Rick,
Oops. Only just noticed i didnt hit the join button. The request should be in now.
Team BKool CycleChat
- Thread starter Peteaud
- Start date
Page may contain affiliate links. Please see terms for details.
Rick,
Oops. Only just noticed i didnt hit the join button. The request should be in now.
Hazie
Active Member
- Location
- Cumbria, UK
Really Nice bike Bobinski.
Same as mine as it happens lol.
I use mine on the trainer and don't have any issues other than the tyres wear a bit faster than on the roads. But I guess that's down to what type of tyre you use. But I wouldn't purchase a summer/racing tyre to use on the trainer. I'm currently using continental gator skins, but they've only been put on recently, so i will feed back if they don't last long.
borchgrevink
Senior Member
Do you mean it's possible to "cheat"?
Yep, assuming you're Big Al you are now in
(Pro level!!
- another one for me to watch going into the distance 
)
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
Pc/laptop specs:
I need to get a new perhaps refurbished laptop to run Bkool so not looking to spend too much. I think the hardware demands are pretty low but suspect not a good idea to go below a dual core cpu and 8 gig of ram. Graphics/video playback? I am assuming igp likely to be fine but would probably play safe with with a discrete graphics chip on board. I am using Mrs B's laptop at the mo and it has intel igp 3000 I think. I suppose i am trying to find out whether beefier specs mean less likelihood of the screen freezing and rides failing to record. Dell's outlet has some good looking refurbs. So, what are you all using/getting away with?
I need to get a new perhaps refurbished laptop to run Bkool so not looking to spend too much. I think the hardware demands are pretty low but suspect not a good idea to go below a dual core cpu and 8 gig of ram. Graphics/video playback? I am assuming igp likely to be fine but would probably play safe with with a discrete graphics chip on board. I am using Mrs B's laptop at the mo and it has intel igp 3000 I think. I suppose i am trying to find out whether beefier specs mean less likelihood of the screen freezing and rides failing to record. Dell's outlet has some good looking refurbs. So, what are you all using/getting away with?
Lakesrider
Guest
Hi, just got a classic trainer and am going to join the league so will hopefully get riding with some of you!
Like bobinski above, i need a new laptop though as my old one is too slow. I was going to ask what spec laptops people are using, and if a few could post them on here so I know how much I'm going to have to fork out.
Might be better to post it in a different thread though so it's easy for other new Bkool owners people to find? I've made another thread so would be great if people could post their laptop specs, and if they have any problems.
Thanks
Like bobinski above, i need a new laptop though as my old one is too slow. I was going to ask what spec laptops people are using, and if a few could post them on here so I know how much I'm going to have to fork out.
Might be better to post it in a different thread though so it's easy for other new Bkool owners people to find? I've made another thread so would be great if people could post their laptop specs, and if they have any problems.
Thanks
I think sometimes there is a bkool glitch or a mistake in the users settings (ride setup resistance I think). But yeah, if someone wanted to they could "cheat", but would probably get bored of it very quickly.
Oh Joy! Looks like I've got to chase Guy (as the only one who's done it so far) up Col du Glandon tonight. Not looking forward to it if it's anything like your last effort Guy.
I really don't fancy spending well over an hour at 101% so it'll be another ride watching you disappear into the distance
.
edit: Anyone else up for it? Starting the session about 5pm
I really don't fancy spending well over an hour at 101% so it'll be another ride watching you disappear into the distance
.edit: Anyone else up for it? Starting the session about 5pm
Last edited:
Hazie
Active Member
- Location
- Cumbria, UK
I really don't fancy spending well over an hour at 101% so it'll be another ride watching you disappear into the distance
Ha Ha Ha
Try spending over 2 hours at 106% going up that buggar of a hill, Mont Ventoux.
The word "Hill" just doesn't seem to do it justice in my opinion, Hardest bloody Hill I've ever rode up.
Oh and by the way,
There has to be a much more fitting name for that kind of torture I've just put myself thru, rather than "cycling".
I really don't know how you guys do it in the times you do, Kudos to you all. I'm just pleased I actually made it to the top.
On to the next Hill ha ha.
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
Oh Joy! Looks like I've got to chase Guy (as the only one who's done it so far) up Col du Glandon tonight. Not looking forward to it if it's anything like your last effort Guy.
I really don't fancy spending well over an hour at 101% so it'll be another ride watching you disappear into the distance
edit: Anyone else up for it? Starting the session about 5pm
I could just about do 6-30ish Bill probably nearer 7pm. If not i'll just have to try and chase your ghost
Used the new trainer today, ouch that was a bit of a shocker climbing d'heuz - had a small issue with my bike this time, rear wheel moved and was rubbing the rear stays...
Not sure if its me out of BKOOL practice but the ride felt harder and the watts was lower.
Nice to have my trainer back, will be getting some sessions in.
Not sure if its me out of BKOOL practice but the ride felt harder and the watts was lower.
Nice to have my trainer back, will be getting some sessions in.
That is interesting, it did happen on the Alp D'uez climb where I was hammering it 300W for an hour, so maybe that was the case!
