Updating the Trainer Software..... 16 The Tacx Training app will not connect to my trainer.......... 17 The trainer is not responding....17 Pairing Your Trainer with an Edge Bike Computer..........17 Pairing Your Trainer with a Garmin Watch............. 17 Table of Contents...
• For best results, use the Tacx NEO 3M trainer with a firm mat or low pile carpet. Avoid soft and high pile carpet. You can use a training mat that is 181 x 92 cm (71.3 x 36.2 in.) or larger.
135 mm quick release Pre-installed hardware Common for most road bikes with disc brakes. 130 mm quick release NDS/130 QR Common for most road bikes with Assembly requires the blue tool. rim brakes. Tacx NEO 3M Assembly Instructions Tacx NEO 3M Assembly Instructions...
TIP: The trainer is heavy. You can unfold one side and lock it, and repeat for the other side. 2 Ensure both sides of the trainer lock into place. All indicator windows must be blue, and both sides must be properly locked. 3 Place the trainer on a firm and level surface. Tacx NEO 3M Assembly Instructions...
8 Remove the rear wheel from your bike. NOTE: You should keep the bike and all of the parts within reach. 9 Place your bike on the trainer, making sure the chain is on the smallest sprocket of the trainer cassette. Tacx NEO 3M Assembly Instructions...
3 Use the blue tool to remove the existing end cap support on the non-drive side. 4 Use the blue tool to install the NDS/130 QR end cap support. 5 Open the installation kit , and select the QR end caps. Tacx NEO 3M Assembly Instructions...
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, leaving enough room for the bike frame. 10 On your bike, shift to the smallest cassette gear. 11 Remove the rear wheel from your bike. NOTE: You should keep the bike and all of the parts within reach. Tacx NEO 3M Assembly Instructions...
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12 Align your bike on the trainer, and place the chain on the smallest sprocket of the trainer cassette. 13 Tighten the cap, and close the quick release handle TIP: Close the handle between the frame bars so it's easier to grip. Tacx NEO 3M Assembly Instructions...
The narrow side of the wheel support can hold a maximum tire width of 30 mm (1.18 in.). The wide side of the front wheel support can hold tire widths from 31 to 61 mm (1.2 to 2.4 in.). 1 Place the front wheel support under your front wheel. Tacx NEO 3M Assembly Instructions...
2 Sit on the trainer, and pedal a few times. 3 If necessary, adjust the placement of the front wheel support. Connecting the Power Cable CAUTION The power cable is in the product box. Do not attempt to use a third-party power cable or adapter with the Tacx NEO 3M trainer because this could lead to personal injury or damage to the trainer.
Standby Mode When not in use, the Tacx NEO 3M trainer goes into standby mode. You can wake up the trainer by rotating the crank. External Power Connected: After 5 minutes of no activity, the trainer goes into standby mode.
1 Select an option: • Scan the QR code with the camera on your phone, and follow the on-screen instructions. • To add the Tacx NEO 3M trainer to your existing account, open the Tacx Training app, and select Settings > Device Manager.
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LED Status The LED changes based on the trainer status and type of connection. LED Activity Status White The trainer is active and working properly. Blue The trainer is controlled by your Bluetooth device. ® Flashing blue The trainer is in pairing mode. Green The trainer is controlled by your ANT+ device.
24 mm x 1 mm, 24 mm x 0.5 mm Go to buy.garmin.com to purchase the Tacx micro spline. For more information, see Not included Other the manufacturer's instructions Go to buy.garmin.com. provided with your cassette. Assembly requires the blue tool. Device Information...
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NOTICE You must be familiar with bike tools and cassette maintenance, or you may damage the trainer. If you have never removed or installed a bike cassette before, Garmin ® recommends you take the trainer to an experienced bike technician.
6 N-m (4.4 lbf-ft.) for the locknut. 7 Tighten the lockring. Garmin recommends a torque of 40 N-m (29.5 lbf-ft.) for the Tacx NEO 3M cassette. For any other cassette, see the manufacturer's instructions. Device Care and Storage...
3 Unlock both sides of the trainer. 4 Fold up both sides until they click into place. Troubleshooting Updating the Trainer Software Before you can update the trainer software, you must pair your trainer with the latest version of the Tacx Training app (Pairing the Trainer with the Tacx Training App, page 11).
Pairing Your Trainer with an Edge Bike Computer You can pair the Tacx NEO 3M trainer with a compatible Edge bike computer, such as the Edge 1040, using ANT+ technology. The trainer can be paired as a smart trainer for workouts and courses, or the trainer can be paired as a power sensor to only record power and cadence data.
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