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Tacx open up ANT+ control to Smart trainers
Looks like finally Tacx have allowed control of (some of) their trainers by 3rd party vendors. Currently listed are TrainerRoad, Zwift, Kinomap and Bkool.
http://www.tacx.com/en/products/software/ant-open
At the moment it is only the Smart trainers that can be 'upgraded' for ANT+ FE-C support, there is the following statement regarding other hardware on the forum here :
Q2: I have an iGenius trainer. Can I also connect to other apps
A: This is not possible. The difference in the Smart trainers is hardware related (different chipset). Tacx knows about the install base and will see if there is a way to change the hardware for a reasonable price. This will take some months to work it out.Q3: I have another Bushido then the Smart. Can I update
A: the T1980 cannot be updated in any kind. The T2790 can be upgrade to a Smart unit, but this means you need to replace the complete electronic part for an Smart unit.Q4. I have an older Vortex unit (white model). Can I make my model Smart
A: this is not possible. A complete brake replacement is needed to make it a smart model
The iGenius comment is rather odd taken at face-value, but at least this is a start.
If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.
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I have a wahoo kickr and use Bkool software. I am delighted the way it works being fully interactive. This week I am cycling hills in the alps, Italy and the north of England
Would have loved a Kickr if I could have afforded it and rather liked the Bkool software, just not the trainer. I have a Tacx Genius so slightly gutted on this even though strictly speaking i'm not actually losing anything - but it would have been great to run it through Zwift and TR.
France and Mallorca for me this week