Smart trainers
Every trainer we’ve tested.
We buy or borrow, ride for weeks, and score on accuracy, noise, road feel and app support — not on who sent us the free unit.
Riders who want a high power/gradient ceiling with everything included, at a mid-tier price
Elite Direto XR
2,300W max power and a 24% simulated gradient, plus an 11-speed cassette (or Zwift Cog/Click) included out of the box, and a reputation for durability.
Average7/10
Riders who prioritize ride feel — its 9kg flywheel is the heaviest in this batch
Saris H3
Quiet (61dB) with a very solid, realistic ride feel thanks to a stout flywheel. Competitively priced for a 2000W/20%-gradient trainer.
Average7/10