I have this trainer myself. I live in a flat with modern concrete floor dividers and even though the noise from the actual trainer is not too bad, the vibrations travel through the trainer into the floor making it very noisy indeed. I have taken an old sleeping pad cut it into smaller pieces and use it in four layers. This dampens the vibrations making it possible to use the trainer without upsetting the neighbors. The mats sold by Tacx or Cycleops don't help at all.
Hi, it comes with a cadence sensor, but not a heart rate strap! It is compatible with a Polar HR strap (I think...) or a HR strap from Tacx (I think that exists). I use it with my Garmin HR strap and cadence sensor, to record all the data with my Garmin Edge 500 (speed, cadence, HR, unluckily the wattage can not be recorded with it, as there is no way to receive that information from the Tacx head unit...), but the Garmin HR strap is not compatible with the Tacx system!
Nice vid! I'm thinking that I could buy the Flow so I would like to get a confirmation on this: does it come with a cadence sensor and all the other necessary things straight out of the box?
@dfg0 no, but I suppose that would be a good idea, because the normal tires tend to get worn faster on the trainer, and they might slip when you quickly accelerate if the tension between the trainer and the rear tire is not perfectly set.
Nice vid, it definitely gives the viewer a glimpse of what it's like to train with a Tacx Flow. Nice cycling by the way, nice bike also... Ehm do you actually have to buy a Tacx training tyre or can you actually train with normal tyres on? It already gives an impression of how loud/quiet the Tacx is, but can you like train in an apartment without disturbing the neighbours? I'm thinking of buying one, so I thought maybe you could help me with my decision. Greetings from Luxembourg. :D
@Psychoz07 You can train with normal tires, it is not a problem. The noise is comparable to the sound of a vacuum-cleaner, if you do strong intervals it is indeed loud, but with just easy spinning, the sound won't go through the walls. So for the interval trainings, I never did them after 6 PM, and none of the neighbors complained ever. I think it is really useful during the winter ;)
Tu es mal posé , je te conseille de rallonger la potence +20mm a +30mm ! ;)
scotty8131 1 day ago
can u pleas tell me the name of the trainer roller u have???
vic2589 1 day ago
Do you feel any (too much) vibrations on the saddle (especially at low speeds with high RPMs)?
merciadriluca 1 month ago
@merciadriluca hi, no, it is not a problem at all.
papics 1 month ago
I have this trainer myself. I live in a flat with modern concrete floor dividers and even though the noise from the actual trainer is not too bad, the vibrations travel through the trainer into the floor making it very noisy indeed. I have taken an old sleeping pad cut it into smaller pieces and use it in four layers. This dampens the vibrations making it possible to use the trainer without upsetting the neighbors. The mats sold by Tacx or Cycleops don't help at all.
geirrosset 3 months ago
Hi, it comes with a cadence sensor, but not a heart rate strap! It is compatible with a Polar HR strap (I think...) or a HR strap from Tacx (I think that exists). I use it with my Garmin HR strap and cadence sensor, to record all the data with my Garmin Edge 500 (speed, cadence, HR, unluckily the wattage can not be recorded with it, as there is no way to receive that information from the Tacx head unit...), but the Garmin HR strap is not compatible with the Tacx system!
papics 3 months ago
Nice vid! I'm thinking that I could buy the Flow so I would like to get a confirmation on this: does it come with a cadence sensor and all the other necessary things straight out of the box?
jcrhjmasjh 3 months ago
Did you use trainer tyre?
dfg0 4 months ago
@dfg0 no, but I suppose that would be a good idea, because the normal tires tend to get worn faster on the trainer, and they might slip when you quickly accelerate if the tension between the trainer and the rear tire is not perfectly set.
papics 4 months ago
@papics Ok good to know.. and also trainer tyre would make less noise.
dfg0 4 months ago
je fiets lijkt me wat aan de kleine kant voor jou, misschien het zadel een beetje hoger? En bedankt voor de video :)
fugelfrij 6 months ago
@fugelfrij thx, and indeed, the saddle was low, it is 2 cm higher now, and I also haw a 2 cm longer stem.
papics 6 months ago
@papics dose it tell u how fast ur goin
will009ish 5 months ago
@will009ish of course it does, but it is much more useful to keep an eye on the wattage, than the speed ;)
papics 5 months ago
with respect your saddle looks a little to low, have you been fitted to your bike dude..?
carlosdeno 6 months ago
@carlosdeno indeed, it was low, since then I raised it with 2 cm and I got a longer stem too ;)
papics 6 months ago
Nice vid, it definitely gives the viewer a glimpse of what it's like to train with a Tacx Flow. Nice cycling by the way, nice bike also... Ehm do you actually have to buy a Tacx training tyre or can you actually train with normal tyres on? It already gives an impression of how loud/quiet the Tacx is, but can you like train in an apartment without disturbing the neighbours? I'm thinking of buying one, so I thought maybe you could help me with my decision. Greetings from Luxembourg. :D
Psychoz07 7 months ago
@Psychoz07 You can train with normal tires, it is not a problem. The noise is comparable to the sound of a vacuum-cleaner, if you do strong intervals it is indeed loud, but with just easy spinning, the sound won't go through the walls. So for the interval trainings, I never did them after 6 PM, and none of the neighbors complained ever. I think it is really useful during the winter ;)
papics 6 months ago