Training indoors (Tacx Flow)

Sample of an interval training session (but showing only 2 intervals instead of my usual 10, and basically no warmup or cool-down here - I shot this after a one hour recovery ride...) - two times 3 min @140W and 1 min @410W (normally this is only 380W). I know that the saddle could be a bit higher... (And usually I don't have a jersey on, because it is hot inside, but for YouTube, I thought it would be better :D)

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Sports

Tags:

• indoor
• trainer
• cycling
• tacx
• flow

[merciadriluca]

Do you feel any (too much) vibrations on the saddle (especially at low speeds with high RPMs)?

[papics]

@merciadriluca hi, no, it is not a problem at all.

[papics]

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!

[dfg0]

Did you use trainer tyre?

[papics]

@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.

[scotty8131]

Tu es mal posé , je te conseille de rallonger la potence +20mm a +30mm ! ;)

[vic2589]

can u pleas tell me the name of the trainer roller u have???

[geirrosset]

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.

[jcrhjmasjh]

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]

@papics Ok good to know.. and also trainer tyre would make less noise.