Tacx smart trainers
Quick answer
Tacx has 6 trainers in our database (Tacx Flow Smart, Tacx Flux 2 Smart, Tacx Flux S Smart, Tacx NEO 2, Tacx NEO 2T and Tacx NEO 3M). Across the range they support 130/135 mm quick-release and 12×142 / 12×148 mm thru-axle, and you can fit Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Campagnolo and Shimano Micro Spline freehub bodies.
Tacx is owned by Garmin, so the same trainers are often searched for, listed and reviewed as Garmin Tacx — it is one range under two names, and everything below applies either way.
Tacx trainers
| Trainer | Drive | Freehub options | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacx Flow Smart | Wheel-on | Uses your wheel | Current |
| Tacx Flux 2 Smart | Direct drive | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Campagnolo and Shimano Micro Spline | Current |
| Tacx Flux S Smart | Direct drive | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Campagnolo and Shimano Micro Spline | Current |
| Tacx NEO 2 | Direct drive | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body and Campagnolo | Discontinued |
| Tacx NEO 2T | Direct drive | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Campagnolo and Shimano Micro Spline | Discontinued |
| Tacx NEO 3M | Direct drive | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Campagnolo and Shimano Micro Spline | Current |
Freehub bodies across the Tacx range
Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Campagnolo and Shimano Micro Spline
Frequently asked questions
Tacx has 6 models in our database: Tacx Flow Smart, Tacx Flux 2 Smart, Tacx Flux S Smart, Tacx NEO 2, Tacx NEO 2T and Tacx NEO 3M. Currently sold: Tacx Flow Smart, Tacx Flux 2 Smart, Tacx Flux S Smart and Tacx NEO 3M.
Yes — Tacx direct-drive trainers support 12×142 and (on most models) 12×148 Boost thru-axle with their adapters, plus 130/135 quick-release. Check each model’s page for whether the adapter is included or sold separately.
It depends on the model — some Tacx trainers ship with a cassette, others are bare. Open a trainer to see whether a cassette is included or sold separately.
Across the Tacx range you can fit Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Campagnolo and Shimano Micro Spline. The body that ships on the trainer is usually Shimano/SRAM HG; the others are sold separately.
Where a Tacx trainer offers a SRAM XD/XDR or Campagnolo freehub body, yes — check the freehub options listed on each model’s page.