Tacx Satori Smart Wireless Training Base One Color, One Size

I'm very happy with my Satori. I bought it knowing it is not a smart trainer, it is only a power meter (that give you cadence too). And it performs perfectly for me. I just wanted to get into Zwift in a good manner with some simulation. So this is my experience: conecting to Tacx app was easy, I only use for calibration frequently. With Zwift, was really simple after I opened my account. Firts I was using Bluetooth and the mobile app with my phone mirroring a TV with chromecast. But my heart rate monitor was not able to connect, so I decided to buy an inexpensive USB ANT+ Stick an Adapter and I was able to connect easily to Zwift in the computer. So, Satori connects easily to Zwift. Installing my bike is easy, I use an old Pinarello Treviso with quick release and mounting and engaging the roller is easy (just you have to push hard to engaged and disengage tire and roller). The manual resistance is great when hitting hills or wanting to generate more power. You can be in a good cadence and then increase resistance without shifting, or leave a fix resistance and shift for higer gear. You have options. Now, since not all cyclist are equal, the Satori is good for me since I'm not competitive anymore (however I'm racing in Zwift and chasing and drafting younger kids). I ride outside weather permitting everytime I can (between 30 to 50 km). And I'm 63.So, if you want an inexpensive, almost smart, trainer to have fun in Zwift this is the one. By the way, no noise at all- I live in an apartment and my wife can watch TV about next room with open door and no complain from her or neighbors.Fully recommend for someone with my profile.

They must have saved some serious Euros by not providing a printed instruction manual. My unit arrived, I got it set up easily - 5 stars for that part - but....My unit refused to pair with my PC. It turns out the unit is A) battery powered and B) you have to turn it on. Lacking instructions, I did not try to turn the unit on - the power switch is a tiny, almost invisible black button near the flywheel. When you press it, a red light is supposed to begin blinking, and then you know you're ready to to go. Or you would if A) printed instructions were included or B) your unit arrived good batteries. My unit arrived with a corroded battery, so it wouldn't power on, but lacking instructions, I didn't know it wasn't powering on. Oh, and there is a C. C) the battery compartment uses a t10 star bit to remove, but A) you don't know that because there aren't any instructions and B) there's no star bit included in the package.OK, after twelve frustrating hours, I learned the unit might not be connecting with the PC because the batteries might be dead. The batteries? Yes, you numbskull, the batteries. Found the battery storage compartment, found my t10 star bit, replaced my nicely branded, corroded TACX batteries, and now I am in business.So we're back to four stars. Connected with Zwift easily, tried a short ride, just enough to make sure everything was connected, and I'm off to the races. With temps in the 0-30 degree range here in Missouri, this little unit is going to get me two to three months of structured training. I will be ready to ride come April having done structured, measured workouts. At my age, with not so many years left to me (I'm about to turn 73), structured, measured workouts are critical to achieving yearly goals, and yes, I have them.Great little unit. Very happy with my purchase. Highly recommended. Strongly suggest to TACX that they include a printed instruction manual, though.

I have been using this trainer for about three or four weeks now, and I have no complaints about it. It works well and provides a great workout for the indoor season. The sky seems to be the limit with how difficult you want to make your spin. I haven't ventured into everything the app has to offer, but I do enjoy the data and stats generated during each workout. I would recommend this trainer.

Still working on putting it together. Not at all confident that I am doing it correctly since, as reviewed, the directions are lacking. One big issue that I have at this moment is the power plug is European. Would have been nice to have the heads up on that since I now need to buy an adapter to use it. Also, it was definitely sent to another customer before me so I have this nagging concern in the back of my mind that something is wrong with it.... I will update once I can actually use. :/#disappointedUPDATE: So, turns out they sent me the incorrect trainer. I returned it and was given a refund. Considering trying again and hopefully I will get to try out this Tacx model. I will update if I do.

There is very little in the manual beyond basic setup. Connectivity has been okay, but hit or miss at times on occasion. Biggest gripe, I can't get passed, and I don't know if there is something particularly wrong with my unit, but this things smashes through new batteries in like 3-5 hours of use and dies with no warning mid-workout. I'm very capable with this kind of thing, and I can't find a solution. I have had power die 105 minutes into a ~120 min zwift race, demoralizing. I almost threw it away after that one. If I had a do-over, I would try another trainer for sure.

First, the packaging on this product was bad. We sent our first product back because it was damaged and it looked like the product had been used. we we got our replacement, the box was damaged again but the actual product looked fine.Now onto the actual product review. My husband LOVES it. It has really enhanced his home workouts. The set-up didnt take very long.

Excellent trainer, as reviewed directions not that good but all you have to do us go to the youtube set up directions and it's done in a flash. Using with Zwift and as also reviewed by many on line leaving in 1st position resistance all the time. Makes no difference to shift, Zwift calibrates climb rates etc... Very quiet. Wattage much more accurate than basic trainer.