What you need to set up the Elite Avanti
Quick answer
To ride the Elite Avanti you need the following parts. No separate cassette is needed. The thru-axle adapters are included in the box.
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Your parts checklist
Cassette
Not needed — this trainer uses your existing wheel and cassette (or virtual shifting).
Freehub body
Ships with a Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide) body fitted.
Other freehub bodies you can fit (sold separately) if your bike uses a different drivetrain:
- SRAM XD Driver Body
- SRAM XDR Driver Body
- Shimano Micro Splinelimited availability
- Campagnolo
Thru-axle adapter
Included in the box — no separate purchase.
Before you buy
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the trainer: typically a cassette matching your bike’s speed on the right freehub body, and a thru-axle adapter if your frame is thru-axle. The checklist above resolves exactly which of these the Elite Avanti needs.