Team BKool CycleChat

[gbrown]

Geoff don't seem to see my result in the table, bkool had a problem with the upload have logged on and it is definitely there would it be possible for you to work your magic and find my time thanks
Stuart
Ps seem to be pressing more buttons than turning wheels with this new update looks like others are having similar problems, will be sticking with it too much fun when it does work I'm sure bkool will iron out the gremlins eventually!

Sorry Stuart, but the only ride showing is 0.0 feet and only 52 seconds long, as in your Home page... this must have been a practice, there were a few (you'd be better to discard these than save them).

You were definitely there on recording, so hopefully the ride will show up eventually! Try logging back onto the simulator to make sure it has uploaded.

If I take your time from the video, I get 42:14, presuming you did not sit on the line? This put you third adjusted, so I guess you were a little late off the line.

 

[Northern Tortoise]

Sorry Stuart, but the only ride showing is 0.0 feet and only 52 seconds long, as in your Home page... this must have been a practice, there were a few (you'd be better to discard these than save them).

You were definitely there on recording, so hopefully the ride will show up eventually! Try logging back onto the simulator to make sure it has uploaded.

If I take your time from the video, I get 42:14, presuming you did not sit on the line? This put you third adjusted, so I guess you were a little late off the line.

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Thanks Geoff will have a look and get rid of the failed attempts to actually do some riding on Bkool

 

[bridgy]

Good point.
I was just so surprised as I didn't exactly go hell for leather.

I think the main reason for the strange watts comparison is my waiting for Bill at the start

 

[Daddy Pig]

new to this - has anyone had any problem with logging into the the bkool app? mine was working on sunday but monday night it keeps hanging and says i am already logged from another device - when it asks if i want to log out it just hangs again - have reloaded software but have same problem - has anyone any ideas? - thanks

Have you tried logging in with a different device? I used to have this when using my android phone but found logging in through laptop/ipad resolved the issue as it closed the original session on the phone.

 

[BILL S]

I think the main reason for the strange watts comparison is my waiting for Bill at the start

You lost a heap of time waiting for me Paul and I just couldn't make the power needed to stay with you when I caught up. My HR was up where it should be but my new tyre seems to be a rogue one and seems strangely off centre and I've tried fitting it twice to get it to seat better. It'll feel fine on the road but I should probably get a better one for the turbo.
Having said that, you're way fitter than me and I think I'm going to make Turbo Tommy my new target as he keeps beating me these days.

 

[bobinski]

My finger keeps hovering over the "buy" button for a Wahoo kickr. Anyone apart from Andy use on? I think not but best to check.

 

[bobinski]

You lost a heap of time waiting for me Paul and I just couldn't make the power needed to stay with you when I caught up. My HR was up where it should be but my new tyre seems to be a rogue one and seems strangely off centre and I've tried fitting it twice to get it to seat better. It'll feel fine on the road but I should probably get a better one for the turbo.
Having said that, you're way fitter than me and I think I'm going to make Turbo Tommy my new target as he keeps beating me these days.

Bill, I may have a spare and will check tonight and let you know. Sure i bought 2.

 

[CXRAndy]

My finger keeps hovering over the "buy" button for a Wahoo kickr. Anyone apart from Andy use on? I think not but best to check.

Jlaw uses one. I forgot to contact you about borrowing it didn't I

Bob what do you need to know about the kickr?

It's more stable than the bkool
It has more resistance for steeper climbs
Flywheel is much heavier so doesn't spin up as fast as bkool(more real life)
Slower in speed indicated in comparison to Bkool.
Has a proper power meter

 

[BILL S]

Bill, I may have a spare and will check tonight and let you know. Sure i bought 2.

Thanks Bob. Very kind of you. You should probably keep it as a spare though as yours will wear out. I'll get one ordered as soon as I get the time.
ATM all my time seems to be occupied trying to find a way to stop a very naughty kitty from doing its business anywhere but it's litter tray. I wanted to name it Turbo but HID was having none of it.

 

[<Tommy>]

You lost a heap of time waiting for me Paul and I just couldn't make the power needed to stay with you when I caught up. My HR was up where it should be but my new tyre seems to be a rogue one and seems strangely off centre and I've tried fitting it twice to get it to seat better. It'll feel fine on the road but I should probably get a better one for the turbo.
Having said that, you're way fitter than me and I think I'm going to make Turbo Tommy my new target as he keeps beating me these days.

I don't think I'm anywhere near you Bill! Same goes for Bob. I think I've got a distance to go before I challenge either of you consistently. Maybe you two should target each other and leave me too it!

 

[<Tommy>]

Thanks Bob. Very kind of you. You should probably keep it as a spare though as yours will wear out. I'll get one ordered as soon as I get the time.
ATM all my time seems to be occupied trying to find a way to stop a very naughty kitty from doing its business anywhere but it's litter tray. I wanted to name it Turbo but HID was having none of it.

Haha! I don't blame her!

 

[CXRAndy]

I don't think I'm anywhere near you Bill! Same goes for Bob. I think I've got a distance to go before I challenge either of you consistently. Maybe you two should target each other and leave me too it!

Having watched a few races now with you Tommy and Bill go head to head. You need about 100Watts more to equal Bills climbing speed. It quite some achievement given your 90+kg

Then again you're a nipper in comparison- deflates compliment

 

[BILL S]

Having watched a few races now with you Tommy and Bill go head to head. You need about 100Watts more to equal Bills climbing speed. It quite some achievement given your 90+kg

Then again you're a nipper in comparison- deflates compliment

Not so on Sundays goat ride. Tommy was out climbing me then, but time will tell.

 

[bobinski]

Jlaw uses one. I forgot to contact you about borrowing it didn't I

Bob what do you need to know about the kickr?

It's more stable than the bkool
It has more resistance for steeper climbs
Flywheel is much heavier so doesn't spin up as fast as bkool(more real life)
Slower in speed indicated in comparison to Bkool.
Has a proper power meter

No worries Andy-i would probably break it!

I am not so worried about the lower speed compared to bkool. I have always thought my bkool unit was the only really accurate one around
Now that it seems that bkools implementation of Ant+fec has brought it closer to other trainers performance i would hope the differences are now smaller. Anyway,if not I will just have to try harder

 

[bobinski]

Haha! I don't blame her!

Can we name it soarerv8...please