Team BKool CycleChat

[Whorty]

More than 99p

I’ve got till July, then up to full rate.

£12 more than 99p

I'm on there most days though, a lot more than I used bkool. Tbf this is mostly due to personal circumstances rather than difference in platforms but for me now I definitely get my monies worth. Still not as good value as 99p though

We are starting to get back to were we were with Bkool in the old days and there is an interest and excitement again for the group.

For me, one of the biggest diffs between zwift and bkool is zwift is constantly evolving but bkool is the same today as 3 years ago. Some will see that as good, some not. Horses for courses.

 

[Randyberlin]

£12 more than 99p

I'm on there most days though, a lot more than I used bkool. Tbf this is mostly due to personal circumstances rather than difference in platforms but for me now I definitely get my monies worth. Still not as good value as 99p though

We are starting to get back to were we were with Bkool in the old days and there is an interest and excitement again for the group.

For me, one of the biggest diffs between zwift and bkool is zwift is constantly evolving but bkool is the same today as 3 years ago. Some will see that as good, some not. Horses for courses.

I'm paying for Bigring and Bkool and Zwift. The cost of all 3 is less than a fancy coffee every day. It's the best investment in physical and mental health you can make.
Plus for the months you don't ride in Zwift or Bkool they don't charge.

 

[shimceltic]

Don't think i can justify another subscription. I like bkool but some of the zwift stuff looks good

 

[Whorty]

Don't think i can justify another subscription. I like bkool but some of the zwift stuff looks good

I hated Zwift at first. I tried it 3 or 4 times over about 18 months before I got used to it. Much preferred Bkool at first. For some, Zwift will never meet their needs; for others, they will need nothing else. I have BRVR too just so I can do some pure climbing rides but BRVR isn't a social riding platform so I couldn't use that on its own.

Thankfully there are enough platforms out there to suit most people's needs

 

[Randyberlin]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mo...-the-male-riders/ar-BBUkg5a?li=BBnbfcL#page=2

Just saw this as I'm procrastinating getting started on my wife's weekend "to do" list.

 

[AAAC 76C]

£12 more than 99p

I'm on there most days though, a lot more than I used bkool. Tbf this is mostly due to personal circumstances rather than difference in platforms but for me now I definitely get my monies worth. Still not as good value as 99p though

We are starting to get back to were we were with Bkool in the old days and there is an interest and excitement again for the group.

For me, one of the biggest diffs between zwift and bkool is zwift is constantly evolving but bkool is the same today as 3 years ago. Some will see that as good, some not. Horses for courses.

I am back on 7.99 from this month

 

[AAAC 76C]

This is what I’ve using on trainer and road. https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/biking/bike-saddle/specialized-power-expert

£70 if you shop around.. very firm under the sit bones which I prefer. Short and very narrow nose.. which I prefer as I ride knees in.. I have 155mm saddle .. 135mm sitbones..

A good saddle and the right one for you is worth its weight in unobtanium.
I spent quite a bit on cheeper saddles for no gain and have always ended up back on my Selle Italia Flow.
I have tried 'scientific' saddles that do this and that but you cant get away from the fact that you need more than your sit bones in contact elsewise they go raw instead especially with a boney but like mine.
I gave away one of those double nosed saddles but it was pretty good.(ISM)
I have considered using the above saddle based on some good reviews.

 

[Whorty]

I'm paying for Bigring and Bkool and Zwift. The cost of all 3 is less than a fancy coffee every day. It's the best investment in physical and mental health you can make.
Plus for the months you don't ride in Zwift or Bkool they don't charge.

We need to see you racing more on Zwift ... getting some more CCers on those race podiums

 

[Randyberlin]

We need to see you racing more on Zwift ... getting some more CCers on those race podiums

I’m in there doing a warm up for BigRingVR

 

[AAAC 76C]

Watched all of the televised KBK today.
What a finish.
Just goes to show how race dynamics can change in an instant.
I teams sprinter leaves the race and the chase is instantly impacted (Trentin).
Them a massive effort from Drucker and its back on again.
Then Doull takes one wrong rider with him and the final chase is foiled.
None the less he still has enough left for a huge sprint to the line for second.
A monster effort from Jungles won the race and not once did he falter.
A double for DQT (Quick Step) in the opening weekend of the Classics.

Another good showing from Yogi (Ian Stanard) but still not quite his former self.

 

[shimceltic]

Watched all of the televised KBK today.
What a finish.
Just goes to show how race dynamics can change in an instant.
I teams sprinter leaves the race and the chase is instantly impacted (Trentin).
Them a massive effort from Drucker and its back on again.
Then Doull takes one wrong rider with him and the final chase is foiled.
None the less he still has enough left for a huge sprint to the line for second.
A monster effort from Jungles won the race and not once did he falter.
A double for DQT (Quick Step) in the opening weekend of the Classics.

Another good showing from Yogi (Ian Stanard) but still not quite his former self.

Both days have had good endings

 

[keithaitch]

Watched all of the televised KBK today.
What a finish.
Just goes to show how race dynamics can change in an instant.
I teams sprinter leaves the race and the chase is instantly impacted (Trentin).
Them a massive effort from Drucker and its back on again.
Then Doull takes one wrong rider with him and the final chase is foiled.
None the less he still has enough left for a huge sprint to the line for second.
A monster effort from Jungles won the race and not once did he falter.
A double for DQT (Quick Step) in the opening weekend of the Classics.

Another good showing from Yogi (Ian Stanard) but still not quite his former self.

He (yogi) is an absolute hero, he'll be velomenati Hardman disciple in years to come. When he drilled it on the front for sky in the tour I loved it. It's hardly surprising the other teams weren't up for the fight when they knew how much he and kyrienka were going to make them suffer. His win against the three Quickstep from four years ago is the best finish ever. The Dutch commentator at 3:30 utters the immortal line "what a bear is the Stannard"
View: https://youtu.be/Qb4Rik2xmuE

 

[keithaitch]

A good saddle and the right one for you is worth its weight in unobtanium.
I spent quite a bit on cheeper saddles for no gain and have always ended up back on my Selle Italia Flow.
I have tried 'scientific' saddles that do this and that but you cant get away from the fact that you need more than your sit bones in contact elsewise they go raw instead especially with a boney but like mine.
I gave away one of those double nosed saddles but it was pretty good.(ISM)
I have considered using the above saddle based on some good reviews.

Totally agree. I love the Sella Italia flow that i has been on what used to be my good bike and is now my now my work bike for over 20 years. The current good bikes, despite wheels costing a grand and a half and electronic gears have relatively cheap prologo saddles because that's what best fits my bum! If you find a saddle that fits sit on it and thank your stars.

 

[CXRAndy]

Quick step played a blinder with team tactics, placing most of their team from 2nd wheel and just leaving 2, then 1 opposition team to chase Jungles down. I liked how they flooded the corners and slowed down to block the chasing peleton.

 

[keithaitch]

Totally agree. I love the Sella Italia flow that i has been on what used to be my good bike and is now my now my work bike for over 20 years. The current good bikes, despite wheels costing a grand and a half and electronic gears have relatively cheap prologo saddles because that's what best fits my bum! If you find a saddle that fits sit on it and thank your stars.

Iis seen a lot of use!