I’m still struggling to believe that DCRainmaker’s idea to call this “the FLOATR” wasn’t flushed down the pan before it was shared. Perhaps he’d already tried 
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Awesome!!! Reports like this are what make this all worthwhile 
Thanks for sharing 
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I also purchased the e-flex plus based on your comments and couldn’t be happier. A definite improvement in comfort!!
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Excellent!
I found a review that was just released:
Notable is the announcement that there will soon be a version compatible with the Zwift Hub trainer.
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Looks like Inside Ride added the Zwift Hub as the 3rd trainer supported by the E-Flex.
And I stumbled on earlier written review that we as the founder of the new option.
I’m looking at getting the E-Flex Plus for Core. I regularly swap between two bikes on the Kickr Core (same cassette) and I’m wondering how much of a hassle it would be to swap with the E-Flex in the mix? The bikes are mine and my wife’s so they don’t have the same wheelbase. Should it simply be a matter of getting the rear dropout in then lowering the fork onto the front support, and then doing a zero load lift and place to get the front end straight? Or is there something more that might be a pain in the context of frequent switches?
Thanks!
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Yes, that should be all it takes from what I know.
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The only hiccup could be if you each had bikes with a different fork axle setup (100mm QR vs 12mm x 100mm Thru Axle), but if that matches this is a pretty easy swap.
Great, thanks. Both QR with current bikes, but it’s something to think about if only one of us gets a new bike (which are pretty much all TA now it seems).
This industry needs to find a way to let people demo these items; it’s such a financial risk to get one without knowing if one will like it/be able to handle it. Being in Canada, even if they do accept a return it’s US$120 shipping, plus tax and duty and return shipping if it’s a no-go for my wife. Or resell locally at a massive discount.
The larger makers (Saris & Wahoo) have an established dealer network with many getting in samples of these devices for people to try in a shop at least.
The smaller makers have a harder time since they don’t have that network to use. They are also working with a much smaller crew, so other than a return policy (that can get expensive for users and companies), there is not a ton of options out there, unfortunately.
I could see a demo program of sorts, but that would also include some of the same shipping costs so it’s not an instant solution either.
Received the EFlex+ for Kickr Core and so far it’s very promising. I’ll try it on flexier settings but I think the 2nd stiffest might work for me, otherwise it takes too much focus to keep the bike stable during standing efforts.
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Sweet! As long as you gain the comfort and feel you want, the stiffness can still be rewarding at higher levels.
Just adding in my experience. I got the E-Flex Plus and it seems to be a well made product and the motion is smooth. The only thing is that I am not finding it to improve my comfort while riding the trainer for longer than an hour. I was hoping this would help, but unfortunately it didn’t help me. I have sent a request to return it.
I am back on an E-Flex. Got one from a friend who was moving. So far I’m liking it much more than my previous attempt. I did 3 hours yesterday and mostly didn’t get sick. Each day I get more comfortable. I have a Kickr V5 but still have it mounted with the bar in the firm configuration instead of the soft. I tried the soft and had a helluva time getting it level and comfortable. In firm, I get the exact amount of motion I want.
Does anyone happen to have the inserts for the front fork that allow for a quick release to be attached that they no longer need? My road bike has rim brakes and I’d like to be able to mount it from time to time. I emailed Inside Ride, but figured I’d ask here, too.
If I’m following, I had to buy one of these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LDLR19R
To use QR on mine.
DONT BUY THAT ONE, ITS FOR A 12mm THRU AXLE…, I have an e-Flex built to work with a 2015 Domane’s 12mm front thru axle. So I also had to buy one of those adapters to support my two bikes with now standard 15mm front fork thru axles.
A week or two ago I setup my eFlex and had a mystery issue getting the Tarmac’s fork to mount, but the Checkpoint mounted easy peasy.
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Thanks! I probably wasn’t quite clear enough:
See the blue nubbin in the fork mount? Those pieces (there’s one on the other side) are removable to convert between a QR and TA. Kind of like what you put in a Kickr to change between the two. If I can’t get my hands on those pieces, I’ll buy one of those adapters you linked (especially since you’ve had success with it).
Gotcha.
I have one of the first ones made, AFAIK we didn’t have that back then. On my OG model the inserts I posted work well.
Just looked at support page, the gen1 and gen2 models do not have that adapter. You have a gen3 fork stand.
Is there a boost adapter or 12x100 is the only thru axle you can fit?
Update: IR will sell the parts to me for $10.
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Can someone kindly share the E-Flex Plus fork stand dimensions? As in, the footprint? Thanks!