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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.
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I need it!!! Thank you!
Yes please. Thanks DCR.
Been training my whole life for this moment…
This would get a lot of use in Michigan
Wow, this is an incredible prize!
I’m current,y riding a 2nd hand dumb trainer I got online for NZD50 A smart trainer like this would make my Zwift sessions much more productive as I have to do most of my bike rides at home due to having little kids. Thanks for the opportunity!
Am I still in time?
One can never have too many trainers. I believe the number of trainers one should own follows the same rules as the number of bikes on should own. (n+1)
God one!!!
Would love to upgrade from the Bushido!
The winter is coming
Best giveaway item for me
This would be amazing for the Winter!
Seems cool!
I’m going to pick up a Direto this fall!
This would be great.
I’m so close to winning, I just know it!
I could use one…
Fingers crossed
A great idea for this winter ?
Would love one of these to train on!
If I don’t win I’m coming for cupcakes
that would perfectly fit in my apartment.
This is the one I have been waiting for!
You must have my wholedas list there
Let’s shake it Neo!
Holy crap, this would be amazing.
Oooh a free entry…
I would LOVE this!
OMG!!!
Good luck!
Yes please neo
This would be nice to have!
This is the one!
Yes!!
I love this trainer!
From Kickr to Neo, I won’t complain!
Maybe…
This would be good, not sure about the shipping costs though.
Amazing !
Would love to have this trainer to replace my old one.
Would be perfect for this winter!
Need a new trainer. Pick me random number generator!!
Yes, please!
Pick me
Oh would love to ride on this one during winter days :)
Over here :) ????????
Wheeeee!!!!
Luv cake
I would peddle this.
Rollin rollin rollin
This will help train for the Pan Mass Challenge! Thank you!
I’d love one!
I’m in!
Would love a new trainer.
My old tacx is falling apart.
Yes please
Hope it’s my lucky day!
Awsome
Hello!
Yes! This will stop me from getting fat this winter
It’ll be x-mas in less than 20 weeks.. So time to start thinking Zwift again..
Yes please
My Computrainer needs to go!
Please consider my application!
Would fit well in my sweat cave
great for trainning
Thanks!
I love pasta!!
Need
Oh yeah baby. Tacx is a Dutch company so this one should be mine ;-)
I actually like using my ‘dumb’ fluid2 trainer, but would love to take my indoor training to the next level with a smart trainer!
Oui, je le veux
Yes!!!! Please
This would be awesome!
Oh boy!
Wow! I’ve always wanted one of these for my training!
Yep. Love it.
i need this in my life <3
Please and thank you
Thank you for doing this.
Time to win
I’d would love to move my trainer to the level that it’s ‘Smart’.
Seems like the most futuristische way to cycle without moving an inch
Zoinks
Would be great to train indoor in rainy/snowy days!
I really need this!
I would love to try a trainer! Really not a spambot.
The best trainer, and it’s Dutch!
I need a new trainer!
+1
I can fit this in
my old powerbeam is good for retirement
Me, me, me, me, me
Please, please, please
This comment would like to be a winner!
Thanks!!
Please!!
Safety first, then teamwork!
I need to train more…
Boo for winter
Awesome giveaway!! :)