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Review on ๐Ÿšด Garmin Tacx Flow Smart Trainer for Enhanced SEO by Luke Cotton

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good value for money when set up correctly

The Smart Bike is easy to assemble and fun once it's set up. However, the design is such that cash on delivery may cause it to shift upon arrival. This creates a lot of noise. However, the customer service was great. They immediately sent me a replacement part. It came with the same problem, although I already knew how to fix it. You must also obtain the correct type of bus for the system. I wasn't aware of that when I bought it. I have a mountain bike and had to track a slick tire to calibrate the system. There are tires specifically for Smart Cycles. I have one now, it works great. Don't underestimate the challenge of choosing the right tire if you plan to use it on a mountain bike. It took over a month to trace one. The feel of the road, uphill and downhill, is very impressive. The top-to-bottom transitions seem pretty realistic, with no drastic changes. Application integration is easy and secure via Bluetooth. I also bought a separate heart rate monitor, which again is trivial to add to the setup. The supporting software of the application is very simple. Lots of simple UI improvements make it more user-friendly. However, this is enough to pique your interest and possibly subscribe to one of the most popular learning apps. Cycling 'Around Europe' is great fun with pre-recorded films that adapt to your pace.

Pros
  • Ideal for outdoor activities
Cons
  • So-so