Elite Direto XR virtual shifting with Zwift

Elite Direto XR is a confirmed-working smart trainer with BikeControl virtual shifting on Zwift. Pair the trainer directly to BikeControl, customize gear ratios, and ride on iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.

How to get virtual shifting on Elite Direto XR with Zwift

1. Install BikeControl. Install BikeControl on iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.
2. Pair Elite Direto XR. Pair your Elite Direto XR directly to BikeControl over Bluetooth (FTMS or FE-C).
3. Open Zwift. Open Zwift on your training device and start a ride or workout.
4. Configure gear ratios. Customize gear ratios inside BikeControl to match your real bike or preferred range.
5. Start virtual shifting. Shift virtually with your controller — BikeControl applies the resistance, Zwift reflects the effort.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Elite Direto XR support virtual shifting in Zwift?

Yes. The Elite Direto XR is confirmed to work with BikeControl virtual shifting. Pair the trainer directly to BikeControl and it adds virtual shifting in Zwift, even if the app has no native virtual shifting support.

Does Zwift need to support virtual shifting natively?

No. BikeControl applies the gear change at the trainer level and only sends the resulting resistance to Zwift, so virtual shifting works in any trainer app.

Can I customize the gear ratios?

Yes. Gear configurations are fully customizable in BikeControl with 1 to 30 gears, named configurations, and a drag-to-tune curve preview.

Is virtual shifting free in BikeControl?

Virtual shifting is included for up to 20 minutes per day in the free/base version. BikeControl Pro (around 2.50 EUR/USD per month) removes the time limit.

Learn more on the Virtual Shifting hub or download BikeControl — free to try on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.