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    NewsHardware/EquipmentTrainers

    Elite Direto XR Smart Trainer Announced

    Eric Schlange
    By Eric Schlange
    July 28, 2020
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    Elite has just released the 4th generation of its Direto trainer, dubbed the Direto XR. It includes a bit of a price increase from the previous model (+$50USD), but also significantly upgraded specs and a pre-installed 11-speed cassette!

    The Direto line, which began as a mid-range direct-drive trainer, has now been upgraded to specs comparable to higher-end trainers, including Elite’s high-end Drivo line. Sensibly, Elite has discontinued the Drivo line (it is no longer listed on their site).

    Elite appears to be simplifying its smart trainer offerings, and that’s a good thing, as things were a bit muddled in the past. They are now offering the Direto XR as their high-end trainer, the Suito as a mid-range direct-drive trainer, and the Tuo as a wheel-on trainer (although this cute little toaster is still not available to purchase, which may explain why Elite still lists their Novo Smart wheel-on trainer on their site).

    Specifications

    • Gradient simulation: 24% (increased from 18%)
    • 11-speed cassette included
    • Flywheel: 5.1kg (increased from 4.2kg).
    • Max wattage: 2300W (increased from 2100W)
    • Power accuracy: +/- 1.5%
    • Noise level: quiet (not silent)
    • Includes front wheel riser block

    Pricing

    • USD $949.99
    • CAD: $1299.99
    • Euro: €849.99
    • GBP: £824.99
    • AUD: $1399.99

    Axle Compatibility

    • Built-in 130-135 x 5mm (road/MTB/city)
    • Built-in 142x12mm thru axle
    • Adapter required: 135 x 10-12mm
    • 148x 12mm

    Cassette Compatibility

    • Built-in 9/10/11 speed Shimano/SRAM
    • Accessory freehub for Campagnolo
    • SRAM XD/XDR
    • 12-speed SRAM NX
    • 12-speed micro-spline Shimano

    According to Elite, the “moment of inertia” has increased by 15%, which should lead to a more realistic road feel. And that seems to be the case – both DC Rainmaker and GP Lama mention that they feel the road feel is improved in the XR over previous models.

    ERG mode algorithms have also been improved over the previous model, and reviews are saying ERG mode works well. Power accuracy is within spec, and responsiveness is solid.

    This is the first time a cassette has been included with the Direto, and that’s something worth mentioning as well. The Direto XR ships fully-assembled (like the Suito), which means most Zwifters will just need to unbox it, hook up your bike, plug it in, and go!

    DC Rainmaker’s Review

    Read DC Rainmaker’s in-depth review >

    GP Lama’s Review

    Availability

    The Direto XR is shipping now from various retailers worldwide. Support this site by purchasing through Clever Training!

    Questions or Comments?

    Post below!

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      Tadeusz Foryszewski
      Tadeusz Foryszewski
      1 year ago

      Which trainer ja “silent”???

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      Rob
      Rob
      1 year ago

      24% 😮

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      Paul Rayner
      Paul Rayner(@paulrayner)
      1 year ago

      Am I the only person who wishes a new trainer like this would have a wired connection, so there would less chance of my ride getting ruined by disconnection issues?!

      I know it seems “old school,” but I feel a trainer which connects via USB would be that bit more reliable than Bluetooth or ANT+…??

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      Eric Schlange(@eschlange)
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Paul Rayner

      You’re not the only one.

      Unfortunately I think it’s a chicken or egg problem. Zwift doesn’t want to develop a wired spec with no wired trainers on the market, and the trainer makers don’t want to increase their costs without knowing it will work with Zwift.

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      Gustavo Gomez
      Gustavo Gomez(@mgfjd)
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Eric Schlange

      Since I have been using Bluetooth in Windows 10, all my connection problems have gone away. I do have a fairly new system.

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      abc
      abc
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Paul Rayner

      wireless ≠ discon issue cause. I think u should turn the direction to check which part cause discon, and change it~

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      Ray
      Ray
      1 year ago

      Thanks Eric for the link!

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      Eric Schlange
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      Eric Schlange(@eschlange)
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Ray

      But of course! Keep up the good work.

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      abc
      abc
      1 year ago

      Embedded videos banned by CHN network blockade. Its outlook seems it still a belt drive power trainer…

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      Antonio Montilla
      Antonio Montilla
      1 year ago

      When will the Elite Direto XR be available in the US market? I clicked the link under AVAILABILITY at the end of your post, it redirected me to Clever Training but they are out of stock. Thanks!

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      Evgeniy Maximov
      Evgeniy Maximov
      1 year ago

      Wahoo core (759eur) or ELITE DIRETO XR (749eur)?

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