Tacx Flux Indoor Trainer - 5 Months Of Intense Training. Did It Hold?

  Переглядів 94,427

SickBiker

SickBiker

6 років тому

Tacx Flux first review: • Direct Drive Turbo Tra...
Discussion on this topic:
SickBiker Facebook Group: goo.gl/3YmcfN
Additional materials for Patrons:
/ sickbiker
MY GEAR IN 2018 SEASON:
- entry level XC hardtail
Rose Count Solo 2 goo.gl/6asWEz
- trail full suspension for technique drills
Merida One-Forty goo.gl/zHffHf
- e-bike
Merida eOne-Twenty goo.gl/p7dFMc
- climbing road bike
Merida Scultura 5000 goo.gl/UfrWQy
- power meter pedals
Favero Assioma Duo cycling.favero.com/assioma
- my main camera and smartphone for LIVE episodes
Panasonic Lumix G7 amzn.to/2DgMpki
LG G6 amzn.to/2Df2SRY
- my turbo trainers
amzn.to/2F5PTmj
amzn.to/2F5PWhZ
Organic, powdered food I use: bertrand.bio/
My Amazon store with tested stuff: amzn.to/2fBut9s

КОМЕНТАРІ: 59
@poiik2682
@poiik2682 6 років тому
Thx for the vid Danny.. could you do a vid on some trainers for mtb's please...
@arthurkirk2100
@arthurkirk2100 2 роки тому
Great review. Thanks
@canisfamiliaris4169
@canisfamiliaris4169 5 років тому
Can you tell more about the changes you made to your diet?
@germanfernandez497
@germanfernandez497 3 роки тому
No one: Me explaining the mechanic the noise my car is making 6:04
@bmwm30072007
@bmwm30072007 6 років тому
Hi SickBiker, I would like to know how your heart rate (Resting HR, Threshold RH, Maximum HR and etc) has been changed by training (stronger and fitter). Can you catch beginning of Overtraining by looking your heart rate and power on trainer?
@TheMaluff
@TheMaluff 4 роки тому
hi, i have a Tacx Bushido and im considering to upgrade/change for a Flux or Wahoo Core, it is worth it? Thanks
@stgsaram
@stgsaram 4 роки тому
Any problems with second one flux
@KK-il7gd
@KK-il7gd 5 років тому
Which diet adjustment did you make?
@09dunny
@09dunny 4 роки тому
Have you a video on what you eat?
@inthevortexphotography5520
@inthevortexphotography5520 5 років тому
Is your 2nd unit still working? :)
@bloggs730
@bloggs730 6 років тому
Hi, does your new trainer have height adjustment?
@surfinDelMar
@surfinDelMar 4 роки тому
I am finding when I use my Flux I need to make rear derailleur adjustments for downshifting. I have to shift twice to get it downshift. Is this a common problem or am I missing something? Upshifts seems to be fine for the most part. My derailleur shifts fine when I have my wheel on and I'm running eTap 11-speed. When I mounted the cassette the Tacx directions said no spacer was needed so I believe I have everything set up properly. Any help is appreciated.
@Bianchi77
@Bianchi77 2 роки тому
Nice video, can it generate 8% climbs for 4K ? thanks
@76hercul
@76hercul 5 років тому
Hi i am the owner of Trek 520 ,2018 year. I am interested to buy of this trainer. I found out that Flux model isn't compatible with long cage derailleur. I think my bike has that type derailleur. Is it any chance to upgrade somehow my bike ? If not can you recommend me any different trainer in the same range of price and functions? Thanks.
@PazLeBon
@PazLeBon 5 років тому
After having to junk 2 tacx trainers within weeks or few months there's no way i can risk another. Pot luck if it lasts more than a week. Think the Elite Directo is about same price now and looks a better class
@jaimegildesagredo
@jaimegildesagredo 6 років тому
Hi Dani, thank you for the video. Any maintenance tips/recommendations for the direct mount trainer? For example lubing chain? using same chain with two different cassettes, any problems? chain wear? thank you.
@hugoburton5222
@hugoburton5222 5 років тому
If you use the same cassette (like in the groupset you use). Or if it is compatible. As long as it's not like a sram casette and you use a shimano groupset on your bike.
@Bobolinos69
@Bobolinos69 Рік тому
Hey! At 3:27 I could hear a little creaking sound from the trainer. I have just bought a flux S, done only a couple of short rides and try to understand if it is normal. What do you think? Thanx!
@roilev
@roilev 4 роки тому
My Flux 1 stopped working, no lights, no sound coming out of it. And, as Murphy specified, it happened 3 months after the 2y warranty expired. I sent it to Tacx to repair it at my expense, and they returned it without fixing it, because "they don't produce it any more and they don't have spares for it" even if they are currently selling Flux S that is the same trainer with different legs
@lutfisksoppa2122
@lutfisksoppa2122 4 роки тому
rip man
@christrickett3291
@christrickett3291 3 роки тому
I like this video, I have now made up my mind but I am not sure where to plan on putting it - balcony, living room, garage... the issue is noise, this video said it was quiet to run but the evidence did not point to that, I actually thought it was pretty noisy. For a piece of kit like this then I would expect noise, but I can't quite work out how loud training is going to be.
@stamK.
@stamK. 3 роки тому
It was the sensitive microphone placement so close. Its actually much more silent than that. You hardly feel it over your fan noise lets say.
@lazurm
@lazurm 5 років тому
One way to solve the problem of changing wheels, etc. is to buy another bicycle, used solely for training. It should have very close geometry and be relatively inexpensive. Bikes Direct sells'm cheap so, for me, that eliminated the inconvenience. In fact, once I purchased the Tacx Neo (NOT cheap) and mounted the front bicycle fork on a Cyclops roller fork holder (with added wooden "legs" for stability) I didn't have to deal with wheels and tires at all. And, with the Neo, no need to calibrate either. I'm now starting to study how to get into and stay in shape without even needing to exercise, so I could (therefore) eliminate everything. Tough going though....
@willcook1071
@willcook1071 4 роки тому
What are you referring too in your last paragraph?
@remifjelldal7299
@remifjelldal7299 6 років тому
I've ridden 5000k+ on my Genius (like a bushido) on a new pair of GP4000s2's and they look brand new. (Old bike so it only sits on the trainer but no need for the spesific tires my friend).
@GoustiFruit
@GoustiFruit 6 років тому
I did less than 25km (Zwift trial) with GP4000S II on my Vortex (like a bushido) and it got totally ruined ! I then bought a dedicated trainer tyre and it's still there after almost two Winters of indoor training.
@bmwm30072007
@bmwm30072007 6 років тому
Low watt training should be alright but high watt training can create big problem.
@timwalshmi
@timwalshmi 6 років тому
I have the Tacx Flux, the early failures didn’t scare me off because I watched Shane Millers videos and knew a Tacx had addressed the issue.
@PazLeBon
@PazLeBon 5 років тому
only they never have, he just got lucky
@ledcessna158
@ledcessna158 6 років тому
Also started training on the flux about 6 months ago. Still going strong.
@herminaa1301
@herminaa1301 4 роки тому
LedCessna and now? Still strong?
@christrickett3291
@christrickett3291 3 роки тому
I have a 9-speed derailleur and this trainer seems to have more cogs than that, so do I need to change something or can I just operate the trainer and the bike together while sacrificing the use of a couple of gears?
@eagerbob
@eagerbob 3 роки тому
it comes without a cassette. Just buy an extra 9 speed cassette and put it in the trainer.
@thecattery
@thecattery 5 років тому
I bought one in April, a terrible decision as it turns out, has to be replaced. Tacx confirmed to me it needs replacement but bike shop won't just exchange, is sending back blah blah I'm without a trainer and don't know when I'll get it back.
@thecattery
@thecattery 5 років тому
A postscript by hook and crook I got it replaced- seems a lot better but yet to try in anger, hopefully this Tuesday
@moren1169
@moren1169 2 роки тому
Ciekawe ktury jest cichszy Flax czy Neo
@MstrRo
@MstrRo 5 років тому
You noted: "They send you new unit" Do they send you a new unit or they send you a rebuilt unit. You might be in for a surprise by the answer you get.
@HeyxArno
@HeyxArno 5 років тому
What difference does it make? Of it works it works
@PHPW
@PHPW 2 роки тому
Bought one off of eBay. Rattles like a can of marbles. Swapped back to tacx vortex as it sounds terrible.
@useport80
@useport80 6 років тому
how did a seal get stuck in your tacx lol
@Sarveshdd1
@Sarveshdd1 5 років тому
🤣🤣
@TheUnrevealer
@TheUnrevealer 6 років тому
Do such trainers have only discrete resistance adjustment, or can it also emulate fluid trainers behaviour, that is, resistance increase as you go faster?
@GoustiFruit
@GoustiFruit 6 років тому
Only discrete.
@0kojack0
@0kojack0 4 роки тому
About to upgrade from a wheel on Tacx vortex to a direct drive. Either a flux 2, brand new or a Tacx neo, 2nd hand. Anyone have any thoughts?
@christrickett3291
@christrickett3291 3 роки тому
I have been asking around and the verdict where I live seems to be that Tacx Flux is the way to go. Those who have a wheel-based one are OK with them but keen to upgrade. Those with Flux just seem to love them
@christrickett3291
@christrickett3291 3 роки тому
PS Just realised your post was 6 months ago, sorry.
@velocity4761
@velocity4761 2 роки тому
i have a flux smart. it had a belt noise problem. then one day resistance didnt change when gradient changed. so now i have to change gears to change resistance on climbs. needless to say i really dont like tacx.
@hugoburton5222
@hugoburton5222 5 років тому
You also don't wear out your tire on this trainer.
@London_Calling_2012
@London_Calling_2012 5 років тому
I’m sorry but I disagree with everyone’s instant reaction (including you) to send their trainer back as soon as it starts to get a bit of belt squeak as they think it’s faulty. I’ve owned a Flux trainer for well over. a year and a half, I love it and I have no problem with a bit of intermittent belt squeak. Why? Well, I believe it’s down to a few factors. 1. Calibration - calibrate your trainer regularly. 2. Temperature - depending on the temp, the belt could shrink and get stiffer during colder weather exacerbating the squeak and expand and getting softer in warmer weather reducing the squeak. If you watch my video, you’ll hear it on spin down, but it’s not a noise that happens all of the time and frankly, my fan is noisier. I can also confirm there’s no internal damage caused to the trainer from the squeak.
@lazurm
@lazurm 5 років тому
London Calling 2012: I agree with most of what you wrote BUT I'd definitely advise opening up the trainer in the rare case of a squeak caused by a trainer trapped mouse, not to mention other squeaky vermin.
@christrickett3291
@christrickett3291 3 роки тому
My issue with that approach is, EVERY time I try to repair ANYTHING I end up with a dozen other things breaking. It has got to the stage that I even went to the bike shop to get my pedals tightened despite having the right tools in my bag. Embarrassing, but if I mend a puncture you can be sure I get another two - even in the other wheel.
@machyne82
@machyne82 6 років тому
Exercise isn’t how you loose weight. It’s how you get healthy
@rorydenholm7943
@rorydenholm7943 3 роки тому
Ok?
@jasmohi
@jasmohi 6 років тому
your shorts are not enough long
@mathewrose2951
@mathewrose2951 3 роки тому
I don't know why anyone would buy one of these. Having recently purchased one, I was surprised to discover that the Flux line only connects with the Tacx Training App and cannot be used on Zwift. I emailed their customer support to see if I could somehow purchase an unlock to be able to hook up to Zwift, but they don't answer emails. It is no better than my old fluid trainer that I rode while pairing my bike's power meter to Zwift. There "controllable" features are only available on Wahoo trainers, not from Tacx.
@dgenerationx5855
@dgenerationx5855 3 роки тому
WTF. Of course you can use tacx flux with zwift. There is even a one month code for zwift included.
@smudge6670
@smudge6670 3 роки тому
Think you need to do some research, of course it connects to Zwift!!!😂😂
@thebigthreekilledmyb
@thebigthreekilledmyb 2 роки тому
Did you watch the video? This guy just connected it to Zwift
@Anhjje
@Anhjje 2 роки тому
Are you ok? this is one of the most popular budget options for Zwift, the guy even connects it on this video lol
I Tried Every Tacx Indoor Trainer To Find The Best One
18:15
Cade Media
Переглядів 81 тис.
одни дома // EVA mash @TweetvilleCartoon
01:00
EVA mash
Переглядів 4,4 млн
ДРУГА РЕПЕТИЦІЯ alyona alyona та Jerry Heil на сцені Євробачення-2024
00:34
Євробачення Україна | Eurovision Ukraine official
Переглядів 162 тис.
TACX FLUX S Smart Trainer: Details // Unboxing // Initial Ride Review
16:06
Shane Miller - GPLama
Переглядів 160 тис.
TACX FLUX 2 REVIEW:  Quiet Trainer But What About That Accuracy?
8:27
SMART Bike Trainers
Переглядів 106 тис.
Tacx FLUX smart trainer Unboxing and Installing - #cycling
10:50
Jasper Verkuijl
Переглядів 62 тис.
HOW TO Zwift on a tacx with disk brakes
8:20
zwiftcyklist
Переглядів 41 тис.
Which Tacx® Smart Trainer is right for you? - Garmin® Retail Training
7:08
13 Coolest Bicycle Gadgets & Accessories on Amazon
8:30
Bike Zone
Переглядів 287 тис.
1 Year With the Wahoo Kicker Core // Watch Before You Buy!
8:06
Jourdain Coleman
Переглядів 190 тис.
TACX FLUX Smart Trainer:  Unboxing. Building. First Ride
14:32
Shane Miller - GPLama
Переглядів 381 тис.
Wahoo KICKR Move vs Tacx NEO 3M: Best Smart Trainer King?
18:09
DC Rainmaker
Переглядів 61 тис.
Прайм Бразилия💀 #футбол
0:45
Короче, Футбол
Переглядів 785 тис.
Amazing move‼︎ #Dodgeball in Japan‼︎
0:15
Amazing Dodgeball in Japan!【View channel】
Переглядів 4,7 млн
When Nobody Celebrates with You😢
0:21
SkillerHome
Переглядів 6 млн
MESSI VS RONALDO #shorts
0:12
iStephan Clips
Переглядів 12 млн
Jiu Jitsu Slap From Reverse Guard 🥋
0:44
Goldtown MMA
Переглядів 41 млн