Bkool Simulator Trainer Support

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sanrensho
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by sanrensho

Question for the Bkool users.

Does Bkool Simulator support power curves for other trainers such as Kinetic Road Machine, etc.?

The website is vague on this and only says the software supports "other trainers." I want to know if I can us this similar to my VirtualTraining setup, (KK Road Machine, ANT+ stick and speed/cadence sensor, trainer-specific power curve).

Thanks.

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Titanium
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by Titanium

I have the same question for my wired realaxiom...
As they offer 30 days trial, I guess the best thing to do it to try!
Have a great day

sanrensho
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by sanrensho

To answer my own question, Bkool Simulator appears to have no support (virtual power/power curves) for KK Road Machine and other non-smart trainers.

Basically, the app showed one-third the power compared with TR, PerfPro, VirtualTraining, etc. thus making it useless for my setup.

Shame really, as the Simulator app has some promising features such as velodrome racing. Quality of ride video is also pretty average and there is no way to download route video in advance, so you are at the mercy of the quality of your connection.

Definitely staying with Cycleops VistualTraining for now.

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