No new bike here but it’s poured down all day... World Cup final type rain...
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No new bike here but it’s poured down all day... World Cup final type rain...
berty bassett
Legendary Member
- Location
- I'boro
so its you who took all our rain ?! dont think we have had a drop since you came here - thats some powerful voodoo you are using
Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
Just yesterday before the rain started. The only real difference in this year's model is the top tube shape, asymmetrical chain stays and thru bolt axles. It does have the same smooth comfortable ride. I really like Andy's Tripster and seriously thought about getting one but after yesterday's ride I'm glad I went for the known.
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
I’d really like a white frame but I don’t envy you trying to keep it clean! It really is a smashing looking bike though Randy. I know what you mean about andy’s bike. It makes a lot of sense to me and it looks very versatile too. But the fact you were so happy with your old one before some git stole kind of makes it a no brainer. You’ll just have to get a tripster next year!
theboxers
TheBoxers on Cycle Sim sw
- Location
- OTC (on the couch)
You may have the same issue as I have with my classic. The brass (by the looks of it) screw shaft that moves the magnets has had the thread fold over and the magnet carrier slides toward the flywheel making it incredibly difficult to ride. I'm still trying to find somewhere to produce the threaded shaft at an affordable price.
You'll need to split the case to look at the motor and shaft to see what's what. This is what mine looks like for the first inch or so
It can be rigged to work if necessary
cheer @theboxers it not as worn as that 1 but I can see its on it way ive just cleaned it up seam ok for now but that's a good idea of randyberlin
Daddy Pig
Veteran
Have you not contacted bkool for spare parts? There seems to be more than enough of them in their public relations department...
theboxers
TheBoxers on Cycle Sim sw
- Location
- OTC (on the couch)
As per @Randyberlin they will only repair if you send it to them. Hence my attempts to find a machine shop who can produce these at a reasonable cost. I may temporarily try RB's 'fix' in the short term though.
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
You have one of those bkool units that tries to be honest. Don't punish it by "repairing" it. Someone had to get a goodun
theboxers
TheBoxers on Cycle Sim sw
- Location
- OTC (on the couch)
My classic was never quite as optimistic as the pro but is was consistent in its over read where power was concerned in comparision to my vectors. 20-30watts give or take. But it did have other advantages every now and then if I could take advantage of them.You have one of those bkool units that tries to be honest. Don't punish it by "repairing" it. Someone had to get a goodun
just had a reply from bkool
Your request (n.° 130601) has been updated, please reply this email. / Tu solicitud (n.° 130601) ha sido actualizada. Por favor, responda a este correo electrónico.
David (BKOOL)
Jul 17, 17:59 CEST
Hi rob,
Thanks for your message. You have to do a bank transfer (it is not possible to do a deposit) for the amount of 55 € to this account number: IBAN ES51 0075 0889 1906 0036 3940. Please, specify as "Bkool step & spindle + your full name". Once you have done it, send us an email with the bank transfer slip attached, and specify all your contact details for the shipment too, we will proceed to send the spare.
See you at Bkool,
Your request (n.° 130601) has been updated, please reply this email. / Tu solicitud (n.° 130601) ha sido actualizada. Por favor, responda a este correo electrónico.
David (BKOOL)
Jul 17, 17:59 CEST
Hi rob,
Thanks for your message. You have to do a bank transfer (it is not possible to do a deposit) for the amount of 55 € to this account number: IBAN ES51 0075 0889 1906 0036 3940. Please, specify as "Bkool step & spindle + your full name". Once you have done it, send us an email with the bank transfer slip attached, and specify all your contact details for the shipment too, we will proceed to send the spare.
See you at Bkool,
55 Euro for a screw? Not a bad markup there!
im assuming it the complete unit motor and spindle but im unsure if ill order it as im not happy to do bank transfer to bkool with they're track record probably send wrong part or something I don't use the pro anymore but the misses and daughter do
Daddy Pig
Veteran
That's about the going rate I've been ahem, lead to believe...
