Direto XR Roller Trainer with ZWIFT Cog + Click

In this set, Elite combines an advanced version of its Elite Direto XR Direct Drive roller trainer with the ZWIFT Cog + Click. This system provides you with 24 virtual gears in the ZWIFT training software and is compatible with 8 to 12-speed gears – you no longer need an additional cassette!

This is particularly practical if you have several bikes with different groupsets that you would like to use for indoor training with ZWIFT and without changing the cassette. Instead, the Direto XR is fitted with the ZWIFT Cog, which has exactly one sprocket. With the corresponding wireless ZWIFT Click control unit, you can then shift up and down 24 virtual gears in ZWIFT. The pedalling resistance of the trainer changes with every click, simulating a gear change – even under full load. A voucher for a two-month ZWIFT subscription is included, so that you can get started straight away.

If you want to use a different training software, you can simply install a compatible 9-12-speed cassette on the Direto XR and then change gears in a completely analogue and physical way using the shift levers of your derailleur.

In addition, the range of functions of the Direto XR has been significantly enhanced compared to its predecessor. The smart trainer can also be paired with SHIMANO’s electronic Di2 road bike groupsets. You can control the resistance in stand-alone mode, for example, by pressing the buttons on the control levers. Speaking of stand-alone mode – the smart trainer now has two of them: You can use it with a power supply and pre-set incline simulation, but without a connection to a training software such as Zwift. Or you can use the roller trainer completely without a power supply and with pre-defined pedalling resistance. This gives you the flexibility to do your training or warm-up programme before a race at different locations and regardless of the external conditions.

Of course, you also get all the other familiar benefits of the Direto XR roller trainer: Its top features include the OTS power meter with an accuracy margin of 1.5 per cent, the quiet direct drive, the incline simulation of up to 24 per cent and a pedalling resistance of up to 2300 watts. This allows you to complete any training session, no matter how tough, and to precisely control your training and document your progress. Ambitious amateur cyclists will also be pleased with the improved ERG mode compared to its predecessor, which now enables even more precise training in the pre-defined watt range. The Easy Start function makes it easier to start pedalling in this mode if you had to pause briefly at high wattage. As soon as the flywheel stops, the trainer lowers the resistance and then raises it again to the pre-defined value after a few turns of the crank. In addition you can enjoy the unlimited interactive training possibilities that the multi radio protocol with ANT+ FE-C and Bluetooth Smart offers in combination with almost all standard apps available.

The Direto XR therefore offers you everything you can expect from a modern indoor trainer. In combination with the ZWIFT Cog + Click system, you get a flexible and easy-to-use setup that gives you all the options for your indoor training.

Top features ZWIFT Cog + Click Upgrade Kit:

VIRTUAL SHIFTING
24 virtual gears can be shifted up and down with the ZWIFT Cog + Click Upgrade Kit and the Direto XR roller trainer in ZWIFT. It doesn’t matter whether your bike has an 8-, 9-, 10-, 11- or 12-speed cassette. The ZWIFT Cog is attached to the freewheel body of your roller trainer instead of a cassette and has exactly one sprocket over which the bicycle chain of your bike runs. Gears are changed virtually and wirelessly with the Zwift Click control unit by pressing the plus or minus button. You can attach these to any point on the handlebars or aerobars using the rubber rings provided.
The virtual shifting with the ZWIFT Cog + Click Upgrade Kit is currently only available for the ZWIFT training software. If you want to use a different training software, you can simply install a compatible 9-12-speed cassette on the Direto XR and then change gears in a completely analogue and physical way.

TOP FEATURES OF THE DIRETO XR ROLLER TRAINER

HIGH COMPATIBILITY
If you want to use the Direto XR without the ZWIFT Cog + Click Upgrade Kit, this is also possible: The roller trainer guarantees maximum compatibility with road bikes as well as with mountain bikes. Thanks to the improved housing geometry, it is possible to use rear derailleurs with long cage, too. A SHIMANO HG freehub body is fitted ex works. With optional freehub bodies, you can also mount Campagnolo cassettes, SRAM XD/XDR cassettes and SHIMANO Micro Spline cassettes (see compatible accessories at ROSE below).

WITH POWER METER
The accuracy of the Direto XR’s data during training is guaranteed by the OTS (Optical Torque Sensor). This sensor is a built-in power meter that ensures that your wattage is measured with a maximum deviation of < +/- 1,5%.

INTERACTIVE INCLINE SIMULATION
The Direto XR is an interactive roller trainer and therefore varies the resistance automatically. It is able to simulate inclines of up to 24% and develops a power of 2300 watts at a speed of 40 km/h. With this Italian smart trainer, you will easily work up a sweat.

INTERACTIVITY IN ALL AREAS
The Direto XR belongs to the new generation of interactive roller trainers ANT+ FE-C & Bluetooth, which interact with apps, software, computers and peripheral devices  (smartphone and tablet) of all kinds with IOS, Android, OSX and Windows. With just a few steps, you can set training routes or programmes and off you go. Your smart trainer varies the resistance automatically and ensures thus optimal training. The Direto XR can be controlled with the Elite software My E-Training or other platforms for indoor cycling, including: Zwift, TrainerRoad, The Sufferfest, Bikevo, Kinomap and a lot more.

FASTER PERFORMANCE RECORDING
In the Direto XR, the frequency for measuring power, speed and cadence data is recorded at 10 Hz, i. e. read out 10 times per second. And not only when using wired TCP-IP devices such as the Elite Gateway, but also via the Bluetooth protocol. This means that changes in your performance are transmitted to compatible apps particularly quickly, which can give you a decisive advantage, especially in racing situations.

BRIDGE FUNCTION AND VIRTUAL HEART RATE MONITOR
The bridge function also makes it possible to send the signal from separate heart rate or cadence monitors to the trainer, from where it is fed into the outgoing Bluetooth FTMS signal. This function is particularly useful for certain platforms (such as Apple TV) that only support two simultaneous Bluetooth Smart connections.
The Direto XR with Cog and Click can also create a virtual heart rate monitor if you use programmes that are not compatible with the protocol of your heart rate strap (e.g. if you have an ANT+ heart rate strap but use a programme or device that only supports Bluetooth). The indoor trainer converts the data transmitted by your ANT+ heart rate monitor into Bluetooth and sends it to the app or the device you are using.

ERG EASY START & POWER SMOOTHING
The Easy Start function in ERG training mode makes it easier to start pedalling if you had to pause briefly at high wattage. As soon as the flywheel stops, the trainer lowers the resistance and then raises it again after a few turns of the crank. An additional power smoothing function, which can be set in the My E-Training app, allows you to ”smooth” the output watt values in four stages so that they are displayed more evenly.

DETAILED CADENCE ANALYSIS
With its detailed cadence analysis, the Direto XR is able to analyse difference in the watt power achieved with the right and left leg, detect dysbalances and counteract them effectively. Moreover, the trainer delivers accurate data on cadence, pedalling efficiency as well as on power and torque efficiency. The cadence analysis feature is available for a fee in the Elite software My E-Training.

COMPATIBLE WITH SHIMANO Di2
If you have a bike with a SHIMANO Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 or Ultegra Di2 R8100 12-speed groupset, you can pair it with the roller trainer using the My E-Training app. If you are using a SHIMANO Dura-Ace Di2 R9100 or Ultegra Di2 R8000 11-speed groupset, you will need a separately available unit for wireless signal transmission (SHIMANO EW-WU101 or EW-WU111) for pairing. By pressing the buttons on the shift levers, you can then control the pedalling resistance of the roller trainer in stand-alone mode (with power supply) or pause it for 60 seconds if you are training with an indoor cycling app.

STAND-ALONE-MODE
Another exclusive feature of the Direto XR with Cog and Click compared to its predecessors is the ability to use the indoor trainer through two stand-alone operating modes, so you can train anywhere, even without being connected to any software or power supply. If the indoor trainer is powered but not connected to training software such as ZWIFT, you can set an incline of up to +24% in advance via the My E-Training app. The indoor trainer retains this value even when it is disconnected from the app. If there is neither an app connection nor power available, you can use the My E-Training app to adjust the resistance of the braking mechanism before training by setting a resistance value from 1 to 16 levels.

Details:
Interactive smart trainer with ZWIFT Cog + Click upgrade kit
Enables 24 virtual gears in the ZWIFT training app via wireless shifting unit
No special cassette required (replaced by ZWIFT Cog)
Compatible with 8-12-speed drivetrains
Easy change between different bikes without changing the cassette
Compatible 9-12-speed cassettes can be fitted instead of the ZWIFT cog
Power measurement accuracy of +/- 1.5%
Speed and cadence measurement (protocols PWR (power), S&C (speed & cadence))
Computer-controlled resistance via ANT+ FE-C (Fitness Equipment Control) or Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth Low Energy / BLE)
Side feet can be folded
Handle for easy transport
Bolt-on feet to balance ground unevenness
Cable guide sleeves to prevent damage
Light indicators for power supply, ANT+- and Bluetooth connection
Long rear derailleur cage support
Can be controlled via smartphone/tablet app (iOS, Android), bike computer, sports watch, Windows and Mac via ANT+ and Bluetooth
Incl. wheel block to keep the front wheel at the correct height and hold it in place

Technical details of the ZWIFT Cog + Click Upgrade Kit:
Number of sprockets: 1 (14 teeth)
Compatibility (groupset): 8-12-speed
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Power supply (control unit): CR2032 round cell battery
Battery life: > 100 hours

Technical details of the Direto XR roller trainer:
Drivetrain: Direct Drive (interactive)
Resistance: electronically controlled magnetic brake
Resistance levels: no levels
Measuring accuracy of the power meter: +/- 1.5 %
Flywheel weight: 5.1 kg
Max. simulated incline: 24 %
Max. braking power: 1100 watts (at 20 km/h), 2300 watts (at 40 km/h)
Calibration: yes (manual by user)
Connectivity: ANT+™ (FE-C, power and speed & cadence) and Bluetooth (FTMS, power and speed & cadence)
Wired data transmission: Ethernet (with optional Elite Gateway)
Dimensions (unfolded): approx. 650 × 830 × 560 mm (L × W × H)
Dimensions (when folded): approx. 650 x 300 x 560 mm (L x W x H)
Weight: approx. 15 kg
Rider’s weight: max. 110 kg

Compatible cassettes without ZWIFT Cog (Elite Direto XR):
SHIMANO HG 8-/9-/10-/11-speed (MTB/Road)
SHIMANO HG 12-speed Road
SRAM 8-/9-/10-speed (MTB/Road)
SRAM 11-speed (only Road)
Additional cassettes can be fitted with separately available freewheel bodies.

Rear axle compatibility (Elite Direto XR):
For 20“ – 29“ wheels
5 x 130-135 mm quick release (included)
12 x 142 mm thru axle (included)
12 x 148 mm BOOST thru axle (separate adapter required – see prod. code 2309042)
12 x 157 mm Super BOOST thru axle (separate adapter required – Elite part 1014346)
10 x 135 mm Thru Bolt (separate adapter required – Elite part 1014306)
12 × 135 mm thru axle (separate adapter required – Elite part 1014306)
12 x 135 mm Specialized SCS (separate adapter required – Elite part 1014087)

In the box:
1 Elite Direto XR indoor trainer with pre-installed ZWIFT Cog
1 ZWIFT Click control unit
1 voucher for a free two-month subscription to ZWIFT
1 quick-release skewer
1 adapter set for QR and thru axle attachment
1 front wheel block
1 mains adapter

My E-Training App:
The Elite Direto XR is compatible with ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart sensors. The Elite app My E-Training gives you full control over your training – choose the route or the training programme and the Direto will change the resistance accordingly. My E-Training includes: My RealVideo, Base Training, Training Test, Map Routing, Multiple User System, Video Playlist and Share Results. Besides, the app allows you to easily analyse data like power, cadence, speed, time and distance. Data is transferred via ANT+ (Fe-C) or Bluetooth. You can also use other apps that are compatible with Bluetooth Smart and ANT+ protocols, e.g. Zwift, Kinomap, Trainerroad, Bikevo, The Sufferfest or Bkool.

My RealVideo: train with RealVideos by Elite and download My RealVideos from other users for free
Base Training: training with constant power output, based on resistance levels and with preset programmes
Training Test: creates an individual, one-month indoor training programme based on an evaluation test
Cadence analysis: analyses your pedalling pattern during the complete crank revolution, in order to give you feedback about the efficiency and smoothness of your pedal stroke and show you potential for optimisation
FTP and FTP Test: creates a training plan based on the FTP value (Functional Threshold Power) from earlier tests
Map Routing: creates routes in any part of the world based on Google Maps
Record GPS: records the GPS track during road training to make it available for your indoor training
Multiple User System: the app can be used by multiple users on a single device
Easy creation of training programmes: new graph editor to easily set new programmes
Video Playlist: creates a playlist with videos for your training session
Share Results: you can save, export (CSV – Comma Separated Values, Strava Tcx format) and share all performance data over social networks to monitor your performance
In Cloud Data: stores training data in the cloud to make it available on different devices

Compatible accessories at ROSE:
Elite thru axle adapter Boost (prod. code: 2309042)
Elite freehub body SHIMANO Micro Spline (prod. code: 2307483)
Elite freehub body SRAM XD/XDR (prod. code: 2307482)
Elite freehub body Campagnolo (prod. code: 2270765)
Elite STERZO front wheel support with steering function (prod. code: 2309873)
Elite Folding Mat indoor trainer mat (prod. code: 2309875)
Elite display stand (prod. code: 2187710)
Elite Gel Block front wheel support (prod. code: 2098948)
Elite Su-Sta front wheel support (prod. code: 2180896)
Elite ANT+ Dongle (prod. code: 2304456)