Team BKool CycleChat

[microkid]

You're ...

 

[shimceltic]

You're ...

Not got time for grammer at the moment!

 

[microkid]

Ok, Microkid's Big Boys will ride in Euskadi Orange.

 

[meiji]

Posted in another thread too...

I'm having some power issues after getting the BKool set up for winter. It "felt" wrong so I put a different bike on the trainer and slapped some vector pedals on it alongside the crank based PM (magene ridge dual) already on it. Vector and Ridge agree more or less on power +/- 2-3% but the BKool is underreporting by probably 45-50%. I can run Zwift/Sufferfest using another PM to give me an accurate reading but I'd prefer not to as it means shuffling my vectors onto the bike I use on my trainer.

Anyone else experienced this if so any idea how to fix before I bin it and get a Wahoo or Tacx?

 

[BILL S]

Ok, Microkid's Big Boys will ride in Euskadi Orange.

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How do we choose the kit again? I've forgotten how to get to that screen.

 

[shimceltic]

How do we choose the kit again? I've forgotten how to get to that screen.

Avatar......

 

[BILL S]

Thanks. Found it in the sim, but my store is empty. Looks like it's out of stock as if everythings been bought.

 

[shimceltic]

Thanks. Found it in the sim, but my store is empty. Looks like it's out of stock as if everythings been bought.

Someone else had that problem.

 

[Randyberlin]

Posted in another thread too...

I'm having some power issues after getting the BKool set up for winter. It "felt" wrong so I put a different bike on the trainer and slapped some vector pedals on it alongside the crank based PM (magene ridge dual) already on it. Vector and Ridge agree more or less on power +/- 2-3% but the BKool is underreporting by probably 45-50%. I can run Zwift/Sufferfest using another PM to give me an accurate reading but I'd prefer not to as it means shuffling my vectors onto the bike I use on my trainer.

Anyone else experienced this if so any idea how to fix before I bin it and get a Wahoo or Tacx?

In the app store there is an app called bkool tool kit to upgrade the firmware. They have changed the way it generates speed. It is closer to reality but maybe just a little under for heavy riders like me. But nowhere near 50%. More like 5 to 10% .

Edit. My figures are just a guess based on real world rides I don't own a power meter.

 

[BILL S]

In the app store there is an app called bkool tool kit to upgrade the firmware. They have changed the way it generates speed. It is closer to reality but maybe just a little under for heavy riders like me. But nowhere near 50%. More like 5 to 10% .

Edit. My figures are just a guess based on real world rides I don't own a power meter.

Could be a tyre issue. Must be pumped up to 100+ psi or the above reported issue could manifest.

 

[microkid]

Could be a tyre issue. Must be pumped up to 100+ psi or the above reported issue could manifest.

Or get yourself a direct drive trainer

 

[keithaitch]

Just back from an hour and a half on the tandem in the rain, it was lovely when we set out, so may not be at my best tonight. If you fancy a chatty ride @Randyberlin I'm your guy!

 

[shimceltic]

Just back from an hour and a half on the tandem in the rain, it was lovely when we set out, so may not be at my best tonight. If you fancy a chatty ride @Randyberlin I'm your guy!

You let Randy draft you all the way and shave a few mins of his time

 

[AAAC 76C]

In the app store there is an app called bkool tool kit to upgrade the firmware. They have changed the way it generates speed. It is closer to reality but maybe just a little under for heavy riders like me. But nowhere near 50%. More like 5 to 10% .

Edit. My figures are just a guess based on real world rides I don't own a power meter.

link please
i cannot find it

 

[Randyberlin]

BKOOL acting weird

Edit: never mind. I didn’t have the WiFi on. I didn’t know it works off line