Equipment for a Beginner

[Aaron_Zwanzig_DIRT (Aaron)]

Here’s a link to my response to a similar question:

Last trainer was terrible, looking for opinions on new trainer and bike!

Regarding the trainer: Call around to local bike shops to see if they will let you try out their smart trainers. I know at least 1 local bike shop near me that sets up a smart trainer for customers to trial both Zwift and the trainer. Regarding the bike: My Wahoo Kickr uses a Shimano/Sram 11 speed …