Elite Arion Digital Smart B+ Rollers review
Interactive resistance training on rollers, via ANT+ and Bluetooth
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With the Arion Digital Smart B+, Elite combines the interactivity of a smart trainer with the freedom of movement of rollers.
You can use them by themselves with the Elite app, but really the charm is to use them with Zwift or another third-party interactive software that controls the resistance.
The Arion Digital Smart B+ works on ANT+ and Bluetooth, so it’s easy to connect wirelessly to laptops and smartphones.
The ride feel is nice and smooth, and the wide drums offer plenty of lateral movement.
There is a resistance ceiling of about 400w, depending on the virtual grade.
For riders wanting an immersive virtual riding experience, the Arion is a great option, as resistance changes smoothly for hills and drafts. For those wanting to do specific power-based workouts, I’d recommend either using a regular power meter for measurement or going with a direct-drive smart trainer such as the CycleOps Hammer, the Wahoo Kickr or the Tacx Neo.
The rollers fold in half for storage and transport. They are stable once you are on and riding, but the plastic frame feels a little flimsy when you put a cleated foot on the little platform as you climb on and off.
Click through the gallery above for more sample power comparisons from my testing.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Name, 0, 10, Name, Arion Digital Smart B+ Rollers |
| Brand | Brand, 0, 20, Brand, Elite |
| Weight (g) | Weight (g), 2, 0, Weight (g), 9190 |
| Colour | Colour, 2, 0, Colour, Black/Red |
| Features | Features, 2, 0, Features, interactive resistance via ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart |
| Dimensions | Dimensions, 2, 0, Dimensions, 500 x 150 x 1400 |
| Folding | Folding, 2, 0, Folding, Yes |
| Roller Length | Roller Length, 2, 0, Roller Length, 320 |
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Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
