Tacx Flow Review - BikeRadar

Tacx claim that this is the first turbo that can be calibrated, which is of course nonsense - you can calibrate any turbo (against itself) with a simple braking test for repeatable assessments of your fitness.

However, the calibration system of the Flow allows a readout of actual wattage, and the computer unit has some excellent features. You can set a goal wattage and the computer will adjust the resistance according to your speed and cadence - perfect for RAMP tests. You get speed, cadence and calorific data too, as well as heart rate with an optional non-coded transmitter such as a Polar T31.

This is the turbo for the number crunchers. Assembling the thing is a nightmare - it's practically flat packed - but once together it's sturdy and stable, and the ride quality from the quiet electromagnetic resistance unit and flywheel is good. There's a cam lock for the wheel and a matching lever for the roller, both of which are fairly easy to use and adjust. It's a super training aid if you're the kind that likes to keep detailed records.

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