Team BKool CycleChat

[Breedon]

I have the classic been good so far, thinking of getting a wahoo kickr next year.

 

[burndust]

So just been on the classic trainer...the power is way way off at. now ive been off the bike but my form is not that bad anyone else had issues...tried adjusting I user weight as I believe @Monte had issues....hasn't made any difference it's running v2.04

 

[RickB]

@BILL S - Bkool Race - Looks like this course will suit you. Should be a good one!!

 

[RickB]

Well done JonBon!! A brilliant victory against over 40 riders. Congrats to Bill in 2nd and a pat on the back for ME (even though I was over 2 minutes down on Jon and Bill! )

That makes it a 1-2-3 for Cyclechat!!!

Couldnt get near you guys tonight - fair play to ya!

 

[Monte]

So just been on the classic trainer...the power is way way off at. now ive been off the bike but my form is not that bad anyone else had issues...tried adjusting I user weight as I believe @Monte had issues....hasn't made any difference it's running v2.04

Try un-installing the Bsim app and re installing from the bkool website. It felt different to start off then settled down again - the latest update is definitely harder but is probably the most accurate it's ever been.

 

[BILL S]

1-2-3 for the Chain Gang!!!
I think that is a first (apart from chain gang races of course)
You deserve your pat on the back Rick. Nice big buffer between you and the pack.

Jonbon. Brilliant and well deserved win!!! I tried to pull you in on numerous occasions but you had an answer each time.

 

[bobinski]

Wow, chain gang take over the podium! Well done all

 

[Bonno]

Thanks guys
I planned on a steady ride tonight but when i saw Bill & Rick's lights disappearing in the distance like a ferrari i had to fire up the old diesel engine and give chase
Saw Bill attacking from behind a few times but managed to keep the power on over the hills!
Luckily the hill at the end wasn't too severe

 

[burndust]

Try un-installing the Bsim app and re installing from the bkool website. It felt different to start off then settled down again - the latest update is definitely harder but is probably the most accurate it's ever been.

I think it's the latest version I have as it downloaded today when I logged in...but I'll give it bash tomorrow again...on the plus side the giant defy is pretty sweet...bargain at 399...came all setup too...bonus

 

[burndust]

I think it's the latest version I have as it downloaded today when I logged in...but I'll give it bash tomorrow again...on the plus side the giant defy is pretty sweet...bargain at 399...came all setup too...bonus

@Monte struggled to hit 150w pedaling like mad ...Def not right

 

[Whorty]

I think u should give that old bike 1 last try on Thursday

the wife thinks I've sold it ... but it's hiding in the garage

 

[Whorty]

I like wiggle, but bkool units from them do tend be faulty for some reason or other. I had two from wiggle then decided to get my latest one direct from bkool. My suspicion is that wiggle has early stock from before they ironed out the faults. I could be wrong there but there does seem to have been too many sent back from cycle chat members to be just bad luck.

My first one was from Wiggle and was faulty. The replacement direct from BKool has been fine.

 

[theboxers]

So just been on the classic trainer...the power is way way off at. now ive been off the bike but my form is not that bad anyone else had issues...tried adjusting I user weight as I believe @Monte had issues....hasn't made any difference it's running v2.04

I have a classic on 2.04 firmware now. It is a totally different animal to the 1.13 firmware that was there before.

The power I get on screen is maybe 10-20 watts different, higher, to the power meter I have, it has a greater difference the flatter it is, this is similar to before. But the way it handles various situation is way different.

The transitions in gradient are a little smoother and but the momentum side is a lot better for me. I tend to carry a higher speed at the start of climbs for a greater distance than before. I can now climb better as it is saying I am doing 5mph when I am doing 5mph, not the 1.8mph I was getting previously at max resistance. Lastly it is reading a lot closer to actual wheel speed in nearly all situations barring the decents, I have seen some silly speeds in blue there.

I am liking the current firmware and may not update if asked to do so in future for fear of losing what I have gained.

 

[burndust]

I have a classic on 2.04 firmware now. It is a totally different animal to the 1.13 firmware that was there before.

The power I get on screen is maybe 10-20 watts different, higher, to the power meter I have, it has a greater difference the flatter it is, this is similar to before. But the way it handles various situation is way different.

The transitions in gradient are a little smoother and but the momentum side is a lot better for me. I tend to carry a higher speed at the start of climbs for a greater distance than before. I can now climb better as it is saying I am doing 5mph when I am doing 5mph, not the 1.8mph I was getting previously at max resistance. Lastly it is reading a lot closer to actual wheel speed in nearly all situations barring the decents, I have seen some silly speeds in blue there.

I am liking the current firmware and may not update if asked to do so in future for fear of losing what I have gained.

Well I hope mine sorts itself out...been in touch with bkool...think they'll need to dial in...

 

[theboxers]

Well I hope mine sorts itself out...been in touch with bkool...think they'll need to dial in...

Just remembered 1 other thing. On the old firmware I would be kicked out of a session if the acceleration on the decents was too fast, not the speed itself, but how quickly I got there. I have now completed one of the sessions I was booted from. I have a few other sessions I need to go back to to do again because of this.