Elite, one of the cycling industry’s leading smart trainer manufacturers have announced that their Direto XR and XRT smart trainers are now compatible with the Zwift Cog and Click.
Discounted
To celebrate this, Elite are offering a $20/£20/€20 discount which is available by clicking Elite’s affiliate link here. Then simply enter the code: ELITEZCOG2024 at the checkout.
The discount code only works if you click the affiliate link and purchases on Zwift are available only in the EU, UK, and US.
Future expansion
Currently, the Zwift Cog and Click is available for the Direto XR(-T) and will extend this to all standard models in early 2025 with firmware updates for Justo, Justo 2, and Avanti in early 2025.
Updates for Suito(-T), Direto, Direto X, coming in spring 2025.
How to upgrade to the Zwift Cog and Click
To upgrade is simple. Firstly, remove the cassette and replace it with the Zwift Cog, which is compatible with almost any 8 to 12-speed bikes. The Cog ensures quick, hassle-free transitions between bikes without compatibility issues.
Secondly, update the firmware of your Directo XR(-T) trainer using Elite’s Upgrado app, which unlocks virtual shifting.
Summing up
Elite has announced that their Direto XR and XRT smart trainers are now compatible with the Zwift Cog and Click, offering a promotional discount to encourage purchases. This compatibility will expand to additional models in early 2025, enhancing user experience with seamless bike transitions and virtual shifting capabilities.
