{"product_id":"garmin-tacx-alpine-gradient-simulator-bicycle-trainer","title":"Garmin Tacx Alpine Gradient Simulator Bicycle Trainer","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring the climb indoors. Feel every grade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIndoor training has always had one obvious gap: the road tilts, but the bike doesn’t. Garmin Tacx Alpine closes that gap. Mounted under your fork and paired with a compatible Tacx smart trainer, it physically lifts and lowers the front of your bike to match the virtual terrain, from a 25% wall down to a −10% descent. Your body settles into the same position it holds on a real climb, recruiting the same muscles and building the specific strength that carries over to the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal gradient simulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raises and lowers the front of your bike to replicate grades from +25% to −10%, accurate to ±0.1%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic grade changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Responds in real time to virtual terrain in the Tacx Training app, Zwift, and other popular platforms, or set the grade yourself with the control panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteractive steering:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dynamic fork mount lets you steer by turning your handlebars in compatible apps.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated motion base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, natural movement under you for a ride that feels connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet, stable platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to stay planted whether you’re seated and grinding or out of the saddle and attacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step-by-step installation guidance in the Tacx Training app gets you riding fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eRide the Mountain, Not the Spreadsheet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHolding 300 watts on a flat trainer and holding 300 watts on a 10% grade are not the same effort. Your hip angle closes, your weight shifts rearward, and your glutes and lower back take on more of the work. Tacx Alpine puts you in that position, so your climbing sessions train the way you actually climb. Grade changes happen at up to 3% per second, fast enough to track punchy rollers and abrupt switchbacks without lag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eClimb Seated or Stand and Hammer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlpine is engineered for stability first. Whether you’re spinning steadily up a long alpine pass or standing to sprint over a short kicker, the platform stays composed. On descents, the front drops to as much as −10%, shifting your weight forward the way it would on a real downhill and adding a welcome dose of realism to the recovery between efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eSteer Your Ride\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dynamic fork mount rotates with your handlebars, translating real steering input into the virtual world in compatible apps. Choose your line through a corner, move around a group ride, or simply enjoy a more engaging, less static session.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eTrain Your Way\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlpine integrates seamlessly with the Tacx Training app, Zwift, and other popular platforms over ANT+ and Bluetooth. Let the virtual course control the grade automatically, or take manual control from the control panel to dial in a specific gradient for targeted climbing intervals. An included voucher unlocks Tacx Training app Premium HD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTacx Alpine works exclusively with the following Tacx smart trainers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTacx NEO 2T (retrofit kit included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTacx NEO 3M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTacx Nēra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt accommodates road, gravel, and mountain bikes, with front axle adapters included for 9x100 quick release and 12x100, 15x100, and 15x110 (Boost) thru-axles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTacx Alpine gradient simulator with integrated motion base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront axle installation kit (quick release skewer; adapters for 9x100 QR and 12x100, 15x100, 15x110 thru-axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEO 2T retrofit kit (rotatable end caps for 130\/135 x 5 mm QR and 142\/148 x 12 mm thru-axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTacx Training app Premium HD subscription voucher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eThe Victory Bicycle Studio Difference\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAdding gradient simulation changes how your body interacts with your bike, so your position matters even more. Our fit specialists can confirm your setup is dialed for long climbing sessions, and our team can walk you through trainer compatibility, installation, and app pairing so you’re riding on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garmin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53544512258355,"sku":"010-02420-60","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/77fc0d8cf9abd5deaba6f5d2bb18b59f597200e2.jpg?v=1782336323","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/garmin-tacx-alpine-gradient-simulator-bicycle-trainer","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}