Elite Avanti vs Elite Justo 2
Quick answer
Both the Elite Avanti and the Elite Justo 2 are direct-drive trainers that accept the common road and MTB axles. The Elite Avanti (2100 W, ±1%, $849) offers Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo; the Elite Justo 2 (2300 W, ±1%, $1199) offers Shimano HG 11-speed road, SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo. Use the checker below to see which fits your exact bike.
Specs side by side
| Elite Avanti | Elite Justo 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive type | Direct drive | Direct drive |
| Factory model code | — | — |
| Axle standards | 130 mm quick-release, 135 mm quick-release and 12 × 142 mm thru-axle | 130 mm quick-release, 135 mm quick-release and 12 × 142 mm thru-axle |
| Thru-axle adapter | Included | Included |
| Freehub (in box) | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide) | Shimano HG 11-speed road |
| Freehub options | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo | Shimano HG 11-speed road, SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo |
| Cassette | Sold separately | Shimano 105 12-speed road cassette pre-installed |
| Max cassette speed | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Virtual shifting | Yes | Yes |
| Protocols | ANT+PLUS, ANT+FEC, BLUETOOTH, WIFI | ANT+PLUS, ANT+FEC, BLUETOOTH, WIFI |
| Power accuracy | ±1% | ±1% |
| Max power | 2100 W | 2300 W |
| Max gradient | 18% | 24% |
| Flywheel | 4 kg | 7.2 kg |
| MSRP | $849 | $1199 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Which fits your bike — Elite Avanti or Elite Justo 2?
29Drops straight in3Fits with parts1Not supported
- Elite AvantiDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Elite Direto XRDrops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Elite JustoDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Elite Justo 2Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Elite RivoDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Elite Suito-TDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Elite TuoDrops straight in
- • Wheel-on — it clamps your rear axle and uses your existing wheel and cassette.
- Elite ZumoDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- JetBlack VictoryDrops straight in
- • Ships with the Zwift Cog — virtual shifting means no cassette to match.
- JetBlack VOLT V2Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- JetBlack WhisperDrive SmartDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Kinetic R1Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Saris H2Drops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Saris H3Drops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Tacx Flux 2 SmartDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Tacx NEO 2Drops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Tacx NEO 2TDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Tacx NEO 3MDrops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Van Rysel D100Drops straight in
- • Ships with the Zwift Cog — virtual shifting means no cassette to match.
- Van Rysel D500Drops straight in
- • Ships with the Zwift Cog — virtual shifting means no cassette to match.
- Van Rysel RCRDrops straight in
- • Ships with the Zwift Cog — virtual shifting means no cassette to match.
- Wahoo KICKR CORE (1st gen)Drops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Wahoo KICKR CORE 2Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Wahoo KICKR MOVEDrops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Wahoo KICKR V5 (2020)Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Wahoo KICKR V6 (2022)Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Xplova Noza SDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Zwift Hub (classic)Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Zwift Hub OneDrops straight in
- • Ships with the Zwift Cog — virtual shifting means no cassette to match.
- Magene T300Fits with parts
- • Needs a thru-axle adapter (sold separately).
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- Tacx Flux S SmartFits with parts
- • Needs a thru-axle adapter (sold separately).
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- Wahoo KICKR SNAPFits with parts
- • Needs a thru-axle adapter (sold separately).
- Tacx Flow SmartNot supported
No support for your 12 × 142 mm thru-axle axle on this trainer.
Frequently asked questions
Both accept the same common road and MTB axles, so the deciding factor is the freehub for your cassette: the Elite Avanti offers Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo, while the Elite Justo 2 offers Shimano HG 11-speed road, SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo. Run your drivetrain through the checker to see which is a clean drop-in.