Anyone using a Tacx Vortex Smart

azzurri78

Not having a man cave, I was wondering if the Tacx Vortex Smart can be folded away after use (without necessarily taking it apart).

Also is it particularly noisy in comparison to other trainers at a similar price point.

Thanks in advance.

Elfed

Used mine for the first time tonight, connected to Trainerroad no problem and worked perfectly in ERG mode.

The legs fold up and it's quite quiet. The build quality seems to be very good as well.

azzurri78

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19748930#p19748930]Elfed[/url] wrote:

Used mine for the first time tonight, connected to Trainerroad no problem and worked perfectly in ERG mode.

The legs fold up and it's quite quiet. The build quality seems to be very good as well.

Cheers, that's very helpful.

vortice

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19748930#p19748930]Elfed[/url] wrote:

Used mine for the first time tonight, connected to Trainerroad no problem and worked perfectly in ERG mode.

Using a PC or a Mac? I know that the Tacx software is PC only, but can I use third party software running on a Mac?

Thanks.

Vslowpace

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19749718#p19749718]Vortice[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19748930#p19748930]Elfed[/url] wrote:

Used mine for the first time tonight, connected to Trainerroad no problem and worked perfectly in ERG mode.

Using a PC or a Mac? I know that the Tacx software is PC only, but can I use third party software running on a Mac?

Thanks.

For Trainerroad it doesn't matter as they work on both and you don't use the Tacx software.

Elfed

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19749718#p19749718]Vortice[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19748930#p19748930]Elfed[/url] wrote:

Used mine for the first time tonight, connected to Trainerroad no problem and worked perfectly in ERG mode.

Using a PC or a Mac? I know that the Tacx software is PC only, but can I use third party software running on a Mac?

Thanks.

I haven't installed any Tacx software, just the Trainerroad programme, worked perfectly with the Garmin Vectors, HRT strap and speed sensor.

My laptop isn't up to running the Tacx or Zwift software unfortunately.

vortice

Thanks guys.

rocket1

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19750895#p19750895]Vortice[/url] wrote:

Thanks guys.

If you get a Tacx
Tacxtours .com
Races against other riders .Very competitive you will not get bored with it and races on most days .
cheers Ronnie

Elfed

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19748930#p19748930]Elfed[/url] wrote:

Used mine for the first time tonight, connected to Trainerroad no problem and worked perfectly in ERG mode.

The legs fold up and it's quite quiet. The build quality seems to be very good as well.

So, my Vortex Smart lasted three weeks then wouldn't switch on. Sent it back and got a Kickr Snap which is plagued with all sorts of issues, which was also sent back as I just couldn't get it to work properly, beautifully built though and a class apart from the Vortex Smart.
Now got a Kickr, slightly noisier but matching power quite nicely.