This trainer works great. It immediately connected to the software (iPhone Xs) via bluetooth.
Personally, I am enjoying the rides offered in the Tacx software and will probably pay for a subscription. Pretty rides all through Europe.
I want to re-emphasize the setup of the trainer because even after reading lots of reviews, I still missed a few nuances.
You will need a sprocket cassette - if you also ride on the road a lot, just buy another cassette that is identical to the one on your road bike. Pull the rear wheel off your road bike, look at the model number on the cassette lockring. Order that.
Also - ***You need the spacers that go behind the cassette.** For a Shimano 10 speed cassette, there is a 1.85 mm and a 1 mm spacer - you need both of them. Trust me. If you don't get it right, the bike won't shift properly.
You need a torque wrench and cassette removal tools.
If that is somewhat confusing, it looks like local bike shops are becoming used to set these up for people. Take the bike and the trainer to your LBS and throw them some business. BTW - I got the spacers I needed locally for a few dollars. They are quite a bit more $ on Amazon.
With a duplicate cassette installed, you can now decide at a moment's notice to take your bike outside - just pull it off the trainer, slap the back wheel on, and get your bad self on down the road.
One note - to make the shifting work properly on both, I had to *slightly* adjust the rear derailleur so that it was inboard a slight amount. That's the adjustment nut on the end of the shift cable at the derailleur. Now it shifts correctly both on the trainer and road wheel.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 23.62 x 20.08 x 10.8 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 26.08 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 25.28 x 26.38 x 18.11 inches |
| Item Weight | 23.8 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Tacx |
| Color | Black |
| Manufacturer | Tacx |
| Part Number | T2980 |
| Model Year | 2020 |
