Elite Volare: no virtual shifting
The Elite Volare has no electronic resistance control, so BikeControl can't change its resistance and virtual shifting is not possible on it — in any app.
Try it for 5 days (7 on Windows) to check it works with your setup. Then Base, a one-time purchase per platform, or Pro.
The Elite Volare with BikeControl
Status
No
No electronic resistance control, so there is nothing for virtual shifting to change.
Why the Elite Volare can't shift virtually
Virtual shifting works by changing resistance: every gear change is a command to the trainer to make pedalling harder or easier. The Elite Volare sets its resistance mechanically, so there is nothing for BikeControl — or a trainer app — to command.
What BikeControl can still do
BikeControl still maps a controller's buttons to trainer-app actions — menus, emotes and on-screen controls in apps such as Zwift, MyWhoosh and TrainingPeaks Virtual. Gear changes just won't change how hard you pedal on this trainer.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Elite Volare support virtual shifting?
Can I use BikeControl with the Elite Volare at all?
Which trainers work with BikeControl virtual shifting?
Ride with the shifters you have.
A 5-day trial on every platform (7 on Windows) to check it works with your setup. Base is bought once per platform; Pro is a subscription.