Elite Justo 2 vs Van Rysel RCR
Quick answer
Both the Elite Justo 2 and the Van Rysel RCR are direct-drive trainers that accept the common road and MTB axles. The Elite Justo 2 (2300 W, ±1%, $1199) offers Shimano HG 11-speed road, SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo; the Van Rysel RCR (2800 W, ±1%, $999) offers Zwift Cog (virtual shifting), Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide) and SRAM XDR Driver Body. Use the checker below to see which fits your exact bike.
Specs side by side
| Elite Justo 2 | Van Rysel RCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive type | Direct drive | Direct drive |
| Factory model code | — | — |
| Axle standards | 130 mm quick-release, 135 mm quick-release and 12 × 142 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 HG 11-speed road | Zwift Cog (virtual shifting) |
| Freehub options | Shimano HG 11-speed road, SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo | Zwift Cog (virtual shifting), Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide) and SRAM XDR Driver Body |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 12-speed road cassette pre-installed | Sold separately |
| Max cassette speed | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Virtual shifting | Yes | Yes |
| Protocols | ANT+, ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | ANT+, ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth, Ethernet |
| Power accuracy | ±1% | ±1% |
| Max power | 2300 W | 2800 W |
| Max gradient | 24% | 27% |
| Flywheel | 7.2 kg | Electromagnetic (no flywheel) |
| MSRP | $1199 | $999 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Which fits your bike — Elite Justo 2 or Van Rysel RCR?
29Drops 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 RivoDrops 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 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 VictoryDrops straight in
- • Ships with the Zwift Cog — virtual shifting means no cassette to match.
- 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
- • The trainer takes this axle, but we could not verify which adapters ship in its box.
- • 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.
- Van Rysel RCRDrops 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
- • The trainer takes this axle, but we could not verify which adapters ship in its box.
- • 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 2 offers Shimano HG 11-speed road, SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body, Shimano Micro Spline and Campagnolo, while the Van Rysel RCR offers Zwift Cog (virtual shifting), Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide) and SRAM XDR Driver Body. Run your drivetrain through the checker to see which is a clean drop-in.
The Elite Justo 2: Shimano 105 12-speed road cassette pre-installed. The Van Rysel RCR: Zwift Cog.
At launch the Elite Justo 2 is $1199 and the Van Rysel RCR is $999 — check current retail prices, which often differ.
Yes — both the Elite Justo 2 and the Van Rysel RCR accept 12×142 and 12×148 thru-axle bikes with their adapters, plus 130/135 quick-release. Check each trainer’s adapter note for any sub-model caveat.
Beyond fit, they differ on power and price — the Elite Justo 2 (2300 W, ±1%, $1199) vs the Van Rysel RCR (2800 W, ±1%, $999). See the full table above.