Calibration of interactive hometrainers is a procedure that's needed to maintain a high level of accuracy for power values relayed by the home trainer, whether it's calculated (home trainer without ergometer) or measured (home trainer with integrated ergometer).
We suggest using our myE-Training app to conduct the calibration procedure - you can download it for free from either of the links below.
The myE-Training app provides access to the calibration and level mode even without an active subscription.
iOS mobile device
Android mobile device
Windows and Mac pc
Make sure the home trainer is properly configured before conducting the calibration procedure. Select "Settings" from the main screen and make sure that in the "Home Trainer " tab the name and picture of the home trainer are visible, including the transmission protocol icon (Bluetooth or ANT+). Make sure that the ANT+ ID code (for instance, 12345) or the Bluetooth ID code (for instance, A1:B2:C3:D4:E5:F6) is under the "Trainer Serial" heading.
On direct drive home trainers, make sure you set the proper rear wheel (removed during the setup phase) circumference value.
We suggest directly measuring the circumference of your bike's wheel, please find many ways to do so at this link: Measure wheel circumference
Should you have any doubt while measuring, we suggest maintaining the default value set (2070mm).
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Click on your trainer model name to find the correct procedure:
NERO - SUITO - SUITO T – TUO – ZUMO
AVANTI - DRIVO - DRIVO II - DIRETO – DIRETO X – DIRETO XR – DIRETO XR-T - JUSTO - JUSTO 2 - KURA
QUBO DIGITAL SMART B+ - EVO - INTERA - NOVO SMART
RAMPA - REALAXIOM B+ - REALTOUR B+ - REAL TURBOMUIN B+ - REAL E-MOTION B+
REALAXIOM ANT - REALPOWER ANT - REALTOUR ANT - REAL TURBOMUIN ANT - REAL E-MOTION ANT
REALAXIOM - REALPOWER - REALTOUR WIRED (USB)
NERO - SUITO - SUITO T – TUO – ZUMO
This procedure allows for a more accurate power value calculation, taking into account the friction values of the system (coming both from the home trainer and the bike you're using).
Use the myE-Training app to make sure that the home trainer is properly configured before beginning the procedure.
SUITO - SUITO T – TUO – ZUMO: The calibration procedure must be conducted only after warming up on the home trainer for 10 minutes (with power values ranging from 100 to 150w).
NERO: The procedure must be conducted without prior warmup. Calibration must be conducted without having previously warmed up. Belts must be kept in a resting position (not tensioned) for at least 2 hours before calibrating.
Please follow these steps to conduct the calibration procedure:
- Load the app of myE-Training software
- Power up the home trainer
- Warm up for 10 minutes (for instance with a Level training) - Skip this step if you're calibrating a Nero home trainer.
- From the main menu, select Settings - Home trainer calibration
A message will pop up indicating that you must warm up for 10 minutes. If you've already done so or you're using the Nero model tap on "OK"
- A message will then prompt you to start pedalling.
On-screen you'll see the current speed value you're expressing and the calibration target value you'll have to reach
- Start increasing your speed up to over 3-4km/h of the target speed; a message with "Stop pedalling" will then appear.
Warning: if the "stop pedalling" message or the current/target speed value does not appear within 10 seconds from overtaking the target speed, tap on CANCEL and begin the procedure anew.
- Wait for the calibration completed confirmation message.
Below you can find the screenshots of the steps during the procedure while using the myE-Training app:
Below you can find the screenshots of the steps during the procedure when using the myE-Training software:
The value displayed on-screen once the procedure has been completed is merely a numerical confirmation and does not need to be manually edited or stored elsewhere.
Such value indicates (in milliseconds) how long does the home trainer take to come to a full stop. For instance: a 16485 value means that the home trainer takes about 16,84 seconds to come to a full stop after the spindown phase (there might be significant variations compared to the reference value depending on the home trainer you are using).
We recommend conducting the calibration procedure at least twice a month when you're using the home trainer.
Using Nero model, we recommend always conducting the procedure after:
- changing the wheel
- changing the bicycle
- a major change in tyre pressure
- a different cyclist is riding or the cyclist had a major weight change.
AVANTI - DRIVO - DRIVO II - DIRETO - DIRETO X - DIRETO XR - DIRETO XR-T - JUSTO - JUSTO 2 - KURA
This procedure calibrates the internal sensor measuring the actual power output.
Make sure that the home trainer is properly configured on the myE-Training app before conducting the procedure.
The procedure must be conducted only after a 10-minutes long warmup session (with power ranging from 100 to 150w).
Please follow these steps to conduct the procedure:
- Load the myE-Training app.
- Power up the home trainer (on the Kura model, pedal faster than 5 km/h for a few seconds until the red LED light is always on and the other two blink)
- Warm-up for 10 minutes (for instance with a Level training)
- On the main screen select Settings - Home Trainer calibration
- A message will pop up reminding you to conduct a 10 minutes warm-up session. Tap on "OK" if you've already done it
- Another message will prompt you to start pedalling. Current speed will be displayed on screen - the target calibration speed you'll have to reach will also appear
- Start increasing speed until you get over the indicated target speed (about 3-4km/h faster); the message "Stop pedalling" will then appear.
Warning: if the messages "stop pedalling" or the current/target speed value does not appear within 10 seconds from exceeding the aforementioned speed, select CANCEL and begin the procedure anew.
- Wait for the message confirming the successful calibration outcome.
Below you can find the screenshots of the steps during the procedure while using the myE-Training app:
Below you can find the screenshots of the steps during the procedure when using the myE-Training software:
On Avanti, Drivo, Drivo II, Justo, Justo 2 and Kura: the on-screen value appearing at the end of the procedure is merely a numerical confirmation and does not need to be manually edited or stored elsewhere.
On Direto, Direto X, Direto XR and Direto XR-T: the value appearing at the end of the procedure must be compared with the original offset value as written on the sticker in the lower side of the home trainer. A +/- 10 points different between these two values is par for the course and needs no other adjustments. If the difference is higher or if while working out some slippage is felt, or if there's any decrease in accuracy, please contact our customer service (info@elite-it.com).
We do not recommend tensioning the belt at all, except when authorized by our customer service.
We recommend conducting the calibration procedure at least twice a month when you're using the home trainer.
QUBO DIGITAL SMART B+ - EVO - INTERA - NOVO SMART
RAMPA - REALAXIOM B+ - REALTOUR B+ – REAL TURBOMUIN B+ - REAL E-MOTION B+
REALAXIOM ANT - REALPOWER ANT - REALTOUR ANT - REAL TURBO MUIN ANT - REAL E-MOTION ANT
ARION DIGITAL SMART B+
ATTENTION: with ANT models (Realaxiom ANT, Realpower ANT, Realtour ANT, Real Turbo Muin ANT and Real E-Motion ANT) the calibration procedure is valid only on myE-Training - the values (once set with the procedures explained below) are not considered if you are using third-party apps or software (eg Zwift).
This procedure calibrates the home trainer mapping in order to obtain more accurate power values.
Note: when calibrating the Real TurboMuin B+ or Real TurboMuin ANT model replace P1, P2, P3 with PA and PB.
Before beginning the procedure, make sure that the home trainer is properly configured on the myE-Training app.
- Load the myE-Training app
- Power up the home trainer
- Select Settings from the main screen
- Select the automatic mode (calibration wizard) if you own an ergometer or manual (manually adjusting the P1, P2, P3 values) mode.
Automatic mode (Calibration wizard) using an external ergometer
Automatic mode can only be activated when you have an ergometer available.
Make sure you properly configure the ergometer in the app settings before conducting the calibration procedure; this way the P1, P2, P3 values will be automatically picked up.
Should your ergometer not be compatible with the Ant+ or Bluetooth smart protocols, thus making it impossible to configure it via the app, you'll still be able to use the calibration wizard; in this case, the app will prompt you to manually enter the ergometer values.
The calibration will begin with a 10-minutes warmup session.
Once that's done, you'll enter the phase that detects the calibration points. This value gets automatically detected if your ergometer is associated to the myE-Training app.
The app will ask you to sequentially reach the target speed values for each calibration point and will automatically set the required resistance.
- P1: reach 20 km/h speed and maintain it until the app automatically picks up the power value from the ergometer (if it's been paired as an external power sensor) or until you're prompted to input the power value on the ergometer. On screen, you'll have to make the bicycle icon reach and then remain inside the red area that represents the required speed.
- P2: reach 30 km/h and maintain it until the app automatically picks up the power value from the ergometer (if it's been paired as an external power sensor) or until you're prompted to input the power value on the ergometer. On screen you'll have to make the bicycle icon reach and then remain inside the red area that represents the required speed.
- P3: reach 40 km/h and maintain it until the app automatically picks up the power value from the ergometer (if it's been paired as an external power sensor) or until you're prompted to input the power value on the ergometer. On screen you'll have to make the bicycle icon reach and then remain inside the red area that represents the required speed.
Switching from P1 to P2, P3 is automatic once the power value is picked up.
- Once P3 is done a message will display a summary of the points that have just been picked up.
- Tap on proceed to send the new map generated from the P1, P2, P3 values to the home trainer.
- Once that's done a message indicating the successful calibration will appear (P1-P2-P3 values in the picture are merely indicative).
Below please find the images for the calibration wizard conducted on myE-Training on PC.
Manual calibration
If you do not have a power sensor on your bike you still can manually conduct the calibration procedure and manually adjust the P1, P2, P3 values based on how you feel while working out.
Here are some suggestions for manual calibration:
- If the resistance on the home trainer is too high compared to the power value sent by the home trainer, increase P1 and P2 of 20-30 points each.
- If the resistance on the home trainer is too low compared to the power value sent by the home trainer, decrease P1 and P2 of 20-30 points each.
Note: P1 and P2 coefficients are used to adjust the simulation under uphill climb conditions, while the P3 value manages flat road surface conditions and usually needs no adjustments. If need be, adjust the P3 value the same way you did the P1 and P2.
After adjusting it you must check the result and if necessary, repeat the procedure until you find the correct combination (after the first adjustment don't forget to also adjust the value starting from the latest values you entered).
Please find below the screenshots detailing how to manually enter values on smartphones and PCs.
REALAXIOM - REALPOWER - REALTOUR WIRED (USB)
ATTENTION: with wired models (Realaxiom, Realpower, Realtour,) the calibration procedure can only be performed using myE-Training software from a Windows PC and is valid only on myE-Training.
The calibration values (once set with the procedures explained below) are not considered if you are using third-party apps or software (eg Zwift).
This procedure calibrates the home trainer mapping in order to obtain more accurate power values.
Before beginning the procedure, make sure that the home trainer is properly configured on the myE-Training software.
- Load the myE-Training software
- Power up the home trainer
- Select Settings from the main screen
- Select the automatic mode (calibration wizard) if you own an ergometer or manual (manually adjusting the P1, P2, P3 values) mode.
Automatic mode (Calibration wizard) using an external ergometer
Automatic mode can only be activated when you have an ergometer available.
Make sure you properly configure the ergometer in the app settings before conducting the calibration procedure; this way the P1, P2, P3 values will be automatically picked up.
Should your ergometer not be compatible with the Ant+ or Bluetooth smart protocols, thus making it impossible to configure it via the software, you'll still be able to use the calibration wizard; in this case, the app will prompt you to manually enter the ergometer values.
The calibration will begin with a 10-minutes warmup session.
Once that's done, you'll enter the phase that detects the calibration points. This value gets automatically detected if your ergometer is associated to the myE-Training software.
The app will ask you to sequentially reach the target speed values for each calibration point and will automatically set the required resistance.
- P1: reach 20 km/h speed and maintain it until the software automatically picks up the power value from the ergometer (if it's been paired as an external power sensor) or until you're prompted to input the power value on the ergometer. On screen, you'll have to make the bicycle icon reach and then remain inside the red area that represents the required speed.
- P2: reach 30 km/h and maintain it until the software automatically picks up the power value from the ergometer (if it's been paired as an external power sensor) or until you're prompted to input the power value on the ergometer. On screen you'll have to make the bicycle icon reach and then remain inside the red area that represents the required speed.
- P3: reach 40 km/h and maintain it until the software automatically picks up the power value from the ergometer (if it's been paired as an external power sensor) or until you're prompted to input the power value on the ergometer. On screen you'll have to make the bicycle icon reach and then remain inside the red area that represents the required speed.
Switching from P1 to P2, P3 is automatic once the power value is picked up.
- Once P3 is done a message will display a summary of the points that have just been picked up.
- Tap on proceed to send the new map generated from the P1, P2, P3 values to the home trainer.
- Once that's done a message indicating the successful calibration will appear (P1-P2-P3 values in the picture are merely indicative).
Manual calibration
If you do not have a power sensor on your bike you still can manually conduct the calibration procedure and manually adjust the P1, P2, P3 values based on how you feel while working out.
Here are some suggestions for manual calibration:
- If the resistance on the home trainer is too high compared to the power value sent by the home trainer, increase P1 and P2 of 20-30 points each.
- If the resistance on the home trainer is too low compared to the power value sent by the home trainer, decrease P1 and P2 of 20-30 points each.
Note: P1 and P2 coefficients are used to adjust the simulation under uphill climb conditions, while the P3 value manages flat road surface conditions and usually needs no adjustments. If need be, adjust the P3 value the same way you did the P1 and P2.
After adjusting it you must check the result and if necessary, repeat the procedure until you find the correct combination (after the first adjustment don't forget to also adjust the value starting from the latest values you entered).