Garmin unveils Tacx Nēra, an immersive indoor smart trainer with integrated movement

Get the most out of every indoor bike ride or virtual race with multidirectional motion, precise performance measurements and a built-in cassette or Zwift Cog and Click option for effortless setup out of the box

OLATHE, Kan., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced Tacx^® Nēra, a powerful and connected indoor smart trainer purpose built for cyclists with realistic motion along with power and cadence accuracy within 1%. The latest smart trainer also includes a preinstalled cassette for simple setup or comes Zwift Ready^™ with a preinstalled Zwift Cog and Click for seamless virtual shifting and more in Zwift and ROUVY¹. 

"We are excited to expand our indoor smart trainer lineup with the addition of Tacx Nēra. Designed for passionate cyclists who are looking to take their indoor training more seriously, this trainer delivers an unbeatable combination of performance features at an incomparable value with its realistic ride feel, seamless integration with other Garmin products and effortless ease of use."
—Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing 

Power through every ride

• Multidirectional movement: Built-in motion pods deliver forward, backward and side-to-side movement, providing a more immersive, comfortable and realistic ride experience.
• Accurate and powerful: When training or racing, power and cadence measurements are accurate to within 1%. The trainer also simulates grades up to 20% and supports sprint efforts up to 2,200 watts.
• Easy setup: A preinstalled cassette makes this trainer ride-ready right out of the box. Tacx Nēra is also offered as Zwift Ready with a preinstalled Zwift Cog and Click for seamless and silent virtual shifting while training, racing or riding in Zwift or ROUVY¹. Cyclists who purchase the Zwift Ready option and are new subscribers can get a free Zwift membership offer.
• Race mode: Get an ultra-fast response to attacks and breakaways during virtual racing sessions in select training apps.
• Connected features: Easily set up the trainer in the Tacx Training^™ app and access a full library of free workouts. With a premium plan (free for 45 days with the purchase of a Tacx Nēra), cyclists can also ride real courses from around the world, compete in challenges and earn badges. Riders can also set up free Garmin Coach training plans in the Garmin Connect^™ app, then view and complete them in the Tacx Training app.
• Built-in Wi-Fi^®: Enjoy a fast connection during virtual racing sessions in Zwift or ROUVY¹ with integrated Wi-Fi.
• Climb higher: Pair with Tacx Alpine, the gradient simulator that mimics grades from up to 25% and down to -10%, for an even more immersive ride. And take advantage of virtual steering and more in-app features when riding with compatible training apps like the Tacx Training app and Zwift.
• Seamless integration: Connect a compatible Edge^® cycling computer or smartwatch for seamless training and control. Plus see indoor and outdoor rides in greater detail in Garmin Connect, along with off-the-bike health and recovery stats from a compatible smartwatch or smart band for a more holistic view of overall cycling fitness and performance.

Available now, both Tacx Nēra and Tacx Nēra with Zwift Cog and Click have a suggested retail price of $999.99. To learn more, visit Garmin.com.

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