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[AAAC 76C]

BKOOL FITNESS HAS ARRIVED!

Version 3.30 of the Bkool simulator is now available to download! Be prepared for some amazing new features. The main feature of the latest release is the Bkool indoor cycle classes with professional instructors!

We've also been hard at work creating a new dressing room so that you can now customise your Bkool avatar. We have also corrected some general bugs/errors. Remember that the update is mandatory, but it will only take a few minutes.

More information: www.bkoolers.com/bkool-fitness

See you in the Simulator Bkoolers!

I like that new idea of the 'locker' room but it does sound a bit familiar so I had a look see at some sessions as a spectator.
I can report the following regarding the new BSim:
Pro - They have worked on the weather simulation and you now get some life like clouds floating towards you when it's raining.
Con - The spectators are no longer animated. Their waving arms and frequent appearance out of an air bridge always spurred me on.
Con - The rider avatar's are a little more angular and less life like than before
Pro - The above is made up for by the exciting new basic kits and locker room facility.
Pro - I found a facility in the locker room for physical enhancements as you can see below.
Not sure that the trainer works any differently now but who cares when you can dress up.

 

[AAAC 76C]

I like that new idea of the 'locker' room but it does sound a bit familiar so I had a look see at some sessions as a spectator.
I can report the following regarding the new BSim:
Pro - They have worked on the weather simulation and you now get some life like clouds floating towards you when it's raining.
Con - The spectators are no longer animated. Their waving arms and frequent appearance out of an air bridge always spurred me on.
Con - The rider avatar's are a little more angular and less life like than before
Pro - The above is made up for by the exciting new basic kits and locker room facility.
Pro - I found a facility in the locker room for physical enhancements as you can see below.
Not sure that the trainer works any differently now but who cares when you can dress up.

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But I decided that this was a bit much:

And less realistic

 

[Daddy Pig]

I like that new idea of the 'locker' room but it does sound a bit familiar so I had a look see at some sessions as a spectator.
I can report the following regarding the new BSim:
Pro - They have worked on the weather simulation and you now get some life like clouds floating towards you when it's raining.
Con - The spectators are no longer animated. Their waving arms and frequent appearance out of an air bridge always spurred me on.
Con - The rider avatar's are a little more angular and less life like than before
Pro - The above is made up for by the exciting new basic kits and locker room facility.
Pro - I found a facility in the locker room for physical enhancements as you can see below.
Not sure that the trainer works any differently now but who cares when you can dress up.

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Your bum does look big in that aaac....

 

[bobinski]

I like that new idea of the 'locker' room but it does sound a bit familiar so I had a look see at some sessions as a spectator.
I can report the following regarding the new BSim:
Pro - They have worked on the weather simulation and you now get some life like clouds floating towards you when it's raining.
Con - The spectators are no longer animated. Their waving arms and frequent appearance out of an air bridge always spurred me on.
Con - The rider avatar's are a little more angular and less life like than before
Pro - The above is made up for by the exciting new basic kits and locker room facility.
Pro - I found a facility in the locker room for physical enhancements as you can see below.
Not sure that the trainer works any differently now but who cares when you can dress up.

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I think Jim might be interested in your dressing up too

 

[AAAC 76C]

I think Jim might be interested in your dressing up too

Your not tempted to come back from the dark side then with all these new 'features' to enjoy.

I like the word 'features', we use it a lot to explain what others may see (e.g. the customer) as a product non conformance.
"No Sir it is just a design feature,a minor quirk and nothing to worry about".
"You say that the Rotor Blades are going backwards?"
"Well that would be a safety feature then, with the blades going backwards it will never take off which is by far safer Sir".

 

[Breedon]

Just been on via my tablet and looked in the locker room got to say very uninspiring, still only shows 8 favourites haven't tried it out on the trainer but will give it a try.
Jim's sub runs out tomorrow will he renew

 

[AAAC 76C]

Just been on via my tablet and looked in the locker room got to say very uninspiring, still only shows 8 favourites haven't tried it out on the trainer but will give it a try.
Jim's sub runs out tomorrow will he renew

The tension mounts!
We need to know Jim, are you with us?

 

[AAAC 76C]

I was also hoping that I could use my BKool Tokens to buy a Tacx Neo.
Unfortunately all I could get was this kit, which I couldn't resist.
Quite like the 5 o'clock shadow as well.

 

[bobinski]

Your not tempted to come back from the dark side then with all these new 'features' to enjoy.

I like the word 'features', we use it a lot to explain what others may see (e.g. the customer) as a product non conformance.
"No Sir it is just a design feature,a minor quirk and nothing to worry about".
"You say that the Rotor Blades are going backwards?"
"Well that would be a safety feature then, with the blades going backwards it will never take off which is by far safer Sir".

Well, unless someone with a kickr or similar or a power meter tries them and says they are working fine I cannot see myself returning. These updates, well some of them, are welcome but I get the impression bkool is now not inclined to address the underlying issues with the sim. So, I am not inclined to part with my hard earned. That won't stop me popping in to say "hi" and to see what you are wearing

 

[AAAC 76C]

Well, unless someone with a kickr or similar or a power meter tries them and says they are working fine I cannot see myself returning. These updates, well some of them, are welcome but I get the impression bkool is now not inclined to address the underlying issues with the sim. So, I am not inclined to part with my hard earned. That won't stop me popping in to say "hi" and to see what you are wearing

O ye of little faith.
You make it sound like they have let you down before!

 

[Steve]

Thanks for the email DP, good to see you're on the way back to hopefully full recovery ( i sent some myself to Bill and Berty )

 

[CXRAndy]

The latest version of Bsim has cosmetic changes, but not functionality, no power meter options, dead stop cure, or equal performance across trainers

What about upload delay/loss and league updates?

'Lipstick on a pig'

 

[theboxers]

It saves a .tcx which I believe can be easily converted into a .fit or other formats.

Thanks

 

[Daddy Pig]

Thanks for the email DP, good to see you're on the way back to hopefully full recovery ( i sent some myself to Bill and Berty )

Glad i could manage it. That was hard work and I really thought you were going to pip me near the end. I just managed to get some distance when the incline hit 10%! You seem to be on good form Steve...

 

[Daddy Pig]

The latest version of Bsim has cosmetic changes, but not functionality, no power meter options, dead stop cure, or equal performance across trainers

What about upload delay/loss and league updates?

'Lipstick on a pig'

And high heels, didn't I mention the cross dressing...