Tacx T1980 Bushido Trainer

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Tacx T1980 Bushido Trainer
Anyone has any experience with or an opinion on?
thanks

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DO a search for tacx, then do yourself a favor, buy a computrainer.

Or even a realaxiom, not all the bells and whistles but it is much cheaper.

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Thanks
I will dig dipper:
There is 800$ difference between the computrainer and the tacx, plus there is no dealer for it where I live so not really an option…
I Never heard of the realaxiom, how much is it listed for? Do you use it?
Also the tacx is a wireless ergotrainer as opposed to the other two,

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Realaxiom is made by elite and marketed by performancebike here in the US. I’m fully aware of what the bushido is.

Go and take a look at the tacx forums and see all the issues with their products. It really is ridiculous.

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Thanks for your input.
I’m having a hard time finding the ridicules stuff you are talking about.
Can you explain more precisely what you mean? What forum are you referring to?
I don’t care so much about the VR software, I’m much more interested in a real-world “road” feeling to the ride, and having accurate reliable power measurements.

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Granted… The Tacx Fortius had issues. I never owned one of these, but I used a I-Magic for many years. That was a pretty good device. I also used Elite InOut, and rollers… Good devices, but the Elite always feelt a bit “weak” in the build… I went back to Tacx, and I now use the Bushido… I think it is very good. I do not know about accuracy regarding wattage, but hoping to see a SRM comparison soon. Guess it’s a little off like the rest of the Tacx trainers. But really, what I want in a trainer is: easy to use, consistent readings, and roadlike feel… With it beeing completely wireless, a good capacity display and very solid build, the Bushido provides everthing I want in a trainer. Great to set up anywhere, in the garden, at races (warm up), in the livingroom, in the cellar… you name it… I really enjoy my Bushido, can safely recommend it… Also the new software it out soon i read, which connect it wireless to your computer… The Tacx software is the best, hands down… In my opinion… I’ve tried them all… Elite, Netathlon, CT…

The Bushido will be a vital device in my training for my very first Ironman… Norseman Extreme…

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Unfortunately for us, “a little off” but plus or minus 40% is more than a little off.

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The fortius have been upgraded… new motor brake. Just be aware to not get the older version…
And it really work well. I’ve been training on a tacx fortius… with the new software and honestly… it is an really really good advice.

Bushido seems really good to me.