Tacx Antares Roller Bicycle Trainer (Black/Blue)
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A freestanding roller trainer for riders who want to sharpen pedalling technique and balance indoors, with enough stability built into the roller shape to make riding unclamped feel genuinely manageable.
Overview
The Antares takes a different approach to indoor training than a fixed trainer — rather than clamping the bike in place, it lets you ride freely on rollers, the way you would outdoors. That's the whole point: without a trainer holding the bike upright for you, you have to actually balance and pedal smoothly, which is exactly the skill a fixed trainer can't teach.
What makes that manageable is the conical roller shape, wider at the ends than the middle, which naturally nudges the wheels back toward centre if you start to drift. The whole unit folds down to 80cm for storage, and there's no power cable or resistance unit to worry about — just the rollers themselves and whatever resistance your own tyre and roller friction create.
It's a trainer for warming up before a race, working specifically on pedal stroke and cadence, or simply riding indoors without needing mains power — useful anywhere from a small apartment to a spot with an unreliable power supply.
Why You'll Like It
Builds Real Balance and Technique
Riding unclamped forces a smoother, more centred pedal stroke than a fixed trainer ever will — the skill carries over directly to how you ride outdoors.
Conical Rollers Keep You Centred
The rollers are wider at the ends than the middle, which naturally guides your wheels back toward the centre if you start to drift, making the learning curve far less intimidating than it sounds.
No Power Required
There's no motor, resistance unit, or cable to plug in — just fold it out and ride, wherever you happen to be.
Genuinely Portable
Retracts to 80cm for storage or transport, light enough to move between rooms or take with you for a warm-up before a race.
Who Is It For?
Riders in India who want a pre-race warm-up tool or a way to specifically train pedalling technique and cadence, rather than simply logging indoor miles. It's a natural fit for anyone in a smaller apartment or a space where a bulky fixed trainer isn't practical — the Antares folds away completely between sessions.
It also suits riders dealing with less reliable mains power, since there's nothing to plug in — you can train indoors regardless of whether the power is on.
Good to Know
Because the bike isn't clamped, it's worth starting your first few sessions near a wall or doorway you can lean on until balance feels natural.
Keep the rollers clean and free of grit or rubber shavings from your tyre — a quick wipe-down after use keeps the ride smooth and quiet.
The Tacx bike support accessory (sold separately) attaches to the front fork if you'd like extra stability while you build confidence on the rollers.
Technical Specifications
- Trainer Type: Roller
- Resistance Type: Not Applicable (freestanding roller, no resistance unit)
- Wheel Size Compatibility: 26", 27.5", 29"
- Roller Diameter: 100-110mm
- Dimensions (L x W): 135cm x 47cm extended, 80cm x 47cm folded
- Total Weight: 7.7kg
- Compatible Wheelbase: 980mm-1,100mm axle-to-axle
- Rider Weight Limit: 125kg total
- What's in the Box: Tacx Antares roller unit
Additional Information
- Country of Origin: China
- Imported By: Ruswic Synergizer (BSI), Fl No.1B, Green Terrace Condominium, Plot No.410/2, Near Vidyut Nagar, Lane No.5, South Koregaon Park, Pune - 411001, Maharashtra, India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Trainers