 148mm
- Has two connection LEDs; the NEO Bike Plus has three
- Lists the integrated display among its read-out options
- Shares the NEO Bike Plus power figures: 2,200W, 25% climbs, 88Nm and 260N
Specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Maximum power | 2,200W |
| Maximum simulated grade | 25%, with descent simulation |
| Power and cadence accuracy | Within 1% |
| Calibration | None needed |
| Maximum torque | 88Nm |
| Maximum brake force | 260N |
| Flywheel | Virtual |
| Mass inertia | Variable up to 125kg / 275.6lb |
| Magnets | 32 neodymium magnets |
| Measured | Speed, cadence, power |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 1390 x 750mm / 54.7 x 29.5in |
| Height | 1170mm / 46.1in |
| Weight | 50kg / 110lb |
| Q-factor | 147mm |
| Crank lengths | 170 / 172.5 / 175mm |
| Display | 4.5in diagonal |
| Electrical requirement | 110-240 volts |
| Indicators | 2 LEDs for ANT+ and Bluetooth, and a multicolour LED power indicator, spot on floor |
| Gearing and compatibility | |
| Gear ratio | Chainring set-up of up to 3 sprockets, adjustable between 22 and 53 teeth per sprocket. Rear cassette of up to 12 sprockets, adjustable between 11 and 40 teeth per sprocket. |
| Wireless | ANT+, Bluetooth |
| Control by | Smartphone, tablet, ANT+ bike computers, stand alone, computer via ANT+ antenna |
| Read out on | Integrated display, smartphone, tablet, bike computer, computer with ANT+ antenna |
| Not included | Pedals and tablet |
| © the5krunner. Link required. | |
Features
Ride feel
- A virtual flywheel with mass inertia that varies up to 125kg follows your speed and gradient
- Climbs up to 25% are simulated, with descent simulation
- 32 neodymium magnets give a high brake force for sprints up to 2,200W
Fit and display
- Three crank lengths and an adjustable gear ratio let you set the bike up to match your own
- A 4.5in integrated display shows ride data, and the data also reads out on a smartphone, tablet, bike computer or computer with an ANT+ antenna
- Power, speed and cadence are measured to within 1%, with no calibration needed
Quick answers
Is the Garmin Tacx NEO Bike Smart still available?
Garmin lists an estimated availability of 5 to 8 weeks for Tacx NEO Bike Smart. Its successor is Tacx NEO Bike Plus.
What is the Tacx NEO Bike Smart maximum power and gradient?
Tacx NEO Bike Smart supports sprints up to 2,200W and simulates climbs up to 25%, with descent simulation.
How accurate is the Tacx NEO Bike Smart?
Tacx NEO Bike Smart measures power, speed and cadence to within 1%, and no calibration is needed.
What crank lengths does the Tacx NEO Bike Smart have?
Tacx NEO Bike Smart offers three crank lengths: 170, 172.5 and 175mm. Its Q-factor is 147mm.
Does the Tacx NEO Bike Smart come with pedals?
No, pedals and a tablet are not included with Tacx NEO Bike Smart. As a complete smart bike, it needs no cassette.
How much does the Tacx NEO Bike Smart weigh?
Tacx NEO Bike Smart weighs 50kg and measures 1390 x 750mm with a height of 1170mm. It has a 4.5in integrated display for ride data.
Further reading
Related products
- Tacx NEO Bike Plus, the successor
- Tacx NEO 3M, a trainer you mount your own bike on
Small things I always use
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter: Charges your Garmin from any USB-C cable. Essential when travelling. I use one.
- Body Glide: The blue anti-chafe stick swimmers and runners carry. I use it.
- Speedo earplugs: Fewer ear infections and no cold-water dizziness. I use them.
- Dryrobe Advance: My winter changing robe for open-water swims. I use one. A cheaper option is the AONYIYI changing robe.
- Maurten: Race fuel that stays easy on the stomach. I use them.
- Beet It Sport nitrate shots: Beetroot shots I take in the days before a race. I use them.
- Garmin charging puck: The quickest way to top up before a session. I use one.
- Injinji: Toe socks that stop rubbing, so you run more. I use them.
- Ultimate toe protectors: Stop black toenails on long runs. They work. I use them.
- Compressport R2 v2 calf sleeves: My calf sleeves of choice. I use them.
- Cellucor C4: My pre-workout before hard sessions.
- TPU tubes: Schwalbe Aerothan, Tubolito and Pirelli SmarTube. Light, tiny spares. I use all three.
- G8 insoles: Adjustable insoles that are good. I use them.
- Cycplus Cube: A 97g electric pump that gets a road tyre rideable in two minutes. I carry one. 5% off with code THE5KRUNNER.
Watches and sensors
- Polar H10: My daily driver for waking HRV.
- Polar Verity Sense: My backup arm-worn HR sensor.
- Nomad bedside charger: Charges my iPhone and Apple Watch overnight. I use it, and many of their bands.
- Train.Red: The best muscle oxygen sensor I’ve used.
- Tymewear: Accurate heart rate and reliable ventilatory zones. I use it to pace endurance rides over an hour.
- Garmin Forerunner 970: A pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: My daily smartwatch. No phone needed on rides.
- Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: I’ve just bought one.
On the bike
- Continental GP5000 for everyday riding, and Aero 111 on the front for special occasions.
- Helmets: Specialized S-Works Evade 3 for road riding, and Rudy Project Wing for TT-style races. I use both.
- Ravemen FR300: A front light that mounts under your Garmin or Wahoo. I use one.
- Wahoo TRACKR Radar: I use it on one bike and Varia on the other. They perform the same.
- Garmin Varia RTL515: Radar that warns you of cars from behind. I use this model.
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3: The bike computer that’s easy to use. I use mine on most rides.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2: Accurate power pedals that swap easily between bikes. I use this model.
Home and indoor training
- NPE Runn: Makes my basic treadmill smart, sending more accurate speed and distance to my watch and Zwift. I use it.
- Google Wifi: Keeps Zwift connected in my pain cave. I use it.
- Apple TV 4K: Zwift on the big screen. I use two.
- Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen): My video doorbell, running in both Google Home and Apple Home. I use it.
Health, recovery and sleep
- FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus: Shows how my blood sugar responds to diet.
- hDrop: Measures my sweat loss in summer and indoors.
- Fourth Frontier Zone: Checks my heart under load in hard sessions.
- Oura Ring 5: My partner’s recovery tracker of choice.
- Eight Sleep: A cooling mattress cover my partner and I use nightly.
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