Earlier this year, we lost a much loved member of the club, Greg Strachey in a tragic accident. This Elite turbo trainer has been kindly donated to the club by Greg's family and all proceeds will be going to Raising Health which is a charity that Greg was raising money for and his sister Sarah continues to support. More details of the charity can be found here - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hollieheadschallengesforgreg?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=hollieheadschallengesforgreg&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_term=67b105927ce142ba8a83cad0fae72f15 Elite's latest direct drive smart trainer combines the latest virtual riding tech with an innovative integrated OTS power meter and wireless connectivity to give you the most immersive and engaging indoor ride around. The ideal unit to help you get the speed, feel and burn of a road ride when you can't actually attack the tarmac, the Direto comes equipped with the tech and spec to make sure every climb, sprint and bead of sweat is as real as can be. Capable of simulating hills with up to 14% inclines and achieving a 1400 Watt power output at 40km per hour, this intuitive machine is designed to push you to the limits in the off-season. The built-in OTS (Optical Torque Sensor) gives excellent power measurement from its 4.2kg flywheel to within +/-2% accuracy and further data analysis can be obtained via its Bluetooth and ANT+ FE-C compatibility, hooking up to your smart-phone or tablet to send your ride information straight to a variety of E-training apps. As well as measuring your progress and performance, this wireless technology also lets you drop right into virtual rides with apps such as Zwift and Kinomap putting you into true-to-life scenarios which the Direto emulates the feel of for a superbly immersive workout. Easy to fold away when not in use, this exceptional trainer is small in stature but big on ride preparation. Compatible with Shimano 9/10/11 speed straight out of the box, the terrifically tech-savvy Direto Smart Turbo Trainer is the perfect companion for upping your outdoor game from the comfort of your training room or garage. This trainer is not compatible with Campagnolo 9/10/11 straight out of the box and requires an additional freehub adaptor (sold separately). The trainer comes fitted with an 8 speed cassette which can easily be replaced. It can fit both Thru Axle and quick release.