Finally the release of the FW version 87 has been done.
Now the big question for those who owns an Elite Direto XR-T with the new firmware. Can we buy the zwift smart frame that includes the Zwift Cog (no Freehub) or are we forced to buy the Zwift Cog und Click Upgrade Kit?
Looking forward to your replies, because for me is not 100% clear
If you want to use the Cog, you may have to establish what freehub you have on your Direto. Eg. if it’s Campagnolo, it won’t work. If it’s Shimano HG, it should.
But you don’t even have to put the Cog on the trainer if you don’t want to. You should be able to use the cassette that’s already on your trainer. In fact, having actual rear cogs should extend your gearing by adding manual to the virtual gears.
My idea is to mount a zwift ride smart frame over there and I thought zwift cog was a must to ride it.
I don’t think it is. As I understand it, the cog is just a thing that has 1 cog (a 14-tooth one) and plastic doohickeys to take up the rest of the space a regular cassette takes. Except I was wrong… you can probably get the bike into an appropriate gear by putting the chain on the optimal cog, but you won’t be able to shift – I was forgetting you’re getting the ride frame.
But just in case you weren’t aware… you don’t need the Ride frame to get virtual shifting, if you already have a bike that you’re using on the XR-T.
all clear. No, I dont have any bike yet, so thats why I want to get the zwift ride smart frame.
Now knowing that I want to get the zwift frame, question is if I have to buy Cog and click upgrade kit separately or if this comes with the frame included?
The Ride frame comes with the Cog, but has controllers for shifting and other functions built in. You don’t need the Click. The click would be used on a existing real bike for virtual shifting.
Thank John, you made my day 
