Although my TACX FLUX does the old ERG mode with workouts, my desire for virtual shifting using the Play controllers is an ask too much?
Definitely not asking too much. It would be a great upgrade, though it sounds like Garmin needs to enhance their firmware to support that.
In the mean time you can use the QZ app to provide virtual shifting on any controllable smart trainer, using the Zwift Play controllers. It also lets you disable braking and use those buttons on the controllers for shifting instead. (qzfitness.com)
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In case others are also not able to purchase the Zwift Play Controllers in their country (I cannot in Canada)…
I am still able to achieve virtual shifting by using the QZ app itself on my phone. You use the “gears tile” in the app to shift up and down.
People are using myUS.com to ship to Canada.
You’ll not get the benefits of warranty cover per se but at least it gets you a set.
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This was the reply I was on Instagram when I queried virtual shifting coming to other trainers.
As Paul has said above it will require a firmware update on the trainer which is the manufacturers decision to make.
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IndieVelo support this without manufacturer firmware updates. I think it is Zwift going slow on this .
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Sounds like garmin doesn’t plan on doing virtual shifting for quite awhile now. I image they want to make their own products or just isn’t in their plans.
Any news on the tacx <> virtual shiftimg side?
Please implement this stuff
Nope. Garmin has refused to share any info about their firmware development plans. It may never happen, we just don’t know.
My personal workaround, as the TACX Flux loses all momentum after a climb flattens out and I get dropped on a downhill…is:
Using a separate power meter (already had) for power/cadence on app and then pair up the Flux to the TACX app and use the workout screen on SLOPE mode. A sort of virtual shifting by increasing the SLOPE %.
It’s a bit messy and you do need another power source as you cannot pair the Flux to 2 apps simultaneously.
Hello Paul,
I have a question in respect to the QZ app. When running the app, can you actually shift and use the Zwift ride controllers or do you need to shift in the QZ app?
Regards Martijn
You can set it up either way
You can set it up in either way. I started by shifting from the Qz app and later switched to Zwift Play. Alternatively, you could use one of those Bluetooth controllers designed for motorcycles sold in Amazon or even a remote control.
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