Direct-drive trainers offer one of the quietest and realistic indoor cycling experiences. The direct-drive Elite Suito sits in the middle of Elite’s smart trainer lineup, just below the slightly more expensive Direto XR and the wheel-on Tuo. Compared to the top-level Direto XR, the Suito has a more accessible retail price with slightly less accuracy (i.e. 1.5% vs 2.5% for the Suito) and lacks the Direto XR’s pedal analysis feature.This review features the latest version of the Elite Suito, the Elite Suito-T which carries a $849.99 retail price. Unlike the Suito, the Suito-T does not include a Shimano 105 cassette with the trainer. Otherwise, the Suito-T has the same impressive 15% slope simulation and 1900W of resistance. The direct-drive trainer also includes multiple adapters in the box and optional adapters to cover most bikes on the market.

Visually, the Elite Suito-T has an industrial design with exposed hardware and stamped metal covers. While it’s not as exciting to look at compared to some competitors like the Tacx Neo, the more functional design results in a compact form factor. The Suito-T isn’t much wider than the axle and cassette, as the two stabilizer legs fold inward. It has a tall yet narrow profile and can easily be stored in a closet or on its side underneath a bed or shelves. The exterior is a mix of matte black plastic and metal covers with Elite branding printed on the sides in white. Elite has opted for a three leg design with two stabilizer legs that pivot outward to about 45°. We found the legs to be difficult to unlock and fold, as you have to pull a tab to unlock the legs and then pull them inward.

The 3.5kg (7.7lbs) flywheel is partially exposed on the front of the trainer with a belt that routes underneath the external panels. Behind the flywheel you’ll find the large plastic handle that can be used to move the trainer around. At around 30lbs, the Suito-T isn’t particularly light, so some people might have trouble moving it around. The handle has an ergonomic design and feels comfortable to hold. There are three LED lights on the side of the Suito-T that indicate whether the trainer has power or is connected to any devices. Using Zwift, the Suito-T connects within a few seconds and has the familiar spin down calibration feature. Note, you will need to download the separate Elite Upgrado app to update the firmware of the trainer. The trainer is also compatible with the Elite Rizer and Sterzo Smart steering block if you want a more immersive experience...

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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:32 Fit + Finish
05:14 Zwift
07:26 The Final Score
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