
This means the ride feel should be roughly the same between the two trainers. At least, that’s what Garmin claims.īoth the Flux S and Flux 2 use about the same flywheel, but the Flux 2’s is 1.3lbs heavier.

One of the defining features of the Flux 2 compared to the Flux S is its ability to read power more accurately and respond faster to changes in power or resistance. The Tacx Flux S has a maximum power ceiling of 1500w, and a maximum simulated gradient of +/-10%. You won’t notice many other differences on the outside of the Flux S and Flux 2, apart from a minor color difference. The Flux S can now take on a bike with a longer derailleur cage, which has become more and more come on modern-day bikes. The Tacx Flux S is essentially the second-generation Flux 1, with a number of internal upgrades, as well as a few external. Integration Capabilities: ANT+ FE-C and Bluetooth technology Tacx Flux S Smart Trainer Key Specifications However, the Tacx Flux S and Tacx Flux 2 are far from perfect, with a handful of concerns that might dissuade prospective buyers. Tacx has experienced more than its fair share of customer complaints, reliability issues, and quiet recalls, but after a few years of revamping, the latest versions are much better than the originals. But once you dive into the data, there’s a lot going on with Tacx Flux trainers. Quiet, capable, and easy to set up, it’s difficult to distinguish each trainer from the outside. Both are off-shoots/upgrades from the original Tacx Flux 1 which was released in 2016, and both are worthy of a closer look. The Tacx Flux S and Tacx Flux 2 are two of the direct-drive smart trainers offered by Garmin.
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The price to upgrade from the S to the 2 is far from steep, but reliability and power accuracy are not strong suits of the Tacx Flux 2. The Flux S is a mid-range direct-drive smart trainer, while the Flux 2 borders on the high-level smart trainers, at least in raw capabilities. After a few years of ‘recalls’ and firmware updates, the Tacx Flux S and Tacx Flux 2 are finally off the shelves and propped up in pain caves around the world.
