Tacx turbo trainer

eyes32
eyes32 Posts: 11
edited March 2017 in Indoor training and turbo forum
Looking for some guidance,
I have been scouring the net for information on a tacx turbo trainer that I can connect to swift and also to Strava. Im looking to buy all the bits and bobs in a kit form i.e. Mat, front wheel holder. I'm also on a budget so I don't want to be spending big bucks. Cheers for any help

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  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    Tacx T2240 Flow Smart @ Halfords. Look on the Tacx site for full info.
  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    diamonddog wrote:
    Tacx T2240 Flow Smart @ Halfords. Look on the Tacx site for full info.
    I have this and with 10% off(Britain Cycling member) it was the cheapest option.You'll need to buy an Ant+ dongle if you don't already have one.
    Lynskey R480

  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    ibbo68 wrote:
    diamonddog wrote:
    Tacx T2240 Flow Smart @ Halfords. Look on the Tacx site for full info.
    I have this and with 10% off(Britain Cycling member) it was the cheapest option.You'll need to buy an Ant+ dongle if you don't already have one.
    Or you can connect via Bluetooth on some iPads then no Ant+ required.
  • courtmed
    courtmed Posts: 164
    Does anyone know if this trainer works with thru axles? Trying to decide between getting a smart trainer or a power meter - the fact that my bike has thru axles not quick releases might make my mind up for me
  • eyes32
    eyes32 Posts: 11
    ibbo68 wrote:
    diamonddog wrote:
    Tacx T2240 Flow Smart @ Halfords. Look on the Tacx site for full info.

    I have this and with 10% off(Britain Cycling member) it was the cheapest option.You'll need to buy an Ant+ dongle if you don't already have one.

    Or you can connect via Bluetooth on some iPads then no Ant+ required.

    My iPad has Bluetooth so this should connect to swift and strava? Sorry about the questions as I'm a complete newbie to turbo trainers.
  • StillGoing
    StillGoing Posts: 5,211
    You can connect with any turbo trainer so long as you have a speed sensor and ANT+ dongle. You would just need to make the difficulty what you want with the gearing.
    I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.
  • Vslowpace
    Vslowpace Posts: 189
    Both these responses are off the top of my head so could well be fake news.

    As long as your ipad has bluetooth 4 you should be ok http://www.iphonefaq.org/archives/973945

    thru axles - I think you'll struggle as the clamping mechanism is a Tacx specific QR (it is on my Bushido)
  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    Tacx sell a Turbo specific thru-axle.
    Lynskey R480

  • StillGoing
    StillGoing Posts: 5,211
    You don't need to go to great expense to get going on Zwift.

    https://youtu.be/mHVnxxWJA9s
    I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.
  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    Eyes32 wrote:
    ibbo68 wrote:
    diamonddog wrote:
    Tacx T2240 Flow Smart @ Halfords. Look on the Tacx site for full info.

    I have this and with 10% off(Britain Cycling member) it was the cheapest option.You'll need to buy an Ant+ dongle if you don't already have one.

    Or you can connect via Bluetooth on some iPads then no Ant+ required.

    My iPad has Bluetooth so this should connect to swift and strava? Sorry about the questions as I'm a complete newbie to turbo trainers.
    Check your iPad/iPhone is compatible with Zwift, list below.

    iPad Air 1 and 2
    iPad Pro 9.7″ and 12″
    iPad mini 2, 3 and 4
    iPod 6th gen
    iPhone 5SE
    iPhone 6/6+/6S/6S+/SE
  • eyes32
    eyes32 Posts: 11
    Fantastic guys. Thank you
  • Mikey23
    Mikey23 Posts: 5,306
    I have a tacx vortex smart which works extremely well with my ipad2 and the zwift app. Very happy with it...

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