2011 Bikes Plus Virtual Reality Trainers

Last, but definitely not least are the VR Trainers. They offer much more variety to the consumer than all the other units, they are much more stimulating to all the human senses, such as sound, feel, and sight. The interesting thing about these units is they can appeal to both the most serious of racers who want/need reams of data and records kept to help them improve, or to the novice cyclist who wants to make the most of riding indoors during the worst months of the year by utilizing the VR components of the trainer package to make riding the trainer totally enjoyable. With the increased features and appeal of these trainers, so does the price. The key thing to keep in mind here is this product offers a wider variety of options to every type of end user, and as such is definitely worth a look by all potential trainer consumers.

Virtual Reality Trainers

Make/Model

Resistance

Flywheel Weight

Remote

Control?

Wattage

Measureable

Fits Wheel Size

Clamping

Mechanism

Roller

Diameter

Warranty

Weight

Tacx

Fortius

Multiplayer

25-1000

watts @

60 kph

None

Integrated into

electric motor brake.

Yes

Yes, watts,

HR, cadence, to

+ or – 3%

26” to

700C

 

Quick release cam lock.

NA

Smaller than the fluids

1 Year

34 lbs.

Don’t take this to the race!

Notes:

If you want everything available to you for serious training in one package, this is it.

This unit provides you with six options. Basic, Real Life Video, Catalyst Training, Real Life Training, and Virtual Reality and Multi Player Mode.

Want to integrate your training rides and data directly into your PC? This is the unit.

The unit provides you with all the information the pros use to monitor their progress. Watts, speed, heart rate, cadence, and time are all recorded and kept as data on your computer.

Want to ride against your best previous time? Call that date up, plug it in, and ride against yourself. You can do it!

Want to ride famous race courses used in the Tour de France and the Giro? Use the Real Life Video mode.

Want to build your own individual training programs or perform a lactate threshold test. Want to find out your optimal training zones based on power? This is the only machine we offer that will do all of this.

Want to ride with a pro and see just how much they can hurt you? Select the Real Life Training Video mode.

Want to virtually race against other riders in different parts of the world via the world wide web? That’s the Multi Player mode.

This unit is the most comprehensive trainer package available on the market today.

If this unit interests you, please check the computer requirements.

We strongly suggest you have a computer equipped with the recommended vs. minimum system requirements found on the Tacx website.

This unit is ideal for someone who needs the ultimate stimulation to train, or one appreciates and understands the fact that serious training is a science.