Garmin Tacx NEO Bike Plus Review // The Premium Smart Bike Gets Some Upgrades

Everything new with the NEO Bike Plus from Tacx/Garmin including setup, new features, as well as testing for accuracy and ride feel. Thanks for watching!

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[leslie]

Now we just need them to reduce the price

[juliejames]

Best review of the Garmin Neo Smart Bike Plus so far!!! Thank you…you are very thorough while efficient. Your review definitely helped to make my decision to purchase this Smart Bike.

[whoknows]

I currently have a Schwinn 800ic and have been using it for the last few months. I really liked it so far (especially using magnetic resistance) and it led me to start road cycling(I bought an old carbon bike with di2). But it does not cover my Zwift rides completely and I especially hate manually adjusting resistance while breathing from my *ss. And this bike exactly covers what is missing from my current one. auto-adjusting resistance with the app, ability to shift gears, I can stop pedaling for a moment (peloton bikes are not really preventing, it forces your foot to move on), auto-adjust fan to my upper body (I am using a normal fan and it keeps my feet cold and makes too cold while warmup and not enough cold while pushing).

Basically, this will be my next big purchase definitely.

[MrDaljoh]

Super nice bike. I have used it for a week now and I'm super happy with it. The only thing missing is the chance to implement gearing options for 2 separate riders. Me and my wife we both use the Neo bike but our real bikes gearing setup is different. I use SRAM 2x12 and she's using 1x12. It would be super helpful if it would be possible to save these ifferences in the phone app and overwrite/sync them before every ride. At the moment the only option is to enter the sprocket sizes every time by hand.

[pixelking_]

Wow, thanks. I didn't know Garmin made exercise equipment

[MrColdcloud]

Great review! Seems like a cool product, will definitely be adding this to my wish list of future home equipment!

[matthewmackay]

Thanks for the great review. And I really like that chair also.

[mlegrand]

Love the robotic film work here 🙌 Ok, where is the DesMusic channel. 🎸 Just wondering because I'm itching to sub. I'm also a pretty strong cyclists and can hold 11 to 12 watt sprints as well. . . oh you said 1100. Forget I said anything. One of these days, a company is going to come up with an electric setting for 2-3 different positions. It'd be amazing for couples that share these very expensive indoor bikes. Amazing review as always Des! 👏

[vosch]

I bought the previous model just 1-2 months ago and I'm very happy with it. Silence is golden! The changes are nice. but I don't regret that I have the old model.
Also a big plus: I could do a comfortable bike fit, time and time again. Never felt that good on my tri bars (glad I could put them on the Neo). Now I know that my next road bike will be a size bigger than the old one.

[tobi]

Hey Des! Superb review (as always!) - helps and doesnt help at the same time to descide between this one and the wahoo kickr bike...regarding this manner do you expect any new prouduct launches this fall? best, Tobi

[mariopejovic]

Looks like a great exercise bike to have for those with spare cash and room. I wonder does bikes like these start to creak eventually for heavier riders? BTW Des, you know tons of bodybuilders are going to hate you and possibly unsubscribe because you actually have calf muscles? :D great review as always 👍

[AnTalk_blog]

I bought the old version a month ago (at 20% discount I couldn't leave it there 🙂). The first thing I had to complain about was the adjustment levers. That was crazy-stupid engineering. My two sons are also using it and adjusting the height is inconvenient to say the least. Glad to see that Tacx recognized it too and improved on it. (costs nothing). None of us have problem with rubbing the frame.
The erg mode really sucks. My 12+ old Tunturi ergometer is doing a better job holding set power. And it was mentioned in all previous reviews. I wonder why Tacx can't make it better. As for that skip, what DP Lama complained about in his review, I haven't experienced it. Maybe, because I don't push so hard, started only base training and me not being a real pro cyclist can't even reach that power level. As of now I'm happy with the bike and the improvements are in the good direction. There are still some room.

[GabrielPerez-krut]

Can you do a review on the ENGO 2 sunglasses? I really enjoy your reviews and I would like your perspective on these sunglasses for cycling and running.

[scottintexas]

Excellent, informative review! Do the quality of pedals matter on a trainer bike (Shimano 105 vs Ultegra vs DuraAce)? Or just get the least expensive that have same basic characteristics as my regular road bike? I’d rather not spend the extra money if it makes little to no difference (weight doesn’t seem to be an issue with a stationary bike). Thanks!

[Witcherworks]

Right on time Des! Would you say the grade change on the wahoo is just a cool gimick or actually increases the fun factor? I heard the wobble could be problematic.

[sitarkhani]

Hi - so, will road feel work with this version of Bluetooth and Zwift? Don’t want to buy it then wait for who knows how long for an update from Zwift. Thanks, and I like your videos. Well done.

[kennyzraht]

When you hit 34km/h, I almost felt the burn. 😉

[HeartoftheMatter]

I have just subscribed to your channel and I have a question for you. I know you said that you do not need a tablet for this bike, but if you want to use Zwift or any of the other bike apps I would need to add the cost getting a new tablet as mine packed up over 2 years ago. Doing so means that it brings my total cost to that of the Technogym Ride. Should I just go for the Technogym Ride? What do you think?

[alejandrosalcedo]

I’m keen to buy this bike although I’m sad some of the materials look cheap, like the bolts and some of the plastics, not something you would expect from garmin since their electronics are very good quality. Also I don’t know if I could live with that handlebar wobble, looks like it’ll only get worse overtime…

[williamkey]

Great review, thanks! I noticed when you were riding that your iPad was jiggling. I would think that would be bothersome when riding. Is there any way to solid that up any, or is it just the trainer itself moving back and forth? Thanks again.