Seriously impressive offerings on the high end and they only seem to get better and better. Thanks Matt!

Thanks Luis and will do!

Thanks! 🙌

@@DesFit hows the trainer now ?

I switch between a few different trainers but it’s still good to go.

Brilliant! Glad you’re enjoying it!

Any information on a new version coming out soon? Look like this one has been out close on 18 months now.

Bike trainers don’t generally get updated every single year and I am 99.9% certain there’s nothing else coming out this year.

Thanks Tony! Glad you're enjoying your Direto!

$750 is a great deal! Enjoy!

Thanks J and Happy New Year to you as well! The Core is a good trainer, it's completely silent, but it lacks in the stability department where one side is weighted heavier than the other. That is my primary complaint about it and you can check out details on that in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdymopiYstrQZ6c.html Oh, and I tend to like the ride feel of the Diretos.

Same here. I just picked up a Direto XR from REI and ordered a Kickr Core from Wahoo. I’m curious as to the differences I’ll experience. I like everything about the Direto on paper, but couldn’t stop reading about and watching people praise the Kickr Core which definitely skewed my thought process.

@@EricJohnson-vi6ri Hey Eric, and what is your opinion after such a long time? Kickr Core or Direto? Or maybe V5 after some discounts?

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Ya, it’s tough to get a trainer right now. Elite said that a lot of distributors should have received Suitos, XRs, as well as Tuos in the last couple weeks so hopefully you can get tour hands on a trainer soon. Thanks!!

Yes, this trainer will automatically adjust resistance based on whatever program you are using with it, i.e. Zwift.

Haven’t kept exact track but a lot.

the max weight is probably the same as a normal bike? i think the mechanism in the trainer is almost the same as that in a wheel and equally strong. I have one, and it feels equally strong. I weight 90kg and it does feel strong

I'd recommend going the smart trainer route because of the complete integration with the indoor cycling training platforms. I like indoor bikes in the sense that they are incredibly stable, it's a dedicated bike that you don't have to mount/dismount your bike, but they don't generally have the interactivity unless you go for a smart indoor bike which can cost thousands of USD. I use the Elite Direto XR, Tacs Neo 2, and Wahoo Kickr 2020 - each one have things I like about them and things I don't. I tend to gravitate to the Direto XR because of road feel but I also like the Kickr and Neo because they are quieter. For lower end options, the Suito is a good bet but doesn't have the road feel of higher end trainers. I'll have a review of the Kickr 2020 out soon but really any of those can be good options.Thanks!

@@DesFit Thanks so much. Very helpful. How would you stack rank the 4 options?

@@DesFit Hello again. Two questions. 1). How would you stack rank the 4 trainers you mentioned? 2). Which of the trainers can speak/connect with my Garmin 945 watch? Thx.

Thanks! The Suito is a great trainer but the XR has a better ride feel since it has a heavier flywheel.

That's a tough one. The Neo 2T is super accurate, very quiet, but has a less than organic feel in regards to road feel. A complaint I have since I switch out trainers a lot is that it doesn't have a handle - a non-issue for some but maybe an issue for others. It also still slips slightly on sharp sprints, although much better than the Neo 2. The Kickr is also accurate, more so with the latest firmware update, it's completely silent, but same thing with the road feel where it feels somewhat in-organic. It has the Axis feet which are debatable whether or not they actually do anything and the direct connection which is coming soon(ish?). Direto XR has the best road feel in my opinion, but produces more sound than the other two. All of them are good options but it may just come down to your personal preference based on the points I mentioned. Thanks so much and hope some of that information helps!

The price is totally different between this smart trainers... the new Direto XR cost half then the others.

@@paro64 In the US the Direto XR is $1000, the KICKR is $1200, and the Neo 2T is $1400. Maybe I’m not good at math but I’m somehow not getting “half the cost”.

Shifters/drivetrain shouldn’t matter much, if at all. It more has to do with your rear axle and your bike likely has a standard 130mm QR which will work just fine with this trainer 👍

Unfortunately, it doesn't report higher numbers than the original so definitely no benefit for upgrading for Zwift racing 😂 All kidding aside, I think the main benefit to the XR would be noise reduction. Thanks!

@@DesFit Thanks for the info!

Sure thing 👍

If your bikes have the same axles it would just be a simple bike swap. If the bikes have different axles you would just need to swap the adaptors which take an additional 5 seconds ;) The only issue would be drivetrains (9/10/11/12-speed cassettes). Those would need to be the same for a quick swap. Thanks!

Thanks! Those are the Zante Fresh Foam V1...discontinued unfortunately! That color was amazing.

Should be OK as long as it's not very thick carpet - my main concern would be sweat on the carpet

Definitely.

You'll need to record the data from each power meter on two different devices. You can then compare the data in a comparison tool like the DC Rainmaker Analyzer: www.dcrainmaker.com/analyzer

Nah, that’s super close and I wouldn’t worry about it 👍

@@DesFit Awesome, thanks. I have a pair of Assioma Duo's as well. One of these days I have figure out how to capture two sets of data to compare. Maybe that would make a useful video ;-)

You just have to have two different devices to capture each one. If you’re hooking up your trainer to Zwift or TrainerRoad you can download the data through this platforms. Then just capture the pedal data through a watch or bike computers. Then you can just compare those data sets in the DCR Analyzer tool

@@DesFit Cool. Thanks

Sure thing

The Justo. Smoothness, ride feel, and quieter 👍

@@DesFit thanks a lot for the quick answer. Continue providing us with great content. Cheers

Most definitely suggests that ;)

@@DesFit wait but will the Kickr Climb work with the Direto XR?

Not really much of a difference in sprinting power feel. Mainly noise where the XR is much quieter.

@@DesFit thanks. Have you or can you recommend any videos on sprinting techniques. I stay seated as just can't generate enough power standing. Maybe I need to just practice more.

Sorry, don’t really have any advice there. I’m actually the opposite. Can’t generate as much power seated as I do standing.

I’m switching between 3 different trainers right now but it’s still performing good for me. Have you contacted Elite support?

@@DesFit contacted the seller, they'll be handeling my complaints, probably gonna have to send it in

I was waiting!!

@@DesFit 😂😂😂😂😂😂

You’ll have to harass me a few more times but I do still have it planned. All good. 👍

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Not a weird request 👍

Multiply by 5/8 for km to mile and 8/5 for mile to km. Being English, we've flipped between them for 50 years.

What’s metric? 🤷‍♂️ 😂

@@EricJohnson-vi6ri welcome to the rest of the world looking at America. ;)