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Pros & Cons
- The Tacx Flow Smart measures your speed, power and cadence.
- The Tacx Smart trainer can be linked to cycling software such as Zwift, TrainerRoad and Sufferfest.
- When you are not using the turbo trainer, you can fold it up into a compact size.
- You can view the data on your bike computer, smartphone, sports watch or tablet.
- Without a trainer tyre, you can wear out your rear tyre quickly.
- You can cycle even more realistically with a Direct Drive trainer.
- A 29-inch bike will only fit with a special Tacx trainer tyre.
Specifications
Specifications
Brand
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Tacx |
Bluetooth Smart / ANT+ / ANT+ FE-C | |
Good | |
Wheel-on | |
Electrobrake | |
Smart turbo trainer | |
Tacx Desktop App / Zwift / The Sufferfest / Rouvy / FulGaz / Kinomap / TrainerRoad / Bkool Indoor / Skuga / GoldenCheetah / PerfPro Studio / Velo Reality | |
Yes, software controlled | |
6% |
Description
Description
Connect and ride with the rest of the world
The Flow Smart turbo trainer connects you with your favourite cycling software. This way, you can ride with friends online, race virtually in Zwift or upload your activities to Strava. This makes indoor training a lot more interactive and fun. Because the trainer automatically adjusts the resistance, you can cycle in a realistic way.
Your speed, power and cadence are accurately measured. On your smartphone or other device, you can keep track of all the data while cycling. The software helps you train on power or maintain a constant cadence.
Stable frame
The Tacx is made of sturdy materials and has a large ground surface. So you can go crazy on the trainer. Falling over is out of the question.
Compatibility
The Flow Smart is suitable for wheel sizes from 26 to 29 inches. So you can also use it for a mountain bike. However, a trainer tyre is recommended to prevent your normal tyres from wearing out quickly. Axles of 130 mm and 135 mm fit in the trainer as standard. For other sizes you need an extra adapter.
Compatibility
Tacx Smart trainers software compatible:• Tacx
• Zwift
• Trainerroad
• Rouvy
• Sufferfest
• Kinomap
• Fulgaz
• Bkool
• Road Grand Tours
Delivery includes
• Tacx Flow Smart T2240• Front wheel support for extra stability
• 5mm quick-release for road and mountain bikes
• 1 month Tacx Desktop App Premium
• Users manual
Reviews
Reviews
Most recent reviews
5 / 5
Top product.
Easy to install, fully meets my expectations.
5 / 5
Recommended. Must have to keep cycling during the dark, cold and slippery months.
Easy to use. Quickly installed. Lots of choice of routes. Fun to cycle with others.
Pros & Cons
3 / 5
You get what you pay for
It's a good product if your objective is to use it for the winter months and ensure your mind is distracted enough to finish a 90 minute ride while not paying the sky. Otherwise, you may be better off with more expensive alternatives. The bearing block of the resistance unit wasn't attached properly so came out flying during the trial ride. You need either luck or patience with calibrating the unit the first time and the Tacx premium software combination with the Flow, is adequate but does not provide a close enough experience to real cycling. In short, it does what I expected for the money paid but does not exceed expectations.
Pros & Cons
4 / 5
Great for amateurs!
Really like the trainer, the only downside is indeed the need to use a training tire, which was super difficult to install!
Pros & Cons
5 / 5
excellent value for your money
I decided to get a smart trainer to do some trainings during winter, but did not want to spend too much. i think this TACX flow SMART is an excellent compromise: very easy to configure, you can use it with all the main software for training. in the box you get one coupon for 1 month for tacx premium (very nice app) and one for 1 free month for zwift.
Pros & Cons
5
Recommended. Must have to keep cycling during the dark, cold and slippery months.
Easy to use. Quickly installed. Lots of choice of routes. Fun to cycle with others.
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Cycling with friends
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Easily and quickly interested
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Keep cycling even in bad weather
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Less fun that 'real' outdoor cycling
3
You get what you pay for
It's a good product if your objective is to use it for the winter months and ensure your mind is distracted enough to finish a 90 minute ride while not paying the sky. Otherwise, you may be better off with more expensive alternatives. The bearing block of the resistance unit wasn't attached properly so came out flying during the trial ride. You need either luck or patience with calibrating the unit the first time and the Tacx premium software combination with the Flow, is adequate but does not provide a close enough experience to real cycling. In short, it does what I expected for the money paid but does not exceed expectations.
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Prijs
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real-life experience
4
Great for amateurs!
Really like the trainer, the only downside is indeed the need to use a training tire, which was super difficult to install!
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Fast connection with garmin and 3rd party apps
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Light weight and accurate for amateur level
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Super portable and easy to mount!
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Need training tire
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Not recommended to use normal tire.
5
excellent value for your money
I decided to get a smart trainer to do some trainings during winter, but did not want to spend too much. i think this TACX flow SMART is an excellent compromise: very easy to configure, you can use it with all the main software for training. in the box you get one coupon for 1 month for tacx premium (very nice app) and one for 1 free month for zwift.
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cheap compared to other smart trainer
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easy to configure
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realistic feeling
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can simulate only up to 6% gradient