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TECH NEWS
2021 Elite Rizer 3Elite unveils Rizer indoor gradient simulator with micro movement steering
Elite launches new Rizer indoor gradient simulator adding inclines up to 20% and declines down to -10%, as well as micro steering to work every muscle as you would on outdoor slopes, all for an immersive indoor riding experience when riding on platforms such as Zwift.
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Elite's new Rizer rivals Wahoo's Kickr Climb indoor grade simulator which we reviewed back in 2018. The new Rizer connects to your front fork and automatically changes gradients by communicating with third party apps via your smart trainer.
Elite explains it can be used in this simulation mode or manual mode to increase or decrease the gradient by a percentage point, or more.
The Rizer features Elite’s new patented steering system that’s designed to improve pedalling fluidity and the handlebars feel, replicating the feeling of fighting the bike as do when riding on steep terrain outdoors.
The steering system, Elite claims, “improves the handlebars’ feel when you’re going uphill, and help you work every muscle as you would do if you were riding outdoors”.
“The movement of Elite’s Rizer platform will provide with improved comfort on all legs and shoulders muscles as it recreates the same motion dynamics that you would find on the road,” Elite adds.
The new Rizer is compatible with Elite’s Direto XR, Direto XR-T, Suito, Suito-T and Tuo trainers, and steering is enable with Bluetooth and Ant+ FE-C.
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Elite has developed a dedicated app that’s available for iOS and Android devices. The app can be used when riding to display your current simulated gradient, to switch from Simulation to Manual mode, and also to set up and manage up to five different profiles for each user, bike and trainer.
The Rizer features an aluminium structure connected to a platform made in steel for a sturdy base. Then for easy transportability and set up, it has a carrying handle and adjustable feet.
The Rizer is compatible with all commercially available bikes with disc brakes and 12mm thru-axles. An adapter for 15mm thru-axle is also included in the box.
Available now, the Elite Rizer costs £824.99. That's £375 more than Wahoo's Kickr Climb option.
Anna has been hooked on bikes ever since her youthful beginnings at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit. As an avid road and track racer, she reached the heady heights of a ProCyclingStats profile before leaving for university. Having now completed an MA in Multimedia Journalism, she’s hoping to add some (more successful) results. Although her greatest wish is for the broader acceptance of wearing funky cycling socks over the top of leg warmers.
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How can it cost so much when all it does it go up and down?!? No power meter, cadence or speed sensor to push the price up like on a smart trainer...my elite direto xr cost less than this. Bit of a missed opportunity I feel, something like this but a fair bit cheaper than the wahoo version would've gained them buyers for their trainers as well...
Agreed... its more even than my Kickr Core. Looks like something built in a shed too.
The solution I feel is to rig up a platform under the front wheel, with a car trolley jack underneath. When you see a hill approaching, pump away on the lever and you get an arm workout as well as added realism.
How much! So steering uphill is worth another £300.
Lawks a Lordy!
Is it explicitly supported by Zwift yet?
You literally didn't get past the headline then.
"all for an immersive indoor riding experience when riding on platforms such as Zwift."
I imagine they're referring to the steering functionality, rather than the gradient simulation. Steering's pretty new, and Zwift only explicitly mention a few options for using it.
Oddly, both this review and Elite's own sales page seem to focus only on the 'ride feel' of the steering system and completely ignore the interactive steering aspect - you have to dive into the spec sheet to find anything about it.
In fairness to Elite, the Wahoo Kickr Climb is only compatible with Wahoo's trainers. This is open and (in theory anyway) can work with most smart trainers. The main caveat being physical clearance between the trainer housing and bike frame/brakes etc as the front is raised and lowered.
Zwift support for gradient - if the trainer broadcasts it for a say a GPS headunit to display - as apparently most do - then it should just work. Steering, if it's supported in the Zwift event it will just work.
The reason for the cost is adding steering significantly complicates the engineering necessary to maintain stability while raising and lowering the front end (it doesn't just go up and down). Can't say I'd ever pay for it, but whether they'll sell any at that price who knows ....
DCR has the full skinny on it over here