TACX FLUX 2 VS ELITE SUITO UPGRADE
TACX FLUX 2 VS ELITE SUITO FULL
TACX FLUX 2 VS ELITE SUITO SERIES

The first year (2017) there was just the Direto. Previously with the Direto there were technically two iterations. Perhaps the biggest thing they’ve changed physically is the box and the name – it’s now clear this is a Direto X. With that – let’s dig into it! What’s in the box:

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TACX FLUX 2 VS ELITE SUITO FULL

In any case, I dig into all the changes – including the accuracy shifts in this full in-depth review. Minor changes for sure, but that’s often how Eurobike goes – evolutionary updates rather than revolutionary.

They’ve increased the incline simulation to 18% (from 14%), added longer rear derailleur cage support, and increased the accuracy of the onboard power meter to +/- 1.5% (from 2%), all while also making it a bit quieter. Essentially it makes it compete more strongly in the mid-upper range of trainers against things like the Wahoo KICKR CORE. The Direto X takes the existing (and super popular) trainer and gives it a modest spec bump.

TACX FLUX 2 VS ELITE SUITO SERIES

As the title indicates I’ll be focused on their updated Direto series trainer for this post, which I have had for quite some time. Elite has just announced three new products – the Elite Direto X (this post), the Elite Steering Thingy (post on that coming tomorrow morning at show open), and the Elite Tuo wheel on trainer (also more on that tomorrow). The portability is a drawback, but I am used to lugging a wheel on trainer and spare wheel now, so it may still be an upgrade.Īnybody have recommendations for one over the other? Either company better to work with? Note that I already have a slew of Garmin devices (watch, hr monitoer, edge) so I’d be further selling my soul to them.Īny trainers I am overlooking? Any big thing I’m lacking going for one of these vs.While Eurobike doesn’t officially start for another 15 hours, Elite is joining Saris in getting a jumpstart on things, this time on Eurobike Eve. Since I am not riding in zwift right now, it seems like the hill simulation is no issue for now. But I could buy it now on Amazon, and could use my credit card cash back and save a bit of money there.

The Tacx flux s seems to do everything I need it to, with the drawbacks being only simulating hills to 10%, not including a cassette, and being less portable. But unfortunately it is on backorder everywhere, expected to arrive at the end of January. This last part is actually quite appealing as I regularly pack the pain cave into my car and relocate for a few weeks. The Elite Suito seems to have a few advantages- better hill simulation, more accurate readings, comes with 11sp cassette, and folds nicely and has a handle. I have never ridden zwift but it could become something I do in the future. I ride about 5 times a week following a high volume Full Distance Tri plan and plan to keep this up for a while, although possibly switching to some of the cycling specific plans later. My budget doesn’t quite allow for one of the top-end trainers, so I believe I’ve narrowed it down to 2: The Elite Suito or the Tacx Flux S.

TACX FLUX 2 VS ELITE SUITO UPGRADE

I am looking to upgrade from my wheel-on Saris M2 to a direct drive trainer.

Tacx flux 2 vs elite suito