The i-magic is first ever Virtual Reality trainer from Tacx and it is equipped with an electromagnetic braking system that meticulously emulates everything experienced on the road. NEW for 2005/6 the i-magic comes with the amazing fortius software, which allows each rider to race in pro team kits in the new VR worlds. You can select computer-animated images, graphical training software or cycle in a video film over some of the toughest mountain climbs in tour history. The riders in the virtual world of Tacx have true-to-life movements with superb pedalling action. There are various teams, types of clothing, bikes and weather conditions that you can choose from. You can race, just go exploring or undergo intensive goal-oriented training. - Patented electromagnetic brake with extra heavy steel flywheel and quick release lever - NEW Power calibration function; accurate power measurement - User-friendly USB interface - Fortius software: three Virtual Reality terrains, Catalyst training software, Analyser software and a demo Real Life Video - Collapsible ergonomic frame - Steering frame available as option - Option to add terrains and films (T1956)
Advised System Specification; Hardware Processor 500 MHz (Pentium III / AMD) or higher
Memory 256 Mb RAM or higher
Videocard OpenGL compatible accelerator card with 128 MB of memory (e.g. Geforce 2 MX 200) or higher
I/O 1 Free USB port
Sound card DirectSound compatible Sound card
Windows XP
DirectSound Version 9
RRP: £429.99
The i-Magic connects to a PC and operates via a USB interface on the handlebars. Using the arrow keys, you select a track of your choice.
Fans will cheer on as you compete with opponents on real cycling tracks, digging deep to stay ahead of your opponents. Alternatively, you will find yourself in a magnificent landscape where the sun is shining, birds are singing, a seemingly perpetual holiday location. You will visit the village of Capricorn, a splendidly situated castle, or cycle past rolling meadows. You are the tour guide and the tourist all in one.
Unique Perspectives
You can vary the cycling track in many ways. You can choose between an ATB, Racing or track bike, with or without a guide, with the pulse meter turned on or off and from any camera angle you want. You can also vary the angle as you cycle. This provides some unique perspectives.
There are many different camera angles possible. Watch yourself cycle at a distance of two metres; survey the surrounding area from the eye of the cyclist or switch to an aerial view, with a magnificent panorama. During the competition it is even possible to glance behind you, so you can keep track of where your opponents are.
To make things even more exciting, you can compare your current position with those of your opponents on a bar graph at the bottom of the screen. During the race you can call up training data such as speed, cadence, watts, pulse, the number of rounds youve cycled or the degree of slope on the track. The i-Magic comes with standard start-up menus, Analyser Software, the Capricorn road terrain and the CycleDream velodrome.
The easy-reference start menu shows at a glance the terrain selected, your cycling companion(s) and the settings. You can easily change the composition of the cyclists on the terrain. There are numerous possibilities. Choose from a selection of pre-programmed courses or plot your own course
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