Elite · Updated June 2026
Elite Direto XR-T: price, specs & release date
The Elite Direto XR-T costs $899.99, #6 cheapest of 11 smart bike trainers (median $899.99). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 46/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 11 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Elite Direto XR-T, released 2021. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: dcrainmaker.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Elite Direto XR-T a good buy?
At $900, the Elite Direto XR-T is #6 cheapest of the 11 smart bike trainers we track, where the median is $899.99. On the spec sheet, its max resistance of 2300 W is the highest of the 11, its max gradient pct of 24 is above the median of the 11, and its flywheel weight of 5.1 kg is below the median of the 8.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $899.99 US retail price for XR-T (without cassette). DCR reviewed XR variant with cassette at $949. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Elite |
| Released | 2021 |
| Trainer type | direct-drive |
| Max resistance (W) | 2300 |
| Max gradient pct | 24 |
| Power accuracy pct | 1.5 |
| Flywheel weight (kg) | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, Bluetooth Smart FTMS, Bluetooth Smart Power |
| Zwift certified | Yes |
| Noise level (dB) | — |
| Weight (kg) | 16.2 |
| Cassette included | No |
Source: dcrainmaker.com (verified 2026-06-26) · corroborated by zwiftinsider.com. DCR review confirms: 2300W, 24%, ±1.5%, 5.1kg flywheel, 16.2kg weight. XR price $949 with cassette; XR-T $899.99 inferred. Noise dB not published; nulled.
Is the Elite Direto XR-T worth it vs cheaper smart bike trainers?
Elite Direto XR-T against its closest cheaper and pricier smart bike trainers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked →
| Product | Price | Trainer type | Max resistance (W) | Max gradient pct | Power accuracy pct | Flywheel weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Direto XR-T this | $899.99 | direct-drive | 2300 | 24 | 1.5 | 5.1 |
| Elite Suito-T | $699.99 | direct-drive | 1900 | 15 | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Saris H3 | $999 | direct-drive | 2000 | 20 | 2 | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Elite Direto XR-T cost?
The Elite Direto XR-T has a US price of $899.99 (US retail price for XR-T (without cassette). DCR reviewed XR variant with cassette at $949.), as of 2026-06-26.
How does the Elite Direto XR-T compare on price?
At $900, the Elite Direto XR-T is #6 cheapest of the 11 smart bike trainers we track, where the median is $899.99.
When was the Elite Direto XR-T released?
The Elite Direto XR-T was released 2021.
What are the Elite Direto XR-T's key specs?
Elite Direto XR-T (Elite): trainerType direct-drive, maxResistanceW 2300, maxGradientPct 24, powerAccuracyPct 1.5, flywheelWeightKg 5.1. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-26.
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