Team BKool CycleChat

[LBHIFI]

Bad luck Lars. Heal fast!

Thanks, doing much better today. I think I'll be ready to do a chaingang ride tomorrow.

 

[LBHIFI]

It's that new super low bike fit that did it!

It's a recurring thing. Been happening to me since my early 20s . Strange how the back can take the beating of bike and windsurf crashes, and then leave me crippled for picking up a sock from the floor.

 

[LBHIFI]

It's difficult, due to the different strengths and weaknesses suiting different terrains

Not to mention the Bkool Pro anomalies. I feel like I'm back to the point I was before changing to race tire, which means I struggle to produce watts on inclines between 0 and 5%.

I'm not sure a tire change will help this time, as it seems it's the break resistance that is to great in that problem area. Already at 1% it feels very tough and at 5% I'm in my lightest gear (34/28) and have to go well above my threshold to produce 280 watt.

If I stand up during a 5% incline the wheel will sllp. That used to happen at about 8%, so something has definitely changed.
There is no notable difference in resistance from 5 to 8%, but the watts increase and seem to be on par when I reach 8%.

 

[berty bassett]

in reflection could i stay in team green and be loaned out to not red if they look like they are too fast ? the only thing i can offer team not red is last man cross the line and i wouldn't be pulling my weight - more chance of doing a stint at front in green (on a good day )
i am constantly battling Breedon and would be nice to be helping each other for a change

 

[bobinski]

Not to mention the Bkool Pro anomalies. I feel like I'm back to the point I was before changing to race tire, which means I struggle to produce watts on inclines between 0 and 5%.

I'm not sure a tire change will help this time, as it seems it's the break resistance that is to great in that problem area. Already at 1% it feels very tough and at 5% I'm in my lightest gear (34/28) and have to go well above my threshold to produce 280 watt.

If I stand up during a 5% incline the wheel will sllp. That used to happen at about 8%, so something has definitely changed.
There is no notable difference in resistance from 5 to 8%, but the watts increase and seem to be on par when I reach 8%.

Lars, but for the wheel spin that sounds like you are using a NEO or Kickr in Bsim! See my post earlier.

 

[gbrown]

in reflection could i stay in team green and be loaned out to not red if they look like they are too fast ? the only thing i can offer team not red is last man cross the line and i wouldn't be pulling my weight - more chance of doing a stint at front in green (on a good day )
i am constantly battling Breedon and would be nice to be helping each other for a change

Makes sense to me, people who usually end up riding together should work well in the same team!

 

[theboxers]

It's a recurring thing. Been happening to me since my early 20s . Strange how the back can take the beating of bike and windsurf crashes, and then leave me crippled for picking up a sock from the floor.

I know that feeling . I go to an osteopath about every 18-24 months due to back and neck issues. Luckily aftet 35 years I can normally tell when it is getting tight and needs some work. My issues stem from a work injury at 17 .

 

[Whorty]

Geoff - it would be great if we could get the TTT going again as it was a good laugh last time around.

I'm not sure how my recent performances warrant a promotion to the Greens, as I'm used to seeing most of my proposed team mates fly past me, especially on the lumpy bits.

Maybe it would be best to have a roll call on race day to see who can make it and decide on teams (number of, and size), if that was possible to sort out the start time staggers.

But thanks again Geoff for all the hard work you but in to keep the Tuesday handicap running.

We would also need to think of the best way to get all the team members on the start line at the appropriate time since Bkool's 'enhancements' over the last 12 months.

I quite like you and Rob in team green, it gives me and my team white guys an advantage you starting behind us But don't let Geoff know

 

[Whorty]

Not to mention the Bkool Pro anomalies. I feel like I'm back to the point I was before changing to race tire, which means I struggle to produce watts on inclines between 0 and 5%.

I'm not sure a tire change will help this time, as it seems it's the break resistance that is to great in that problem area. Already at 1% it feels very tough and at 5% I'm in my lightest gear (34/28) and have to go well above my threshold to produce 280 watt.

If I stand up during a 5% incline the wheel will sllp. That used to happen at about 8%, so something has definitely changed.
There is no notable difference in resistance from 5 to 8%, but the watts increase and seem to be on par when I reach 8%.

I see something similar on my pro. Quite frustrating sometimes when people you've dropped suddenly zoom 30 seconds up the road on the 5% sections only to catch them on the flat or hills.

 

[rob01792]

I quite like you and Rob in team green, it gives me and my team white guys an advantage you starting behind us But don't let Geoff know

I sure Geoff hasn't finalised it yet I think me you gw and jim would make a good team

 

[rob01792]

I see something similar on my pro. Quite frustrating sometimes when people you've dropped suddenly zoom 30 seconds up the road on the 5% sections only to catch them on the flat or hills.

well my unit must be working fine as I don't zoom up any hills

 

[Whorty]

I sure Geoff hasn't finalised it yet I think me you gw and jim would make a good team

That would be a tail end charlie dream team!

 

[LBHIFI]

Lars, but for the wheel spin that sounds like you are using a NEO or Kickr in Bsim! See my post earlier.

Yes, that does sound very similar.

 

[AAAC 76C]

Not to mention the Bkool Pro anomalies. I feel like I'm back to the point I was before changing to race tire, which means I struggle to produce watts on inclines between 0 and 5%.

I'm not sure a tire change will help this time, as it seems it's the break resistance that is to great in that problem area. Already at 1% it feels very tough and at 5% I'm in my lightest gear (34/28) and have to go well above my threshold to produce 280 watt.

If I stand up during a 5% incline the wheel will sllp. That used to happen at about 8%, so something has definitely changed.
There is no notable difference in resistance from 5 to 8%, but the watts increase and seem to be on par when I reach 8%.

It's a long shot but I would take the covers of and make sure your magnets are tight on the carrier.
The nuts are captive so it's not hard to do.
Also make sure the stepper motor threaded drive for the magnet carrier is secure in its nylon socket down be hind the flywheel.

 

[Goldwolfie]

I sure Geoff hasn't finalised it yet I think me you gw and jim would make a good team

The Dream Team