The Elite Direto XR is their top of the range interactive trainer. It is compatible for a number of well-known apps and indoor cycling programs, such as Zwift, Trainer Road and RGT. Of course, you can also use it with the excellent ‘Elite My E-Training’ app. This has access to maps and routes that you can create yourself and videos to ride to, as well as performance tests, so that you can see how you’re developing. It also simulates slopes up to 24%, meaning that I can ride climbs in mountains all over the world, without leaving home.
Setting up the Direto XR is easy peasy lemon sqeezy! It comes pre-fitted with an 11 speed cassette, so you just need to remove your own rear wheel and attach the frame. The unit is heavy, but slim and easy to store. Pull each leg out to the side and tighten them at the plastic handled lock nut so they will stay put. There are hex nuts at the each of each leg, and if the leg becomes loose, just tighten these. It has rubber feet at the end of each leg, which you can adjust to keep the unit stable on all surfaces. There are a variety of axle options for your wheel, with adaptors: Elite provide the following options, Quick-release, 130 x 5 – 135 x 5, and 142 x 12 are all included and 148 x 12 or 135 x 10-135 x 12 require optional accessory adapters. Choose the right one for your own bike and attach the frame and then attach the accompanying power cable to the back of the unit.
With the unit switched on and your computer or iPad ready, download and open up the Elite ‘My E-Training’ app. The app is really easy and intuitive and you can easily set it up for your trainer. Simply go to ‘settings, trainer’ and then configure your trainer, making sure that you have Bluetooth switched on on the computer. Viola, you’re ready to roll! “
Time to start cycling. Personally, I really like using the mapping programme where I can create my own routes. It’s also a good way to get used to the trainer. Set a map course on the ‘My E-Training’ that you are familiar with and that you know. The programme will tell you when to start cycling and you’ll soon feel the interactivity of the Direto XR, and you’ll also be able to see yourself moving, as the programme follows you. You can also have the profile visible, showing you where the uphillsand descents are.
Because the trainer is so well built too, and because of its stability, you can also stand up when the pedalling is tough and really push yourself. Hopefully, by riding a few familiar routes, you’ll soon get used to using the Elite Direto XR and understanding it.
The Elite Direto XR is their top of the range interactive trainer. It is compatible for a number of well-known apps and indoor cycling programs, such as Zwift, Trainer Road and RGT. Of course, you can also use it with the excellent ‘Elite My E-Training’ app. This has access to maps and routes that you can create yourself and videos to ride to, as well as performance tests, so that you can see how you’re developing. It also simulates slopes up to 24%, meaning that I can ride climbs in mountains all over the world, without leaving home.
Setting up the Direto XR is easy peasy lemon sqeezy! It comes pre-fitted with an 11 speed cassette, so you just need to remove your own rear wheel and attach the frame. The unit is heavy, but slim and easy to store. Pull each leg out to the side and tighten them at the plastic handled lock nut so they will stay put. There are hex nuts at the each of each leg, and if the leg becomes loose, just tighten these. It has rubber feet at the end of each leg, which you can adjust to keep the unit stable on all surfaces. There are a variety of axle options for your wheel, with adaptors: Elite provide the following options, Quick-release, 130 x 5 – 135 x 5, and 142 x 12 are all included and 148 x 12 or 135 x 10-135 x 12 require optional accessory adapters. Choose the right one for your own bike and attach the frame and then attach the accompanying power cable to the back of the unit.
With the unit switched on and your computer or iPad ready, download and open up the Elite ‘My E-Training’ app. The app is really easy and intuitive and you can easily set it up for your trainer. Simply go to ‘settings, trainer’ and then configure your trainer, making sure that you have Bluetooth switched on on the computer. Viola, you’re ready to roll! “
Time to start cycling. Personally, I really like using the mapping programme where I can create my own routes. It’s also a good way to get used to the trainer. Set a map course on the ‘My E-Training’ that you are familiar with and that you know. The programme will tell you when to start cycling and you’ll soon feel the interactivity of the Direto XR, and you’ll also be able to see yourself moving, as the programme follows you. You can also have the profile visible, showing you where the uphillsand descents are.
Because the trainer is so well built too, and because of its stability, you can also stand up when the pedalling is tough and really push yourself. Hopefully, by riding a few familiar routes, you’ll soon get used to using the Elite Direto XR and understanding it.