About the Elite Direto XR-T
The Direto XR-T is Elite's top of the range home trainer without a sprocket cassette. It is a very accurate device, compatible with a wide range of bicycle models.
The OTS Integrated power meter ensures +/-1.5% accuracy - this is one of DIRETO XR-T strong suits, placing it atop Elite's home trainer range with its realistic gradient simulation, up to 24%.
What's the difference between a Direto XR and a Direto XR-T?
Direto XR and Direto XR-T are two identical home trainers, featuring the same technical specifications both in terms of structural and electronic features.
What separates them is the sprocket cassette, which is included in the Direto XR but not included in the DIRETO XR-T.
The DIRETO XR-T is an interactive home trainer, so it automatically adjusts resistance while you're working out. Compared to previous Direto models, the DIRETO XR-T features a bigger flywheel and simulates gradients up to an astounding 24%. This ensures excellent performances even during particularly intense training sessions - you'll be able the check out all your training charts at a glance, conduct tests to evaluate your fitness level, do reps and high-speed sprints at max power.
Any type of training you want is available to you riding on the DIRETO XR-T.
About Elite
Many legendary cyclists have ridden to victory with Elite cycling equipment in challenges including the Tour de France, Paris-Roubaix and World Championships. Elite cycling products are for all discerning cyclists - whether professional or amateur - and their range of bottle cages, cycle trainers and rollers have been created to enhance your cycling experience and improve your performance.
The DIRETO XR-T is one of the most compatible commercially available home trainers, perfect with both mountain and city bikes. This trainer features a new structure which is perfect to house derailleurs with long cages that feature greater capacity on bigger 12-speed sprocket sets. This is how the DIRETO XR-T is compatible with 9/10/11 speed Shimano®/SRAM, 9/10/11/12 speed Campagnolo, 12 speed SRAM NX and 12 speed Shimano® micro Spline cassettes.
The DIRETO XR-T is totally interactive and communicates with all software platforms via ANT+™ FE-C and Bluetooth, just like all of Elite's direct transmission home trainers. Set your course or training programs with a few clicks and start pedaling right away. DIRETO XR-T will automatically adjust resistance and manage your training session. DIRETO XR-T can be managed via the My E-Training software & app (12-month free subscription included) or other indoor cycling services, such as: Zwift, TrainerRoad, The Sufferfest, Bkool, Kinomap and many more.
Please note, this turbo trainer does not include a cassette. Cassettes must be purchased separately.
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