Elite direto xr or tacx flux 2 turbo trainer

byrnem31

Need a new turbo trainer and the above 2 mentioned are almost the same price.

Has anyone either one please and what are they like ? Direto has better specs but felt a bit more fragile when I tested them today. More plasticsy kinda feeling where as the flux felt more solid.

https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=162081

https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=140143

Thanks.

Bluejohn1

Have had the xr since 2022. No issues and has worked fine with rouvy every time. Got it cheap enough on rosebikes.

Only issue I have with it is the two apps for it. The training app which is used to calibrate looks like something that was done by some one in university.

The upgrado app used for updating firmware is fine. Just need to make sure the trainer isn't connected by Bluetooth to anything else. You also might need to relogin if it fails to connect to the trainer. But you'll rarely use either app.

byrnem31

Ideally I want a kickr core but they are sold out in cyclesuperstore where I need to get it as they do finance.

I had a tacx flux s for 2 years and 2 weeks (just out of warranty by 2 weeks) that got a weird noise every now and then. Took the casing off and could not see anything stuck in it. Garmin said send it over and they will replace it despite being out of warranty and taken apart which is very decent of them. I just want something different with higher spec so I might sell the replacement or keep it as a spare.

this.lad

I was looking for something else the other day and saw cigala cycling doing finance too, I'm too lazy to look but think they do Wahoo stuff.

I bought a turbo there before, it was delivered in a couple of days.

seanin4711

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121571977#Comment_121571977

another shout for XR- bough used for 400 best bit of bike kit i have.

Most apps have a calibrate option built in to them.