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Tacx  i-Flow w/TTS 4.0 Basic

Tacx was one of the first companies to successfully pair a professional-level indoor trainer with true virtual reality training software. The i-Flow with its new 4.0 Software is the latest version to hit living rooms everywhere — when the mercury drops, or you've had a long day at work, hop on for a realistic ride through Valeggio or a quick scratch race on the Velodrome.

The i-Flow trainer itself is constructed from lightweight and durable aluminum. It features the Skyliner front wheel support. It is compatible with the VR Steering Frame, which is sold separately. The i-Flow is driven by an electromagnetic brake. This is less powerful than the i-Genius motor brake, but it still gives you a realistic cycling experience. The rolling inclines and declines, air resistance, and surface variations are immediately noticeable. The system consists of six permanent magnets, six adjustable magnets, and a 2kg flywheel.

So that you maximize your workouts, Tacx grants you access to your heart rate readings, power output, speed, and pedaling frequency. In more precise terms, your power is readable from 10 to 800 watts, and in readings of current, average, and maximum power. Likewise, your speed is capable of being read in categories of current, stop watch, trip distance, maximum, and average speed. And in terms of cadence, the Flow is capable of providing current, average, maximum, and total revolution readings per session. But, you're probably wondering where this information is displayed? Well, it's actually displayed on a beautifully designed onboard computer. This computer mounts over the faceplate of your stem with two points of attachment. It's easy to navigate through, and it transmits your metrics directly to your home computer.

The included Tacx trainer software (basic edition) is a simplified version of the complete software package. But, its newly designed virtual reality terrain is so lifelike you may want to train indoors a bit longer this season. You gain immediate access to animated virtual reality terrain, as well as realistic films of integral races. This means that you're able to ride courses ranging from Liege-Bastogne-Liege to Col de Mente. And with a quick software license upgrade, you'll receive access to Tacx's multiplayer web racing. With it, you're able to race against Tacx riders from all over the world, on the most historic courses in cycling.

The Tacx i-Flow w/TTS 4.0 Basic Trainer is adjustable in order to accommodate various wheel sizes, from 600 to 640mm, and 690 to 710mm.