Comments on: Your Picks: the Best Direct-Drive Smart Trainers Under $900

By: Eric Schlange

Eric Schlange — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:13:21 +0000

In reply to Andrew.

Hi Andrew,
I haven’t – but I’ll add it to the smart trainer database this week after taking a look.

Specs look decent, especially for that price point! That said… it’s hard to recommend that Xplova above the Zwift Hub, if you’re in a market where you can get the Hub.

Zwift Hub is £549 with a year of Zwift, so it’s cheaper than the Xplova. Plus the Hub has stronger support behind it, better features, and continued development by Zwift. (Shop thru this link to give Zwift Insider affiliate credit: https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/PyYGEz)

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:51:21 +0000

Hey @Eric Schlange I’m curious whether you’ve had a chance to take a look at the newer “Noza V” trainer from Xplova? It seems to be a noticeable upgrade from the (overall) positively reviewed “Noza S”, and it’s currently available for around £449 in the UK as it seems like Lifeline have agreed some kind of distribution deal

By: Shaun TheDiver

Shaun TheDiver — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:27:52 +0000

Think this article is due a major overhaul.

By: Ruffin

Ruffin — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:59:53 +0000

The Suito is easy to set up unless your bike doesn’t have a Shimano® 105 (or equivalent) 11-speed cassette compatible rear wheel. My 20 year-old GT Palomar did not, and now I didn’t just need to track down and install a cassette (and spacers) that worked with my bike, I also needed to remove the preinstalled cassette that was there. Welcome to the world of chain whips, etc. Also note that my single speed frame was too narrow to fit over the hub. Most won’t be using bikes that old or trying to use a single speed, but this is still a word to the wise that it’s not quite as easy as, “Have bike, will Suito.” Budget buyers (like I was when I started) probably aren’t as knowledgeable as your typical ZI reader…

By: Andrew Bennett

Andrew Bennett — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:17:08 +0000

What about the Kurt Kinetic R1? They’ve cut the price down to $699. I know it’s not as accurate or as quiet as some, but it’s $699 and you don’t need a rocker platform. Thoughts?

By: KarstenT

KarstenT — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:18:58 +0000

In reply to thisisthematt. I would agree on the comments re accuracy of the Suito, it definitely doesn't feel like 39%. I was initially doubting the accuracy and felt that it showed around 10% lower power than my Assioma Duo power meters, but after I sent in comparison data to Elite they said it's a match. I am now using power from the Suito directly instead of my power meter pedals. Still feel I am getting a 5-10% discount versus what I had on a Keiser M3i in the gym and what I get on my SRAM power spider when riding outdoors for a similar effort, but close enough.

By: leprechaun

leprechaun — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 18:09:24 +0000

In reply to James. Exactly, James. I got my Suito a month ago and while it's indeed a bit slow to respond, the accuracy is pretty good - I got it already updated, probably.

By: James

James — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:56:09 +0000

In reply to thisisthematt. Interesting to see the accuracy score quite low. I've had my Suito for a year, and it was very slow to respond for the first eight months or so. Then, I realized Elite has a separate app for updating the trainer. Did some updates, and now it's way more accurate. I wonder if a lot of those people don't know they can update it to fix the power issue?

By: Neil coles

Neil coles — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:31:54 +0000

Tacx as a dark horse? It’s Garmin…the commercial giant of the bunch. It’s only lower users because they try and price everything higher than specs. Still..a decent trainer despite lousy service

By: thisisthematt

thisisthematt — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 02:21:27 +0000

Suito isn’t looking great on the accuracy score, could be interesting if a bunch of people pick them up for racing.