Without going to crazy about this trainer, let me start by saying I have been riding the previous version of the Elite Direto Indoor Trainer for the past couple winters and I'm totally floored by the upgrades Elite has made the Directo XR. Noise, Smoothness, Responsiveness, Pedal Feedback all have been improved and now this indoor trainer is a serious contender when paired again the Wahoo Kicr and Tacx Neo 2t.
Elite Directo Info:
Aside from these hardware upgrades, a few tweaks to the ERG mode algorithm make it more responsive and the trainer now comes with a 1-month free Zwift subscription. The Direto XR is one of the most powerful trainers on the market, with a maximum resistance of 2300w, measured by an actual integrated Power Meter, rated at 1.5% accuracy. The trainer communicates via ANT /BLE and supports all the standard axle sizes out of the box (130x5mm, 135x5mm, 142x12mm, 135×10-12mm & 148x12mm).
Elite Directo Specs:
- 2300w maximum resistance
- 24% maximum gradient simulation
- Compatible with ANT /BLE Connectivity
- Includes Shimano/Sram compatible 11 speed cassette
- Heavier flyweel than before at 5.1kg/11.2lbs
- Compatible with all standard axle types and sizes out of the box
- Comes pre-assembled
Compatibility:
- The trainer is compatible both with road and MTB bikes with 26'', 27.5'', 29'', 650b/c and 700c wheels
- Compatible with 130mm QR, 135mm QR and 142/148x12mm axle standards
- Compatible with SRAM and Shimano cassettes
- Campagnolo, SRAM XD/XDR, Shimano Spline freehub adapter sold separately
- Compatible with both ANT and BLE signals
What's in the box:
- 1x Pre-assembled Direto XR Trainer
- 1x Front wheel support
- 2x Cassette Spacers
- 11spd Shimano Cassette
- Adapters for both QR and 142/148x12 mm Thru Axles
- Power Supply
- Quick release axle
- 30-day Zwift Trial
- Instruction manuals
