Tacx flux 2 decathlon Bluetooth#
Tacx flux 2 decathlon series#

It can simulate gradients of up to 15 per cent and has a maximum power of 1,900 watts, so the very strongest riders might find this unit a little under-specced, but for most people, this will be more than they’ll ever need. Ride quality is very good, especially considering it doesn’t have the largest flywheel out there, and we were impressed by its stability when really cranking things up. It comes with an 11-speed Shimano 105 cassette installed, and there are adaptors for 142mm thru-axles and a front wheel riser block included in the box, all of which is especially noteworthy at this price point.

It comes ready to use straight out of the box, so there’s minimal fuss involved in setting it up and getting riding. The Suito sits between the top-end Direto XR and budget Zumo in Elite’s range of direct drive smart trainers. That’s about it.Elite’s Suito is a simple and user-friendly smart trainer. € 789 at Amazon € 799 at Garmin € 761 at Wiggle € 649 at Amazon £ 599 at Garmin € 599 at Wiggle But looking at the Flux S, that’s a very good entry level trainer and the Flux 2 a mid-level and Tacx includes 142mm & 148mm adapters with the Flux 2. If you are looking for an affordable trainer but want something that can fold up a bit more, maybe think of Wahoo KICKR Core which is quieter than the Flux 2, had more connectivity, but a slightly lower max wattage (1800) and goes for the same price as the Flux 2.

Tacx flux 2 decathlon Bluetooth#

Zwiftīoth trainers send your speed, cadence and power over bluetooth and therefore, there is no difference in using either for Zwift, apart from their technical capabilities, noise, etc. Which makes sense as its fly wheel is heavier. Both give a good road feel for the mid-range price segment, with a slightly better experience on the Flux 2. But this doesn’t really work like this for the Flux trainers. Generally speaking, the heavier the better. One big factor in ‘road feel’ is the fly wheel weight. To hear a comparison it’s best to have a look at DC Rainmakers video. In terms of sound difference between the Flux trainers, the Flux 2 is slightly quieter. If you are looking for something ‘silent’ then have a look at the KICKR Core or Neo 2T. In terms of the noise produced, these trainers are not the quietest. For an entry level trainer, the S will be fine for you. The Wattage floor lies somewhere at ~100 for the Flux S and ~90 for the Flux 2. And another factor is the minumum wattage a trainer can give. Because one issue with trainers is that they actually don’t do 10% when Zwift says 10%, it’s less. While these numbers seem impressive, it doesn’t mean you can actually achieve this. As for reference, here are some well know climbs and their steepest bits: If you really want to train for some serious climbing it can fall short. Compaired to the Flux 2 and the competition. So for me, the S would be enough for training. I also died about three times during that test. I pushed this out during a test on a wattbike. However! This was my 1 second absolute peak. So the Flux S would not have been sufficient. But I’m a big guy (6’6 & 195lbs) and I rode a lot. Now, many years ago, I could put out about 1600 Watts.

That number is enough for a professional, maybe not Chris Hoy. The best way to compare this is always a table, and then I’ll explain later for the differences why or when they matter. The only notable difference is the S is a 2 and the feet are Tacx Blue on the Flux 2.īecause the form factor, the experiences are almost identical, the real difference lies in the numbers. The Tacx Flux S on the left and Flux 2 on the right. The only thing you’ll have to do is assemble the legs get get going.

Tacx flux 2 decathlon series#

While the outside doesn’t really matter because the Flux series is almost identical. It’s not a big difference, so we’ll be ready quickly. So in this article I’ll simply explain the differences between the Flux 2 and Flux S so you can decide which is best suitable for you. When you’re new to this, there might be too many options. With almost everybody stuck at home, all eyes are on trainers.