Garmin Launches Tacx Alpine Gradient Simulator

Garmin has expanded its suite of indoor cycling products with the launch of its new Tacx Alpine, a gradient simulator that raises and lowers the front of a bike during indoor cycling to replicate climbs and provide more natural movement.

Featuring an exclusive design that accommodates the motion of Tacx NEO 2T and 3M smart trainers, Tacx Alpine builds upon that powerful, immersive ride experience by mimicking grades from up to 25% and down to -10% and enabling steering to create a more realistic ride for cyclists as they virtually explore and train indoors.

“We are excited to add the Tacx Alpine to our lineup of premium training tools to create an ultimate indoor cycling experience unlike any other. This new gradient simulator helps bring real elevation changes to life and complements the motion of our powerful NEO 2T and 3M smart trainers to add a whole new level of immersion and realism to any ride. And when riding life-like videos from some of the most beautiful routes and locations in the world through the Tacx Training^™ App, the full Tacx lineup  makes cyclists feel like they’re actually there,” says Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing.

Elevate your training

• Replicate grades from up to 25% and down to -10% for more natural movement.
• Make steering more fun with a dynamic fork mount that provides virtual, real-time steering, just by rotating the handlebars.
• Experience more natural, smooth and responsive movements thanks to a built-in motion base.
• A stable design makes for a quiet and comfortable ride, so it’s easier to come out of the saddle when tackling climbs or remain seated when descending.
• Seamlessly integrate with the Tacx Training App on a compatible smart device to complete training plan workouts, participate in virtual GroupRides, take part in training rides with WorldTour pros and experience immersive videos from some of the most beautiful routes and locations around the world.
• Manually adjust grade using the built-in control panel or receive real-time, automatic grade changes when paired with compatible apps.
• After a ride, view performance data, training effectiveness and more in greater detail through the Garmin Connect app.

Tacx Alpine is available with suggested retail price of $1,099.99. 

You can learn more about the new Tacx Alpine by visiting Garmin’s website, plus the brand’s compatible Tacx NEO 2T and 3M smart trainers, and how they can help create the ultimate indoor cycling experience.