Originally Posted by MoAlpha

Mainly, I want software-controllable resistance. This is what's going to make it fun for spouse. Other things, like more realistic feel are nice, but further down the list. 500 +/- is okay. As for tire wear, my dumb trainer experience with a trainer tire pumped rock hard and not too much pressure has been fairly good. The thing is wearing, but has another season.

Oh, another requirement is the ability to handle the 650b wheels on my wife's bike. They were put on to get 32 mm tires onto her old racing frame.