Virtual Reality Trainers ~

Trainers, sports doctors, and physical training physiologists agree that cycle trainers provide a controlled and efficient way of getting into top condition. With a Tacx Virtual RealityTrainer you can practice precision exercises such as power, speed, climbing, and interval training at home while simulating the fun of outdoor riding!

Technique is very important with this type of training. On the Tacx website www.tacx.nl you can find information on how to train effectively plus how to make an annual plan.

Tacx trainers are used in training and warm-up by these world-class cycling teams: Discovery Channel, Rabobank, Credit Agricole, Polti, ONCE-Deutsche Bank, and Lotto-Adecco! 

All Tacx trainers are precision made in Holland.

Front wheel support for all trainers, click here: Trainers

The 3 Tacx Virtual Reality Trainers at a glance ~

The i-Magic T1900 is the original Tacx Virtual Reality Trainer. It includes most of the features of the two newer trainers, the i-Magic Fortius, and the very newest Virtual Reality Trainer, the Fortius Multiplayer. The i-Magic includes the Cycle Force support stand, USB computer interface, all virtual reality programs with visual display plus free riding mode, real life hill gradient, heart rate, power, speed, stroke analyzer software, wind force with direction, plus Real Life DVD demo. All training information is uploadable to your personal computer.

The i-Magic Fortius includes all the features of the original i-Magic and adds a very sophisticated motor brake to accurately simulate downhills and let you realistically coast just like on a real ride.

The i-Magic Multiplayer includes all the features of the Fortius plus the Multiplayer Software so you can race other riders from around the world in real time. A 1-year free subscription to this exciting service is included. A front wheel steering frame is included; it's an extra, and highly recommended option on the other 2 trainers.

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New for 2008!

Tacx Multiplayer ~ Free shipping in Conti U.S.!

Qty:     Tacx Multiplayer Trainer                             $1449.99

Tacx Fortius ~    Free shipping in Conti U.S.!

The Tacx Fortius is an indoor virtual reality machine for cycling. It includes a revolutionary motor brake that simulates descents in addition to precise grades on arduous climbs. The Fortius connects to a personal computer so you can compete in races, freewheel at will, go on trips, or undergo intensive goal orientated training. Pick your ride, style of bike, and team - even the jerseys worn! The virtual riders display natural movements with nice pedaling action and good aero position. They jump, cheer, ride standing up, change gears, drink from water bottles, even make spectacular falls! Choose your own weather conditions with wind direction, wind speed, day, night, sunshine, clear, cloudy, rain, and mist! The Fortius comes with 3 animated terrains (Atlantis - a scenic town on the sea, Callisto - a festive country village with mysterious forest, and Olympus with steep climbs and mountainous descents) plus Catalyst Training software for physical fitness tests and goal oriented workouts along with Analyser software and a free demo from Real Life Video. Free software updates are available online.

Fortius usually ships within 24 hours

Qty:          Tacx Fortius trainer                               $1260.99    $1199.99

 

Tacx i-Magic ~   Free shipping in Conti U.S.!

 The world's first virtual reality trainer!

The i-Magic's unprecedented high quality graphics and software will immerse you in an imaginary interactive world while cycling indoors. The patented brake unit, with its specific training formulas, closely corresponds to anything you would encounter on the road in order to reinforce the virtual reality effect. Choose between an ATB, Racing, or Track bike with or without a guide. Turn your pulse meter on or off. Vary the angle and view of your cycling vistas as you ride. The resistance system with reality formula automatically varies your slope for terrain as well as road surface - road, track, or grass.

Ride past the village of Capricorn, past a castle or rolling meadows where the sun is shining and the birds actually sing! Vary your courses daily.

System requirements:

i-Magic usually ships within 24 hours

Optional i-Magic Steering Frame ~

(Highly recommended for Fortius and i-Magic)

Enhance your virtual reality experience with the Tacx Steering Frame - gives you the freedom to decide at any moment where you want to cycle. You can make a right turn, pass opponents or deviate from the pre-programmed course and set out on your own!

i-Magic Upgrade Kit ~

Convert your Tacx Swing, Grand Excel, Flow, or Cosmos trainer to an i-Magic! All you need to transform any of these trainers into a state-of-the-art Virtual Reality trainer for more indoor fun than you ever imagined. Includes USB Control Device (the green head) plus a USB computer cable and the software, ver 1.04. Add a Tacx Steering frame for even more fun!