Tacx Flux S - Set Up

[JSRossi]

Morning all and a newbie turbo trainer question if I may.

I am waiting for a Tacx Flux S direct drive smart trainer to be delivered and wondered what I need to set up for my Boardman ADV 8.9.

I’ve got the 10 speed cassette on the way but not sure a) which thru axle kit I need and b) what tools I will need to fit the cassette?

Any advice most welcome as always, and thanks

 

[Milkfloat]

The Tacx will come with thru axle adapters. To fit the cassette you will need a "cassette tool" and a chain whip.

 

[si_c]

The Tacx will come with thru axle adapters. To fit the cassette you will need a "cassette tool" and a chain whip.
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Very much this - you need the tools to fit the cassette if you don't already have them - you need both to take on and off as the trainer has no freehub like a bike wheel.

The thru-axle kits are labelled and come with the trainer, there are a couple in there but you'll most likely need the 12x100 and 12x142 thru axles as it's a road bike.

 

[Milkfloat]

Very much this - you need the tools to fit the cassette if you don't already have them - you need both to take on and off as the trainer has no freehub like a bike wheel.

The thru-axle kits are labelled and come with the trainer, there are a couple in there but you'll most likely need the 12x100 and 12x142 thru axles as it's a road bike.

Not the 12x100 - he won't be touching the front wheel

 

[si_c]

Not the 12x100 - he won't be touching the front wheel

I didn't even think

 

[JSRossi]

Thanks for your help ... can anyone confirm if the thru axle kit does come with the trainer?

 

[si_c]

Thanks for your help ... can anyone confirm if the thru axle kit does come with the trainer?

I don't think the Flux S does - that's one of the differentiating features of the Flux S vs Flux 2.