Originally Posted by
Dopefish905
IF your really not interested in Zwift or smart trainers, I would get the Kurt Kenetic, it will last a lifetime and is rock solid and has a great feel. If you feel like upgrading it, you can add a Bluetooth addition that will estimate power pretty closely and you can ride on Zwift with it. Find em used pretty easy for 250-300. Buy used if you can, cause they don’t break or wear out.
If your even thinking of using Zwift in the future get the smart trainer though and don’t waste your time or money.
I did what you suggest here (got the KK trainer, then upgraded with the power meter). It works quite well IMO.
Having said that, I purchased it before I had heard of Zwift. If I was buying a trainer now, I'd likely do as you suggest and get a smart trainer right from the start.