This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Yes, please.
Yes! Magical!
Looks super sleek!
Yes.YES. YESSSS…
nice
This is at the top of my wish list when I become rich. I’m currently “slumming it” with a fluid trainer. Would love to make the move to a smart trainer. Ray, thanks for doing this. Throwing my hat in the ring for this one.
Need that funky star wars craft in my living room. Thanks!
yeah trainer
great website. giving away a bike trainer…even better.
No excuses on rainy days!
Pretty sweet
Please sir, can we have some more! Amazing giveaway Ray!
pain cave goodness
This will be perfect for winter days
That would go nicely with keeping fit and baby plans
Sweet looking trainer!
Train me! :)
Very.nice.star.wars.i.have.a.old version.;)
Ohh yes please i live in what feels like a country where it always rains so one of those would be a real help to stay in shape
Go go neo!
Really wants this
Looks nice, want to try one!
you sir are too good!
huh
I’m in!
Come to papa
Ooh, pick me!! Great prize, I need a new trainer.
I’m in!
I must win!!! I want it to be a surprise for my husband on our wedding anniversary! He really likes all you do and I know this would be such a surprise for him!!! Please!!!
Mel
Bring it on
Pick me!
love it !
Sweeeeet!
This one looks really good !
The Holy Grail
My mouth is drooling as I looks at this!
Sweet! DC will you autograph it for me if I win?
Love your blog!
Yes please!
Ambitiously driving thru Texas
Who needs to get out and train when you can just do it infront of a TV ^_^
This is awesome!!
Nice trainer
Nice!
Thank you for the great reviews and contests!
I’m in
Would be nice to ride when it’s snowing here in Buffalo, NY!
Thanks for the chance,!
Nice!!!
In it to win it
Pretty please!
Yes please
An upgrade to my Tacx bushido
My name is NEO!
Noooooooo, give me the tacx and I will ride to the sky for my lord.
Need this in my life
another nice giveaway!
Turbooooooo!
Turbo den fun
Training cave heaven
Pain cave
Bit better than my $100 trainer
90% of the people reading your blog just gave you extra points for mentioning Star Wars.
Yes, please.
Love it!
OMG! pick me! I so want/need/must have this.
Great stuff Ray!!
May the force be with me..
Damn, that looks tight.
keep them going ;-)
Thank you
Feels like have to start cycling again
I’m in Ray, great gifts !!!!!
Let’s try this one too
Haven’t tried this one yet.
My current trainer is noisy. With the Tacx Neo my neighbours should not be disturbed anymore when I do an indoor training.
Please, for my wife and myself.
That’ll do nicely ??
Perfect!
With cold Canadian winters, this would be great!
Hope it’s my turn now!
I need this for my leadville training! Thanks Ray!
Pretty please!
Luke…I’m your father
I must be prepared, winter is coming!
I’m in :D
Just getting into the game here. Here goes nothing!
Great! Thank you!
I’m in!
Would be rad in my pain cave!!
Va va vom
Mine needs replacing
Please.
Me!! ;)
I’d love one of these!
Thanks for all these great giveaways!
This one!
This would be amazing to win! #funishment
I’m smart and I love to train. Surely this is meant to be mine :)
These are not the droids you’re looking for.
this one!!