Function/FeatureElite Direto (2018)Elite Drivo II
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Price for trainer$849 ($799 for 2017 models)$1,199
Trainer TypeDirect Drive (No Wheel)Direct Drive (no wheel)
Available today (for sale)YesYes
Availability regionsGlobalGlobal
Wired or Wireless data transmission/controlWirelessWireless
Power cord requiredYes (no control w/o)Yes for broadcast, no for general use
Flywheel weight4.2KG/9.2LBS13.2lbs/6kg
Includes cassetteNoNo
ResistanceElite Direto (2018)Elite Drivo II
Can electronically control resistance (i.e. 200w)YesYes
Includes motor to drive speed (simulate downhill)NoNo
Maximum wattage capability1,400w @ 40KPH / 2,200w @ 60KPH2,296w @ 40KPH / 3,600w @ 60KPH
Maximum simulated hill incline14%24%
FeaturesElite Direto (2018)Elite Drivo II
Ability to update unit firmwareYesYes
Measures/Estimates Left/Right Power9EUR one-time fee9EUR one-time fee
Can directionally steer trainer (left/right)NoNo
Can simulate road patterns/shaking (i.e. cobblestones)NoNo
MotionElite Direto (2018)Elite Drivo II
Whole-bike physical gradient simulationNoNo
Can rock/tilt side to side (significantly)NoNo
AccuracyElite Direto (2018)Elite Drivo II
Support rolldown procedure (for wheel based)YesYes
Supported accuracy level+/- 2% (Sept 2018 models, +/- 2.5% for earlier models)+/- 0.5%
Trainer ControlElite Direto (2018)Elite Drivo II
Allows 3rd party trainer controlYesYes
Supports ANT+ FE-C (Trainer Control Standard)YesYes
Supports Bluetooth Smart FTMS (Trainer Control Standard)YesYes
Data BroadcastElite Direto (2018)Elite Drivo II
Transmits power via ANT+YesYes
Transmits power via Bluetooth SmartYesYes
Supports Multiple Concurrent Bluetooth connectionsNo, just oneNo, just one
Transmits cadence dataYesYes
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