Team BKool CycleChat

[kipster]

The text at the end of the update did not mention sustained descent/ascent speed it only mentioned smooth transition.
BKool have told Geoff that the most recent update(s) should fix his problem with KICKR which, generically, worked fine with BKool in the past which is Geoff's concern.

What JLaw has stated wouldd indicate that the slope transition has been implimented but 'descent virtual speed' and 'non-

BKool trainer limit excedence' does still not appesr to have been addressed.

They mention it on their blog site:
http://bkoolers.com/bkool-simulator-discover-everything-the-latest-version-has-to-offer

Last two bullet points:
– We have also programmed the simulator so that when it is paired to a non Bkool Smart trainer, it smooths the slope changes to feel like inertia.
– We have also included virtual speed for these smart trainers, which used to leave users without a Bkool trainer at a disadvantage when going downhill.

 

[AAAC 76C]

Its me selling the bkool pro on ebay for £220,

Adam, small world, but to be honest £220 is too much of a risk for buying something that perhaps is 'broke' and incomplete.
A complete new Pro can be purchased for £359 from Wiggle.
Edit: Just noticed your selling the stand for £120 so the whole thing is £340 just £19 of the Wiggle new price complete with warranty etc.
From my experience with my Classic the nut that holds the flywheel on the shaft is threadlocked with a permenant threadlock and removing it can damage or even destroy the threads so to get it off you have to split the nut.
The flywheel has no key so it can be installed at any rotational alignment point on the shaft and the shaft is just that a straight rod with a thread on the end so any rotation of an unbalanced flywheel would have no impact, the shaft could even be bent.
The flywheel is a very solid lump so I would be suprised if any amount of heat generated would warp it without the surrounding plastic being melted.
What can make a lot of noise it the magnets vibrating.
The plastic fan attached to the flywheel could possibly be fouling.
All of the above is is easy to check if you have a set of 12 point screwdrivers or small allen keys.
Just turn the unit upside down and undo the six or so screws that hold the two bits of casing together and once you have the the top half of there are two more at the front that hold the bottom half on.
Once that is all off you will be able to see if any thing is warped, broken, loose etc. You can even run it like that to check if the nosie is still there. Try it with the power off as well if you wish.
One last thing is to check that the threaded brass drive screw that moves the magnets is firmly engageed at the front where is sits in a small plastic cap/bearing which in turn sits in a socket in the main body. If the cap/bearing is missing the drive screw will be free to move and may cause the magents to vibrate more.

 

[AAAC 76C]

They mention it on their blog site:

So it does Sir,
I can't say I remember seeing that in the update summary.
Perhaps they should concentrate more on this sort of stuff instead of podiums and the clothing stuff (which was also winding me up when I tried to change it).

All those subscribing users with non-BKool trainers should be sending in this issue and swamping the help lines to get some action.
However, on a more selfish note, whilst they are speeding up the Tacx going downhill perhaps they should be sure to slow it down going up hill as well otherwise all us BKool BKoolers will be getting tranced in the leagues.

 

[kipster]

So it does Sir,
I can't say I remember seeing that in the update summary.
Perhaps they should concentrate more on this sort of stuff instead of podiums and the clothing stuff (which was also winding me up when I tried to change it).

All those subscribing users with non-BKool trainers should be sending in this issue and swamping the help lines to get some action.
However, on a more selfish note, whilst they are speeding up the Tacx going downhill perhaps they should be sure to slow it down going up hill as well otherwise all us BKool BKoolers will be getting tranced in the leagues.

It wasn't mentioned in the text on the update, and I only stumbled across the blog post an hour or so back.

 

[AAAC 76C]

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/favero-depth-review.html

Another low(er) price power meter tested by dcrainmaker for those that might be interested.
Excellent in depth review as well

Spares and tools here as well
http://www.bikefast.co.uk/power-meters/bepro/

 

[AAAC 76C]

Goats Ride Col d'Allos

Meant to say yesterday when I finished this.

There is an 11% in sight of the line but it does not last long, hit it hard and don't change down, stand up if need be and 'drive throught it' as it then you drop off the back of it downhill (6%) to the finish so the top of the 11% is really the end regarding effort.

That is of course if your Turbo can 'freewheel'!
But then again if your on a Tacx smart your only be doing 7% anyway......

 

[AAAC 76C]

It wasn't mentioned in the text on the update, and I only stumbled across the blog post an hour or so back.

For the record:
Just updated my laptop and this is what it said verbatum
In addition, we have also decided that users without a Bkool Trainer can also enjoy:

- The inertia when starting a climb or descent, and the speed that it generates
- The Gear Section, you can now choose your own designs and quality of your equipment
- Experience the adrenaline from the velodrome games!

 

[Breedon]

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/favero-depth-review.html

Another low(er) price power meter tested by dcrainmaker for those that might be interested.
Excellent in depth review as well

Spares and tools here as well
http://www.bikefast.co.uk/power-meters/bepro/

That's quite good value and well worth it, thought about getting a power meter but the price was a problem.

 

[AAAC 76C]

That's quite good value and well worth it, thought about getting a power meter but the price was a problem.

Be sure to take note of the compatibility, I skipped through that a bit.
I found a SRAM Stages for £400 as well which is only one crank but it is realy discreat.
Haven't read any reviews on this but the guy who sits next to me at work had one but sent it back as he was having trouble using it with his older, but no old, Garmin and the battery was going flat in no time.

 

[Roleur1]

blimey....did the Tour of Britain stage 3 earlier....forgot the Tumble at the end....go..go.go..go.....5%...puff....7%....puffpuff....11% leg lock...gotta ease soon....9%...11% to the finish.....39 x 25 barely turning. Felt a bit like the kemmelberg.....such a joy!

 

[bridgy]

blimey....did the Tour of Britain stage 3 earlier....forgot the Tumble at the end....go..go.go..go.....5%...puff....7%....puffpuff....11% leg lock...gotta ease soon....9%...11% to the finish.....39 x 25 barely turning. Felt a bit like the kemmelberg.....such a joy!

You're going to love tomorrow's chain gang ride then!

 

[adammada33]

One last thing is to check that the threaded brass drive screw that moves the magnets is firmly engageed at the front where is sits in a small plastic cap/bearing which in turn sits in a socket in the main body. If the cap/bearing is missing the drive screw will be free to move and may cause the magents to vibrate more.

Thanks I have not tried this and will , It feels like an out of balance rotor not a vibrating magnet though although it is true in all axis when it rotates.

 

[RickB]

Its finally here: THE BRIDGY EPIC



Chaingang Race tonight 7pm

Course: Glastonbury, Wells, up Deerleap and down Cheddar Gorge

http://www.bkool.com/classification/showIndividualStageClassification/4876

48km - Mainly flat but a sharp climb of 3km at 34km. Could be many many bad words being said about me at this point.

Warm-up begins at 7pm for 10 minutes - look for it under the 'Live' tab between 7 and 7:10pm - if you cant see it use the advanced search at the bottom of the screen and search for 'Rickb'.

Do not start your own session from the League tab - you must join it from the Live tab if you want to race against each other.

Remember to stop pedaling well before the end of the warm up



This of course is all subject to Bkool scheduling upgrades at prime time

 

[bridgy]

Its finally here: THE BRIDGY EPIC



Chaingang Race tonight 7pm

Course: Glastonbury, Wells, up Deerleap and down Cheddar Gorge

http://www.bkool.com/classification/showIndividualStageClassification/4876

48km - Mainly flat but a sharp climb of 3km at 34km. Could be many many bad words being said about me at this point.

Warm-up begins at 7pm for 10 minutes - look for it under the 'Live' tab between 7 and 7:10pm - if you cant see it use the advanced search at the bottom of the screen and search for 'Rickb'.

Do not start your own session from the League tab - you must join it from the Live tab if you want to race against each other.

Remember to stop pedaling well before the end of the warm up



This of course is all subject to Bkool scheduling upgrades at prime time

I guess I should share some responsibility with you Rick for suggesting it in the first place - sorry everyone! Looking forward to it in a masochistic kind of way (I think?). When I was riding up that final big hill I crawled past another cyclist pushing their bike up the steepest part who said hello and then added "no need to reply!" as they could see I wasn't capable of talking . It is going to be EPIC!

 

[kipster]

Its finally here: THE BRIDGY EPIC



Chaingang Race tonight 7pm

Course: Glastonbury, Wells, up Deerleap and down Cheddar Gorge

http://www.bkool.com/classification/showIndividualStageClassification/4876

48km - Mainly flat but a sharp climb of 3km at 34km. Could be many many bad words being said about me at this point.

Warm-up begins at 7pm for 10 minutes - look for it under the 'Live' tab between 7 and 7:10pm - if you cant see it use the advanced search at the bottom of the screen and search for 'Rickb'.

Do not start your own session from the League tab - you must join it from the Live tab if you want to race against each other.

Remember to stop pedaling well before the end of the warm up



This of course is all subject to Bkool scheduling upgrades at prime time

Will do my best to be there, still got a cold so breathing might be fun, not sure i'll be competetive so a great opportunity for RickB, Bridgy, Runar and C J Bon to pip me in the league standings. RickB will get past me, I'm not going to fight that one

I might have a go and make sure Bridgy only gets 5 minutes ahead, if I fail that, i'm likely to fail on the next couple of places as well That hill might have me walking up it.