3E. Special Features - Garmin Tacx NEOBIKE T8000 User Manual

3. Quick start guide

3e. Special features

1. Special training modes
Pedal stroke analysis
The NEO Bike measures the power output from your left and right leg seperately, enabling pedal stroke
analysis. This can only be displayed in the Tacx Films of the Tacx Desktop app. Follow the steps to ride
with the Tacx Desktop app on page 20 and select a Tacx Film for your workout. The power-output from
your left and right leg are clearly displayed in a graph on the right. A few demo-films are available in
this app, you'll need to subscribe to Premium if you wish to ride more Films.
Road feel & gear feel
Experience the feeling of riding over cobblestones or shifting gears. The Road Feel and Gear Feel
features simulate the vibrations of different road patterns, but also your virtual chain jumping into a
different gear. This immersive feature can be used with Tacx Films and Zwift.
2. Air fans
The air flow of the interactive air fans can be controlled by your power (wattage), heart rate, speed. Or
set to blow on a fixed speed: low, medium, or high.
1. Open the Tacx Training app.
2. Go to "Set up Tacx Smart Bike," and select Trainer Settings.
3. Change the fan settings to your preference.
4. Close the app, and continue with your training.
3. USB chargers
Two USB chargers (B4) on the underside of the display allow you to power up your tablet, smartphone
or other device. Simply plug the cable into the USB-port. When the bike is not connected to the mains,
it will power device only when you're cycling. You'll notice the device charging after 10 seconds.
4. Virtual shifters
The Virtual shifters (C8 and C9) can be used to shift gears when training with software or stand alone
training modes.
Gear up with the big shifter (C8) or down with the small shifter (C9). Use the left shifters to change the
gears on the front, and the right shifters to change the gears of the cassette.
You can change the gear ratio via the Tacx Training app:
1. Open the Tacx Training app.
2. Connect the NEO Bike (via Bluetooth).
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