# How to service a Tacx Flux? **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [December 22, 2023, 8:05am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-service-a-tacx-flux/89266 "2023-12-22T08:05:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AdamJ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/adamj/32/15695_2.png) [@AdamJ](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AdamJ)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2023, 8:05am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-service-a-tacx-flux/89266/1 "2023-12-22T08:05:21Z")
So I jumped on the turbo the other day after a couple of weeks off, and instantly noticed it was more difficult than it should have been. I usually have headphones on so can’t be sure, but seems as though there’s a new noise, kind of like riding with the brakes on. I struggled at 100w through a warmup and tried to recalibrate but could barely hit the 32kph target. I abandoned the workout and used a free ride 60, and noticed it got significantly easier after about half an hour, and I was pushing 150w easily. (My aim was zone 1 or 2 easy hour). After the workout my trainer creaked to a stop but the rubbing sound had all but gone. Could this be due to the recent super cold uk weather now I’ve got my trainer outside? Or do I potentially need to open up the casing and lube something? Looking back, my ftp has been automatically reduced by a fair margin over the last couple of months and I can’t help but think it might be a trainer issue. It’s a Tacx Flux from a few years back, not the flux s or flux 2 ---
**Author:** ![dcrainmaker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dcrainmaker/32/14839_2.png) [@dcrainmaker](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/dcrainmaker)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2023, 9:35am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-service-a-tacx-flux/89266/2 "2023-12-22T09:35:36Z")
“How to service a Tacx Flux?” Just to clarify, are highly sarcastic answers allowed? ---
**Author:** ![AdamJ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/adamj/32/15695_2.png) [@AdamJ](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AdamJ)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-service-a-tacx-flux/89266/4 "2023-12-22T12:13:30Z")
Steady on guys 😂 I’ve had this for about 5 years and had zero issues - I’d rather fix it if possible! But……you know what you’re talking about ---
**Author:** ![slowmart](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/slowmart/32/148777_2.png) [@slowmart](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/slowmart)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2023, 10:47pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-service-a-tacx-flux/89266/5 "2023-12-22T22:47:56Z")
@AdamJ The one and only reason I joined Facebook was to access the user group on there. Lots of informed insight with one guy actually making spare parts. > **[Tacx FLUX owners group | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1246355348749602/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=7161354560582955& __cft__ %5B0%5D=AZWtSuYn8OLd5GDobp2U9ZzqN3lbLVz9_oDoCU68hcdsSB7xsz7qfFGVmr4HS6leWLLVM6iRGxoiGuWDx403ow3maneTWIR8Xe3mzfImGb72NQIuJbJ-vtOQDdOkILg-HI1evGtldogb3g1mswVrCYeWaIdtuLG2mn_T8CYRJ_yfd7ejav93Z0PSRXvQQVVpfk8& __tn__ =-UC%2CP-R)** ---
**Author:** ![AdamJ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/adamj/32/15695_2.png) [@AdamJ](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AdamJ)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2023, 6:51am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-service-a-tacx-flux/89266/6 "2023-12-23T06:51:55Z")
Thanks I’ll have a look!