Direto XR (-T): Unlock Virtual Shifting on Zwift
Direto XR(-T): Unlock Virtual Shifting on Zwift
We promised, and it’s finally here: the Zwift virtual shifting update for standard Direto XR and Direto XR-T models is now live on Upgrado!
Update your firmware in just a few steps and transform your Direto XR or XR-T into a trainer that’s fully compatible with Zwift’s Cog and Click for virtual shifting.
Order the Zwift Cog and Click Upgrade Pack now and enjoy a $20/£20/€20 discount (plus free shipping) using our affiliate link and code: ELITEZCOG2024.
Purchases on Zwift are available only in the EU, UK, and US.
With every update, we’re always pushing the boundaries to enhance your training experience with an ever-evolving, easy-to-expand ecosystem.
After introducing the Cog and Click integration with Direto XR, we’re thrilled to extend this to all standard models. Firmware updates for Justo, Justo 2, Avanti, Suito(-T), Direto, Direto X, and Direto XR Team are expected by the end of May 2025.
Update Your Firmware to Unlock Zwift’s Virtual Shifting
With the latest firmware update on Upgrado, your Direto XR(-T) unlocks virtual shifting and is fully compatible with Zwift Cog and Click.
Zwift's convenient two-button Zwift Click controller allows you to adjust trainer resistance with 24 virtual gears, giving you seamless control over resistance while cycling on the platform. Get ready for a smoother, quieter, and more immersive training experience.
Switch to the Zwift Cog
Getting started is easy—just remove the cassette and replace it with the Zwift Cog to open up new training possibilities on your Direto XR(-T). Compatible with almost any 8 to 12-speed bike, the Cog ensures quick, hassle-free transitions between bikes without compatibility issues.
With the launch of the update, Zwift introduces a unique offer for Elite users with a Direto XR(-T).
Order the Zwift Cog and Click Upgrade Pack (the Elite-compatible "No Freehub" version) through the affiliate link and use the code ELITEZCOG2024 at checkout to get $20/£20/€20 off (plus free shipping).
Purchases on Zwift are available only in the EU, UK, and US.
Get Zwift Cog Now
The Trainer You Love, Just Upgraded
With Zwift Cog and Click, your Direto XR(-T) gets a powerful upgrade—without changing the trainer you already know and trust.
In just a few simple steps, you can unlock compatibility with virtual shifting and almost any 8 to 12-speed bike, paired with premium features like a built-in power meter and advanced connectivity with sensors and devices.
Smoother rides, more immersive training sessions, and smarter features, all while sticking with the trainer that delivers every time.
Uncover the full potential of the Direto XR(-T)
How to Update Your Trainer with Upgrado
Updating your trainer’s firmware is quick and easy.
With Bluetooth, Upgrado automatically detects your trainer from nearby devices and notifies you if an update is available.
To start, simply select your trainer from the list. If the update doesn’t appear, log out of the app and log back in to refresh it.
The app is available exclusively on mobile devices.
