BKool AIR Direct Drive Smart Trainer. The trainer that caught my attention two years ago with a very unique and revolutionary design arrived in the Lama Lab a few weeks back and has been put to the test. It wasn’t smooth sailing from the beginning, having to work through a few issues with BKool direct in regards to rebooting and power accuracy. By all reports I’m not alone in this aspect – RoadCC had the exact same experience with their review. A solid design that’s let down by a few technical omissions.
Unit Specifications
- Direct Drive / One of a kind design!
- Footprint: 700mmx840mm (Show image)
- Magnetic Resistance (Stepper motor)
- Axle Type: Quick Release 135mm / 12mm thru axle (up to 148mm) Native TA!
- Bike compatibility: 26″->29″
- Freehub: Shimano/SRAM 11spd (supporting 7spd-11spd. Cassette Not Included)
- Supported connections ANT+ (FE-C), Bluetooth Smart*. (USB ANT+ Supplied)
- Power Accuracy Claims +/-3%
- Calibration: No spindown process. At this stage…
- Data Transmitted: Speed, Power. (External cadence sensor supplied)
- Grade simulation: 20%
- Max wattage: 3000W
- Flywheel size/weight: Not specified.
- Rocking/Swing: 6°
- Noise Level: Low (claimed)
- Unit weight: 24kgs
- Power Source: Mains. 12V 2A.
- Firmware Upgrades: Via Bkool Toolkit (IOS and Android)
- Warranty: 2 years.
- Bonus 3 Month Subscription to their BKool Simulator
