Elite launches the Direto XR

Elite is proud to release the latest addition to their indoor trainers: the DIRETO XR. A natural evolution of the best-selling Direto and Direto X, the DIRETO XR promises to be the ideal home trainer to complete a cyclist’s setup with a ready-for-use, accurate and powerful tool – it’s also compatible with everything to come from Elite for the upcoming season.

On the strength of a 1.5% accuracy ensured by the integrated OTS power meter, the DIRETO XR immediately gets the top spot among Elite’s home trainer range for its enhanced pedalling roundness, the improved flywheel and an ultra-realistic gradient simulation (able to replicate a staggering 24% slope value).

And of course, it’s pre-assembled by virtue of the pre-installed Shimano® 105 11-speed cassette. Just unfold the snap-action support legs, install your bicycle and connect it to a power source. Total setup time: less than five minutes.

ULTIMATE ACCURACY

The DIRETO XR is the world’s only home trainer, together with Elite’s Direto and Drivo range, that truly measures power output via an integrated power meter, the OTS (Optical Torque Sensor). OTS is an innovative and integrated power meter that measures how much power you exercise on pedals with ± 1.5% accuracy on the DIRETO XR, which is 0.5% more accurate than the original Direto.

INSANE GRADIENT

Compared with the DIRETO X, The DIRETO XR simulates up to 24% gradients, 6% more than what the DIRETO X, thus ensuring top performances on even the most intense workout sessions.

QUIET

After the success of the DIRETO X, Elite’s R&D department redefined the mechanics of the DIRETO XR by achieving unmatched noise reduction levels. These developments rank the home trainer among Elite’s quietest, by virtue of of its direct transmission configuration, where the rear wheel is removed and the chain connects to the cassette on the home trainer: the only noise you’ll hear is the chain itself when you’re shifting gears while working out…and likely your own labored breathing.

COMPATIBLE

DIRETO XR is compatible with both road and mountain bikes, with 130-135 x 5mm hubs with quick clamping system and 142 x 12mm with thru-axle. Adapters are available for purchase to ensure compatibility with 135 x 10-12mm and for rear 148 x 12mm Boost hubs. And thanks to the implementation of a new design for the installed chain guard, the DIRETO XR accommodates long cage derailleurs distinguished by an increased range and capacity on the sprocket set up to 12 speed.

TRAIN ON ZWIFT & MY E-TRAINING

As with all Elite’s direct transmission home trainers, the DIRETO XR is part of the ANT+TM FE-C and Bluetooth interactive home trainers range. This means total interaction with apps, software, computers and devices (smartphones and tablets) with iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows.

Anywhere, anytime, with just a few clicks, you just set the course of the workout program and start pedalling: DIRETO XR handles the rest, by automatically adjusting resistance to manage your workout autonomously based on your needs. Included in the box of the DIRETO XR is a 12-month free subscription to Elite’s My E-Training software and thanks to the cooperation between Elite and Zwift, anyone purchasing a DIRETO XR will get a free 1-month subscription to Zwift.

DIRETO XR is also compatible with all the other commercially available indoor cycling platforms such as TrainerRoad, Rouvy, Kinomap, Bikevo and many more.

The Elite Direto XR ($949.99) will be available in stores and online in September 2020.