Elite Avanti with Zwift Cog and Click review

Avanti with Zwift Cog and Click is the direct-drive Avanti package for a rider who wants a single-speed trainer cog and a handlebar controller in the box. It is not simply the regular Avanti with a color change: the ordinary 0220501EXUE package uses a freehub for a separately chosen cassette, while the US importer lists this Zwift Ready version as 0220504EXUE with Cog and Click included. Both share the same published 18% grade, integrated power meter and 4 kg flywheel specifications, but the supplied drivetrain setup is different. This review draws on Elite and its US importer documentation, not a test ride.

Virtual shifting is the package decision

The pre-installed Zwift Cog replaces the normal cassette in this reviewed setup, and the Click controller mounts to the handlebar for Zwift’s virtual shifting and other documented controls. Elite states that the system offers 24 virtual gears; its US importer listing describes the Cog as compatible with 8–12-speed drivetrains, whereas Elite’s current product page gives 8–13 speeds. Because those statements differ, this assessment uses the narrower US-importer range as a check, not a universal compatibility guarantee. Confirm the specific drivetrain, chain and frame before ordering.

The Cog is removable, and Elite says a conventional cassette can be installed for use in the trainer’s standard configuration. That switch is not included by implication: you would need to supply the cassette and ensure the freehub/cassette pairing suits the bike. The product is Zwift Ready, but that does not make every button or virtual-shifting function available in every training app. Check current app support, trainer firmware and the phone/tablet/computer connection you plan to use. A virtual drivetrain is most useful when its supported software is actually part of your routine.

Avanti performance in the package

Elite specifies an integrated Optical Torque Sensor power meter with ±1% accuracy, up to 2,100 watts at 40 km/h and simulated grades up to 18%. It lists a 4 kg flywheel and an approximately 13 kg trainer. These are manufacturer specifications, not measurements made for this article. Elite also lists automatic calibration, 10 Hz transmission, Wi-Fi firmware updates, ANT+, Bluetooth and an Ethernet option with the separate Gateway dongle. Two Bluetooth channels and heart-rate/cadence bridge functions may matter if a training device has limited sensor connections, but verify which protocol each app and device needs.

The package’s black Flex Feet are documented as allowing 4.5° of lateral movement. They may change the platform’s movement compared with a rigid foot, but do not provide a fore-aft sliding track. Elite’s 2026 catalogue also lists a front-wheel support for this Cog-and-Click package. Check the exact regional box contents before relying on any accessory, since package names and materials can change.

For context, Justo 2 is Elite’s higher flagship: its cassette package reaches 24% simulated grade, includes both black and red Flex Feet, and has a higher listed flywheel figure (7 kg in the current product-page table versus 7.2 kg in its linked technical sheet). Rivo with Cog and Click is another direct-drive Zwift Ready setup, but Elite rates its estimated power at ±2.5%, 18% grade and 2,000 watts. Avanti is the middle path if an integrated power meter and better-than-Rivo stated accuracy matter, while the Justo 2’s stronger published limits do not.

Power and fit are still part of setup

Avanti is direct drive, so take off the rear wheel and mount the bike to the trainer with its axle interface; the Cog does not remove the axle question. Elite lists quick-release 130/135 mm and 12 × 142 mm adapters in its product material, with other standards handled by additional adapters. The Cog reduces the need to match a multi-sprocket cassette, but does not guarantee that a particular rear frame, chainline or bike is safe on this trainer. Use Elite’s current compatibility guidance and have uncertain frame fit resolved before purchase.

The smart trainer needs its AC power adapter for powered resistance and a compatible app/device connection. Elite describes stand-alone modes and automatic calibration, but the exact setup sequence still matters. If you want physical shifting across a wide choice of apps without buying extra drivetrain parts, consider the ordinary Avanti with a compatible cassette instead. If virtual shifting is the point, compare this package’s SKU and included controller rather than relying on a generic Avanti listing.

Who should shortlist this version?

This package suits comparison for riders who want direct drive, app-controlled resistance and Zwift virtual gearing without sourcing the Cog and Click separately. It is less appropriate if you want a cassette-driven setup from the first session, plan to use only an app without confirmed Click support, or need a grade limit above Elite’s published 18%. Before buying, confirm the exact 0220504EXUE offer, included controller/Cog, drivetrain compatibility, axle adapters, power supply, software/firmware requirements and seller return terms. Do not assume a photograph proves package contents or bicycle fit. This is a manufacturer-documentation assessment, not personal ownership, hands-on testing, a noise test or measured performance.