# TACX Flux 2 opinions **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Tags:** trainer\ **Created:** [February 17, 2019, 11:44pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954 "2019-02-17T23:44:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mjal1979](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c4cdca/32.png) [@Mjal1979](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Mjal1979)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 11:44pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/1 "2019-02-17T23:44:42Z")
Tacx have very kindly agreed to swap my troublesome TACX Flux for a Flux 2 I can’t find any reviews anywhere. Has anyone got one? Any good? ---
**Author:** ![FatBoySlim](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/fatboyslim/32/296_2.png) [@FatBoySlim](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/FatBoySlim)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 6:18am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/2 "2019-02-18T06:18:24Z")
They are not released yet. Dc Rainmaker has done a noise test on the review model he has. He is supposed to have a review out on it within the next couple weeks. On clevertraining I noticed they have pushed back delivery to late March. Might be because Garmin purchased TACX. ---
**Author:** ![Tipsterix](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tipsterix/32/1707_2.png) [@Tipsterix](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Tipsterix)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 7:27am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/3 "2019-02-18T07:27:41Z")
It’s been available in Europe and I got mine in beginning of January. Only done maybe 10 rides or so but I’m totally satisfied with it. First smart trainer I’ve got and it does exactly what it’s supposed to. No problems with resistance floor and quiet enough. ---
**Author:** ![AndyGajda](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/andygajda/32/1052_2.png) [@AndyGajda](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AndyGajda)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 8:49am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/4 "2019-02-18T08:49:10Z")
I would personally avoid any Flux. They are prone to failure and despite what Tacx say I can’t imagine they’ve solved the belt issues. ---
**Author:** ![rocourteau](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rocourteau/32/7746_2.png) [@rocourteau](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/rocourteau)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/5 "2019-02-18T16:53:04Z")
The original model (a.k.a. Flux 1, now modified and rebranded as Flux S) has been shipping for more than 2 years, and the issues were reported as fixed in Jan 2017. I would assume the original issues are behind them, even more so considering one of the issues was associated with the EDCO “universal” freewheel body, which they don’t use since quite a while. I’ve been running a Flux S since November last year, I can hear the load unit disc scraping a little on the cover once in a while under load, a fairly common complaint, but nothing to make me return it. It runs fine. ---
**Author:** ![Shoco](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/shoco/32/17849_2.png) [@Shoco](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Shoco)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/6 "2019-02-18T22:04:33Z")
I thought the flux 2 did away with the belt and has a similar system to the neo? I’ve had the flux s for 3 months now, it was very different from my flow but I’m happy with it now that I’m used to it ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/7 "2019-02-18T22:05:50Z")
> [@Shoco](#): > > I thought the flux 2 did away with the belt and has a similar system to the neo? Nope. It is just about identical to the original Flux, for construction at least. ---
**Author:** ![rocourteau](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rocourteau/32/7746_2.png) [@rocourteau](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/rocourteau)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 10:33pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/8 "2019-02-18T22:33:39Z")
Uses the same casing. From what I can gather, it has a higher power ceiling and a lower floor, in addition to the mechanical changes the S has that provides more room for long-cage derailleurs, but that’s about it. ---
**Author:** ![AndyGajda](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/andygajda/32/1052_2.png) [@AndyGajda](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AndyGajda)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/9 "2019-02-18T22:45:17Z")
> [@Shoco](#): > > I thought the flux 2 did away with the belt and has a similar system to the neo? No, the Neo has a very different system. It’s got a virtual flywheel driven my electromagnets as opposed to a belt drive. Flux 2 is pretty much the same idea as the Flux, but apparently the issues have been resolved (just like they were with the Flux S). ---
**Author:** ![thomasly](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/thomasly/32/16231_2.png) [@thomasly](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/thomasly)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 12:45am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/10 "2019-02-19T00:45:04Z")
i had the original Flux. I had it for 2 months before i took it back and swapped it for a Neo. The Flux was soo problematic for me. random resistance and knocking noises. ---
**Author:** ![bRadD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bradd/32/13094_2.png) [@bRadD](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bRadD)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2019, 11:03pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/11 "2019-03-04T23:03:26Z")
Any feedback on the Flux 2 yet? I am on my second Flux, first one went back and the second one is about to go back and I am pushing for a different model for the replacement (or refund). The supplier is talking about the Flux 2 but the idea of another Flux is not floating my boat, what is the experience everyone is having with the Flux 2? ---
**Author:** ![Turtle\_Express](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/turtle_express/32/499_2.png) [@Turtle\_Express](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Turtle_Express)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/12 "2019-03-05T22:05:04Z")
Just got my new Flux 2 yesterday. Now this is the happening right now: [Tacx Flux 2 can’t connect](https://www.trainerroad.com/forumt/tacx-flux-2-can-t-connect/12842) ---
**Author:** ![Mjal1979](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c4cdca/32.png) [@Mjal1979](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Mjal1979)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/13 "2019-03-06T22:51:52Z")
Yeah, it’s decent. Miles better than the original Other than the BT issue, which is sorted by tr I really can’t complain ---
**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:** [October 27, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tacx-flux-2-opinions/11954/14 "2020-10-27T19:40:46Z")
My third flux, in 3 years, is now kaput. Out of warranty and now engaging with tacx/Garmin directly. Firstly a rubbing sound and now it’s difficult to turn the pedals Depending how the conversation goes with Garmin might mean a last resort of opening the cover on the flux and seeing if a self remedy is a possibility. Has anyone done this and so they have any tips ? Thanks in advance