Tacx i Vortex Virtual Reality Bike Trainer w/4 BASIC Software T2175

The Tacx i Vortex is all in one. This trainer is ideal for riders who want to train focused and also want to have the possibility to add more entertainment to their training sessions. The i Vortex can be used as a stand alone ergotrainer for serious training, for example to prepare yourself at home for cyclosportive tours. But once you connect the trainer to the PC, the i Vortex changes into a Virtual Reality trainer. With the help of the Tacx Trainer software you can then ride in virtual terrains or in films of famous cycling classics and mountain stages, such as the climb of the Mont Ventoux. While the road is displayed on the screen of the PC, you can feel the gradient in your legs. Apart from a power cable the i Vortex is wireless. This cool trainer features a handlebar computer with a display that makes all relevant training data visible at a glance. The handlebar computer doesnt have a memory programs for slope, power or heart rate can be set manually while training. The i Vortex works with the Tacx Trainer software 4, Basic. If desired the software can be upgraded to Advanced. The i Vortex electro brake consists of 8 permanent magnets, 8 controllable electro magnets and a 2 kg flywheel. The maximum resistance is 950 Watt. The system is wireless, there is no cable running between the brake and the handlebar computer. A cadence sensor is no longer needed either, although power is. The i Vortex includes the Skyliner front wheel support. The maneuverable BlackTrack steer