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Alternative the Zwift Hub - PSA
Huge price drop on the Elite Direto XRT -- 'tis the season to start setting up for the winter 
fwiw, similar delivered Prime prices available on Amazon too.
https://bikecloset.com/product/elite...with-cassette/
fwiw, similar delivered Prime prices available on Amazon too.
https://bikecloset.com/product/elite...with-cassette/
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10-07-23, 10:09 AM
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They are really good trainers. I have an older Direto X and it is hard to fault.
10-07-23, 02:14 PM
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annoying that zwift had to raise the price of the hub.
10-08-23, 09:52 AM
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Yeah.. I hope it's not a sign that Elite is exiting the business in the US. Their latest model (the Justo) seems to be basically impossible to find at a US retailer, and if you find one, it'll be about $4-500 more than purchasing from a Euro site.
10-09-23, 03:34 PM
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How very interesting. It wasn't on my radar at all- I was thinking Zwift Hub or maybe Wahoo Kickr Core, but I'm reading the DC Rainmaker review now and...well maybe.
I don't see it on Amazon for less than $599, tho. Will keep looking.
I don't see it on Amazon for less than $599, tho. Will keep looking.
10-09-23, 05:24 PM
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Wow, I got mine 2 years ago for $599 (I think) and thought it was a good deal. I hope this just means that they're coming out with a new model soon.
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btw, Bikecloset is not a vendor I've known previously. Some internet checks indicate that it's a legit business (a bike store in Vacaville, CA), but people's experience with online ordering from them are mixed. I took a chance and placed the order. We'll see....
10-10-23, 04:06 AM
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I've ordered a number of things from Bikecloset and never had a problem.
10-10-23, 08:40 AM
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https://www.trustpilot.com/review/bikecloset.com
As I've already taken the plunge, I guess I'll find out. Others can do their own due diligence.
10-10-23, 09:36 AM
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Good to know. Like I said, online reviews are mixed
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/bikecloset.com
As I've already taken the plunge, I guess I'll find out. Others can do their own due diligence.
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/bikecloset.com
As I've already taken the plunge, I guess I'll find out. Others can do their own due diligence.
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10-10-23, 02:46 PM
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It’s a steal for $400. These are pretty high end trainers and well refined over several iterations.
10-10-23, 03:30 PM
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10-10-23, 04:56 PM
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10-11-23, 07:54 AM
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Huge price drop on the Elite Direto XRT -- 'tis the season to start setting up for the winter
fwiw, similar delivered Prime prices available on Amazon too.
https://bikecloset.com/product/elite...with-cassette/
fwiw, similar delivered Prime prices available on Amazon too.
https://bikecloset.com/product/elite...with-cassette/
10-17-23, 06:20 PM
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I haven't set it up yet. That will take some time, switching over various things. Also, we have nice weather and I'm mostly riding outside this week, so I have a little time before I'd use it.
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Well, it arrived today, just one day after the promised arrival date. So no complaints about the Bicycle Closet.
I haven't set it up yet. That will take some time, switching over various things. Also, we have nice weather and I'm mostly riding outside this week, so I have a little time before I'd use it.
I haven't set it up yet. That will take some time, switching over various things. Also, we have nice weather and I'm mostly riding outside this week, so I have a little time before I'd use it.
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Bike Closet seems to specialize in really good deals on Sidi shoes. Too bad I'm not in the market for a pair of those...
10-21-23, 08:38 PM
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Well, it arrived today, just one day after the promised arrival date. So no complaints about the Bicycle Closet.
I haven't set it up yet. That will take some time, switching over various things. Also, we have nice weather and I'm mostly riding outside this week, so I have a little time before I'd use it.
I haven't set it up yet. That will take some time, switching over various things. Also, we have nice weather and I'm mostly riding outside this week, so I have a little time before I'd use it.
10-22-23, 09:54 AM
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10-22-23, 12:04 PM
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i just ordered one to replace a broken kicker.
good weather or not i'd recommend testing the trainer out. when i got my first kicker in mid summer i made sure it worked in erg and simulation mode. then it sat on the shelf until november when i really needed it. i figured that if it were broken out of the box that i should get the ball rolling immediately.
good weather or not i'd recommend testing the trainer out. when i got my first kicker in mid summer i made sure it worked in erg and simulation mode. then it sat on the shelf until november when i really needed it. i figured that if it were broken out of the box that i should get the ball rolling immediately.
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My Direto arrived today. sooner than expected. set it up and gave it a very short test ride. have no desires to ride today but will break it in tomorrow.
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