Tacx FLUX 2 Smart Bike Trainer Reviews

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Tacx FLUX 2 Smart Trainer The new FLUX 2 Smart Bike Trainer is the upgraded version of the popular FLUX smart. The FLUX 2 is perfect for anyone looking for a solid, reliable indoor ride on their own bike. The FLUX 2 is equipped with a bigger and stronger resistance unit and a heavier flywheel for an all-around better riding experience. The FLUX 2 is also extremely quiet. Great for those riders who like to hop on the saddle late at night or early in the morning. Push your ride to the next level with the Tacx FLUX 2 Smart Bike Trainer. Powerful The FLUX 2 Smart is equipped with a bigger resistance unit compared to its predecessor, allowing for a wider simulation range. It is able to realistically simulate inclines up to 16% gradient. Accurate A reliable, accurate and consistent power measurement is key to keep track of your performance and progress. This is exactly what the FLUX 2 Smart is designed for, it measures your power accurately within 2,5%. Ride Feel A stronger resistance unit in combination with a larger flywheel significantly improved the ride feel and responsiveness of the FLUX 2 Smart. With these improvements, this Smart trainer better replicates the experience of outdoor rides. Silent The FLUX 2 Smart is designed to bring vibrations and noise levels to the absolute minimum. This resulted in a very silent flywheel equipped bike trainer. ACCURATE Measures your power accurately within 2.5%. SILENT The most silent flywheel equipped bike trainer available. SMART TRAINER Connect to popular training apps, like Zwift & Tacx. SIMULATION RANGE Realistically simulate inclines up to a 16% gradient. SPRINT A strong trainer with a maximum sprint resistance of 2000 watts. HEAVY FLYWHEEL A large 7,6 kg flywheel ensures the best ride feel. Compatibility By supplying the FLUX 2 Smart with additional axle adapters, the axle compatibility significantly increased. This direct drive is compatible with 142x12mm and 148x12mm axles, straight out of the box. Stand Alone The smart electronics of this bike trainer allow you to train stand alone, without any software. It follows a progressive power curve, the resistance will increase progressively when you ride faster. Precisely replicating riding on a flat road. Indicators Intuitive LED lights provide a visual confirmation when the trainer is powered and connected to a device over ANT+ or Bluetooth. Stable Designed to withstand the most intense training sessions, this bike trainer is built to last. A large footprint ensures maximum stability and durable materials give the quality you would expect. Tacx Cycling Software Explore the world with high quality Films and GPS workouts while challenging your friends. Train efficiently with structured training plans and cycling workouts. Analyse your data, export your activity to Strava, and make use of many more features. Read more about our software at the webpage. 1 Month Free Premium All Tacx Smart trainers come with a free month subscription of the Tacx Premium software. Tacx FLUX 2 Smart Features and Specifications Features Type of trainer: Interactive Smart direct drive with electric brake Magnets: 8 Permanent ferrite magnets & 8 electromagnets Transmission: None Electrical requirements: 100-230 Volt Power indicator: None Connection indicator (ANT/BT): 2 LEDs Firmware upgradable: Yes Suitable cassettes: Not suitable for Specialized SCS system, Shimano & SRAM: 8 - 11 speed. Campagnolo, SRAM XD and XD-R body sold separately Suitable axles: Width of rear fork: Race 130 mm, MTB 135 mm, 142 mm & 148 mm. Adapter for 135 x 10 mm available. Suitable bikes: Race, Tri & MTB Supplied with: Quick release for road bikes and mountain bikes (5mm), Direct drive quick release with adapter set 142x12mm & 148x12mm, 1 month Tacx Premium software Specifications Max. power (40 km/h): 2000 Watt Max. incline: 16% Simulation of descent: No Max. torque: 41 Nm Max. brake force: 120 N Flywheel: Actual of 7.6 kg Mass inertia: 31.2kg Calibration: Spin down Footprint (lxw): 670 x 642 mm (26.4 x 25.3 in) Height: 460 mm (18.1 in) Dimensions when folded: Not foldable Weight: 21.3kg (46.9lbs) Article number: T2980 Data Output and Control Wireless communication: ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth Smart open Control by: ANT+FE-C bike computers, Connect to computer via ANT+antenna, Smartphone, Stand alone, Tablet Output: Cadence, Power, Speed Read out on: Bike computer, Computer with ANT+ antenna, Smartphone, Sports watch, Tablet Accuracy: 2.5%

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After trying a wheel powered home trainer, I bought the Flux 2. Easy setup, very quiet and works with Zwift. Much better experience versus the wheel powered Garmin.
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