Indoor Training - Setting up a Smart Trainer (Tacx Flux 2)

Bernis Bike Adventures
3 Apr 202003:01

TLDRIn this video, we walk through the process of unboxing and setting up the Tacx Flux 2 Smart Trainer for indoor cycling. The guide covers everything from assembling the trainer, installing the cassette, and replacing adapters for a through-axle bike, to connecting the trainer with the Tacx Training app and Garmin for calibration. After a quick test ride, you're ready to start your indoor training. Perfect for cyclists looking to enhance their indoor cycling experience with smart technology.

Takeaways

  • 😀 The Indoor trainer setup video guides you through configuring the Tacx Flux 2 smart trainer for indoor cycling.
  • 📦 The box includes the trainer, a tutorial, adapters for through axles, and a power cable.
  • 🔧 Assembling the trainer is straightforward, requiring only two screws.
  • ⚙️ You need to align the splines on the sprocket and attach the spacers to the freehub body.
  • 🛠️ Grease the threads inside the freehub body to ensure smooth operation.
  • 🔒 Use a cassette lockring tool for final installation of the cassette onto the trainer.
  • 🚲 If you have a through axle, replace the existing adapters with the 12mm adapters provided in the box.
  • 📱 Download the Tacx Training app to connect your phone to the smart trainer.
  • 🎯 After connecting, calibrate the trainer through your Garmin device.
  • 🚴‍♂️ Once calibrated, accelerate up to 30 km/h to complete the first test of the trainer.

Q & A

  • What is the main focus of this episode?

    -The main focus of this episode is demonstrating how to set up a Tacx Flux 2 smart trainer for indoor cycling.

  • What are the contents of the box when unboxing the Tacx Flux 2 smart trainer?

    -The box includes the trainer, a tutorial, an adapter for through axles, and a power cable.

  • How many screws are needed to assemble the trainer?

    -The assembly process only requires two screws.

  • What is the next step after aligning the splines on the sprocket?

    -After aligning the splines, the sprockets and spacers are engaged.

  • What should be done after engaging the sprockets and spacers?

    -Once the sprockets and spacers are engaged, grease the threads inside the freehub body.

  • Why is a cassette lockring tool used in the setup process?

    -A cassette lockring tool is used for the final installation of the cassette onto the trainer.

  • What adjustment is needed if your bike hasSmart trainer setup guide a through axle?

    -If your bike has a through axle, you need to remove the existing adapters and replace them with the 12mm adapters that come included in the box.

  • What is the next step after replacing the adapters on the smart trainer?

    -After replacing the adapters, you need to download the Tacx training app, open it, and connect the smart trainer to your phone.

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    -A Garmin device is used to connect to the Tacx Flux 2 smart trainer for calibration, with the Flux 2 AI feature enhancing the connection process.

  • What should be done to calibrate the smart trainer?

    -To calibrate the smart trainer, accelerate up to 30 kilometers per hour after connecting it to the Garmin.

Outlines

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📦 Unboxing and Setup of the Smart Trainer

In this paragraph, the host introduces the video, explaining that the episode will focus on setting up a smart trainer for indoor cycling, particularly the Tacx Flux 2. The video begins with unboxing the trainer and checking its contents, which include the trainer itself, a tutorial, an adapter for through-axles, and a power cable. The assembly process is described as straightforward, requiring just two screws to complete the setup.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Indoor Training

Indoor training means performing cycling workouts inside (not on the road) using equipment that simulates outdoor riding. In the video the host talks about why many of us have to train indoors and demonstrates setting up a smart trainer for indoor training, showing the full process from unboxing to first ride.

💡Smart Trainer

A smart trainer is an interactive indoor cycling device that connects to apps and devices to control resistance and record metrics. The whole video is about setting up a smart trainer (the Tacx Flux 2), explaining how to assemble it, connect it to the Tacx app and a Garmin, and calibrate it for accurate indoor training.

💡Tacx Flux 2

Tacx Flux 2 is the specific model of smart trainer used in the video; it's the product being unboxed and installed. The host repeatedly refers to the Tacx Flux 2 while showing what's in the box, swapping adapters and doing the first test ride, so it anchors the video's practical demonstration.

💡Unboxing

Unboxing refers to opening the product packaging andIndoor Training Setup showing its contents for the viewer. At the start of the video the presenter lists items 'in the box' — the trainer, tutorial, adapters for through axles and the power cable — which helps viewers confirm they have all parts before assembly.

💡Adapter

An adapter is a small component used to fit the trainer to different types of bike axle standards. In the script the presenter removes the default adapters and replaces them with 12 mm adapters included in the box because their bike has a through axle, demonstrating how adapters ensure compatibility between bike and trainer.

💡Through axle

A through axle is a modern bike axle standard that is thicker and passes through the hub for greater stiffness and security. The host mentions that their bike has a through axle and therefore they must remove the default adapters on the trainer and install the 12 mm adapters provided, showing a real-world compatibility step.

💡Power cable

The power cable supplies electricity to the smart trainer so it can control resistance and communicate with apps. The script lists the power cable as a box item and implies it is necessary before powering the Tacx Flux 2 and connecting it to the Tacx training app for the first test.

💡Spline / Sprocket alignment

Splines are the ridged interface on the trainer freehub that the bike cassette fits onto; correct alignment allows the cassette and wheel to engage properly. The presenter searches for the 'slightly smaller spline' and aligns splines and spacers, which is a mechanical step in mounting the cassette and ensuring smooth drivetrain operation on the trainer.

💡Freehub body

The freehub body is the part of the trainer or wheel that the cassette mounts to and contains the mechanism that lets the wheel coast. In the video the host greases the threads inside the freehub body before final installation, a practical tip to protect parts and ensure smooth removal later.

💡Cassette lockring tool

A cassette lockring tool is a bicycle-specific tool used to tighten or remove the lockring that secures the cassette onto the freehub. The presenter uses the cassette lockring tool for final installation of the cassette on the trainer, showing viewers which tool is appropriate for that step.

💡Tacx Training App

The Tacx Training App is the companion smartphone application used to connect to and control the Tacx smart trainer. The script instructs viewers to download the Tacx app, open it and connect the smart trainer with a phone — an essential step for pairing, firmware updates and structured workouts.

💡Garmin

Garmin refers to the bike computer or wearable device brand used by many cyclists to record ride data and control devices. In the video the host connects to the trainer with their Garmin before hopping on the bike, demonstrating an alternative connection method and integration into existing cycling electronics.

💡Calibration

Calibration is the process of setting the trainer so its power and resistance readings are accurate. The presenter calibrates the trainer after mounting the bike and before riding — then accelerates to 30 kilometers per hour as part of the calibration/test procedure — ensuring reliable training data.

💡30 kilometers an hour (test speed)

Accelerating to 30 km/h is used in the script as the specific speed reached during the calibration/test phase. This is given as a concrete example of a test procedure: the host tells viewers to accelerate to that speed after calibration to verify the trainer responds and the setup is correct.

💡Cycling kit

Cycling kit means the clothing (shorts, jersey, shoes) worn for cycling that improves comfort and performance. The host briefly says 'let's just change into cycling kit' before the first test ride, reminding viewers that proper attire is part of a realistic indoor ride experience and preparation.

Highlights

Unboxing and overview of the Tacx Flux 2 smart trainer.

Introduction to the essential components in the box, including the trainer, tutorial, adapter, and power cable.

Simple assembly process with only two screws required.

Explanation of aligning and engaging the sprockets and spacers on the smart trainer.

Greasing the threads inside the freehub body before installation.

Using a cassette lockring tool for final installation.

Demonstrating the adapter swap for a through axle to fit the bike's 12mm axles.

Downloading the Tacx Training app and connecting the smart trainer to a phone.

Getting ready for the first test ride after connecting the trainer to Garmin.

Calibrating the trainer and accelerating up to 30 km/h for the test.

Clear visual and instructional guide for setting up the Tacx Flux 2.

Step-by-step tutorial ideal for beginners in indoor cycling.

Emphasis on the ease of setup and minimal tools requiredIndoor trainer setup.

Overview of the benefits of using the Tacx Flux 2 for indoor training.

Encouragement to subscribe for more tutorials and cycling tips.