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(More customer reviews)This is an absolutely fantastic system. I mostly use the VR training (and/or now multiplayer VR) because in the full-on VR software (as opposed to the real live video) you can pass people, draft people, change weather, chart your own course with the steering frame, race against other rides from yourself or others (you can also share all this online).
The Real Life Video works well also, and if you want to bike along the real routes that a lot of the famous races ride along, then that is the way to go.
In the past the problem with the Fortius software was that steering wasn't quite working right, and the graphics were a bit primitive even though still burdensome for the PC to render. The new v2.04 Fortius software fixes ALL of the problems in the older Fortius VR software and makes this move from a 4 star to a 5 star rating in my book.
The new software is much higher quality than the older software AND it runs BETTER on the old PC I use as a dedicated PC just set up for the trainer. On newer computers it really sings, but you don't need a fancy new computer either.
The steering is incredible. I wondered at first if it might be a gimick, but it is really really a great addition to add to the VR impact (if you only ride on Real Life Video then you don't need steering really). When you combine the steering with the latest VR software it is really like being out on the roads. You can ride any course you want, save it, and ride it again or share it online.
The only problem is that if you start a 30 minute ride to have a quick spin, you'll always end up riding for an hour or a lot longer. Just like in reality - you can't ask for anything better than that.
p.s. I have recently started to use the Tacx blue trainer tire. I used to just use my old discarded worn out tires, but the trainer tire is a must have and improves everything just one more notch.
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Tacx's most advanced Virtual Reality Trainer - 2011 Tacx Fortius Multi-Player takes training to the next level. It features a powerful motor brake with its stable Virtual Reality Steering Frame to bring you the most vivid and enjoyable indoor training experience. The MultiPlayer Fortius also includes a one-year free license for web racing. This high-tech trainer challenges you literally and figuratively to push back the frontiers. Comes with TTS 3.0 software
