What you need to set up the Elite Tuo
Quick answer
To ride the Elite Tuo you need the following parts. No separate cassette is needed. The thru-axle adapters are included in the box.
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Ready to ride
This trainer needs no extra parts for a standard setup — just mount your bike.
Your parts checklist
Cassette
Not needed — this trainer uses your existing wheel and cassette (or virtual shifting).
Freehub body
Uses your bike’s own wheel — no freehub body to buy.
Thru-axle adapter
Included in the box — no separate purchase.
Mounting your bike
What the Elite Tuo actually asks of you, in order — resolved from its own spec, not a generic manual.
- Leave the rear wheel on and clamp the frame at the axle, then set the roller against the tyre. A dedicated trainer tyre cuts noise, slip and wear.
- Spin the cranks by hand before you clip in: the chain should run quiet and straight. Noise here almost always means chainline or cassette spacing, not a faulty trainer.
Before you buy
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the trainer: typically a cassette matching your bike’s speed on the right freehub body, and a thru-axle adapter if your frame is thru-axle. The checklist above resolves exactly which of these the Elite Tuo needs.