Direto XR VS Suito. Which one to pick?

Direto XR and Suito are direct-drive home trainers and deliver great pedalling feeling and accuracy from the get-go.

Their electronically managed resistance is magnetic as it wirelessly connects to your device (ANT+ or BLE Smart) and adjust resistance on the basis of the pre-set course, be it GPS or one of the Zwift courses. Both models deliver very high power output levels as they can simulate really steep gradients.

Direto XR stands out compared to the Suito for better accuracy (1.5% against 2.5%), higher gradient simulation (24% against 15%) and slightly higher power output.However, the biggest difference is represented by the presence of the integrated OTS power meter inside the Direto XR. The OTS - Optical Torque Sensor - measures the effective power output in order to offer highly accurate workouts.

The Suito, even though it presents slightly inferior technical features, is appreciated for how compact it is.

Both Direto XR and Suito's legs and 11-spd cassette are pre-assembled, thus drastically reducing installation times.

They're also compatible with most road and mountain bikes models, including carbon ones, and are used by the best pro teams, both on the road and off the road.

Choose the Direto XR if you want the great accuracy of a power meter, while for great ease and convenience Suito is the the one you want.

[baej-ultra]

Suito is really compact when folded. Great for small apartments, fits easily in most wardrobes or can be tucked away in a corner and not take up much space.

[samdudno]

Do you expect Zwift Virtual Shifting to ever be introduced to the Direto XR?

I have a Direto XR which I am perfectly happy with other than I would really like virtual shifting. With virtual shifting in mind, I am thinking of buying a Wahoo Kickr core. Obviously I’d rather avoid the expense of switching trainer if it’ll be coming to Direto XR in future.

[damiendevenuti]

hello !! Is Directo XR more stable than Suito at high watts on a flat ? Thanks

[davidlenneberg]

Do you have a service department in Australia if anything goes wrong

[nikilopez]

Videos en español, o traducidos, gracias !!!

[MrTomoloughlin]

Neither! Pick one that works! And has good customer support.

My elite Turbo has been broken now for 2 months and Elite are slow at coming back (approx 3-5 days between responses), ask me to take a Video of tiny floor level parts of the turbo with me on the Turbo using their app (which means my 9 months pregnant wife has to get down to floor level with a torch and phone to record!), and seem to be just delaying a replacement Model, despite it being under a year old.

Very bad customer service in my opinion. I'm sure if I was buying I'd get quicker responses.

My support ticket number is 90572 in case anyone from Elite reads this... Would be great to have a working Turbo again!