New Tacx Training Software Options; Live opponents, Custom Workouts , 3D GPS rides!

[@niteriderband4713]

Thanks for showing the additional features with the Tacx training app. I like it especially with the Import GPS feature.

[@zemomunro1]

Hi ... can you please advise if I can create workouts within the Tacx App and download them to my Tablet to use via Bluetooth with my Tacx Flux Smart 2 ... but offline? Guess there are lots of indoor cyclists out there who have home gyms or man caves that are not WiFi accessible?

[@jasperverkuijl]

Hey, I'm not using this software anymore so have no idea. Get in touch with Garmin is your best bet👍

[@Hirokae]

Very informative video Jasper. I never realised the variety of training/entertainment options that came with the Tacx software.

[@johndeer5524]

i already downloaded the lake kasumigaura last night come on today shows it downloaded but i can't play it when i click on ride it says ride from cloud ugh ...

[@Primetime_dads]

Also I just clicked on a film just to see and then I quit it, but it’s not showing up in my activity’s, do I got to actually complete the whole film ride for it to show up in my activity’s

[@charlacharly2902]

No se puede competir como en otras aplicaciones ?

[@sytsestielstra3216]

Hi Jasper and all other, i am wondering. Is it possible to connect a guest account at my Desktop app? That way my neighbour can put his bike on my Flux 2 and also get a ride in without showint it on my Garmin/Strava account.

[@jasperverkuijl]

No idea man. Maybe ask Tacx directly

[@milantjemilantje4384]

Jasper, Do you have the advanced tacx software ?? And what are the differences with the basic software of tacx ??

[@aviator9728]

From where you have taken that bottom fan

[@jasperverkuijl]

Internet

[@aviator9728]

​@@jasperverkuijl obviously thanks

[@sylwester7814]

Is it possible to do our own workout session without erg mode?

[@jasperverkuijl]

I don’t know. Have not used this software for years

[@paulahavens2764]

could you show how to set up for smaller tires like 20-inch tires?

[@paulahavens2764]

@@jasperverkuijl I found that there is an adapter kit for using a 20 inch wheel will try that first. Not really safe using phone books. It is a recumbent trike I do not want to reck anything. Thanks for your interest any way.

[@LQ-gaming]

my tacx app is not showing the calories burned live and it used to.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Calories burnt is one of the least useful measures so I would not worry about it…

[@ataaminpour1034]

Hi Jasper, thanks for the videos. Can you ride the videos in ergo mode without changing gear?

[@jasperverkuijl]

I don’t think so Not sure

[@KingDavid683]

Great review Jasper. Is there any way you can get a Wahoo Kick r and the climb and do a workout review comparison? Which one feels more immersive between the two?

[@chrisogrady28]

Waiting for my 2T to arrive, can’t wait to try it

[@davidfournier3355]

How do you like?

[@chrisogrady28]

@@davidfournier3355 It's amazing but super heavy haha. It can take a lot of torque!

[@magnacircenses]

Thanks Jasper from Toronto👍

[@Primetime_dads]

Also when I go to the filters for the film, I don’t see no where to pair anything like my power meter or anything, I’m on my phone and not around my tacx right now, I’m just trying to see all the options you just showed from my phone . Nice video man

[@AndreaBiancucci]

Great video! would you update with cloud setting in order to explain "community" features settings and MP?

[@AndreaBiancucci]

@@jasperverkuijl multiplayer

[@AndreaBiancucci]

@@jasperverkuijl they're are improving MP a lot also for RLV not only gps ride (like Zwift) but the user setting (privicy setting) need a specific setting ;-)

[@AndreaBiancucci]

support.tacx.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000462989-Community

[@marcellodahercamargo7103]

The Tacx Desktop App does not recognize my simulator. Does anyone know how to make it work? I can connect to the Tacx Android App normally. Only on the notebook I can't.

[@Stevenafoe]

De film is wel erg stoterig? Is dat ook bij de 720p versie?

[@edojacob7493]

is that the canyon aeroad ora another bike?

[@robertm1552]

Thanks Jasper for the desktop review. How about the mobile app that Tacx has out there? I wonder what the Neo capabilities are when limited to mobile data using only a smart phone or IPad.

[@Jfos33]

Yo! How is your Neo for sprinting on? Mine (and alot of others by the sounds of it) has problems when you open up a sprint, the turbo can't quite keep up and it feels like the wheel is slipping. As you're a sprinter you might have noticed it/know a fix, does yours do the same?

[@Mario_Ramirez]

What does a "power workout" entails? Is the objective to keep an X amount of power during a certain period of time?

[@jasperverkuijl]

i guess so. I'm not familiar with the software at the moment.

[@alexanderkock7576]

Power workouts are intervals of 1 minute at 130% of FTP...seated at a cadence of 60 RPM.

[@Primetime_dads]

Can you upload and do everything you just did from your phone, i didn’t see subscription on my phone, also can I use the tacx for the resistance but use my own power meter to the power and send it to my head unit or not, does everything need to come from the trainer

[@fergusdenoon1255]

You can run everything just from your phone, you don't need a computer.

[@Primetime_dads]

Sorry one more question, when doing the the films you have to change gears to make it easer or harder just like real world right, or is this some type of erg mode, because when I climb of course I change gears outside, is it the same way when doing the films and climbing

[@jasperverkuijl]

Best is to contact Tacx sith your questions. Good luck mate

[@bogdannita9582]

I am using Kinomap, same idea but users can upload their own rides (movies and gps data) so others can ride them too. I have used Zwift and Fulgaz before too.

[@guylaine165]

Is it possible to create gps file in Tacx and use it with Google Street View ?

[@jasperverkuijl]

no idea

[@drsus0]

Can you pair any other brand smart trainer? Like a wahoo?

[@jasperverkuijl]

Yes

[@drsus0]

Jasper Verkuijl Interesting, Ive had the hardest time trying to pair my kickr, wont recognize it no matter how many hoops i jump through (on/off Bluetooth, plug unplug etc etc)

[@turbine1]

That is a big fan! I guess its time to upgrade😊

[@barryhambly7711]

Thanks for video !! Is there an option for streaming video or do you have to down load Soon fill hard drive with them unless you keep deleting

[@jimpoobear6973]

Why wouldn’t you just save them to a External HD ?

[@johnboywatson]

Hi Jasper, i use TrainerRoad on my Neo, but i think ime gone try Tacx as well. Where did you get that big fan??

[@leonex606]

I usually use zwift in the summer , and I rarely train inside when the weather get a bit cold I love the cold :) , the tacx software looks good ,I'll give it a try. thank you for the awesome video brother.

[@okantichrist]

I’m guessing you’re summer is ridiculously hot 🥵

[@leonex606]

@@okantichrist It's extremely hot ,40C+ ,even at night it's above 32 celcius.

[@leonex606]

@@jasperverkuijl cause your weather is always awesome , rain cold and beautiful. but in our cases it's almost brown hell :) , that's why when it's cold and rainy it's like paradise for me :).

[@mpk2707]

Hi Jasper, I have a serious problem with the Neo and the video rides. I have been riding the tacx Fortius, with the downhill help, for years with a lot of RLV videos. I have complained to TACX that the downhill feel in the videos is not the same as downhill on Zwift. I used to ride from the top of Galibier to the bottom of the Alpe with my Fortius. This is useless with the NEO. Tacx even suggested that I pull the power to the Neo when riding downhill. Could you please try selecting a video ride with a lot of ups and downs and let me know what your experience is. Especially the feel on a long downhill. To me the downhill help of the Neo is simply too much.

[@mpk2707]

It's the way the NEO feels on a downhill ride in the Tacx videos. Compared to Zwift I cannot get on top of the gear going down. On my old Tacx trainer downhill was also a great experience. Try the ride I mentioned from the top of Galibier all the way down to the Alpe.

[@mpk2707]

Hi Jasper, thank you for your comments. I'm simply talking from my feel. If all hometrainers act the same on Zwift, at least those with downhill help, then we would assume that the feel of riding downhill on Zwift would be our reference point. I have also done the La Marmotte and going down the Galibier was brilliant. I had to brake for other riders all the time which spoiled it a little for me though. As for Zwift vs Tacs RLV, don't get me wrong I love the RLV videos from Tacx, all I'm saying is that it's not the same feel when you are going downhill. Even when going downhill from Alpe du Zwift or Epic KOM you can still get faster when pedalling. Before calling me a twat and disregarding what I feel, all I ask is that you try the Video ride yourself and compare to going downhill on Zwift. I have had the Tacx Fortius 1940 since approx. 2006-7. This trainer is a wheel on trainer with downhill help. Going uphill and downhill on this unit felt pretty good. There were limitations to how fast you could go downhill as the unit got very hot and as I had blown up one motor on a downhill ride previously I would never go all out on the Galibier. The "feel" was though very similar to how I experience a downhill ride on Zwift.

[@jimpoobear6973]

Jasper Verkuijl thank you at last someone that will admit that going over 70km just isn’t real 👍🏻 I’m always amazed when I read that things are wrong because I’m not going faster than a car. Well said and very polite response. I gave up Zwift because it’s more a RPG than a real experience. Not sure where you are but in Australia we don’t have fly buses and car just yet. Just bought my first new Tacx Neo 2 and love it. I just returned my second Wahoo Kickr V4 2018 as it sounds like a Harley on steroids. Thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@stevem2939]

@@mpk2707 Hi Mark Perhaps when using Zwift your trainer difficulty isn't set to 100% If it is set to 50% then a 10% downhill would only feel like 5% ..... so you would have to pedal to maintain speed. I have a Neo and many Tacx RLV's with steep downhill sections which feel very realistic !!!

[@mpk2707]

@@stevem2939 the problem is not in zwift but with Tacx videos.

[@upward_onward]

The movie on the App we've to download every time we ride ?

[@jasperverkuijl]

When you ride the same movie it will stay on the computer. If you want to ride a new movie you have to download it

[@jamesward2141]

It would be nice if they had filmed the footage at a MUCH higher frame rate. Not sure why they would record it at what looks like 30fps known it would be played much slower than that when someone’s cycling the route.

[@TheOkinawaBoy]

I’d like to have structured training like on trainer road, but when doing this it doesn’t show real movie.

[@jasperverkuijl]

I think it’s one thing or the other

[@TheOkinawaBoy]

Jasper Verkuijl yes, you are right. But on the TrainerRoad I put training data and movie on the Rey of the screen. Then it is not so boring and you follow training plan. It would be nice to follow training routine with TDA and see road video same time.

[@jorge141104]

Hey Jasper! thanks for the video! I would like to ask you, if you only want a free ride but also watching the "boring panel" as you said, is it possible? I mean, not design a workout but only take a free ride but recording watts, cadence and so on... With the tablet or iPhone app it is possible, but I was trying it in my laptop and I can´t. Thanks a lot!

[@jasperverkuijl]

I'm not sure. I'd advise you to contact tacx support for further questions. good luck!

[@yurijanson566]

Goedenavond Jasper Goede review. Vraagje, hoe switch je tijdens het fietsen tussen de verschillende schermen? Bij de oude I genius zat de blauwe cursor waarmee je dit kon regelen. Mijn laptop staat namelijk niet vlak naast me tijdens het fietsen. Groet !

[@twelthstring]

I have (2 years later) the same question. Did find an answer elswhere?

[@lornaj6042]

Does this work offline

[@va1466]

Will this work with Strava ?

[@jasperverkuijl]

Mmmm yeah I think so but not sure. Check the software info for that

[@sylvancanrinus]

Jasper, Weet jij ook toevallig hoe het zit als ik mijn hartslag band verbonden heb maar als ik een nieuwe workout wil maken dan staat er geen hartslag meter? hoor t wel.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Geen id sorry

[@arno4644]

Hoe heb je de tacx verbonden met je laptop?

[@arpez3]

I don't think it was a lag from network connectivity since the vid was downloaded first. Probably requires a higher spec GPU considering he selected 1080P. I think it would improve with 720P.

[@Stealthwealth1001]

I like Sufferfest for an intense structured training ride. Zwift is best for a longer Fondo style ride. It’s cool to get insensitives for miles like earning a new kit.

[@creghy89]

cam u do movie with workout?

[@creghy89]

nevermind just found it: in workouts you can select with film

[@Knud451]

I hope that you get to show many more videos from TDA and that there is a lot of the famous ones. From that point of view, I think its much better than Zwift. Also, the films are smooth. I don't know why it was so laggy on your computer. Lets hope your videos help get more users to TDA. That will increase the number of films and development.

[@mrstanhope1516]

Helpful video, just what I was looking for. Will try this out this week as don't think zwift is worth the monthly subscription now.

[@BoogieMan568]

Why do you have your face so close to the camera?😁

[@daanberg423]

Hoe verbindt jij je tacx met je laptop via een ant dongle?

[@MstrRo]

It is unfortunate, that when you create your workout, that Tacx has chosen to have you caluculate out the percent of your FTP before entering it into the workout creation software. It might be better to have your FTP known by the software and the workouts default off from that and then you adjust accordingly depending on your workout intentions.

[@jasperverkuijl]

ask tacx for details. Im not using this software anymore

[@martink8406]

I will use it! With this awesome video, you just showed that you are as good as GCN! Maybe some of your videos are a lot better😌 man, i need to ride with you and you show me some tricks haha

[@uituituituituituit]

it seems so laggy, tho!

[@thomasblak5315]

Late to the game here but the software is not laggy at all. I use an older ASUS netbook and it works great. In another comment Jasper believes it was his laptop that was the problem. I do the ride that he showed every few days and it is very smooth. I quite enjoy this software.

great video

[@Funopy]

Cycling Fanatics!!! Aye I’m back from my exams and retreat haha

[@Funopy]

Jasper Verkuijl thank you ❤️

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

That thing for your phone and to keep the bike dry is what I need …

[@wasupwitdat1mofiki94]

Were you using this App when Garmin scratched it and everybody lost the ability to use all those gigabytes of videos they downloaded? Pretty cool Garmin doesn't care about all that space you used up on your PC only to have to do it all over again ain't it.

[@daryabambang3600]

Interesting..

[@baronerotto]

Is this a Boeing motor turbine ? 😂

[@davidfournier3355]

I’m taking a “poll” on trainers and software and welcome all your inputs..Please;

[@thezoexperience1]

This guy sounds like pewdiepie

[@ketjuariittaa]

Next be 1st that make video about baby proofe your smart trainer station. So that baby on move can’t put his/her fingers on rotating things.☝🏻😗🤔🧐🚴🏻‍♂️🏩😞😢

[@ketjuariittaa]

Difrent type ways to do it 1) the other room. Close door 2) turn front on direction where people move that you can see them 3) bild a plyewood thing to block rotation things being visible 4) get a smart trainer that there are less posibilitys to stick fingers on spokes or brakerotors Ex..

[@ketjuariittaa]

6) baby on front basket or rear troller or rear rack on seat😉

[@cenubit]

why tacx software is so bad? virtual maps are antinatural resistance. The inertia tacx hasn't been informed?

[@cenubit]

@@jasperverkuijl Today I installed Windows "tacx desktop app". Better than the previous one (Tacx trainer software 4). Some questions: 1) If I bay 1 month subscribe and download max possible video. What will happen after the paid time. I'll be able to use them? 2) I didn't find Virtual map?! “No more?” 3) I use garmin ant+ heart sensor. But it doesn't find it :( Maybe support only bluetooth heart sensors?

[@malucry84]

@@cenubit After these two months can you answer your questions?

[@cenubit]

@@malucry84 I currently use zwift!

[@brianstent1610]

FulGaz is better

[@cyclingfan5683]

Zwift 👍

[@Smannie]

U

[@raybarber9526]

Sorry, I switched off as soon as you opened your mouth. :(

[@jasperverkuijl]

ok nex time I'll tak with my mouth closed