Elite Sterzo Smart Interactive Wheel Block – Revolutionary Steering for Immersive Indoor Cycling

I tried everything and it would not pair to Zwift. I watched all the videos and kept waiting for the blue steering icon to appear. I tried Apple TV, IPad and windows. Finally I happened upon the “connect external devices” in the Zwift help pages, and I mean I was lucky to stumble upon it, Zwift no longer puts up the little blue steering icon. Instead you click on the large orange box labeled controllers and lo and behold there it is. Click on the Sterzo and it connects seamlessly.This took me hours to figure out and I got lucky. The stuff on the web is so outdated it’s basically useless in many cases.

The media could not be loaded. Gearing up for a long ride, I decided to go all out for a stationary bike Zwift setup to do my training. I equipped by Specialized Allez road bike with phone holder and Wahoo Kickr Core. Zwift runs off my Samsung phone using Dex and a 27" monitor. The setup worked well but was missing the steering component.On advice from a DC Rainmaker review, I decided to add the Elite Sterzo Smart Steering block. Setup is stupid simple and I had zero issues. Zwift integrates well with steering block. It allows some steering choices, but you cannot run into other cyclists or take your own path off-road.I am still on my original batteries after a few months and never turn it off. I believe it goes into a sleep mode when it senses it isn't being used. To use it, I just wiggle my handlebars and it connects within seconds.The only criticism I have heard is sweat can short out the circuit board. I have dripped some sweat on top of the unit but not enough for it to run down through the holes in the top platform. I haven't experienced this issue yet. Until I can find fault, I'm giving 5 stars.

This block works well with ZWIFT, is functional well, and also can behave as the block well.But the quality itself is not perfect, the moving part feels fragile, especially when pedaling harder. The connection point of the moving part and the dock is on the front of the block, and it will have a bigger bend if you push your bike in the front direction. I think if do the push frequent, the block will be damaged quickly.Probably the design like what jetblack did will be better in my opinion.

Earlier this year, steering worked great with just the Zwift Companion on an iPhone attached to a handlebar mount. I just used a spare piece of 12x12 smooth tile and a microfiber towel between it and the tire to reduce steering resitance. Took some getting used to and tuning of steering sensitivity, but once it was dialed it worked well. Steering on Repack Ridge was the one feature I looked forward to being a mountain biker and the rest of Zwift on-road became very catatonic. Mid-year, with an "update" the steering feature no longer worked. Zwift support compared the version of Zwift, ios and Wahoo Kicker firmware, and all were current and said "it should work." From what I read, there was a licensing issue with Zwift and the developer of the steering function so instead of offering it as a feature upgrade (at a cost), they disabled it and forced users to purchase Sterzo if you wanted the licenced steering back. My Zwift usage went down by 50% when the steering feature was disable, so I purcahsed the Sterzo with high-hopes. Does it steer? Yes. Does it steer well? No. Steering has a delayed response, sometimes it oversteers and forces you to hard turn the oposite direction to reactive it, and sometimes it disconnects without notice and you steer into the hillside and get stuck. Super frustrating. Sometimes it works, but when it doesn't it sucks bad especially when you're an hour into a workout. I changed the batteries (there's no AC adapter option), reset it, check for firmware updates, and it's still sketchy. Don't waste your money until they have the bugs ironed out.

Seems like a fine product that does what it advertises, set up was easy

I do like it but I need to give up the heart rate monitor and other Bluetooth devices connected to Apple TV. Looking for the solution or considering to return?

This is amazing, next level riding. Worked perfectly with Zwift. Super easy setup, battery already installed. Paired easy, nice an solid construction. Just works perfectly. Definitely recommend it. It also gives you an edge on Zwift - better line while riding and way more realistic.

My Zwift setup is: iPhone running the Companion App connected to an Apple TV using a TACX Smart Trainer while wearing a heart rate monitor. I've maxed out the Bluetooth limit of the Apple TV, so by adding the Steering block, I needed to switch my BT linkage to the Companion App. I'm anything but a Luddite, but this does NOT WORK. I left the HR Strap off the BT setup, and the Steering block connected, but I couldn't steer. Far too fiddly. Everything else on my setup just always works. No issues. This is not so clean. Forget it. Not worth the trouble.

Sterzo was easy to connect to zwift

Recomendable

Primero, hay que tener la app "Upgrado" de Elite en el movil. Con bluetooth activado, pero sin emparejar nada, buscar el Sterzo ahi en la app (mover el manillar para que se despierte), y hacer el upgrade de la firmware! No intentes lanzar Zwift sin este primer paso hecho.Desplues, es muy importante tener la conexion entre Zwift y el Sterzo por Bluetooth, ya que Zwift aun no soporta ANT+ para "steering" / la direccion. En mi ordenador no tenia Bluetooth, y Zwift presenta la opcion de usar el Bluetooth del movil por su app Companion. Por mi sorpresa, eso si me funcionaba bien, pero igualmente voy a poner bluetooth en el ordenador tambien, para no tener que usar el movil siempre con la app.En el Zwift de la actualicacion de Septiembre 2022 han añadido que ahora el Sterzo sirve para elegir el camino en cada cruze! Si estas en una ruta, te lo marca donde deberias ir, pero igual como con el teclado o con la app, puedes desviarte. Cuidado que no lo hagas por error. Sobre todo cuando querias acabar una ruta muy larga, que no te pase un desvio equivocado casi al final! :)Fuera de cruzes, puedes variar tu linea en la carretera, y eso da una sensacion mas natural al rodillo.Ride On !!!

Venditore super rapido, pacco arrivato con 2 giorni di anticipo. Per quanto riguarda il prodotto niente da dire, uno spettacolo. Unica pecca controllate che dove simulate zwift (nel mio caso apple tv) non supporta più di due bluetooth. Di conseguenza devo scollegare la fascia cardio.

Bought this on a whim now I'm using Zwift more than actually going out. Absolutely ramps up the immersion, makes pack riding more realistic, descending more fun and makes you feel like you're actually there. Brilliant piece of kit, is expensive but after only a few turns you will be hooked!Build quality looks to be fantastic, as per normal Elite gear, next day delivery as well and there's no downside I've found yet.