Touchscreen touring bike computer with connected features
Easy-to-use GPS bike computer with high resolution, 3" glove- and rain-friendly touchscreen that's visible even in direct sunlight
Includes preloaded Garmin Cycle Map with turn-by-turn navigation and Trendline™ popularity routing to find the on- and off-road routes most-travelled by cyclists
Built-in GPS tracks how far, how fast, how high and where you ride
Compatible with Varia™ cycling awareness devices, including smart bike lights and rearview radar to detect cars and alert drivers
When paired with your compatible smartphone, you gain connected features, including LiveTrack and GroupTrack, smart notifications, rider-to-rider messaging and built-in incident detection
Battery life: up to 12 hours
Discover new routes and stay connected wherever you ride with Edge Explore. This easy-to-use GPS cycling computer features a preloaded Garmin Cycle Map that shows you the routes cyclists like to ride. A variety of connected features lets you stay in touch with other riders as well as the folks back home. With Edge Explore, you have the perfect partner for touring and adventure.
Ready for the road ahead
There's no time wasted with Edge Explore. This bike computer is simple to set up and ready to ride as soon as it comes out of the box. When you can see the directions you need at a glance, you don't have to miss the amazing views. That's why we designed Edge Explore with a 3" display that's bright and easy to see — whether you're riding in direct sunlight, on a cloudy day or even in the rain. The touchscreen is snappy and responsive, even when you're wearing gloves.
Ride towards adventure
With Edge Explore, you can get lost in the adventure without actually losing your way. It comes preloaded with the Garmin Cycle Map, which directs you to just about anything — from scenic countryside routes to eateries and bike shops. The routes are generated with Trendline popularity routing, pulling from billions of miles of cycling data. It makes it easy to ride like a local along the routes and trails that actual cyclists prefer. Along the way, Edge Explore provides turn-by-turn directions and, of course, it's smart enough to guide you back to the route — or back to your starting point — if you deviate from it or decide to head home early.
Enhanced cycling awareness
Edge Explore is compatible with our Varia™ line of cycling awareness devices, including rearview radar and smart bike lights. By pairing the radar with your Edge, you can get alerts right on your Edge display to cars approaching from behind, helping you see and be seen by the traffic around you. Edge Explore has an assistance feature and built-in incident detection1, which automatically sends your location to an emergency contact if you run into difficulty.
Ride connected
Keep your phone packed away and just enjoy the ride because Edge Explore has all the smart connections you need. Use LiveTrack to let your friends and family follow your real-time location, or use GroupTrack to keep tabs on up to 50 of your riding buddies. If your fellow riders pull ahead or fall behind, rider-to-rider messaging (with a compatible smartphone) lets you send prewritten notes from your Edge bike computer to theirs. Let your friends know if you'll catch up in a few minutes or if they should go on without you. If you have a flat tyre or need assistance, you can send a message to your fellow riders who are paired with GroupTrack, so they can find you.
SHIMANO STEPS eBike
Pair a compatible Edge cycling computer with a supported SHIMANO STEPS eBike, and receive a dedicated eBike status screen, data fields and support for system status and warning messages. In addition to Edge metrics — such as time, distance and speed — you can also view your assist level, gear position, battery life and remaining range during a ride. This capability is available now on Edge Explore and Edge 1030, with support for additional devices coming soon.
Customise your device
It's easy to customise your Edge Explore bike computer with the free apps, widgets and data fields you want from our Connect IQ™ store. Apps such as AccuWeather MinuteCast let you know when the rain will stop so you can find time for a ride. And, if you plan your rides on sites such as Strava Summit, Komoot or Wikiloc, download those apps so you can have your favourite routes imported directly to your Edge for you to follow. Or if you're looking for a nearby café or bike shop, use the Yelp app to download their locations and route directly to them on your Edge device.
Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.
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short_description: <p>The iconic FLUX Smart has been upgraded to the FLUX 2 Smart. Compared to its predecessor, it is equipped with a bigger and stronger resistance unit and a heavier flywheel. This resulted in a wider simulation range, better ride feel and a more accurate power measurement.</p>
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<h4>ACCURATE</h4>
Measures your power accurately within 2,5%.</div>
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<h4>SILENT</h4>
The most silent flywheel equipped bike trainer available.</div>
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<h4>SMART TRAINER</h4>
Connect to popular training apps, like Zwift & Tacx.</div>
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<h4>SIMULATION RANGE</h4>
Realistically simulate inclines up to a 16% gradient.</div>
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<h4>SPRINT</h4>
A strong trainer with a maximum sprint resistance of 2000 watts.</div>
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<h4>HEAVY FLYWHEEL</h4>
A large 7,6 kg flywheel ensures the best ride feel.</div>
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<p>Линк со детали за производот - <a href="https://tacx.com/product/flux-2-smart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tacx.com/product/flux-2-smart/</a></p>
<h2>Спецификации</h2>
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<tr class="alt subheader"><th>FEATURES</th>
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<tr><th>Type of trainer</th>
<td><span class="panel-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #41b6e6; cursor: pointer;" data-title="" data-content="<h3>Working principle of Tacx trainers </h3> <p>All Tacx trainers are magnetic trainers, the resistance is caused by a magnetic field. You can set the trainer’s resistance precisely as required as the magnitude of this field is adjustable. The result is a highly functional, contact- and maintenance-free resistance unit.</p> <p>The magnetic field is realized differently amid the various types of resistance units, causing a difference in the trainer’s functionality and usability. </p> <p><strong>Direct drive</strong><br /> The bike is placed in the direct drive trainer without its rear wheel; the resistance is applied directly to the rear axle. This causes a more realistic and user-friendly trainer. There are no transmissions causing any loss of power, ensuring a very realistic cycling feeling and accurate measurements of your speed, cadence and power. In addition, there is no wear and no slipping of the tyre; the direct drive is maintenance free and your bike is easily mounted on it.</p> <p><strong>Motor brake</strong><br /> The motor brake is the most advanced resistance unit producing the most realistic cycling feeling. The resistance is calculated and generated by an electromotor. The motor can both hold back (brake) and drive the wheel or chain, enabling the simulation of a descent. It will keep spinning; just like outdoors you do not have to pedal. This downhill drive feature also enables a realistic simulation of the dead point in your pedal stroke. In addition, the motor brake is the most powerful and can generate high resistance at low speeds. This makes the motor brake especially suited for simulating steep climbs. Due to these features, Tacx trainers with a motor brake are ideally suited for training on mountain stages.</p> <p><strong>Wireless motor brake</strong><br /> A wireless motor brake is an electromotor with a generator; it generates its own energy from your pedal stroke. The trainer uses this energy to communicate and produce the needed resistance. As the trainer does not require an external power source, it can be placed anywhere you like. </p> <p>As its power is generated from your movement, the trainer cannot simulate a descent. You are not pedalling, so it cannot generate any energy.</p> <p><strong>Electro brake</strong><br /> An electro brake features one row with electromagnets and one with permanent magnets, with a rotating disc in between. The resistance is set automatically by increasing or decreasing the current through the electromagnets.</p> <p><strong>Magnet brake</strong><br /> The resistance is realized by permanent magnets so trainers with a magnet brake do not require power. The Booster features two rows of magnets; other basic trainers feature one row of magnets and a disc. The magnetic field increases or decreases by changing the position of the magnets, which is done manually with a lever to set the resistance. </p> <p>The Satori Smart is equipped with a long-life battery to enable communication.</p> " data-image="https://mk0tacxpwbcps2mf5.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tacx-trainers-working-principle-1920x1080px-1.jpg">Interactive Smart direct drive with electric brake</span></td>
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<tr class="alt"><th>Magnets</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">8 Permanent ferrite magnets & 8 electromagnets</span></td>
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<tr><th>Transmission</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">None</span></td>
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<tr class="alt"><th>Electrical requirements</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">110-240 Volt</span></td>
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<tr><th>Power indicator</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">None</span></td>
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<tr class="alt"><th>Connection indicator (ANT/BT)</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">2 LEDs</span></td>
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<tr><th>Firmware upgradable</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Yes</span></td>
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<tr class="alt"><th>Suitable cassettes</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Not suitable for Specialized SCS system </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Shimano & SRAM: 8 - 11 speed. Campagnolo, SRAM XD and XD-R body sold separately</span></td>
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<tr><th>Suitable axles</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Width of rear fork: Race 130 mm, MTB 135 mm, 142 mm & 148 mm. Adapter for 135 x 10 mm available.</span></td>
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<tr class="alt"><th>Suitable bikes</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Race, Tri & MTB</span></td>
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<tr><th>Supplied with</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Quick release for road bikes and mountain bikes (5mm) </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Direct drive quick release with adapter set 142x12mm & 148x12mm </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">1 month Tacx Premium software</span></td>
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<tr class="alt subheader"><th>SPECIFICATIONS</th>
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<tr><th>Max. power (40 km/h)</th>
<td><span class="panel-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #41b6e6; cursor: pointer;" data-title="" data-content="<h3>Brake force & brake power</h3> <p>The brake power of the trainer is the result of the brake force and mass inertia of the trainer and dependent on your speed. For example, a NEO Smart is capable of generating 2200W at 40km/h, while a Vortex can power up to 950W at this speed. A trainer with high brake power can generate high resistance at low speeds, so it can realistically simulate steep inclines.</p> <p>The higher the brake force, the steeper the incline can be simulated at a certain weight. For example, the NEO has a brake force of 250N and can therefore simulate a slope realistically up to 25% at a weight of 75kg. The trainer’s brake force, expressed in Newtons (N), is defined by the structural architecture that causes the resistance, like the kind and amount of magnets. Which brake force is required for an accurate simulation is defined by the weight, slope, air resistance and rolling resistance. All these factors are taken into account in the simulation.</p> <p>The mass inertia represents the needed energy to set the flywheel in motion or accelerate it. In contrast to an actual flywheel, a virtual flywheel can change the mass inertia precisely to the conditions; like speed, slope and weight. Therefore, a virtual flywheel is adjusted to accurately simulate the rider’s weight. This results in the most realistic simulation.</p> " data-image="https://mk0tacxpwbcps2mf5.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tacx-trainers-brake-force-1920x1080px-1920x1080.jpg">2000 Watt</span></td>
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<tr class="alt"><th>Max. incline</th>
<td><span class="panel-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #41b6e6; cursor: pointer;" data-title="" data-content="<h3>Brake force & brake power</h3> <p>The brake power of the trainer is the result of the brake force and mass inertia of the trainer and dependent on your speed. For example, a NEO Smart is capable of generating 2200W at 40km/h, while a Vortex can power up to 950W at this speed. A trainer with high brake power can generate high resistance at low speeds, so it can realistically simulate steep inclines.</p> <p>The higher the brake force, the steeper the incline can be simulated at a certain weight. For example, the NEO has a brake force of 250N and can therefore simulate a slope realistically up to 25% at a weight of 75kg. The trainer’s brake force, expressed in Newtons (N), is defined by the structural architecture that causes the resistance, like the kind and amount of magnets. Which brake force is required for an accurate simulation is defined by the weight, slope, air resistance and rolling resistance. All these factors are taken into account in the simulation.</p> <p>The mass inertia represents the needed energy to set the flywheel in motion or accelerate it. In contrast to an actual flywheel, a virtual flywheel can change the mass inertia precisely to the conditions; like speed, slope and weight. Therefore, a virtual flywheel is adjusted to accurately simulate the rider’s weight. This results in the most realistic simulation.</p> " data-image="https://mk0tacxpwbcps2mf5.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tacx-trainers-brake-force-1920x1080px-1920x1080.jpg">16%</span></td>
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<tr><th>Simulation of descent</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">No</span></td>
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<tr class="alt"><th>Max. torque</th>
<td><span class="panel-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #41b6e6; cursor: pointer;" data-title="" data-content="<h3>Brake force & brake power</h3> <p>The brake power of the trainer is the result of the brake force and mass inertia of the trainer and dependent on your speed. For example, a NEO Smart is capable of generating 2200W at 40km/h, while a Vortex can power up to 950W at this speed. A trainer with high brake power can generate high resistance at low speeds, so it can realistically simulate steep inclines.</p> <p>The higher the brake force, the steeper the incline can be simulated at a certain weight. For example, the NEO has a brake force of 250N and can therefore simulate a slope realistically up to 25% at a weight of 75kg. The trainer’s brake force, expressed in Newtons (N), is defined by the structural architecture that causes the resistance, like the kind and amount of magnets. Which brake force is required for an accurate simulation is defined by the weight, slope, air resistance and rolling resistance. All these factors are taken into account in the simulation.</p> <p>The mass inertia represents the needed energy to set the flywheel in motion or accelerate it. In contrast to an actual flywheel, a virtual flywheel can change the mass inertia precisely to the conditions; like speed, slope and weight. Therefore, a virtual flywheel is adjusted to accurately simulate the rider’s weight. This results in the most realistic simulation.</p> " data-image="https://mk0tacxpwbcps2mf5.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tacx-trainers-brake-force-1920x1080px-1920x1080.jpg">41 Nm</span></td>
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<tr><th>Max. brake force</th>
<td><span class="panel-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #41b6e6; cursor: pointer;" data-title="" data-content="<h3>Brake force & brake power</h3> <p>The brake power of the trainer is the result of the brake force and mass inertia of the trainer and dependent on your speed. For example, a NEO Smart is capable of generating 2200W at 40km/h, while a Vortex can power up to 950W at this speed. A trainer with high brake power can generate high resistance at low speeds, so it can realistically simulate steep inclines.</p> <p>The higher the brake force, the steeper the incline can be simulated at a certain weight. For example, the NEO has a brake force of 250N and can therefore simulate a slope realistically up to 25% at a weight of 75kg. The trainer’s brake force, expressed in Newtons (N), is defined by the structural architecture that causes the resistance, like the kind and amount of magnets. Which brake force is required for an accurate simulation is defined by the weight, slope, air resistance and rolling resistance. All these factors are taken into account in the simulation.</p> <p>The mass inertia represents the needed energy to set the flywheel in motion or accelerate it. In contrast to an actual flywheel, a virtual flywheel can change the mass inertia precisely to the conditions; like speed, slope and weight. Therefore, a virtual flywheel is adjusted to accurately simulate the rider’s weight. This results in the most realistic simulation.</p> " data-image="https://mk0tacxpwbcps2mf5.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tacx-trainers-brake-force-1920x1080px-1920x1080.jpg">120 N</span></td>
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<tr class="alt"><th>Flywheel</th>
<td><span class="panel-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #41b6e6; cursor: pointer;" data-title="" data-content="<h3>The flywheel</h3> <p>To make the cycling feeling as realistic as possible, all Tacx trainers are equipped with a flywheel. When you are cycling outdoors and stop pedalling, your bike does not stop rolling immediately. The same effect is seen in the dead point of your pedal stroke. The kinetic energy causing the bike to keep rolling is simulated by the trainer’s flywheel; this is called the flywheel effect or mass inertia. The heavier the flywheel, the more realistic the cycling feeling. </p> <p><strong>Virtual flywheel</strong><br /> Tacx trainers are equipped with an actual or a virtual flywheel. The best experience is achieved with an exact simulation of the rider’s weight, which is only possible with a virtual flywheel. In this case, the trainer simulates the mass inertia instead of producing it with an actual flywheel. In contrast to the actual flywheel, the virtual flywheel can adjust the mass inertia to the circumstances; like speed, slope and weight. For example, when you ride up a mountain you will experience a different cycling feeling than when you are riding with high speed on a flat road. Therefore, the virtual flywheel is the best solution for an optimal cycling experience.</p> <p>Trainers equipped with a virtual flywheel are the NEO Smart and Genius models. The Bushido Smart is a combination of an actual and virtual flywheel.</p> " data-image="https://mk0tacxpwbcps2mf5.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tacx-trainers-flywheel-1920x1080px-1-1920x1080.jpg">Actual of 7.6 kg</span></td>
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<tr><th>Mass inertia</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">31.2kg</span></td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt"><th>Calibration</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Spin down</span></td>
</tr>
<tr><th>Footprint (lxw)</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">670 x 642 mm (26.4 x 25.3 in)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt"><th>Height</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">460 mm (18.1 in)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr><th>Dimensions when folded</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Not foldable</span></td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt"><th>Weight</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">23.6kg (52lbs)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr><th>Article number</th>
<td>T2980</td>
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<tr class="alt subheader-padding"><th> </th>
<td> </td>
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<tr class="alt subheader"><th>DATA OUTPUT AND CONTROL</th>
<td> </td>
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<tr><th>Wireless communication</th>
<td><span class="panel-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #41b6e6; cursor: pointer;" data-title="" data-content="<h3>Smart technology</h3> <p>Smart technology refers to the Smart electronics products use to communicate. Tacx Smart trainers can be connected to any device, and several devices simultaneously, as they communicate via ANT+ and Bluetooth® Smart.</p> <p>Tacx Smart trainers are characterized by the following features:<br /> 1. Open wireless communication<br /> 2. Measuring and receiving performance data<br /> 3. Upgradable firmware<br /> 4. Standalone training</p> <p><strong>Open wireless communication</strong><br /> The functionality of Tacx Smart trainers is improved by enabling the communication with as many devices and apps as possible. This way you can use almost any training option. This is realized by using standardized wireless communication protocols: ANT+ FE-C and Bluetooth Smart open.</p> <p><em>ANT+ FE-C protocol</em><br /> The ANT+ FE-C protocol enables Smart trainers to communicate with third party software on desktops, bike computers and sport watches. The interactive trainers can be controlled by Tacx software, or other computer software like Zwift and the Garmin Edge 520.</p> <p>We got to work directly after ANT+ launched the ANT+ FE-C protocol. The result: our indoor trainers are the first to be ANT+ FE-C certified and use the new language. ANT+ FE-C stands for “ANT+ Fitness Equipment Control”. Until now, trainers of various brands communicated in their own language. Therefore they did not understand each other and could not communicate. By implementing the new language – the ANT+ FE-C open profile – in trainers and software they are able to communicate and connect with each other.</p> <p><em>Bluetooth Smart</em><br /> This is also called Bluetooth 4.0 and Bluetooth low energy and enables communication with smartphones, tablets and sport watches. With Bluetooth Smart the interactive trainers are controlled by Tacx apps and other apps such as TrainerRoad and Kinomap.</p> <p>After creating the ANT+ FE-C open protocol, we started creating an open protocol for Bluetooth. Smartphones and tablets can often only receive the Bluetooth signal, not the ANT+ signal. By sending the same language as the ANT+ FE-C protocol via Bluetooth, Smart trainers can also communicate with third party apps on devices that only have a Bluetooth receiver. This protocol has been created by Tacx and is available to software manufacturers, so that everybody can link a Tacx Smart trainer to the software of their choice.</p> <p><strong>Connect to multiple devices simultaneously<br /> </strong>As the trainer uses both communication protocols, it can connect to several devices at the same time. For example, you can ride a Tacx Film on your tablet while reading and storing your performance data in Garmin Connect on your bike computer. This way you can keep track of your performance in your favourite apps.</p> <p><strong>Measure and receive performance data<br /> </strong>All Tacx Smart trainers measure your speed, cadence and power and transmit this via ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart so that it can be received at several devices simultaneously. The interactive trainers can also receive these signals in order to adjust the resistance.</p> <p>To receive your heart rate you will need a heart rate monitor that communicates via ANT+ or Bluetooth 4.0. The monitor is connected to the app you are using, and the app communicates this to the trainer.</p> <p><strong>Upgradable firmware<br /> </strong>Product optimizations and improving the trainers’ functionalities is a continuous project at Tacx. You can add firmware improvements, for example for the cycling feeling or an extra feature, to the Smart trainer you are already using with the Tacx Utility app. This free app is available in the App store and on Google Play. After installing the app you can test whether there is a firmware update available and if yes, directly upgrade your trainer. This way you always profit from the latest firmware!</p> <p><strong>Standalone training</strong><br /> Tacx Smart trainers also function without being connected to a device; they will simulate a flat road. This is perfect for straightforward, short training as you simply get on and start riding.</p> <p>As soon as you start pedalling the trainer recognizes it is not connected and calculates the needed resistance for a flat road. In doing so, it takes all relevant factors into account, like rolling resistance and air resistance. This ensures a very realistic simulation of a flat road. The resistance changes progressively: the higher your speed, the higher the resistance.</p> " data-image="https://mk0tacxpwbcps2mf5.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Smart-technology-1920x1080px-1920x1080.jpg">ANT+ FE-C </span>, <span class="panel-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #41b6e6; cursor: pointer;" data-title="" data-content="<h3>Smart technology</h3> <p>Smart technology refers to the Smart electronics products use to communicate. Tacx Smart trainers can be connected to any device, and several devices simultaneously, as they communicate via ANT+ and Bluetooth® Smart.</p> <p>Tacx Smart trainers are characterized by the following features:<br /> 1. Open wireless communication<br /> 2. Measuring and receiving performance data<br /> 3. Upgradable firmware<br /> 4. Standalone training</p> <p><strong>Open wireless communication</strong><br /> The functionality of Tacx Smart trainers is improved by enabling the communication with as many devices and apps as possible. This way you can use almost any training option. This is realized by using standardized wireless communication protocols: ANT+ FE-C and Bluetooth Smart open.</p> <p><em>ANT+ FE-C protocol</em><br /> The ANT+ FE-C protocol enables Smart trainers to communicate with third party software on desktops, bike computers and sport watches. The interactive trainers can be controlled by Tacx software, or other computer software like Zwift and the Garmin Edge 520.</p> <p>We got to work directly after ANT+ launched the ANT+ FE-C protocol. The result: our indoor trainers are the first to be ANT+ FE-C certified and use the new language. ANT+ FE-C stands for “ANT+ Fitness Equipment Control”. Until now, trainers of various brands communicated in their own language. Therefore they did not understand each other and could not communicate. By implementing the new language – the ANT+ FE-C open profile – in trainers and software they are able to communicate and connect with each other.</p> <p><em>Bluetooth Smart</em><br /> This is also called Bluetooth 4.0 and Bluetooth low energy and enables communication with smartphones, tablets and sport watches. With Bluetooth Smart the interactive trainers are controlled by Tacx apps and other apps such as TrainerRoad and Kinomap.</p> <p>After creating the ANT+ FE-C open protocol, we started creating an open protocol for Bluetooth. Smartphones and tablets can often only receive the Bluetooth signal, not the ANT+ signal. By sending the same language as the ANT+ FE-C protocol via Bluetooth, Smart trainers can also communicate with third party apps on devices that only have a Bluetooth receiver. This protocol has been created by Tacx and is available to software manufacturers, so that everybody can link a Tacx Smart trainer to the software of their choice.</p> <p><strong>Connect to multiple devices simultaneously<br /> </strong>As the trainer uses both communication protocols, it can connect to several devices at the same time. For example, you can ride a Tacx Film on your tablet while reading and storing your performance data in Garmin Connect on your bike computer. This way you can keep track of your performance in your favourite apps.</p> <p><strong>Measure and receive performance data<br /> </strong>All Tacx Smart trainers measure your speed, cadence and power and transmit this via ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart so that it can be received at several devices simultaneously. The interactive trainers can also receive these signals in order to adjust the resistance.</p> <p>To receive your heart rate you will need a heart rate monitor that communicates via ANT+ or Bluetooth 4.0. The monitor is connected to the app you are using, and the app communicates this to the trainer.</p> <p><strong>Upgradable firmware<br /> </strong>Product optimizations and improving the trainers’ functionalities is a continuous project at Tacx. You can add firmware improvements, for example for the cycling feeling or an extra feature, to the Smart trainer you are already using with the Tacx Utility app. This free app is available in the App store and on Google Play. After installing the app you can test whether there is a firmware update available and if yes, directly upgrade your trainer. This way you always profit from the latest firmware!</p> <p><strong>Standalone training</strong><br /> Tacx Smart trainers also function without being connected to a device; they will simulate a flat road. This is perfect for straightforward, short training as you simply get on and start riding.</p> <p>As soon as you start pedalling the trainer recognizes it is not connected and calculates the needed resistance for a flat road. In doing so, it takes all relevant factors into account, like rolling resistance and air resistance. This ensures a very realistic simulation of a flat road. The resistance changes progressively: the higher your speed, the higher the resistance.</p> " data-image="https://mk0tacxpwbcps2mf5.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Smart-technology-1920x1080px-1920x1080.jpg">Bluetooth Smart open</span></td>
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<tr class="alt"><th>Control by</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">ANT+FE-C bike computers </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Connect to computer via ANT+antenna </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Smartphone </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Stand alone </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Tablet</span></td>
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<tr><th>Output</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Cadence </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Power </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Speed</span></td>
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<tr class="alt"><th>Read out on</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Bike computer </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Computer with ANT+ antenna </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Smartphone </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Sports watch </span>, <span data-title="" data-content="" data-image="">Tablet</span></td>
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<tr><th>Accuracy</th>
<td><span data-title="" data-content="" data-image=""><2.5%</span></td>
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