There’s two ways to look at this. You can have unlimited ANT+ connections to it, but only one Bluetooth Smart connection. 11-speed, 10-speed, 9-speed, etc...). If that’s the case (but certainly not saying my choices aren’t good for women), and you just want to see a different gear junkies “picks”, check out The Girl’s 2018 Gear Guide too. Strange that it worked for @DC Rainmaker ? So if you have some imbalance you may well be stronger with your right leg. Thanks for response! Also is there any way that Clever Training UK will carry these trainers, would be great to ‘pay back’ to the site. I have a winter and a summer bike and have the winter bike on the trainer in the summer and vise-versa. I’ve got this issue too. If the Bolt has therefore set an incorrect circumference the trainer also has an incorrect circumference and consequently goes to calculate an incorrect speed. It would have got 5 stars as the only criticism I have is the lack of clear calibration instructions, Good smart trainer from Yesitsme07 September 9, 2020 Easy setup Portable/storable Quiet Budget-friendly, Not ideal for Zwift from Dixy SA1 September 8, 2020 Works fine on other platforms but not Zwift Sorry to disappoint. i guess it is the direct drive equivalent of putting old tyres on your turbo wheel and upgrading the outside wheel! Also note, I use a riser block with *every* trainer. It’s really annoying and while it’s a budget direct drive trainer it shouldn’t make that noise! While the Elite range comprises a variety of wheel-on and direct-drive smart trainer options, it's the latter examples that are the most accurate, refined and realistic in terms of feedback and feel. For $8, this solves that problem. However, cadence needs some work. Same production lines, same materials, same QC procedures. mostly riding up mountains and find that about every 3-5 mins there is what seems to be a break in the connection (via ANT+ to a Windows 10 laptop with USB ANT+ dongle) – so the resistance drops right down on the trainer, my power going back to the app goes to what I think is essetially zero, although I have FulGaz smoothing the data over 3 seconds as is default I think. $5,999.00. Didn’t seem to happen when I did a couple of rides on RGT so could just be crap Windows10 software for Fulgaz, it does crash a lot in the menus. I guess that’s the cost of admission into the Campy Club. Who is the worst offender? Works fine on other platforms but not Zwift Sorry to disappoint. Brilliant, thanks for sharing that Peter. I probably wouldn’t want this trainer for serious Zwift Racing. You probably wouldn’t actually notice it during a ride unless you were watching your cadence like a hawk, but it’s super visible in charts afterwards: Let’s switch things up – this time to a Zwift workout, specifically an ERG workout. My understanding is that with the lowest level of resistance I should be able to spin freely (in my lowest gear). Frankly this is annoying, because when you switch legs the workout gets paused all the time. Commerce content is independent of editorial, and Farrelly Atkinson earns commission from promoted products. How does the trainer noise level of these compare to something like the Tacx Flux S and other similarly priced models? Peter. This community-driven site is maintained by Eric Schlange and a team of Zwift enthusiasts. ELITE: Dear Ernesto, we offer a Campy freehub. ELITE: calibration available via the Elite myetraining app. Product reviews. Again, you can also do these calibrations within Zwift, TrainerRoad, or most any other app. Grazie. The myETraining app is quite powerful, although Zwifters probably won’t use any of its features beyond calibration. Zwift Insider makes a small commission on purchases made from these links, so please shop through them to support our efforts. If you don’t mind the noise and don’t have a big sprint then the downsides of a wheel on trainer are not so significant. But at the end of the day, you might just be wondering “What does Ray use when not testing new products?”. Required fields are marked.If you would like a profile picture, simply register at Gravatar, which works here on DCR and across the web. With wheel-on trainers you need to ensure the tire pressure either remains the same, or you need to calibrate it on every ride after 10-15 mins. Please could you send a photo to myetraining@elite-it.com with your situation and we’ll have the team look at it. Be it a bike computer or watch, or an app – it’ll be supported. Elite Turbo Trainers - Lowest Prices and Free shipping available from the worlds largest online bike store - Chain Reaction Cycles Still, there were a few other blips I’ve highlighted in yellow (the others you see appear to be more drop-related and seem to impact everyone, likely due to some transient WiFi interference). The major difference between the Snap and the Zumo is that the Snap is a wheel on trainer. Not sure, not gonna try it. Can’t find mine anywhere, ELITE: As stated a month ago, we continue to ship regularly Zumo trainers to Halfords every week and will continue to do so for many weeks ahead. The PowerTap P2 pedals were still reading slightly skewed (low) on this day. Unlike the Suito trainer, this one doesn’t come with one, so you’ll need to get your own. It’s basically same as Direto – fairly quiet but not silent. Peter. Thanks for all the feedback guys, missed the Snap black Friday deal whilst messing around asking for opinions so looks like its the zumo for me! > Find your nearest dealer here. Hi Justin, would you mind sending us a photo of your set up so our team can understand the situation? If you’ve ridden a KICKR or even Elite’s Drivo series a lot, you’ll find it feels just a bit empty. Easy to use and Elites customer support is great. So for that, we need to actually look at the overlay from TrainerRoad showing when it sent the command followed by when the Zumo achieved that level. ELITE: We are meeting Zwift tomorrow and this is one of topics of discussion. However, that does assume the Quarq DZero is spot-on. I this morning got a full run-down of all the production issues they’ve had, an exact list, and the exact dates each fix went into implementation. On Amazon (US) the Direto 2 is $799…Elite is flooding the mid-market…push them out and see what sticks. Not all retailers are willing to carry it, due to the slightly different margins needed in order to achieve the $699 price point. ELITE: We confirm that Zumo is compatible with most bikes on the market regardless the type of rear hub (adaptors available ie Boost 148x12mm or 135×10/12mm and freehubs ie Campag and Sram XD/XDR) and derailleur cage size (short/medium/long including MTB). Totally interactive home trainers that replicate rugged terrain or training power levels, using ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart protocols to communicate via Elite or third party app/software (Zwift, TrainerRoad, etc. Thank-You. The Zumo claims +/- 3% So for that we’ll compare it against the Quarq DZero and PowerTap P2 pedals. Most of the time. In the UK Halfords are selling the Zumo right now at £399 which is an amazing price, especially when you factor in the 10% British Cycling members will also get. My Zumo trainer making a really loud noise when pedalling. The axel on mine was lose causing the freehub body to move. £574.17. Getting the Zumo setup is pretty easy. I’m using Zwift on my iPad but wondered if I could also connect it to a Garmin watch (F245) to make use of the body / training load metrics? ELITE: Sure, they're not as powerful as a Wahoo Headwind, but I could literally buy 20 of them for the same price. The description needs to be updated, it’s the same one as on the Elite site.Tks, Peter. Do I need to use a Campy freehub especially designed for the Elite trainer? The Zumo follows the same app compatibility standards as previous Elite products, and essentially follows the industry norms as you’d expect from a high-end trainer. And most wheel-on trainers do require about 10-15 mins of warming up (riding) until accuracy comes back in-line. having to alter your power output. Ant+ or BT and apple? I feel guilty buying everything else online where i can get a good deal, but still want to support them where i can. And again, don’t forget you can make your own charts in the product comparison tables here. This impacts inertia and how it feels – primarily when you accelerate or otherwise change acceleration (such as briefly coasting). This time against a set of Vector 3 pedals and a Stages LR unit (actually, it turns out it was just a Stages R unit, the left-battery died). No problem, the product comparison data is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products! I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for the 2020-2021 indoor training season. That’s handy if you’re connecting to Zwift on an Apple TV, due to Apple TV’s two concurrent Bluetooth Smart sensor limitation (plus the Apple TV remote). Excellent starter Smart Trainer from DaZwift September 26, 2020 I was lucky enough to snap this trainer up during the start of the COVID-19 crisis in UK, when indoor gym equipment, and Smart Turbo Trainers in particular, were scarce. Built in the northern heartlands of Italy near Venice, the Novo is crafted with the high-quality standards that are indicative of Elite’s products. TrainerRoad. Inside you’ll find the main portion of the trainer in a plastic bag, with the legs inside boxes that act as padding & support: Here’s those parts once removed from the main box: A quick run-through of the parts, we’ve got the manuals and paper stuffs – including some discount coupons: Then there’s the power cord and thru-axle/quick release adapters: After that you’ll find the legs, leg bolts, and quick release skewer: And then there’s the unit itself of course. So definitely the Zumo trainers currently on the market are all manufactured from July 2019 onwards. I did it then because initially things looked fine, but as I got to around the 20ish minute mark I noticed the Zumo was a bit out of alignment. Hi D Rock, we want to fix this. Same problem for me, did you find solution? For example, the app fixes went into place Oct 20th – but that assumes people actually have the most recent app installed. Whilst this is okay when doing long intervals (1+ minute), when doing a short sprint interval it can be irritating. Hi Ray, are you adamant you can calibrate through TrainerRoad as I get a message saying this is not possible. This has repercussions in both ERG and simulation mode with an incorrect resistance (due to the incorrect speed). The custom size value should be entered based on the following example: – Wheel circumference = 2070 mm, so 2070 / 12.48 = 165.86. Technically it has the same flywheel weight as the Elite Direto/Direto X trainer, though for some reason it feels different. Although this was a while ago and software may have been updated but was my reason to upgrade to direct drive. occasionally the machine will lose connection to Zwift and need a powercycle, but a replacement board from the very helpful support team should resolve the issue. Just picked one up at Halfords today for £359 (with British Cycling discount) Happy days. Maybe I’ll try in the little ring next. You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. Those that bought the first units from Perofmance are clearly taken care of if they have any issues even if Performance has bankrupted in the meantime (contact: myetraining@elite-it.com) . I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Thanks for your support. ELITE: With Zumo you get 12 months free to our myETraining app that includes training programs, RLV (Real Live Video) courses, and access to Pedal Analysis (one time in-app purchase). Accuracy-wise, they’re probably a wash. Lasko High Velocity Pro-Performance Fan (U15617). Check out the Elite Upgrado app to ensure you’re all good to go! Simulation Mode: Simulating a specific outdoor grade – i.e., 7% incline. Couldn’t get enough resistance using computer with ANT+. $699.99. I got one (also in the sale) the other day and fail to see what it was catching on? B) Ensure you’re using the small ring up front: This is for ERG mode specifically, shift into the small ring to get better control. Elite have two new interactive trainers for 2020, a direct drive and a 'wheel on' trainer. The KURA is a smart trainer from Elite that is smart in its own way. In your country the prices may be different, or, you might have an old cassette lying around and your friend has the tools to install it. Dear Ricardo, If you already have a spare cassette, or have a preference for a different cluster, it’s redundant at best. I am experiencing the exact same problem with my Zumo trainer and because of this it’s completely unusable in Zwift. my weekly podcast - with GPLAMA, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness! What a shame Peter. The plastic rubs the flywheel for me also. My only additional expense was a slick tyre to reduce the noise. Zwift Insider is independent of Zwift corporate (www.zwift.com), although Zwift does provide funding to help defray site costs. I would like to support DCR and enjoy ad-free DC Rainmaker ($20 per year). Thank you. In other words, it’s within spec. My only additional expense was a slick tyre to reduce the noise. Each of the Elite Drivo , the Tacx Neo and Wahoo KICKR , can probably lay claim to that title in … Sure enough, it’s new. I haven’t been able to find any further information online. Zwift Course Calendar – Current Guest World Sched... Zwift To Release Important Performance Bug Patch, How to Race on Zwift (Setup, Strategy, and More), Shop for a trainer using our Smart Trainer Index, Axle Compatibility: 130/135mm quick release. So the KURA is smart, but not really that smart. We are manufacturing with pride Zumo trainers as we speak here in Italy together with our other models like Drivo II, Direto X, Suito, etc. Due to the expected “lockdown” I took it back and replaced it. 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