ELITE Suito Pack Direct Drive Home Bike Trainer with Cassette

Okay, I assumed that the negative reviews I was reading on several cycling websites as well as Amazon were "one-offs" and that the product wasn't as prone to failure as they claimed. I bought the Suito on November 1st. I arrived gleaming and new a few days later, eager to get it set up and begin Zwifting. I double-checked the power cord and saw that it was the long version, so I assumed I wasn't getting one of the earlier "bad batch" trainers. I set it up and connected it to my bike, and then I was on my way to Watopia. During my first few rides, I heard a few loud metallic clanks, but I assumed it was just the bike settling into the quick release. There's no reason to be concerned. After a few weeks and less than 500 miles on the trainer, it's toast. During today's group ride around Watopia, there were all kinds of loud metallic clangs and clicks (all corresponding to changes in slope from Zwift, with no change in power required to pedal). The freewheel began to grind and wobble after that. I came to a halt to inspect the situation. I turned off the trainer, restarted it, and reset the calibration. no good. ERG mode was a farce, and the random clangs, clicks, and clacks were only getting louder and louder. It's inexcusable for the price of this trainer. I removed my bike from the trainer, began the Amazon return process, and packaged it. I'll say it again: unless you enjoy having to return faulty items, stay away from this one. Get the Wahoo you've been looking for. In the long run, you will save money and time.

Paisleigh Chang

| Jul 02, 2021

I received my Elite Suito and within 20 minutes of first use it began to develop a constant knocking noise. 90 of the ride had this knocking noise. After further I'm still waiting for Elite to respond to my email.

Theodore DICKINSON

| Jan 02, 2021

To begin, let's talk about the cost. It appears that there is some- and I'm going to call it what it is- dishonesty in relation to the $1119 advertised list price. The price has been reduced to $799 from $99. This is the only website where I've seen a price of more than $800. And I've already done a lot of research on this product. After converting the currency, even European users pay around $800. I'm sure the goal is to make the buyer feel like they're getting a good deal (which they are), but this sales pitch sounds like it belongs on a used car lot. br>br>However, the trainer is worth its weight in gold. I like that it comes with a cassette, and my carbon bike, which has a compatible drivetrain, fit perfectly on the trainer. I connected it to my online structured training plan via Bluetooth and have logged dozens of hours in the saddle with no issues. Is there any background noise? No, not at all; If you train with a fan, the trainer will be quieter than the fan. No fan? The noise level of your drivetrain will be higher than that of the trainer. If you're an amateur cyclist, the Suito provides everything you need to maintain or improve your fitness for less than $100 less than a comparable competitor. There are more expensive trainers that perform admirably, but at $200-$300, this one is a good deal. The amateur cyclist, in my opinion, will not see a return on his investment (in comparison to the Suito) if he spends $400 more. br>br>Creative+ paraphrase: Knocking flywheels were a problem on early Suitos. I own one of the newer models and have had no issues with it.

Raina Larsen

| Oct 18, 2021

After a few weeks of research, I decided to order the Suito after a recommendation from a friend. I'm completely satisfied. Putting it together was a breeze. (All right, two snaps. ) My Trek was able to connect to the internet without any issues. The unit is extremely stable, and while some reviews claim that it is a little noisier than others, I have no trouble hearing my music or watching TV. In fact, you can't hear much because your fan is louder than the trainer, and yes, you do need a fan. I'm using it now because it came with a month of Zwift, and the trainer works perfectly with it. I also did a week of Rouvy, and while there aren't as many organized rides on Rouvy, the trainer is fantastic. When you reach a nine-degree incline, you can feel it right away. The trainer also included a free year of another app, which is adequate but not my preferred option. The cassette is included, as well as the front wheel holder. It appears that the price on Amazon has increased by $50 in the last two weeks, and it is now sold out everywhere else. While I believe it is a fantastic trainer for the price of $750, knowing what I know now, I would pay the extra $50 for it.

Andre BIBI

| Mar 12, 2021

For the past two years, I've been riding my bike indoors on a magnetic trainer. I made the decision to "up my game" and conducted extensive research on smart trainers. This one is still new to me, but I'm enjoying it so far. It's not the same as using a magnetic trainer. I admire the trainer's ability to simulate climbing hills. So far, the courses available through myETraining haven't piqued my interest - The videos jump around a lot, and I'm still not sure how to use some of the programs. I also haven't signed up for Zwift, so I'm not sure how well this trainer will work there. The positive aspects of this instructor are as follows: I don't feel like I'm going to fall over, I appreciate the hills and realistic feel of the ride, and I'm not judging the trainer for my inability to figure out the program(s) that can be parred with it right out of the box. To figure out how to set up my bike, I watched a couple of YouTube videos. I was convinced I was doing something wrong because it's so simple. This purchase has so far exceeded my expectations.

Jerry Oliver

| Oct 25, 2021