Elite Justo vs Tacx NEO 3M
Quick answer
Both the Elite Justo and the Tacx NEO 3M are direct-drive trainers that accept the common road and MTB axles. The Elite Justo offers Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo; the Tacx NEO 3M offers Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body and Campagnolo. Use the checker below to see which fits your exact bike.
Specs side by side
| Elite Justo | Tacx NEO 3M | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive type | Direct drive | Direct drive |
| Axle standards | 130 mm quick-release, 135 mm quick-release, 12 × 142 mm thru-axle, 12 × 148 mm Boost thru-axle and 12 × 135 mm thru-axle | 130 mm quick-release, 135 mm quick-release, 12 × 142 mm thru-axle and 12 × 148 mm Boost thru-axle |
| Thru-axle adapter | Included | Included |
| Freehub (in box) | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide) | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide) |
| Freehub options | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo | Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body and Campagnolo |
| Cassette | Sold separately | Shimano/SRAM HG 11-speed (11-28T) pre-installed |
| Max cassette speed | 12-speed | 11-speed |
| Virtual shifting | No | Yes |
| Protocols | ANT+PLUS, ANT+FEC, BLUETOOTH | ANT+PLUS, ANT+FEC, BLUETOOTH |
| Power accuracy | ±1% | ±1% |
| Max power | 2300 W | 2200 W |
| Max gradient | 24% | 25% |
| Flywheel | 6.2 kg | Electromagnetic (no flywheel) |
| MSRP | $1199 | $1999.99 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Which fits your bike — Elite Justo or Tacx NEO 3M?
26Drops straight in3Fits with parts1Not supported
- Elite AvantiDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Elite Direto XRDrops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Elite JustoDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Elite Justo 2Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Elite Suito-TDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Elite TuoDrops straight in
- • Wheel-on — it clamps your rear axle and uses your existing wheel and cassette.
- Elite ZumoDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- JetBlack VOLT V2Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- JetBlack WhisperDrive SmartDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Kinetic R1Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Saris H2Drops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Saris H3Drops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Tacx Flux 2 SmartDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Tacx NEO 2Drops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Tacx NEO 2TDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Tacx NEO 3MDrops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Van Rysel D100Drops straight in
- • Ships with the Zwift Cog — virtual shifting means no cassette to match.
- Van Rysel D500Drops straight in
- • Ships with the Zwift Cog — virtual shifting means no cassette to match.
- Wahoo KICKR CORE (1st gen)Drops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Wahoo KICKR CORE 2Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Wahoo KICKR MOVEDrops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Wahoo KICKR V5 (2020)Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Wahoo KICKR V6 (2022)Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Xplova Noza SDrops straight in
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Zwift Hub (classic)Drops straight in
- • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
- Zwift Hub OneDrops straight in
- • Ships with the Zwift Cog — virtual shifting means no cassette to match.
- Magene T300Fits with parts
- • Needs a thru-axle adapter (sold separately).
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- Tacx Flux S SmartFits with parts
- • Needs a thru-axle adapter (sold separately).
- • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
- Wahoo KICKR SNAPFits with parts
- • Needs a thru-axle adapter (sold separately).
- Tacx Flow SmartNot supported
No support for your 12 × 142 mm thru-axle axle on this trainer.
Frequently asked questions
Both accept the same common road and MTB axles, so the deciding factor is the freehub for your cassette: the Elite Justo offers Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo, while the Tacx NEO 3M offers Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body and Campagnolo. Run your drivetrain through the checker to see which is a clean drop-in.