Elite Avanti vs Elite Suito-T
Quick answer
Both the Elite Avanti and the Elite Suito-T 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 Suito-T (1900 W, ±2.5%, $599) offers Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), 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 Suito-T | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 12 × 142 mm thru-axle and 12 × 148 mm Boost thru-axle |
| Thru-axle adapter | Included | Included |
| Freehub (in box) | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide) | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide) |
| Freehub options | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo |
| Cassette | Sold separately | Sold separately |
| Max cassette speed | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Virtual shifting | Yes | Unconfirmed |
| Protocols | ANT+PLUS, ANT+FEC, BLUETOOTH, WIFI | ANT+PLUS, ANT+FEC, BLUETOOTH |
| Power accuracy | ±1% | ±2.5% |
| Max power | 2100 W | 1900 W |
| Max gradient | 18% | 15% |
| Flywheel | 4 kg | 3.5 kg |
| MSRP | $849 | $599 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Which fits your bike — Elite Avanti or Elite Suito-T?
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 Suito-T offers Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), 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.