Garmin TACX NEO BIKE PLUS User manual

TACX®NEO BIKE PLUS
Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Before Assembly.............................. 1
Dimensions and Clearance..................... 1
Cycling Posture....................................... 2
Adjusting the Trainer Geometry............. 3
Tacx NEO Bike Plus Assembly
Instructions...................................... 4
Order of Assembly.................................. 4
Installing the Legs on the Trainer...........5
Installing Your Pedals............................. 7
Attaching the Bottle Cage....................... 9
Installing the Saddle............................. 10
Installing the Handlebar........................12
Installing the Fans with Tablet
Mount..................................................... 14
Attaching Your Tablet to the Trainer....16
Connecting the Power Cable................ 18
Training..........................................18
Display Data...........................................19
Going for a Ride.....................................20
Tacx Training App................................. 22
Device Information......................... 23
Specifications........................................23
Device Care and Storage...................... 23
Installing the Tablet Mount...................24
Installing the Sweat Cover.................... 25
Wrapping the Handlebar....................... 25
Replacing the Saddle............................ 26
Troubleshooting............................. 26
Updating the Trainer Software............. 26
Tips for Proper Bike Fit......................... 27
Tightening the Handles and Screws.... 28
Pairing Optional Sensors...................... 28
Table of Contents i

Before Assembly
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Dimensions and Clearance
When finding a suitable location for the Tacx NEO Bike Plus trainer, consider the maximum dimensions. The
dimensions of the Tacx NEO Bike Plus trainer are shown with and without the fans.
Tacx recommends a minimum of 60 cm (24 in.) clearance on all sides of the trainer.
Before Assembly 1

Cycling Posture
NOTE: Cycling posture is unique to each cyclist and may require several adjustments. Pedals and tablets are not
included with the Tacx NEO Bike Plus trainer and can impact your cycling posture.
The image contains guidelines for the correct cycling posture while using the Tacx NEO Bike Plus trainer.
Your elbows should be slightly bent, and you should be able to reach the shifters and brakes comfortably. At the
bottom of the pedal stroke, your knee should be slightly bent.
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Adjusting the Trainer Geometry
Before you assemble the Tacx NEO Bike Plus trainer, consider that the saddle and handlebar have set screws
installed from the factory that can be adjusted and tightened using a hex key. To install the 4 handles as shown
in this manual, you must remove the 4 set screws using a hex key.
NOTE: If multiple riders will use the trainer, Tacx recommends installing the handles for easy adjustments. The
handles are packaged in the assembly kit with the screws and washers. If you are the only rider that will use the
trainer and you do not make geometry or posture adjustments, you can use the set screws and a hex key.
• Get off the trainer before adjusting the saddle or handlebar.
• Remove your tablet before adjusting the handlebar height, reach, or angle.
• Match the geometry of the trainer to your road bike (Tips for Proper Bike Fit, page27).
• If you adjust your saddle more than 1 cm, check the saddle height and the handlebar reach again.
• Do not exceed the maximum range of the saddle or handlebar.
• If you change your pedals or saddle, check the geometry of the trainer again.
After you tighten each handle bolt, you should align the handle to be parallel to the frame or rail. Pull out and
twist the handle.
Before Assembly 3

Tacx NEO Bike Plus Assembly Instructions
Order of Assembly
A
Trainer legs: Installing the Legs on the Trainer, page5
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B
Pedals: Installing Your Pedals, page7
C
Bottle cage: Attaching the Bottle Cage, page9
D
Saddle: Installing the Saddle, page10
E
Handlebar with display: Installing the Handlebar, page12
F
Fans with tablet mount: Installing the Fans with Tablet Mount, page14
Alternative tablet mount: Installing the Tablet Mount, page24
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Tablet: Attaching Your Tablet to the Trainer, page16
H
Power cable: Connecting the Power Cable, page18
TIP: For additional customization, see Device Information, page23.
Assembly Kit
NOTE: The assembly kit contains manuals, bolts, washers, tools, and other parts that are
required for each assembly task.
Installing the Legs on the Trainer
You must have the assembly kit for this task. You must have at least two people to assemble the
Tacx NEO Bike Plus trainer. Use care when lifting the trainer.
1Place the trainer on the floor, and tilt it back to install the front legs .
2Open the assembly kit .
3Use the M10 x 90 mm bolt , M10 x 130 mm bolt , 10 mm washers , and the 8 mm hex key to install
the front legs.
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4Tilt the trainer forward to install the back legs .
5Use the M10 x 65 mm bolts , 10 mm washers , and the 8 mm hex key to install the back legs.
6Turn the knobs on the front legs to stabilize and level the trainer (optional).
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Installing Your Pedals
Pedals are not included with the Tacx NEO Bike Plus trainer. For installation instructions specific to
your pedals, see the manufacturer's instructions.
1Install the right pedal first.
2Apply a thin layer of grease on the pedal spindle threads.
3Insert the spindle into the crank arm.
There are five crank length (mm) options (Crank Length Options, page27). Use the same crank length for
both pedals.
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4Tighten the spindle according to the instructions provided with your pedal.
5Repeat steps 2 through 4 to install the left pedal.
NOTE: The left pedal spindle has a left-handed (reverse) thread.
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Attaching the Bottle Cage
You can attach the optional, standard-sized bottle cage to the trainer. The bottle cage is packaged in
the gift box. The screws and washers are preinstalled on the frame.
1Open the assembly kit and the gift box.
2Use the 2 screws and the 4 mm hex key to attach the bottle cage .
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Installing the Saddle
Before you install the saddle, see the topics on posture (Cycling Posture, page2) and geometry
(Adjusting the Trainer Geometry, page3).
1Open the assembly kit .
2Use the 6 mm hex key to remove the set screw.
3Place the cap on the saddle rail .
4Slide the saddle onto the saddle rail.
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5Adjust the saddle setback, and secure the M12 x 25 handle .
The maximum setback distance is 15 cm.
6Use the 8 mm hex key to remove the set screw from the saddle post.
7Adjust the saddle height, and secure the M16 x 22 handle .
The maximum saddle height is 26 cm.
8If necessary, use the 5 mm hex key to adjust the saddle angle bolt .
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Installing the Handlebar
Before you install the handlebar, see the topics on posture (Cycling Posture, page2) and geometry
(Adjusting the Trainer Geometry, page3).
1Open the assembly kit .
2Use the 6 mm hex key to remove the set screw.
3Place the cap on the handlebar rail .
4Slide the handlebar onto the handlebar rail.
5Adjust the handlebar reach, and secure the M12 x 25 handle .
The maximum handlebar distance is 15 cm.
6Use the 8 mm hex key to remove the set screw from the handlebar post.
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7Adjust the handlebar height, and secure the M16 x 22 handle .
The maximum handlebar height is 26 cm.
8If necessary, follow these steps to adjust the handlebar angle.
9Use the Torx 20 to remove the handlebar cover .
10 Use the 5 mm hex key to loosen the 4 screws.
11 Adjust the angle of the handlebar.
12 Tighten the 4 screws.
13 Replace and secure the handlebar cover.
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Installing the Fans with Tablet Mount
CAUTION
Do not contact the fan blades or insert any objects into the fan housing during use. Contact with the fans or fan
housing could damage the fans and cause personal injury.
The tablet mount is between the fans (Attaching Your Tablet to the Trainer, page16).
NOTE: If you choose not to install the fans, you can install the tablet mount only (Installing the Tablet
Mount, page24).
1Align the fans with the back of the display.
TIP: You may need to move the fan cables out of the way.
2 Use the M4 x 10 bolts and the Torx 20 wrench to install the fans.
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3Connect the display cable and the fan cables to the ports .
4Use the knobs to adjust the angle of the fans.
5 Place the rubber mat into the tray.
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Attaching Your Tablet to the Trainer
NOTICE
Before your first ride, read all of the instructions and secure your tablet to the trainer. Garmin® is not responsible
for damage caused to your tablet due to incorrect mounting of the tablet holder.
Do not adjust the handlebar height or reach while your tablet is attached to the trainer.
The clip fits most standard-sized tablets. If your tablet has a thick case or folio, you can remove the
case or folio before attaching the tablet to the trainer. The assembly kit includes a separate tablet
mount if you choose not to install the fans (Installing the Tablet Mount, page24).
1 Connect the rubber strap to the clip .
2Connect the rubber strap to the back of the mount .
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