Smart trainer tacx flux s install#
Smart trainer tacx flux s upgrade#
Smart trainer tacx flux s android#

It works with Zwift, TrainerRoad, Perfpro, The Sufferfest, and many other apps. It can be managed with Tacx Training or Tacx Utility app available for Android, iOS. It can interact with a multitude of apps, software, computers and devices (smartphones and tablets) with iOS, Android, OSX and Windows. The Flux is totally interactive and ANT+ FE-C, FTMS, and Smart Bluetooth compliant.

The Flux S road feel is good when comparing it to other mid-range trainers in its class but not as good as high-end trainers. But here is a perfect example of how bigger isn’t always better and looking at the number alone doesn’t give you a good indication of how the trainer feels. The Flux has a 7 kg (14.7 lbs) flywheel which is heavier than other high-end trainers. With direct drive trainers, you will need to run the calibration once every 7 to 10 days or if you move the trainer around. Once you perform the initial calibration, you should be all set for a while. Before you perform calibration, you should warm up the trainer for about 10 minutes. The calibration can be done using the Tacx Utility app as well. Once you ensure you have the latest firmware, you need to run the calibration to ensure the brake is set properly.

Smart trainer tacx flux s upgrade#

The firmware can be updated wirelessly using the Tacx utility app and you will be prompted to upgrade if there is a new version.

Smart trainer tacx flux s android#

Once assembled, you should pair it to the Tacx utility app available for iOS and Android devices to check to see if there is a new firmware available. If you need a cassette plier, the Feedback Sports cassette plier and Cassette Wrench are one of my favorite and easy to use. You can purchase an 11-speed Shimano Ultegra cassette for about $65 but if you are still on a 10-speed cassette then you can save a few dollars and get a 10-speed Shimano Ultegra cassette for about $50. A Campagnolo is compatible but you will need to get an adapter.

The Flux is compatible with 8-11 speed Shimano and SRAM.

Smart trainer tacx flux s install#

The legs are simple to install and took me a few minutes to do.Īlso, you need to provide your own cassette and install it. When you take the Flux S out of the box, you will find the trainer, power cord, manuals, and all the tools you need to put the legs together. The Flux II will also cost you $150 more than the Flux S The Flux II offers a little more power, heavier flywheel, better accuracy, more slope support, and Tacx is including the 142mm & 148mm adapters with the Flux II. Tacx also introduced the Tacx Flux II before they updated the original Flux with the Flux S.

APP COMPATIBILITY: The Flux S works with Zwift and TrainerRoad in Smart Bluetooth and ANT+ FEC.

METRICS: Transmits power, speed, and cadence.

CONNECTIONS: ANT+ FE-C compatible, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth FTMS.

As to the compatibility with Campagnolo, an adapter is required.

CASSETTE COMPATIBILITY: Shimano 9/10/11 speed, SRAM & Campagnolo 9/10/11 speed.

BIKE COMPATIBILITY: 130 mm, MTB 135 mm.

In this review, I will walk you through the Flux S and my findings and hope to help you with your purchase decision. I put it through some Zwift racing, and ERG mode training. Tacx sent me the Flux S for this review and I have been using it for the past couple of weeks. Tacx updated the Flux S last September with better internals and redesigned to improve power measurement, support for long cage derailleurs, and made it quieter than the original Flux.