Team BKool CycleChat

[Bollo]

Did you need to make any adjustments on your derailleur or are you running a 25-11..

I run a 27-12 on my road bike with a 53-39 on the front, so the 25-11 seems to be close enough that the indexing is still ok. Unfortunately the new cassette has highlighted the 'well-loved' nature of my chain - it was all a bit clattery.

..don't think I'll be challenging any of your runs....awsome power

Shucks. I don't think I'll be putting in that effort on every ride!

Assuming my FTP is 95% of the 20 minute test power, that gives an FTP of about 294W. I've done previous 8 minute FTP tests on the rollers using a powertap wheel and TrainerRoad and this usually gives values around the 270W mark. My guess is that I was finding it more difficult to get to the higher powers on the rollers and spinning out a little. I've also realised that I've not calibrated the powertap in a while.

One thing I did notice was that the Kickr's calibration was WAY out when I first fired it up - literally in the kWs! I couldn't find a way in BKool to do the calibration, but TrainerRoad has a decent spindown recalibration. After doing that the numbers became a little more realistic.

 

[kipster]

I was wondering if that were the case but so far I've not moved down any levels. Since I got the trainer moved up from amateur 4 to active 5 at 290w but most recent 3 runs around 250w. Still active 5 though.

I think mine dropped when I was doing intervals in the velodrome, so spinning very slowly for a few laps and then one or two 500+w laps, the average watts were quite low.

 

[BILL S]

I think mine dropped when I was doing intervals in the velodrome, so spinning very slowly for a few laps and then one or two 500+w laps, the average watts were quite low.

Interesting. Perhaps its only certain rides that count towards fitness level. I'll see what happens when I do a 4 hour ride at 100 - 200w.

 

[pascual]

Hello: I just opened my new Bkool pro trainer. I completed the first FTP test, and when I went to look at the my history it did not show any resutls, so I though I forgot to save and went back again and did the test for a second time. I made sure to click save and waiting until it finished "uploading". I went back to check my activity and still no results, and no points added to my account... I am trying to build a plan and it asks me to complete the test which I have done twice but the results data does not show.. any suggestions? has it happened to anyone? Thank you... Nice ridding

 

[Add]

It's not just me is it? But is BKool.com offline at the moment?

 

[Add]

Took me ages to get this bike on the Turbo Trainer too! The trailer was a real nuisance! ↖️

 

[BILL S]

Took me ages to get this bike on the Turbo Trainer too! The trailer was a real nuisance! ↖️

But you'll be quoting some impressive power figures once its all set up and everyone's on board.

 

[BILL S]

Hello: I just opened my new Bkool pro trainer. I completed the first FTP test, and when I went to look at the my history it did not show any resutls, so I though I forgot to save and went back again and did the test for a second time. I made sure to click save and waiting until it finished "uploading". I went back to check my activity and still no results, and no points added to my account... I am trying to build a plan and it asks me to complete the test which I have done twice but the results data does not show.. any suggestions? has it happened to anyone? Thank you... Nice ridding

I'd suggest trying a normal ride and see if that shows up. I seem to remember doing an FTP that didn't show.

 

[Bollo]

Hello: I just opened my new Bkool pro trainer. I completed the first FTP test, and when I went to look at the my history it did not show any resutls, so I though I forgot to save and went back again and did the test for a second time. I made sure to click save and waiting until it finished "uploading". I went back to check my activity and still no results, and no points added to my account... I am trying to build a plan and it asks me to complete the test which I have done twice but the results data does not show.. any suggestions? has it happened to anyone? Thank you... Nice ridding

The whole FTP process was a little odd (I'm finding the bkool website quite hard work TBH, and I develop software for a living) but my test did show up pretty quickly after completion.

 

[simo105]

Hi! My wifes looking into getting me a bkool for crimbo! I was just wondering what else is essential to have with it apart from a bike and a laptop? Cheers

 

[Runexeter]

Hi! My wifes looking into getting me a bkool for crimbo! I was just wondering what else is essential to have with it apart from a bike and a laptop? Cheers

A good fan and a handy towel.

 

[pascual]

Hi! My wifes looking into getting me a bkool for crimbo! I was just wondering what else is essential to have with it apart from a bike and a laptop? Cheers

Simo 105: for better experience make sure to have a laptop with a good graphics card and high speed internet! a part from that start pedaling! Hope you enjoy it!

 

[pascual]

I'd suggest trying a normal ride and see if that shows up. I seem to remember doing an FTP that didn't show.

Thank you! I wrote Bkool and they said it takes a little time, but that I should see my results in the coming hours.. the website was down yesterday!.

 

[burndust]

And a mat to sit your trainer and bike on to catch all the sweat...rather than it ruining your carpet or floor...I got a big treadmill mat

 

[pascual]

Another quick question: how do you turn off the trainer?... the green light is on even after i have finished my work out... do you just disconnect from the power outlet? or do you leave it on.?