Virtual shifting

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Re: Virtual shifting

Postby jnjh3976 » Wed Jul 03, 2024 8:31 pm


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Re: Virtual shifting

Postby Joynertom » Thu Jul 04, 2024 12:02 pm

Would be so nice to have the virtual shifting for the Direto XR.
I hope we don’t get forgotten about and forced to buy a newer trainer. Also the 10hz mode I imagine can implemented with a firmware update if the hardware allows. I guess we will see in the next few weeks

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Re: Virtual shifting

Postby steve.hammatt » Fri Jul 05, 2024 9:24 am

As far as I can tell, the virtual shifting is Elite's own with the new Square, controlled by their app, and doesn't work with Zwift's virtual shifting. But it is still virtual shifting.

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Re: Virtual shifting

Postby jnjh3976 » Fri Jul 05, 2024 5:56 pm

That said the controllers on the bars resemble zwift play buttons? Surely the virtual shifting has to be zwift compatible?

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Re: Virtual shifting

Postby steve.hammatt » Mon Jul 08, 2024 9:52 am

Elite's web page mentions the buttons controling Zwift and specifically mentions Zwift Play. So I assume the buttons work like Zwift Play for controlling the UI etc. But the virtual shifting is different and is Elite's own solution via their Square app.

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Re: Virtual shifting

Postby jnjh3976 » Mon Jul 08, 2024 10:43 am

good work Steve.

Re the direto I find that by lowering the TD on zwift I can get away with utilising just 3 gears. Middle rear ring for vast majority of riding (also the straightest line between front and rear rings), one down for sprinting, one up for climbing.

I do like the clunk of a manual gear change but.....the belt drive does appeal

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Re: Virtual shifting

Postby simon » Thu Sep 05, 2024 5:33 pm

Hopefully good news!!

https://zwiftinsider.com/hardware-news-092024/

The Zwift Ride frame can be mounted on any smart trainer that supports Zwift’s virtual shifting. Here’s the current list of compatible trainers:

JetBlack Victory
Wahoo KICKR CORE
Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One
Wahoo KICKR Gen 6 (2022)
Wahoo KICKR Move
Zwift Hub Classic
Zwift Hub One

In addition to the list above, two more “Zwift Ready” trainers will be arriving soon:

Elite Direto XR with Zwift Cog and Click
VAN RYSEL D100 with Zwift Cog and Click

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Re: Virtual shifting

Postby steve.hammatt » Fri Sep 06, 2024 4:57 pm


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Re: Virtual shifting

Postby harm.mollen » Sat Sep 07, 2024 10:44 am

Does this mean I can do a firmware upgrade of my DiretoXR already and buy the zwift ride frame? Or do we have to wait?

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Re: Virtual shifting

Postby steve.hammatt » Sat Sep 07, 2024 12:37 pm

I asked on Elite's Facebook page about a firmware update for existing Direto XR owners, and this is what they said:

Currently, this is the only compatible version. We have a firmware update for the Direto XR / XR-Ts on our schedule, aiming to make them Zwift Ready by the end of the year.


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