Well made, attractive, compact, easily storable, this trainer works as advertised, compatible with multiple virtual cycling platforms. However, this trainer can be somewhat difficult to calibrate. The glaring weakness of this trainer is measuring power (wattage) during sprints or sudden, hard efforts during interval workouts - the lag time is very long, and may not accurately measure the effort produced at all. However, if maximal power and accurate interval training is not an issue for you, and you just want to enjoy virtual cycling programs such as Zwift, Rouvy, Fulgaz, etc, and want to do steady state power training for IM courses, then this will fit the bill.
The trainer is quieter than I expected and works well. It only attains a 7% grade and does not go higher, which is an advantage for me with a knee replacement, but would be a disadvantage for a cyclist would wants to feel the steeper hills. Sprinting is difficult with this trainer.
This is my first smart trainer, I used to have a Travel Trac Comp Fluid trainer, it's quite nice but when it's not very realistic especially while using with Zwift on hills, with this Tacx Flow Smart Trainer, the ride in Zwift now are so much more fun, the hilly ride is so realistic and more align with my level comparing riding outside. Only flaw is there are a few seconds delay when going uphill, hopefully they can fix in future firmware update..
If you train with Power, but don't train indoors all too much, then this value trainer is a perfect pick-up.
I did run into out of box failure, but Garmin Support was easy to work with, and they RMA'd for me.
I previously owned Trax trainers in this mold before, like the the old Santori and on, so I know the base is stable when you stand or sprint.
I use this trainer about 3 days a week to supplement my winter training program. It has a a great real life road feel and connects with ease to Zwift. I highly recommend this product if you're looking for a smart trainer that doesn't brake the bank!
I have it with Apple TV/Fulgaz App. I can ride almost around the world. When I climb in the hill video the resistance work very well.
Wife purchased for my birthday... best birthday gift. I love this trainer. It was affordable and gives me a great ride. I use Zwift for my rides and this trainer keeps it fun. I love that it automatically adds resistance for climbs. If you�re a pro, this isn�t for you, but if you�re looking for a way to get great exercise inside and have some fun while doing it, this is perfect.
Had a hard time getting it setup to fit my bike.
The instructions could be a lot better in this area.
Overall, great value for an entry level smart trainer.
I use this item in my den of pain with Zwift. When I am simply plugged, it pairs with my iPad and Zwift just fine. When I run ANT items like my Garmin alongside the workout then there are weird issues, so I just don't bother tracking with Garmin while I'm on my Tacx. The issue itself is not important enough for me to try to troubleshoot.
