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Tacx Neo 1 virtual shifting

8364326 — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:57:48 GMT

Hello,

As an owner of the original TACX I am feeling a bit left out by the lack of support for virtual shifting. Garmin, are there any plans to make this available. There is no technical reason for it not to work and several developers have made workarounds. This feels more like planned obsolescence rather than anything else. Please advise. Also I know this is the Tacx 2 forum but that is only because the 1 was archived.

RE: Tacx Neo 1 virtual shifting

Garmin-Clayton — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:09:52 GMT

There are no planned updates for older NEO models (NEO Smart (1) and some older NEO 2) at this time

RE: Tacx Neo 1 virtual shifting

9521226 — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:14:48 GMT

It's simply incomprehensible to me that one TACX Neo model can be compatible with virtual shifting while another model cannot. The entire simulation can be handled within Zwift. The original Neo can perfectly well respond to software instructions to increase or decrease resistance, and that's all you need to simulate a harder or easier gear. Requiring firmware changes specifically for this simulation is just bizarre. It's as if only the newer TACX Neo models were compatible with adjusting the rider's weight in Zwift. I’d love it if someone could explain to me why it’s like this.

Damaged part

KrisCastelein — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:05:01 GMT

Hi, I tried to remove the body on my Tacx Neo 2 so I could install microspline body. Unfortunately the bolt holding the body in place got damaged. Does anyone know where I can order it or has a spare which I can buy? This a photo from the non-damaged part. I'm also in touch with Garmin support.

RE: Tacx Neo 1 virtual shifting

GCastellammare — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:25:24 GMT

I don't think so. It works only with native commands of Zwift VS library, not used by MyWhoosh.

RE: Tacx Neo 1 virtual shifting

corboerman — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:13:18 GMT

I'm currently using the combination of hardware: Tacx Neo 1 and Zwift Play controllers with software: MyWhoosh and the BikeControl app. It works, but after a while it looks like shifting is sort of mixed up. So what first was shifting to a lighter gear changes to heavier gear and vice versa.
I was hoping that perhaps this Tacx-Dongle-VS could help to get virtual shifting right...

RE: Tacx Neo 1 virtual shifting

GCastellammare — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:32:46 GMT

MyWhoosh uses a different method to simulate gear change.

Zwift and Rouvy use the Virtual shifting library (Zwift propietary).

Tacx released a firmware upgrade for recent Tacx trainer (not for Neo1) for compatibility with this. To use with Neo 1 you need Tacx-Dongle-VS.

Mywhoosh instead, send a modified gradient to the trainer according to virtual gear selection. For this reason it works even with Neo 1 as is (you don't need anything else).

RE: Tacx Neo 1 virtual shifting

corboerman — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:14:34 GMT

Does this also works with MyWhoosh?

Display size

MikeNisbet68 — Sun, 03 May 2026 14:59:09 GMT

How do I increase the display size?

since the last update the detail is too small and I have I lovely picture of someone climbing!

Tacx Neo with Edge in ERG mode - Unstable power only after pause

Chrismettal — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:06:17 GMT

This is a very specific fault.

Have Tacx Neo T2800 connected to Edge 1050 via ANT+
Run a workout in ERG mode from the Edge
Observe the Training is working well
Stop cycling for a few seconds (Doesn't matter if you pause the training or not)
Observe the ERG power not being stable after resuming cycling
- Specifically, I get a brief spike in resistance every few seconds, as if you suddenly slammed the brakes completely.
- There's no rythm to the spike timing, it seems to be between 10 and 60 seconds between spikes but random every time

Conditions:

This ONLY happens in ERG mode, all other modes are fine
This ONLY happens when controlling the Tacx via an Edge, not when using the Tacx android app
This ONLY happens after I stopped cycling for a bit
I do not get any message about disconnects etc.
SOMETIMES it seems to be fine again after setting the Tacx to Grade mode for a minute and then going back to ERG
Turning off all other ANT+ devices, unlinking any other sensors from the Edge, and having Bluetooth disconnected from my Tacx training app phone doesn't change anything

RE: Tacx Neo with Edge in ERG mode - Unstable power only after pause

Luko79 — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:25:54 GMT

try the Incyclist free app on Android (or PC), that will control your Neo perfectly, this Edge-controlled workout via ANT+/FE-C is always problematic time to time.

adapters

6939123 — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:53:37 GMT

goedemorgen

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RE: Tacx Neo 1 virtual shifting

8364326 — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:26:05 GMT

This is brilliant. Thanks

RE: Tacx Neo 1 virtual shifting

GCastellammare — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:53:48 GMT

The solution is here: https://github.com/Berg0162/Tacx-Dongle-VS

It works fine with Zwift and Rouvy.

TacX Neo 2T Did Not Save Ride

2168386 — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:54:50 GMT

I began a 2 hour ride today around 10:00 a.m. CST on my Garmin TacX Neo 2T trainer with my iPad as the controller. At the end of the ride I hit save and saw the confirmation screen that indicated it was safe to close and return to the main menu. My recorded activity does not appear in the Garmin TacX app or on Garmin Connect. I have tried force closing the Garmin TacX app and reopening it on my iPad. I have tried unplugging and plugging the TacX Neo 2T trainer back to power to see if it that helped. None of these things worked. Please help.

RE: New Tacx Neo 2T

Vallecino — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:56:10 GMT

very quiet these forum... I got a TV, but use a roku to see content on it. Also have a laptop that is running the tacx desktop app, so I can see the status of the workout. You can use a monitor, with all the bells and whistles and connect the roku/firestick there as well, or run an HDMI cable from the laptop to there, but typically they are more expensive than a TV. And having so many cables also is not good... So if you can get a smart tv just to see the content that would be better.

New Tacx Neo 2T

7834844 — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 06:04:58 GMT

Still unpacked , I’m after recommendations on purchasing a television or computer monitor, which would you recommend , is one better than the other ,

RE: Tacx Neo 1 virtual shifting

afitz — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:16:18 GMT

So Garmin, there are definitly no plans to support virtual shifting for the TACX Neo Smart T2800 in the near future, or this will never happen?

Thanks

PROBLEMA CON FIRMWARE 2.6 EN TACX NEO 2

7904845 — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:19:02 GMT

He visto que para los neo 2t hay nuevo firmware 2.7 que arregla la cadencia y potencia, los que tenemos el neo2 smart solo tenemos la 2.6, me podeis confirmar?

Neo 2 with Alpine

4207038 — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:36:28 GMT

Is Tacx Neo 2 compatible with Tacx Alpine? Has someone tried this combination? In their documents they state compatibility with Neo 2T and Neo 3, but they do not mention the Neo 2.

RE: Neo 2 with Alpine

Garmin-Clayton — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:00:37 GMT

Apologies for the late response. Only Tacx NEO 2T and NEO 3M trainers receiving the latest 2.6.0 or later software updates are compatible with Tacx Alpine.

A few but not all late-model NEO 2 ("SE") trainers that can receive these software updates are compatible with Alpine. If the NEO 2 does not show an update available when connected to the Tacx Training App, it is not compatible with Tacx Alpine.

RE: Tacx Neo 1 virtual shifting

Luko79 — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:31:34 GMT

totally different comm chip than the '2 family so they didnt want to write a different firmware for an even older, discontinued model. the old Neo 2 users are lucky because it has same components than the 2T (which is still purchasable) and this is why they got it (with the unified firmware) .

RE: Neo 2 with Alpine

9658633 — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:24:16 GMT

same question from me. I have a NEO 2 and now am considering to buy a tacx alpine.

RE: Neo 2 with Alpine

9658633 — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:23:26 GMT

same question

Neo 2 female power smashed on transportation, can it be fixed?

4605662 — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Unfortunately when moving house my Tacx neo 2 has been damaged and the female power inlet has been smashed. Is there anyway to fix this or is the turbo now scrap? I have tried plugging it in but nothing happens.