Week in Review–November 17th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/week-in-review-november-17th-2019.html- BKool ditches hardware…
No, Zwift Racing Wasn’t Hacked. Yet. Sorta. Let Me Explain.
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/no-zwift-racing-wasnt-hacked-yet-sorta-let-me-explain.html(Tertiary note: This entire piece could be re-written without Zwift, and with ‘Bkool Racing’ instead.
First Look at The SufferFest’s Revamped App and New Features
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/sufferfests-revamped-features.htmlBKool was formed the same year as SufferFest.
First look at Zwift, an ultra real graphics trainer app
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/ultra-graphics-trainer.htmlTrainer software companies like TrainerRoad, Tacx, BKOOL, PerfPro, Peripedal and many others are using the same technology and adapters to connect their apps to ANT+ devices today.
Week in Review–June 30th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/06/week-in-review-june-30th-2019.html- BKool AIR Testing Tidbits…
CompuTrainer begins to open up access to apps, Kinomap demos WiFi CompuTrainer control and announced Android app
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/computrainer-control-announced.htmlAt present CompuTrainer doesn’t have plans to open up to the ANT+ Trainer Control platform, like other companies such as Elite Trainers (by end of calendar year) and BKOOL (TBD date) have committed to.
Minoura Kagura DT Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/minoura-kagura-trainer.htmlBack in the day, Bkool used this design a bit though it was never much liked.
VirtuPro’s Indoor Smart Bike: The Bike Zwift is investing in–First Look
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/virtupros-indoor-smart-bike-the-bike-zwift-is-investing-in-first-look.htmlThus why you’ve now got Elite, Tacx, Wattbike, and Bkool all shipping or developing bikes (along with others).
Wahoo KICKR 2018 Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/wahoo-kickr-2018-trainer-in-depth-review.htmlVirtually every app out there is compatible with the Wahoo KICKR series, even Wahoo’s own competitors like Tacx/Elite/BKool that make apps are also compatible with the KICKR series.
New gadgets delivered via FedEx bike and a hop through Turkey
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/new-gadgets-delivered-via-fedex-bike.htmlLooking at other gadgets, last week the BKOOL trainer arrived (I talked about it back at Interbike).
Week in Review–January 13th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/reviewjanuary-13th-2014.htmlThursday: CES Roundup Part 2: Garmin, ANT+, 4iiii, BKOOL, Withings, O-Synce, Outside Interactive, LG, Pebble, Casio, Opryx, Glucovation…
First Look: Minoura’s New Kagura Smart Trainer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/minouras-kagura-trainer.htmlThe first is a gravity based mode (akin to some Bkool models), where your body/bike weight keeps the rear wheel pressed on the roller, so it’s a bit like floating.
Week in Review–September 24th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/week-in-review-september-24th-2017.htmlFriday: Into Thin Air: Bkool’s New 2017-2018 Trainer Lineup…
CES Roundup Part 1: Sony, Geonaute, Contour, VOXX, Jaybird, Kreyos, Aftershokz, Reebok, Magellan, Moxy
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/geonaute-aftershokz-magellan.htmlAs soon as my next flight lands back in Paris I’ll publish my next update, with news and photos of new products and updates from Garmin, ANT+, BKOOL, 4iiii’s, Withings, O-Synce, Outside Interactive, LG, Pebble, and Casio.
Elite Direto Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/elite-direto-trainer-in-depth-review.htmlExpect my full annual round-up of trainers in the week following Interbike (so Sept 25th), as I’d like to see how the new Bkool and Minoura offerings look in person.
Week in Review–September 23rd, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/reviewseptember-23rd-2013.htmlBKOOL demonstrates KICKR compatibility, new user-video route upload function, Android app…
Kinomap demonstrates route builder software, adds CycleOps PowerBeam support, Sony Action Cam integration
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/demonstrates-powerbeam-integration.htmlKinomap is currently using the existing ANT control options over the PowerBeam Pro to control the resistance, however, as the PowerBeam and other trainers shift to the standard ANT+ Bicycle Trainer control device profile, Kinomap will be adding that as well (meaning it’ll eventually be compatible with other units like the BKOOL).
