Geared Posted June 5, 2020 Share Hi all, Have a ton of questions as I switch to road bikes , but for now my most urgent one is The flux 2 ,seems to be the only trainer around and I not really keen on waiting for the neo2t as there is zero stock anywhere This leaves me with the tacx flux 2 Reviews are non existent, complaints however there are many, mostly down to calibration and power issues with Zwift. The most encouraging news I read on dcrainmaker is that they quietly resolved the issue late last year. For anyone who has one or who has purchased one recently , is it a good buy ? Or should I suck up my lack of patience and wait another 4 to 6 weeks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted June 5, 2020 Share I had the first gen flux, 3 units and a lot of swearing later I got the neo.not sure if they fixed the issues, but neo gets my vote (or kicker if you can get one somewhere) Geared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted June 5, 2020 Share I's suggest you either way for the Neo 2 (there's one for sale in the classifieds section) or you go for a Kickr. The Flux has terrible reviews. Geared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted June 5, 2020 Share Why Tacx?There are many other brands available - almost all of which are more popular. Geared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geared Posted June 5, 2020 Share Why Tacx?There are many other brands available - almost all of which are more popular. as I go shop to shop, its all I am seeing available. I am most certainly open to anything decent. Neo2t is first prize as it seems to have the most consistent reviews. it used to be all wahoo, but for some reason that seems to have fallen out of favour up here in Guateng, or at least that's the impression I get from going shop to shop looking. I can probably source a wahoo kickr4 but not sure if its a bit long in the tooth now, I think I have seen one kick core floating around. going to quickly dive and see that Neo 2 in the classifieds. then I can sort out what bikes to get haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted June 5, 2020 Share I have been on a Flux since mid 2017. I have had connectivity issues using BlueTooth with and iPad, but no issues with ANT+. For me it is good value for money for a wheel off smart trainer. Geared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danievj Posted June 5, 2020 Share Bought a Flux 2 just before lockdown. Makes mechanical noise, especially when cold.ERG is inconsistent and every now and then it would just lock up in mid stride. Thankfully, after lockdown, Cycle Lab gave me a full refund, bought a Kickr and there is no comparison. Kickr ERG is seamless, device is quiet and consistent. Based only on my experience it is a no-brainer in favour of the Kickr. fanievb and Geared 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted June 5, 2020 Share as I go shop to shop, its all I am seeing available. I am most certainly open to anything decent. Neo2t is first prize as it seems to have the most consistent reviews. it used to be all wahoo, but for some reason that seems to have fallen out of favour up here in Guateng, or at least that's the impression I get from going shop to shop looking. I can probably source a wahoo kickr4 but not sure if its a bit long in the tooth now, I think I have seen one kick core floating around. going to quickly dive and see that Neo 2 in the classifieds. then I can sort out what bikes to get haha There may be a reason as to why it's the only trainer that is available - no one wants them. shaper, Geared and Zatopek 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geared Posted June 5, 2020 Share going to just grab the wahoo kick 4 now quick while they have stock. now to decide on my bike (Road but mainly triathlon goals) Merida reacto 6000 disc 2020 (Middle price range)orBianchi Sempre pro 2018 (Cheapest) orBianchi Aria 2020 or 2019 (need to confirm which year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted June 5, 2020 Share <snip> Makes mechanical noise, especially when cold.ERG is inconsistent and every now and then it would just lock up in mid stride. <snip> so they have not resolved the issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB Posted June 5, 2020 Share I bought a Flux 2 3 weeks ago, mates all have Wahoo Core. I’m still waiting to have my first Zwift with power correct, have calibrated both on Flux & Zwift and still seems wrong, like pushing a cow uphill even on the flats!Been assured by the LBS by calibrating only the Flux will work, going to try tomorrow, if not it’s going back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throttles Posted June 5, 2020 Share I had the first gen flux, 3 units and a lot of swearing later I got the neo. not sure if they fixed the issues, but neo gets my vote (or kicker if you can get one somewhere) I have gen 1 Flux that i bought second hand, I have had no issues.. 3 years of use with me.. 1 year with previous owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted June 5, 2020 Share Get yourself an ANT+ USB dongle... trust me on this - don't waste your time with Bluetooth. Wahoo local support is epic! Geared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted June 5, 2020 Share Get yourself an ANT+ USB dongle... trust me on this - don't waste your time with Bluetooth. Wahoo local support is epic! Why? I have had the opposite experience - my bluetooth connections are much more stable than when I was using ANT+ Geared and danievj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geared Posted June 5, 2020 Share I pulled the trigger and grabbed the wahoo kickr and decided on the Merida Reacto 6000 ,I am getting fitted and picking up tomorrow. getting back on road, I am nervous, but need to start getting some miles in, and out of lockdown limbo. thank you all for the advice, I was hoping for better news on the flux 2 , as I know the neo 2 is a wonderful trainer, just didn’t want to wait, and I am sure I can’t go wrong either way. WrightJnr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted June 5, 2020 Share It should be interesting to see what Garmin do with the TacX brand. Sounds like it needs some work.. danievj and Geared 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now