Team BKool CycleChat

[Whorty]

hi Everybody, belated Happy New Year, everything re hospital went very well and i'm now back on the bike, had to adjust profile weight from 83kg to 75kg , just a wheel turner for my first effort however i'm not sure if i have to enter on a spreadsheet or it will get picked up, time 42.34

http://www.bkool.com/bkoolSessionHistory/showSessionSummary/5827211

Great to have you back Steve. Looking forward to riding with you again in the virtual world

 

[Aleman]

I do like the video playback feature of BKool, which makes their software worth it to me. I like exploring new routes, and its not the same if its just computer-generated imagery loosely based on the map.

If that is the case take a look at www.bigringvr.com ... Great routes in great quality ... although I do like to use my Fly12 to record a local route to redo in Winter ... I can do that in BRVR as well as BKOOL, with much less messing about with Fit Files and Video editing

 

[simonsch]

If that is the case take a look at www.bigringvr.com ... Great routes in great quality ... although I do like to use my Fly12 to record a local route to redo in Winter ... I can do that in BRVR as well as BKOOL, with much less messing about with Fit Files and Video editing

Thanks for the tip - looks interesting. The video looks to be better quality, which will make a difference now that I have installed a 42" tv in front of the bike. Unfortunately, it looks like it also requires the ANT+FE-C firmware upgrade, just like Zwift!

 

[perswe]

Welcome we will look out for a British Passport before the Nation's Cup, or you could just change your profile in BKool so you look like a ;
Brit.

Welcome we will look out for a British Passport before the Nation's Cup, or you could just change your profile in BKool so you look like a ;
Brit.

Well, I was born in London...but I fear the passport or profile is not the biggest issue. Judging by the performances I note from not a few here I'd be trailing far behind. Did the second stage of the winter league the other day. Either I have the wrong pair of socks or Christmas was not kind to my form. I did slightly better on stage 3 today...but only slightly...I think maybe my kids may have poured glue into bkool machinery.

 

[Aleman]

Yes all trainers need to be FE-C (Fitness Equipment - Controllable) for whichever simulator you are using, I know that using a speed and cadence sensor with a DUMB (Non FE-C) trainer means the simulators can calculate watts ... some sims (Zwift for example) have a 'profile' that can be applied to non FE-C trainers to take account of the non change in resistance when going uphill to apply speed 'corrections' to compensate.

 

[AAAC 76C]

I bought it 2nd-hand off eBay in Jan 2014, so I guess that marks it as pretty early. It has the USB socket. I guess I'll find out. If not, too bad - not worth paying to get it update, better as you say to get a new turbo. I think in that case I'll just be happy running BKool for a while, and get a newer one eventually.

I do like the video playback feature of BKool, which makes their software worth it to me. I like exploring new routes, and its not the same if its just computer-generated imagery loosely based on the map.

I bought it 2nd-hand off eBay in Jan 2014, so I guess that marks it as pretty early. It has the USB socket. I guess I'll find out. If not, too bad - not worth paying to get it update, better as you say to get a new turbo. I think in that case I'll just be happy running BKool for a while, and get a newer one eventually.

I do like the video playback feature of BKool, which makes their software worth it to me. I like exploring new routes, and its not the same if its just computer-generated imagery loosely based on the map.

The really early Classics had a USB B connector like and old Printer Cable.
The later ones had a USB A.
The later ones can, I think, be updated bu the older ones need a new PCB

 

[simonsch]

The really early Classics had a USB B connector like and old Printer Cable.
The later ones had a USB A.
The later ones can, I think, be updated bu the older ones need a new PCB

Sadly I have the USB B.

 

[simonsch]

Yes all trainers need to be FE-C (Fitness Equipment - Controllable) for whichever simulator you are using, I know that using a speed and cadence sensor with a DUMB (Non FE-C) trainer means the simulators can calculate watts ... some sims (Zwift for example) have a 'profile' that can be applied to non FE-C trainers to take account of the non change in resistance when going uphill to apply speed 'corrections' to compensate.

Well, obviously the BKool does all of that, its just that back then they did it with their own proprietary protocol.

 

[bridgy]

@BILL S are you starting the 5pm re-run of Stouby Sejet? I can do it if needed...

 

[BILL S]

@BILL S are you starting the 5pm re-run of Stouby Sejet? I can do it if needed...

I'll start it at 5pm Paul. I'll see if I can add any more Chaingang ghosts but good chance it'll just be my ghost and @Whorty's ghost

 

[AAAC 76C]

If that is the case take a look at www.bigringvr.com ... Great routes in great quality ... although I do like to use my Fly12 to record a local route to redo in Winter ... I can do that in BRVR as well as BKOOL, with much less messing about with Fit Files and Video editing

benneton

 

[Whorty]

I'll start it at 5pm Paul. I'll see if I can add any more Chaingang ghosts but good chance it'll just be my ghost and @Whorty's ghost

Feeling rough today, think I have a bit of lurgy coming on. Knocking my asthma about, not great today, so can't risk joining the ride at 5. Will have to just live with one attempt at stage 1

 

[Del C]

Feeling rough today, think I have a bit of lurgy coming on. Knocking my asthma about, not great today, so can't risk joining the ride at 5. Will have to just live with one attempt at stage 1

On the other hand, I will be attempting my first post-lurgy ride.

I intend to join at 5, but strictly in 'plod-mode' as I try to decongest my sinuses.

Of course, in Froome style, I will have taken certain permitted breathing aids, in this case Covonia linctus and Otravine nasal spray, but I expect the result will be less a boost of my normal watts and more of a spraying of excess snot around the inside of my garage!

Thankfully, as this is virtual racing you won't have to share this charming experience with me!

 

[BILL S]

Feeling rough today, think I have a bit of lurgy coming on. Knocking my asthma about, not great today, so can't risk joining the ride at 5. Will have to just live with one attempt at stage 1

You can always re do it later when you're feeling better. No point doing it when you're under the weather.

 

[bridgy]

Thanks for the WORKOUT @AAAC 76C - sorry I didn't contribute much on the front, it was all I could do to stay on your wheel! And thanks for waiting for me a few times too! I'm off for a lie down!