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Which Turbo after my Tacx has gone all flaky on me?

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  • January 25, 2018 at 12:52 pm #28073
    Team EPO

    So have had my Tacx Vortex Smart trainer – the entry level one with max 7% gradient for a couple of years now and bizarrely when going uphill the resistance drops off so you slow right down in Zwift (also tried it in Sufferfest which had the same issue).  It is fine on the flat sections.

     

    So should I buy the same again for about £300 or go for higher spec one for £630 which DC Rainmaker raves about https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/annual-trainer-recommendations.html

    The “broken one”

     

     Possible replacement but double the price

     

    Any thoughts from amy turbo experts out there..

     

    Thanks

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  • February 15, 2018 at 9:34 pm #910875
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    Fish_n_Chips

    How’s the Vortex?

    How’s the Vortex?

     

    I wouldn’t spend more than that on Turbo’s as they wear out and parts are more expensive than a new turbo.

     

    Tacx Smart Flow or Vortex is more than enough for the home user and ERG unless you are a Pro.

    January 26, 2018 at 3:07 pm #910873
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    Team EPO

    Think Amazon must have been

    Think Amazon must have been playing up as I managed to get the Vortex for £200 yesterday but it has gone back up to £300 today

    January 26, 2018 at 1:18 pm #910871
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    CXR94Di2

    Get the Neo, or Wahoo Kickr

    Get the Neo, or Wahoo Kickr or Elite Drivo, buy right buy once

    January 26, 2018 at 1:07 am #910869
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    ChrisB200SX

    I’ve got a barely used TACX

    I’ve got a barely used TACX Booster for sale, used it for 2 hours max after at least a couple of years, maybe more than 3 years.

    I’ve now got an Elite Kura, spent 10 hours on it in 7 days. Works pretty damn well with Zwift, really like it. Can buy one for about £500 from athleteshop.com, I think. Also got the cadence sensor from single-track bikes, was less than £20 and the Kura can then tell which power stroke is left or right.

    January 25, 2018 at 3:32 pm #910867
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    ibr17xvii

    I have the Flux which has

    I have the Flux which has been bang on.

    It should be noted the 1st one went belly up straight from the box pretty much but it was replaced by Wiggle & then touch wood I’ve no issues since.

    For the money it’s a good mid range option for the direct drive trainers. I guess it depends on your budget

    My advice would be to buy from a reputable source in case it goes pear shaped.

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