Originally Posted by Teamprovicycle

A dumb trainer vs smart really matters in the connection . if you have a direct drive smart trainer its more accurate and no wheel slipp . a wheel on smart trainer will still give you numbers and some data but it wont be accurate. Id say get the trainer first so you can ride anytime any amoint you want . you get stronger and go longer and when you get on the bike be better prepared for the physical strain on your body . if you get the mtb you will just be cold muddy and under trained for your real cx races ..