Team BKool CycleChat

[AAAC 76C]

I have 2 bikes that are relaxed for long rides and the odd commute in summer as I do get problems with my lower back.

I have another which is slightly more aggressive with bigger gearing which I use when I'm in the mood for some speed/training out in the real world but also good for long flatfish chaingang rides.

Would love a TT bike in black namely the ribble but wouldn't really use it .

Other things to watch with lower back pain is saddle too high and the resultant rolling of the hips affecting the lower spine and also pedalling style, either to lower cadence again causing rotation of the hips or a weak core thus allowing the hips to move when power is on.

 

[AAAC 76C]

However, it works on other platforms and is listed as being support by RGT so should be fixable on their platform.

How is ANT FEC enabled now days, you used to be able to do it manually but I don't think the string is where it used to be. Could that be the problem in that you don't have ANT FEC enabled. Or , long shot, try deselecting the cadence and see if the Power Meter as the power value may well be generated in the Turbo FW and not BSim.

 

[Breedon]

Other things to watch with lower back pain is saddle too high and the resultant rolling of the hips affecting the lower spine and also pedalling style, either to lower cadence again causing rotation of the hips or a weak core thus allowing the hips to move when power is on.

i've done some core strength and some lower back exercise's, a while ago but me being me i've stopped , i would some times get back ache on long tough climbs before the excersie's in bkool but it seems to of settled down now, so we shall see when i start to put some miles in in the coming months for the DD.

 

[Breedon]

I used to covet the Planet X Exocet in red or even pink! I realised I would have to be pretty fast to justify either but especially the pink and that's one of the reasons I ended up with the bkool pro

To justify me getting a TT bike I thought about getting it and using it just on the turbo i love the way my mind works, but didn’t think HID would like that, AND she hasn’t asked how much the new trainer cost YET .

 

[MasterDabber]

How is ANT FEC enabled now days, you used to be able to do it manually but I don't think the string is where it used to be. Could that be the problem in that you don't have ANT FEC enabled. Or , long shot, try deselecting the cadence and see if the Power Meter as the power value may well be generated in the Turbo FW and not BSim.

I can't remember how Ant+FEC is enabled but I do have it enabled... it needs to be for me to use VeloReality which I do quite a lot.
As far as cadence sensor goes, srs52 doesn't have one but has the same problem. It's a mystery to me, thanks for suggestions though.

 

[bobinski]

I can't remember how Ant+FEC is enabled but I do have it enabled... it needs to be for me to use VeloReality which I do quite a lot.
As far as cadence sensor goes, srs52 doesn't have one but has the same problem. It's a mystery to me, thanks for suggestions though.

2 very Long shots...
first do you have Bluetooth on? If so disable it. See if Realtours recognises bkool pro.
Second, open bsim and check it sees turbo. Minimise. Open Realtours and now see if detected.

 

[CXRAndy]

Tripster now fitted to Kickr. I've tweaked the seat by 1cm down and levelled the seat. It now gives me a slightly bent elbow position on the hoods and alot less weight through hands. I'll see how it feels after multi hour rides.

Test ride up first part of Teide gives me 1 to 2 spare gears and then still allows a spinning cadence on 15℅ or above.

Cadence, garmin mounts and bottle cages to get. Now titanium cages or plastic?

 

[theboxers]

Tripster now fitted to Kickr. I've tweaked the seat by 1cm down and levelled the seat. It now gives me a slightly bent elbow position on the hoods and alot less weight through hands. I'll see how it feels after multi hour rides.

Test ride up first part of Teide gives me 1 to 2 spare gears and then still allows a spinning cadence on 15℅ or above.

Cadence, garmin mounts and bottle cages to get. Now titanium cages or plastic?

Definitely titanium cages

Also look at the wahoo dual ant+ and ble magnetless cadence sensor.

 

[Breedon]

Tripster now fitted to Kickr. I've tweaked the seat by 1cm down and levelled the seat. It now gives me a slightly bent elbow position on the hoods and alot less weight through hands. I'll see how it feels after multi hour rides.

Test ride up first part of Teide gives me 1 to 2 spare gears and then still allows a spinning cadence on 15℅ or above.

Cadence, garmin mounts and bottle cages to get. Now titanium cages or plastic?

Don't you mean carbon ohhh lovely carbon

 

[CXRAndy]

Don't you mean carbon ohhh lovely carbon

I always remember a guy at our club who fitted a lovely set of carbon handlebars, first corner slipped off handlebars shattered

I'm thinking going for cheap plastic, easy replacement

 

[CXRAndy]

Definitely titanium cages

Also look at the wahoo dual ant+ and ble magnetless cadence sensor.

TB which model is it for cadence?

 

[bobinski]

TB which model is it for cadence?

i have this:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...oGaJXTy_8orUM7RuODPHwaAn118P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[<Tommy>]

I always remember a guy at our club who fitted a lovely set of carbon handlebars, first corner slipped off handlebars shattered

I'm thinking going for cheap plastic, easy replacement

Yep plus carbon dissolves in the rain

Seriously though I don't think carbon is right for that frame. But not sure plastic will look any better. Got to be titanium in my opinion.

Check out k-edge out front mounts. They're designed so the computer sits flush with the bars rather than higher and very sturdy.

 

[Steve]

2 very Long shots...
first do you have Bluetooth on? If so disable it. See if Realtours recognises bkool pro.
Second, open bsim and check it sees turbo. Minimise. Open Realtours and now see if detected.

Thanks Bob and others for various suggestions, unfortunately still can't get it to work, i'll email RGT my output log and see what they say.

 

[bobinski]

Tripster now fitted to Kickr. I've tweaked the seat by 1cm down and levelled the seat. It now gives me a slightly bent elbow position on the hoods and alot less weight through hands. I'll see how it feels after multi hour rides.

Test ride up first part of Teide gives me 1 to 2 spare gears and then still allows a spinning cadence on 15℅ or above.

Cadence, garmin mounts and bottle cages to get. Now titanium cages or plastic?

How about the Fabric cageless? Lovely and neat.

http://fabric.cc/shop/waterbottle/