How does the Tacx Neo 3M differ from the Wahoo KICKR MOVE?

Question

Could someone highlight the major characteristics that differentiate the Tacx Neo 3M and the Wahoo KICKR MOVE in their respective specifications?

Answer 1

The market also has two high-end trainers which provide some specific movements. The price of the Wahoo KICKR MOVE trainer is 1,599.99 dollars which is relatively cheaper than the price of Tacx Neo 3M which is priced at 1,999.99 dollars. On the other hand, The center of gravity is positioned quite differently on the Wahoo KICKR MOVE which allows a displacement of about 14 cm while on the tacx neo 3M it’s only 5 cm. In terms of incline simulation, the Tacx Neo 3M features a maximum of up to 25% with a road feel including cobbles whereas Wahoo KICKR MOVE features a maximum of 20% inclines and has no road feel. However, the Tacx Neo 3M has to then have an adapter for WiFi but built-in Wi-Fi is not required for that Wahoo. Both devices do not have excess noise in operation except perhaps the Russian Tacx Neo 3M which however is known to be more effective for structured workout exercises in ERG modes.

Comments

The Neo’s axle height isn’t adjustable either, that is a nice feature to have on the Kickr V6/Move. Also, that Neo is massssssive compared to the Move.

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I got the Garmin because it’s heavier which is better for a heavier rider (I found the wahoo wasn’t grounded well enough for me so returned it).

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Wahoo wins, purely on price. The asking price of the 3M is just absurd. Other than that the biggest point is the rocker plates. From multiple perspectives. 1)Reliability, since they are built in as a moving part into the trainer that makes it prone to reliability issues down the line and hurts resale values. Both take approaches to this differently so we will have to wait and see. 2)It is still a rocker function which is a plus over a more expensive indoor smart trainer bike. Which both accomplish differently. 3)A rocker plate attachment would be better compared to having to built in for maintenance reasons.

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Can you elaborate a bit more in the differences in hill simulation between the two devices? I'm currently on a Tacx genuis with a subscription on their app and I like a content assisted ride more than something like zwift. However most of their content are mountain stages with hills > 10%. The specs for the genius is 2000W / 20% so they not so far off from these new trainers however as an heavier ride (100kg) with 3.5-4W/kg my speed in those content will be low and the power is above what the trainer can simulate and results in abnormal/abrupt movement that can cause muscle rupture. Neither Garmin or Wahoo seems to give this kind of information (or how the hill % is obtained in their specs) so would these newer trainers be an improvement?

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I wonder if Garmin fixed their connectivity issues. I had the neo tacx 2t and the kickr move. The kickr just works no connection issues. The tacx neo 2t had constant connection issues.  Since it doesn't appear that Garmin made any changes to the connection setup on the 3m I'd recommend the kickr move.

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I’ve got a Tacx Neo 2t with the motion plates. The 3m doesn’t seem all that different. The handle at the top isn’t a deal breaker but might be nice. Both trainers seem absolutely superb, but then I really like my 2t and probably wouldn’t notice the difference between any of them. At the top end I expect they are all pretty much of a muchness. Love the content so thanks for doing them.

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Very interesting comparison. One thing that stood out for me was the clearance issue. I run 1x on my roadies cause I hate 2x. 1x often has a larger granny and thus the mech is usually a bit lower even with a smaller cage.

Have you tested a 1x setup on the Tacx and is it an issue?

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Compare Tacx Neo 2T against wahoo plz. They are more comparable in price.