Tacx Flow Trainers


  • Average Rating: 4/5
  • MSRP: $ 430.00
  • # of Reviews: 2

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Product Description

  • Heart rate: current, average, maximum
  • Average indicator
  • Visual display of brake operation and slope
  • Power in watt from 10-999 Watt, in increments of 10
  • Speed in km or miles per hour


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User Reviews

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by GerryR a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: January 27, 2010

Strengths:    Stability, versatility and upgradeability.

Weaknesses:    Computer display is very limited. I would like to see HR, cadence and watts only two lines of the display can be changed. I use my Garmin for HR and the trainer computer for cadence and watts.

Bottom Line:   
I bought this because I'm recovering from an Achilles tendon rupture and felt very uneasy about using my rollers this winter. I did a fair amount of research and decided on the Tacx and I'm happy I did. It seems very solidly built and stable. Being able to upgrade to Fortius capabilities is also a plus, although I may never do it. I also like that it comes standard with the front wheel lift instead of needing to order that part separately.

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Favorite Ride:   Beartooth Pass

Price Paid:    $385.00

Purchased At:   Lickbike.com

Similar Products Used:   My rollers don't really count.

Bike Setup:   2008 Scott CR1 Team


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by ryancampbell a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: July 13, 2009

Strengths:    Watts, HR, Cadence, variable resistance, quiet, tough.

Weaknesses:    Can really only simulate between 0 and 5 degree hills realistically. It can go lower or higher, but the road feel is wrong.

Bottom Line:   
Just thought I'd say a few words since there weren't any reviews. I've used this trainer for 4 years and it's held up admirably. It reads out power and HR, calibrates power pretty well, has variable resistance, and has a decent road feel.

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Favorite Ride:   Tapia

Price Paid:    $400.00

Purchased At:   Supergo

Similar Products Used:   CycleOps fluid, fluid+ (blew up 3 before the most recent incarnation)

Bike Setup:   I usually use my cheapo Alu TT bike on the trainer.



Reviews 1 - 2 (2 Reviews Total)

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