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Tacx Flux 2 Smart T2980 + FREE Accessory Pack worth €130

After a week of practice, cycled a tour of Rome without any problems, in the first rides quite a problem with the powerful resistance, practice makes perfect. Not easy at 71.

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Being able to install everything fairly quickly (hardware) Software is still a bit of a problem, especially the Garmin and Swift programs. The power cord could have been longer, I was able to extend it with an original 3 point cord.... (see photo)

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Very robust, stable and fine device. Gives an awful lot of possibilities to train. In combination with tacx or zwift app also good connection and a special experience when cycling up a virtual mountain. Hard to sync with a MacBook though. You need an ant+ dongle for this. Also a pity that you can't connect a heart rate belt in the tacx app, therefore bound to Zwift.

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By now have owned the device for almost a year. In combination with apps like Zwift or Tacx Training, it gives a pretty realistic, and even fun, cycling experience. Device responds smoothly and accurately on inclines/descents. Resistance is adequate for me. It is not recommended to stand on the pedals while cycling: you can fall over! All in all, a nice alternative for (in winter) outdoor cycling. Want to cycle with an app on your tablet? Purchase Tacx's tablet holder!

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I hesitated for a long time about buying it, but I don't regret it for a second. A quick hour of pedaling between homework is very pleasant.

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More enjoyable training through interaction software and tacxtrainet

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This is certainly true regarding the expectation of the trainer. Had a Tacx fortius before, but this fluxs2 is very quiet compared to the fortius.

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Easy to install, both mechanically and the connection to the computer. Programs like Zwift and Tacx make cycling on the cycletrainer more attractive and a bit more lifelike.

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Sturdy and solid device that pairs easily and quickly with e.g. Zwift on AppleTv, iPad and iPhone.

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Fast, good delivery by Mantel. Nicely finished stable trainer. Mount your own cassette, bike on it, and train away. I installed a separate usb bluetooth 4.0 adapter in my pc, data transfer works perfectly. On my smartphone Tacx utilities for calibration and on the pc the Tacx desktop app linked directly to my Garmin account. In 1 hour I had everything unpacked and installed. Get the info from the Tacx app under FAQs and from the internet. I did install a mountain cassette right away. I found the included (loose) power cable too short and the manual too brief, therefore an 8.

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Just a pity that the power is over-rated, which distorts zwift and other races. Very good Mantel service.

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Comes complete with Allen wrench for securing the base. Mantel's specifications describe well what is included and what is not. What is a very big minus is a clear manual, you now have to pluck this off the internet, along with the calibration app. I cycle via bluetooth 4.0, this goes fine. I still needed an extra fill ring for the cassette.

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After several years of getting through the winters with a very old Tacx Bushido, the lack of vacation opportunities due to the corona pandemic has freed up the budget for me to buy a nice upgrade. Like, it seems, half of the Netherlands I now happily Zwift around in the digital cycling world. The Tacx does what it promises, and the difference with my old wheel-on trainer is huge. Especially in combination with the online possibilities and tacx training apps, this machine is a great deal of fun. Overall, I am very satisfied; the resistance runs smoothly and feels realistic as far as possible, and it is nice and quiet. This ensures that the "training pleasure" is great. However, there are some points that I would like to see improved: - Connectivity: I use a cadence, speed and heart rate monitor on my road bike. It is not possible to connect this without additional equipment. For this I had to buy the Tacx ANT+ sensor with it. Is it completely fair to mention this as a minus point? No it is not; it is also not advertised. Is it something I would like to see added: yes, definitely. Additionally, it took some effort to figure out what steps I needed to take to get this working (there is no indication anywhere in the product manual or Tacx's website as to exactly what product you need to pair those sensors properly) The first few times I used the Tacx via Bluetooth and not via the ANT+ sensor I bought later; this resulted in a somewhat patchy connection which meant that the data the device has to pass on to your training app does not always come through in real time, but sometimes lags a few seconds. Especially with short intervals very inconvenient. - Accuracy of the built-in cadence meter. The Tacx has a built-in cadence meter. Even after connecting the Tacx via the ANT+ connector, in my opinion it underperforms. That is why I now use my separate garmin cadence meter, which fortunately also connects well via the ANT+ connector. A world of difference, and I recommend everyone to use your own cadence meter. - Build quality: For 800 euros, I expected a higher level of workmanship. There are rough plastic edges here and there that really could have been better finished, especially across the middle of the device. (It looks like there are 2 halves, left and right, pressed together, on this press edge there are many plastic burrs). The plastic of the protruding legs with light blue Tacx text looks cheap. A different paint would have made a lot of difference here. - Installation: The instructions for installation and commissioning were very brief. I had to seek additional information through other channels to make sure I was doing everything right, such as installing my cassette. So why still get an 8 with so many extensive cons? Now that I have the device working properly, for example with my own cadence sensor, it is simply enjoyable. The cheaper plastic obviously doesn't show when you're pedaling away the snot in front of your eyes, and with the ANT+ connector, connectivity is no longer an issue.

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