The Tacx Fortius Trainer is Tacx's showcase product, a Virtual Reality Trainer designed with a sensational braking system and completely new software. The possibilities of this interactive trainer are unlimited. The Fortius connects to a PC, operated via an interface on the handlebars. You can compete in races, freewheel at will, go on a voyage of discovery or undergo intensive, goal-orientated training. You can use the arrow keys to choose the rider and the team with which you want to ride. Whether it is a cyclist, an ATB rider, a man or a woman, the virtual riders all display natural movements. They are flexible, with nice pedaling actions and aerodynamic positions. These lively riders jump, cheer, ride standing up, change gears, snivel, drink from their water bottles and make spectacular falls. A multiple of options accentuates creative play. There are various types of clothing. You can choose from Liberty Seguros, Team CSC to ATB and fantasy shirts. There are also various racing bikes and ATBs, aerodynamic wheels with carbon rims or traditional wheels. You can even choose your own weather conditions. Wind direction, wind speed, day, night, sunshine, clear, cloudy, rain and mist - all affect cycling.

Powerful motorbrake
The Fortius has a powerful motor brake that simulates descents and arduous climbs. The resistance created by the motor brake corresponds closely to anything you will encounter on the road. Rolling, air and gradient resistance are palpable during cycling. The brake was designed to release heat during cycling, which is then converted to current and fed back into the mains. In this way, you generate your own energy. Using the steering frame is essential to experience the interactive game element of the i-Magic to its fullest and to become immersed in the virtual world. Each movement is visible on the screen. The link with the steering frame enables you to decide at any moment where you want to cycle. T1905 Steering frame i-Magic. i-Magic Fortius comes with Fortius start-up menus, three terrains -Atlantis, Callisto and Olympus- , Catalyst Training software, Analyzer software and a demo from Real Life Video. Free updates of the latest software are available via www.tacx.com. DVDs of the various locations can be ordered via the site.

Fortius terrains:

Atlantis is a terrain with roads, as well as the name of an attractive coastal town by the sea. There is much to experience. The start/finish is on the boulevard. That's where you decide whether you are going to visit a city with its intimate restaurants and convivial shops, or set off through magnificent scenic areas where you can have a fantastic time cycling through the dunes and alongside pools. Enjoy nature in all its splendor. Still not satisfied? Cycle further inland and ride on small lanes along vast pastures, farms and idyllic villages.

The tranquil village Callisto from Atlantis has been transformed in the ATB terrain into a bustling festive event, where an annual party is in full swing. From there, you could decide to cycle in the dunes across sandy roads, winding narrow shell paths, through a dark, mysterious forest or a rocky, hilly area with many curves, short, steep climbs and hairpin bends. Visit the ruins, which attract many enterprising riders.

Olympus is an intriguing mountainous terrain with an international, South-European atmosphere. Typical are the stiff climbs with hairpin bends and James-Bond-type descents. One can experience the height differences through the various climbing percentages, which offer considerable variety in braking action. This spectacular scenic area is hosting a lively competition. The point of departure is the mountain village of Artemis, located halfway up the climb to Olympus. In the distance, you can see snow-covered mountaintops.

Catalyst Training Software: Besides virtual cycling, for those interested in goal-orientated training, there is the Catalyst. This is software for physical fitness tests and training programs, which are geared towards power, pulse and gradient. The training is visually reproduced on the PC in a diagram or graph.

Highlights:

Revolutionary, very powerful motor brake with quick release lever: simulates climbs and descents; feeds current back into the mains

Calibration function; accurate power measurement

User-friendly USB interface

Fortius software: three Virtual Reality terrains, Catalyst training software, Analyzer software and a demo Real Life Video

Collapsible ergonomic frame

Steering frame available as option

Option to add terrains and films

Please note that Taxc trainers cannot be shipped internationally. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Shipping Weight: 30.0 lbs.