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.
2 Before Assembly

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
G
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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