Why We Like The Flux 2 Smart Trainer
Winter's brutally cold weather conditions and lack of daylight all contribute to a waning desire to ride outdoors. Riding the trainer inside isn't exactly on our list of favorite activities, but the Flux 2 Smart Trainer does a wonderful job of simulating road feel. Utilizing a heavier flywheel and stronger electromagnets, this updated trainer better simulates the load you would experience on a typical road ride. Boasting compatibility with many third-party apps, the Flux 2 can pair with virtually any smartphone, tablet or computer, transforming the indoor riding experience this winter.
Details
- Compact and realistic direct drive trainer for indoor riding
- 7.8-kilo flywheel for a realistic, smooth ride
- Compatible with 3rd party apps for virtual racing and data mining
- Works with SRAM/Shimano 8-11-speed road cassettes
- Electro brake provides resistance with electromagnets
- Power accuracy is within +/- 2.5%
- Simulates up to a 16% grade and has a max power of 2000 watts
- Item #GRMF05D
- Material
- [body] high density plastic, [grippers] rubber
- Resistance
- 8 permanent ferrite magnets, 8 electromagnets
- Wireless
- ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth
- Includes
- 4mm quick release, direct drive quick release with adapter set (142 x 12mm, 148 x 12mm)
- Dimensions
- 26.4 x 25.3 x 18.1in
- Claimed Weight
- 52lb
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- bike training
Reviews
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Overall Rating
3 based on 2 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 26, 2025
Look elsewhere for your trainer needs
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I am wildly disappointed in this machine. I generally love all of my Garmin gear (and customer service) so I didn't even check reviews before ordering. First, the base is not stable compared to other trainers I’ve used. Any out of saddle efforts are tempered by knowing the base will come off the ground. Second, leveling the machine is either not possible or not intuitive. So I dealt with a slight angle. Next, the ERG mode is not stable using MyWhoosh, or Rouvy. Erratic power with a +\- 5-7% while in a constant effort. Lastly, ERG mode has a window of power settings. Meaning, you will have to shift gears to reach high or low power settings. Why bother with ERG if I have to shift anyway? This is wheel-on trainer level technology. I returned this product, as I wouldn’t settle for dealing with these issues for the price of the trainer. Garmin said I wouldn’t have any of those problems if I got the NEO. Why would I bother?
September 22, 2022
I love it!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Height:
- 5' 7"
- Weight:
- 180
Purchased the Tacx Flux 2 for the option to ride indoors and try Zwift. It was super easy to set up. The trainer is well built and quiet. I was on Zwift in just a few minutes and have only ridden outside once in the past week :). Looks to be a good alternative to riding in the summer Florida heat.
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