ELITE SUITO REVIEW (My new toy)
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Hello guys
That is my review of the ELITE SUITO. I will be using this trainer from now on for interval training as well as for Zwift racing. There is a sound check at the end ;)
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Am looking to upgrade from Tacx Vortex on wheel trainer to DD. The Suito is on my short list. Very helpful video which has answers a lot of questions about this trainer
I am happy that my video was helpful for you!! Enjoy your direct drive trainer!!!
Koupil jsem si jeden hned poté, co jsem viděl toto video. Skvělá práce s recenzí👍😎
Thanks!!!
brilliant review, precise and clear. gonna order a Suito tomorrow.
Timothy ang Thanks Timothy! I’m really pleased to hear that my video was helpful in making up your mind about which trainer you should buy! Enjoy it and stay safe :)
I just ordered mine... I will also have to change the cassette to an 10 speed., so your review was spot on! 👍👍
yamalube88 I’m happy to hear that!
Hi and thank you very much for your very interesting videos.
I am a newbie in this area even if i do road cycling since a decade now, i've never used an indoor training.
Considering the lockdown i am now keen in buying one to use also in winter season, and this one is my favourite.
Since I only have one bike, a carbon frame Trek, I am a bit worry that Home trainer might stress the frame of my bike. What's your opinion on this topic? I generally think that direct drive trainers are less stressful, but. i really don't know "how much", therefore i'd like your opinion!
Thank you in advance!
Fulvio Pasciuti Hello! In my opinion there shouldn’t be any problem. It is not more stressful for the frame than riding on the real roads for sure. Direct drive are more precise in feeling and for training. I believe you won’t have any problems with it. I am using it now for more than a month and a half, also did some races (you can check them on my channel) and I usually make my interval training on it.
Also it’s compact and pretty quiet.
That’s my feeling at least! Hope you decide what you want and get yourself into training!
Good luck
@@borissyarov6069 Tahnk you very much for your kind replay and the advice!
@@fulviopasciuti8813 you are very welcome
Hey CyclingBUL - thank you so much for uploading this video - looking about at smart trainers (getting completely overwhelmed as to what is and isn't a good trainer - all seem to have issues) and have been trying to find out further information/user comments for the Suito. If you don't mind me asking, and I appreciate it's only been a week or so since you got the trainer, however, how are you finding it? I too will need to remove the 11-speed cassette that comes with it and replace with 10 speed :( - do you find the resistance on Zwift all okay and does it pair to the software okay - sorry for all the questions!! Anyway, many thanks again for uploading the video.
Hello Graffig!
So the trainer looks and feels really good to me. I have tried also the FluxS and compared between the two, I prefer the SUITO for sure.
The resistance on Zwift looks pretty similar to what it should be, power wise. Unfortunately I do not have a powermeter to compare both. But compared to my previous interactive trainer (tacx vortex) it is more resistant and also way more consistent.
The changing of the cassette as you maybe saw in the video is a really easy task. If you do not have the tools, I am sure you can just jump to your nearest bike shop and they will only have to release the nut and swap the cassette for a 10 speed.
Also it is amazingly quiet. I was quite surprised by that.
If you have any other questions I'll be happy to answer
Have a nice day
@@borissyarov6069 Morning CyclingBUL - thank you so much for coming back to me - really appreciate that! And for answering my previous queries :) Do you find it pairs okay with Zwift etc - I have an old Elite Rampa I bought secondhand and have lots of problems pairing with Zwift & Rouvy. Also, daft question. Is there an on-off button for the trainer? I keep just having to pull the lead out of my Rampa - thanks again and have a great rest of the week!
@@graffigdesign8977 I have no problems pairing it with Zwift. In my new video that should be up any moment now, I complain about the power readings, but after I checked with ELITE and also checked the power readings on Strava, it is spot on.
And no, there is no ON/OFF button. I just unplug it around 3 minutes after I have finished my workout.
Hope my answers help :)
@@borissyarov6069 Brilliant!! Thanks again mate - really appreciate you taking the time out to answer those questions - looking forward to the new video :) Keep up the great work!
Seems like you picked a good time to buy an indoor trainer lol
Unfortunately, yes. I am not happy about what’s happening in the world. But I believe that sport is one of the things that can keep us in good mental and physical shape.
Mate, you didn't have to do any adjusting of the gears? My bike was a mess when I put it in the trainer. The gears weren't shifting and I had trouble with that.
No cassette come ls with the UK spec one!!
thanks for the video! I will also need to replace the cassette with a 10 speed. did it include the spacer in the box or did you have to buy it separately? if you had to buy which spacer did you buy? thanks!
Kenny W The spacers were included, no need to buy them separately. You just need to buy a cassette (but no campagnolo, because the hub is different). If you have a Campagnolo group set, you will also need to buy a hub body.
How about 8 or 9 speed, is it just adding more spacers ?
Marek Wojtowicz For a 9 speed cassette the same spacers as for the 10 speed cassette are used. For 8-speed cassette I know it is possible to be used but I don’t know what settings are needed.
Hello Boris - I think u said for 10 speed you need to install the 2 extra spacer rings. I thought the book said 1 spacer for 10 speed and 2 for 9 speed ? I moved my 10 speed from my bike and installed only 1 spacer - is that correct ?
I took a look In the manual. I do not remember anymore how many I put.
Great video. Did you have any problems with the calibration? The elite app keeps on asking me to pedal faster and doesn't stop and the Zwift app asks me to keep pedalling without stopping. Did yours work first time?
Adam Beevers Hello Adam, no I didn’t have any problem with the calibration. You need to spin fast until it says “stop pedaling”. If that doesn’t work then I have no idea what the issue might be... hope you get that sorted out soon!!!
@@borissyarov6069 thanks Boris. I tried again, this time resetting the phone and trainer and then reconnecting. It still had the same problem. Then I installed the software on my laptop and it worked first time.
Adam Beevers I’m glad to hear that! Enjoy your suito now!!!
Boris, I just got my Suito today. I am new to trainers. Do you notice any inconsistent low end vibration (like low bass noise from music)?
Only when you put a lot of force. But I haven't heard anything else. Maybe send a video and then I could tell you if i have heard something like it.
Hi! Thnx for the review! I also ordered Suito, and wondering if i need to buy a usb dongle to connect it to pc?
I am not sure if the PC have a build in ANT+. I bought an external ANT+ cable/antena that I am using. But I am not sure how does it work with Bluetooth.
@@borissyarov6069 Много благодаря! Im currently at Bulgaria, and cant find dongle or ant+ cable here. Where did u buy it?
@@andreysimonov7701 Unfortunately I cannot help you with that... I dont live in bulgaria, but I am pretty sure you can find it also online and have it delivered to your address.
Hi, do the spacers for the cassette comes with the box of the elite suite or you had to buy separately?
They come with the box
Hi! I just ordered my Elite Suito, i run a 10-speed Tiagra cassette. I read that it has a build in spacer already. Does the Elite come with an extra spacer to fit 10-speed cassettes ? or did you have to buy one extra? also, what size did you get?
One was there with me
Hello, I did buy an additional 10-speed cassette. I also run a 10 speed tiagra and mine is 11-32. But I would suggest to buy an identical as the one you have on your bike, that way you have the same feeling when peddling in the virtual world ;)
@@nicolashelios8556 But i believe it should have been the 11-speed that does not comply with 10 speed system.
@@borissyarov6069 Yes was the 11-speed
I needed the 10-speed
had to change.
Have it done at Velomech
someone here has the issue that the suito produces a smell like (burned) rubber during use? you notice it not while training but afterwards if you enter the room...
No, I have not had such problems. However, it is good to check with ELITE, they are good with customer service.
Hi there. I am considering buying this trainer. I believe they had some initial issues with it however it got sorted out and apparently elite gives good customer service. How has you experience been thus far ? I hope to purchase next week perhaps. Thanx
Hi Zaahier, I just bought this device for the lockdown we have here in Austria: it is great so far. I bought the product from actionsport.de, the service there was excellent: just the delivery company that sucked (they could not find my address, even though I am literally next door (at 54 street number) to one of their pickup center (52), and these clowns could not leave it at the pick up center of course, they had to bring it to the warehouse, which is a 25 min drive from where I live. I was missing a wheel axel spring in the package, but I did not want to bother with this thing, as it is still possible to do without it and is a rather cheap part to get if I wanted to. It is as Boris describes, a complete package ready to use that simulates really well the virtual courses in my humble view, with nearly instantaneous resistance changes. I am rather new to this scene though, first trainer I bought ever. It is possible to connect to a PC via bluetooth for Zwift, however for the smart watches it seems a bit more tricky (for the heart rate monitor). I bought a Garmin Vivoactive 4, and it seems I need a USB ANT+ adapter for it to connect to Zwift: I ordered one, let's see when it comes. Let me know if you are interested in knowing the result!
Sorry for the late response... the comment below yours explains the situation with the Suito perfectly! I haven’t had any issues with the decide and I use it 3 to 5 time a week for around 1,2 hours. For an entry level direct drive trainer is a great investment to make!!! And if you already purchased it, I hope you are enjoying it already!!!
Can you download GPX files and use them on this trainer or all trainers? This is the one I been looking at but a Noza S trainer says I can download and ride to GPX files in their App? TIA for any replies
To be honest I haven’t checked this feature. But my bike computer, when I connect it to the trainer, it gives me an option to follow a real course that I have ridden outside. But I don’t want to assure you, because I’m not 100% sure
Stupid question - but doesn't the Suito measure power or do you need a separate power meter.
No, you don't need an additional power meter. The Suito includes a power meter reading.
Do you use bluetoth or ant +? I had some troubles with BT, so i will switch to ant+ connection.
yamalube88 I use the ANT+. I find it more reliable :)
i bluetooth doesn't cause any problems.
No problems with bluetooth 🤗
Hi Boris, do you have problems with the ERG-Mode on Zwift? greets
The only thing that I have noticed that ERG mode fluctuates a little. I contacted Elite and they explained that this is normal since the power sensor is pretty sensible. When I was checking my average power for my intervals the power was spot on.
If you are talking about anything else, tell me and I’ll explain my experiences.
Hey, will there be an issue if you have a shimano 105 10 speed on the bike, but you use the elite provided 11 speed ?
Desai Shoulders yes, I believe there will be. As far as I am aware, the chain and the spacing in between the different cogs on the cassette are different for the 10 and 11 speed. This was the reason why I bought myself a 10-speed cassette and installed it on the trainer.
Do u get any issues when using ergo mode?
Newbie question, would my 8 speed bike be compatible with the 10 speed cassette on this trainer?
I bought the suito about 6 months ago and it's an 11 speed. Not compatible with yours out of the box but you can buy a cheap cassette
It says it works with 9, 10 and 11 speed so I’m confused why you need something else? Newbie to this
Delbird it works with the different cassettes but you need to switch to 10 and 9 speed if you want to use it. The pre-installed 11speed cassette will work with an 11 speed rear derailleur and chain.
Hello There, I have claris 50*32 and 11/28 casette. Could it be possible to compatability with my bike when I use Elite suite?
For some reason Elite says it supports 9-10 and 11 speed casettes and not 8 speed casettes (as is your Claris casette). But I've heard other people using a 8 speed casette on it and it worked just fine...you will just need to replace the 11 speed casette with a 8 speed one and add a 1,85mm spacer. Should work!
I am not sure about that and I dont want to give you a bad advice.
When will your next races be?
I hope sometime this week. Now I am really focused on my training since I will have a street race in the beginning of April.
@@borissyarov6069 I like your videos! Keep it up. Greetings from Germany
@@freshkick Thanks !!!