Garmin Tacx Nēra

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Specifications and features as at launch.

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Summary

Tacx Nēra is a direct-drive smart trainer with forward, backward and side-to-side motion built into the trainer, so the bike moves under you as you ride and no separate motion plates are needed. It measures power and cadence to within 1%, supports sprints up to 2,200W and simulates climbs up to 20%. It has built-in Wi-Fi and a 6.13kg flywheel, and it folds for storage. It is sold in two versions at the same price: one with a Shimano/SRAM 11-speed cassette fitted, and a Zwift Ready version with Zwift Cog and Click fitted. Both work with the Tacx Alpine gradient simulator, which adds climbs up to 25%, descents down to -10% and virtual steering.

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.

$999

£859/€999

Garmin only

Versus other Tacx trainers

Versus Tacx NEO 3M

• Costs £859.99 at Garmin UK, against £1,129.99 for the NEO 3M
• Includes Wi-Fi in the trainer; the NEO 3M adds Wi-Fi or Ethernet through the Tacx smart network adapter, sold separately
• Uses a 6.13kg flywheel; the NEO 3M uses a virtual flywheel
• Simulates climbs up to 20%; the NEO 3M simulates climbs up to 25%
• Peak torque is 55Nm and maximum brake force is 162.5N; the NEO 3M reaches 88Nm and 260N
• Weighs 24.7kg; the NEO 3M weighs 23.6kg
• Both support sprints up to 2,200W and measure power and cadence to within 1%

Versus Tacx NEO 2T

• Costs the same £859.99 at Garmin UK
• Includes the movement in the trainer; the NEO 2T adds multidirectional movement through Tacx NEO Motion Plates, £259.99 sold separately
• Includes Wi-Fi in the trainer and a race mode for virtual racing
• Simulates climbs up to 20%; the NEO 2T simulates climbs up to 25%

Specifications

Features

Ride feel

• Built-in forward, backward and side-to-side motion gives a more comfortable and realistic ride than a fixed trainer
• A 6.13kg flywheel and 35.9kg of mass inertia support a stable, quiet ride
• Climbs up to 20% are simulated, and sprints up to 2,200W are supported
• The Tacx Alpine gradient simulator, sold separately, adds climbs up to 25%, descents down to -10% and real-time virtual steering in Zwift and the Tacx Training app

Connected training

• Built-in Wi-Fi gives a stable connection to compatible training apps
• Race mode gives a fast connection during virtual races
• Free Garmin Coach plans set up in Garmin Connect can be viewed and completed in the Tacx Training app
• A premium Tacx Training plan adds a library of workouts, real courses from around the world and Garmin Connect badges, with a 45-day free premium trial when the trainer is registered in the app
• Rides sync to Garmin Connect, and an Edge cycling computer or compatible smartwatch can show the data

Setup and storage

• A step-by-step setup guide runs in the Tacx Training app
• A built-in handle and compact, foldable legs make it easier to carry and store
• No calibration is needed

Zwift Ready version

• The preinstalled Zwift Cog replaces your cassette and works with almost any 8-13 speed bike
• Zwift Click gives 24 silent virtual gears and lets you steer, navigate menus and give ride-ons from the handlebars, with an active Zwift membership
• ERG mode workouts still run through compatible devices, including an Edge cycling computer

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.

$999

£859/€999

Garmin only

Further reading

• the5krunner Tacx Nēra launch coverage
• Best smart trainer
• Tacx Alpine gradient simulator
• Garmin specifications index

Related trainers

• Tacx NEO 3M, the step up with a 25% climb and more torque
• Tacx NEO 2T, the same price with motion plates sold separately
• Also consider the Wahoo KICKR (v6)