UPDATE December 18 Several threads reporting resistance issues with game version 1.104 will be merged under this post. We’ve discovered the root cause for the “I can pair my trainer, but don’t have resistance” issue thanks to the details that you provided in this thread, and are working on a patc…

I have an Elite Suito trainer, the issue with ERG mode persisted even after the Zwift update. Are there any workaround tips?

I had similar issue, which started at about 2 miles into a group ride today. Resistance basically disappeared and dropped to base trainer resistance, so no matter what virtual gear (tried up to no. 24) I was in, I couldn’t really get above 100 watts. setup was Elite Justo and was using original Cl…

I’ve followed the suggestions of the first post of the topic, so I’ve updated the iOS of my iPhone and the os of my laptop then the last versions then I’ve uninstalled both the main app of zwift and companion, before of doing this I’ve followed the lines as illustrated in the links and in the end I…

How many teeth on the chainring you are using? Do you have the option to use a larger one to see how that differs?

I’m using the cog so I can’t chose

Can we please get an update here? I understand this isn’t a P0 issue but this has been pretty widely reported by significant amount of users. It’s causing such an issue at high power for me and can cause an injury with the unexpected change in resistance.

I just experienced this again today. I think I figured out a commonality though between my 2 rides. Game resistance in both cases disappeared after a period of coasting (0 power), after which starting up pedaling again, the virtual shifting does nothing. Restarting game and the computer did not f…

Good morning, I use Zwift on my PC and pair my sensors via the Companion app with an Elite Direto XR. I recall updating both the app and the game before December 29th, and for the first time, I encountered this issue on the climb THE GRADE. It’s important to clarify that during my Everesting attemp…

Since you have a Direto, you should also rule out the possibility that the motor screw needs to be cleaned and lubricated. [image] ERG Workout on Elite Direto XR suddenly far too hard Known Issues ** ISSUE FIXED ** ** CAUSE FOUND ** Hi all, The issue of res…

Resistance issues in game version 1.104 [December 2025]

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Paul_Southworth (Paul) January 2, 2026, 11:42pm 164

So do you have a 1x or 2x crankset on your bike, and how many teeth are on the chainring you are using on it with the cog? Can you post a picture of the power graph you’re seeing on the screen?

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Resistance issues in game version 1.104 [December 2025]

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