Team BKool CycleChat

[kipster]

I'm thinking of getting some rollers to train on while it's all being sorted out. I get the feeling it will take some time, and I've just bought a years subscription to BKool ​

 

[harly]

Hope things go a bit smoother than you think kipster , I'm hopeing this lag isn't because theres allot more users and Internet servers arnt getting an upgrade to cope with it

 

[vux]

What kind of Watt do you get on the Bkool pro trainer at 0% slope 30kmh and 35kmh. I think it is a bit to easy to go fast compared to my real rides.

 

[burndust]

Watt really depends on your weight...so it will be different for everyone....

 

[vux]

Watt really depends on your weight...so it will be different for everyone....

Even on the flats?

Get around 100W in 30kmh and about 160W in 35kmh and my weight is 78kg. Maybe they use a low drag/rolling resistance factor.

If I use http://www.kreuzotter.de/english/espeed.htm and choose "superman position" and enters my data it is about right :-)

 

[kipster]

@vux I checked my power outputs on a velodrome session
at 34 kmh I output 162w
at 48 kmh I output 410w
at 53 kmh I output 581w

My weight is 86kg

 

[vux]

@vux I checked my power outputs on a velodrome session
at 34 kmh I output 162w
at 48 kmh I output 410w
at 53 kmh I output 581w

My weight is 86kg

Ok, thanks for testing :-). Nothing wrong with my roller then. Bkool just use low drag and rolling resistance then. My impression is that the watt output is almost correct to about 210ish Watt, Then it shows to much after that compared to my Stages power meter.

 

[vux]

Would have been nice if the software would pair it self to a power meter as well for more accurate power readings :-)

 

[kipster]

Well the Bkool has been boxed up and sent back to wiggle, fingers crossed for a happy outcome.

 

[Listener666]

I have eventually got around to replacing my HRM chest thingy bob..................has anyone had any problems with this and bkool.
Its a Garmin ant + premium........BKool picks it up straight away but the watts then only works sometimes and the trainer doesn't vary the speed or gradient......
At first I thought it was the net book that I use but its the same with my i5 laptop.
I unpaired the hrm and everything is fine.........( I only use the chest strap part of the hrm ......no head unit as I haven't got one)

 

[burndust]

Try a manual pairing if you haven't already.....The auto pairing can be pretty crap. ...is it the classic or pro trainer you have

 

[Listener666]

Try a manual pairing if you haven't already.....The auto pairing can be pretty crap. ...is it the classic or pro trainer you have

Yep I did a manual pairing as the auto is pretty crap.
I might try my mates Ant + stick to see if its that.
The trainer is an early classic...............I may get a pro next year but i am waiting to see whats coming up with the Ant + stuff as there are a few things in the pipeline ( and a new road bike.....)

 

[burndust]

I take it the trainer and laptop are right next to each other?.......

 

[Listener666]

I take it the trainer and laptop are right next to each other?.......

 

[harly]

I think bkool has a problem with garmin stuff ...sometimes my garmin cadence sensor works sometimes it doesnt