Bkool One User Manual

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BKOOL ONE
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Thank you for purchasing a Bkool One trainer. We want your experience with it to be perfect and for you t o be part of the extensive Bkool commu nity.
1- Quick gui de
1.1 - Take the trainer out of the box
1.2 - Components
1.3 - Assembly
1.4- Before riding
1.5- The first ride 2 - More inf or m ation
2.1 - Bkool.com
2.2 - Bkool sim ulator
2.3 - Pairing devic es with the s imulator
2.4 - Bkool and mou nt ain bikes
2.5 - Updates
2.6 - What to do if...
2.7 - Safety warnings
2.8 - Waiver of liability
2.9 - Warranty
2.10 - Techni cal assistance
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1.1 - TAKE THE TRAINER OUT O F THE BOX
Place the box upright and open the top. Then, put the box on its side and pull the unit out. Do not take the unit out with the box upr ight as it c ould fall and hurt y ou.
1.2 COMPONENTS
1. Trainer. (Resistanc e unit with stand)
2. Quick release.
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1.3 ASSEMBLY
1. The trai ner does not need assem bly. The r esis tance unit i s attached to the st and.
2. Change out t he quick release on your bic ycle's rear wheel with the one provided in the box.
3. Place t he rear wheel between the ar ms on the stand. Adjust the tensi on on the tensi oning knob s so as to center t he wheel on t he r oller.
4. Tight en the lever so the stand is firmly attached to the quick release on the bicycle.
5. Tight en the locki ng ri ngs on bot h si des. T his will k eep it f rom coming l oose duri ng use, avoi ding falls.
Note: We recomm end usi ng a support t o li ft the front w heel. (Not included. Availabl e at bkool.com
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1.4- BEFORE RIDING
1.4.1 - Register If you are not registered at bkool.com, do it now. You will need to use the same
registration email and pas s word to log into the Bkool si m ulator.
1.4.2 - Download the Bkool Indoor simulator. You can do so from the downloads area at bkool.com. The simulator is compatible with PC, M ac and tablets (iO S and A ndr oid).
1.4.3 - A ctivate your coupon. If you have a discount c oupon for Bkool P r em ium, acti vate it now. Enter your c ode in the store's c oupon section.
1.4.4 - Set up your Bkool unit. Do it as shown in the illustrati ons on t his page.
Note: For the best user experience, the simulator requires an ANT+ or Bluetooth antenna. The
antenna is used to communicate wirelessly with the speed, heart rate or cadence sensors and other devices. If your computer or tablet doesn't have one, you can buy one at bkool.com
. Keep in mind that if you use a tablet you might need an additional adapter. Check the help section on our website and the instructions for your tablet model .
1.5- THE FIRST RIDE
Log into the simulator with the sam e email and pas sword y ou used t o s ign up at bkool.com. Once inside, pick a session and s tart pedali ng!
The si mulator will display the steps t o follow during the s es s ion.
2 - MORE INFORMATION
2.1 BKOOL.COM
It is free to use. Since personal information is required, you must register and log in using your email and password. The Bkool website offers many possibilities. These are just some examples of what you c an f ind there:
● “Sessions” section: create and pr ogram your ses s ions.
● “My activity” section: check and analyze the sessions you've done.
● “Share”: socialize wit h the Bkool communi ty , join groups, t ake part in leagues, chec k the
rankings.
After finishing a session click on "Save" to upload all your workout data to bkool.com so you can check it whenever you w ant.
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2.2 - BKOOL SIMULATOR
Our simulator is the most complete on the market. You can ride your own routes or any of the 500,000+ routes offered by Bkool. You can also ride with friends, wherever they may be. The routes can be in 2D, 3D, real video or on a map. You'll see a constantly updated route map and readings for distance, time, power, speed and gradient. Create and take p art i n teams, l eagues and r ank ings . Compet e agai nst real or virt ual c y cli sts. You set the limits. Keep in mind that many of these features are free, but others might require a Premium subsc r iption, av ailable at bk ool.com. For more inf or m ation see the Help
section.
2.3 - PAIRING DEVICES WITH THE SIMULATOR (ANT+ or Bluetooth antenna required, not included)
For the best user experien ce, the si mulat or has to be sy nchroniz ed (paire d) wi th your devices. The simulat or needs to know your s peed, cadence and heart rate.
Important: In order to pair devices, they must be near the computer or tablet. You also have to activate them (be wearing the chest strap or turning the pedals to activate the cadence or speed sensor) so they're show n on the screen.
Devices can be p aired manual ly or automatically.
Automa tic pa irin g. The simulator is paired automatically with nearby devices. You will
see at the bott om r ight if the devices are paired: a green icon indicates t hey're connected.
Manua l pa ir ing. You can also pair the devices manually. To do so, go to the "Settings"
section i n the sim ulator (t op right) and t urn of f autom atic pai ring. The manual pairi ng will be shown.
The trainer can be used by several people. However, when they log into the simulator, each one must enter their own em ail and password.
2.4 BKOOL AND MOUNTAIN BIKES
While using a MTB is perfectly OK, we recommend replacing the knobby tires with smooth ones. This will c ut down on the noise.
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2.5 UPDATES
Keep the simulator updated. For the best user experience, Bkool is constantly updating the simulat or s oftware. These updates are free. When the simulator is open, it will tel l y ou t he s teps to follow to update the software.
2.6 - WHAT TO DO IF...
A device isn't detected. Make sure the device is active. To detect a heart rate meter the strap
must be fir mly around t he chest . T o detect a speed or c adence s ensor, the pedal s must be tur ning. The USB ANT+ or Bluetooth receiver must be connected to the computer or tablet if it doesn't support t hese c om m unications system s natively.
You can't log into the s imulat or. Make sure you've entered the same email and password you used to register at bkool.com. Make sure you have internet access and that your antivirus or firewall aren't preventi ng the simulator from connec ting to the internet.
Help. If you have other quest ions, see the help section at bkool.com
2.7 - SAFETY WARNINGS
Good health. Before doi ng your fi rst ses sion, y ou must m ake sur e you are in go od phy sical health.
When the trainer is in use the rear wheel rotates at high speed. Do not allow anyone to touch
it for any r eas on. Be particularly caref ul with children and pet s .
Do not disassemble the Bkool Trainer if it malfunctions.
Cleanliness. To clean the tr ainer, use a cloth dipped in w ater or a mild
cleaning solution.
Maintenance. The trai ner is maintenance-free.
Moving the trainer. Be careful when moving the trainer. Its moving parts and resistanc e unit can
shift and catch a finger, hand or other parts of the body. Fold the trai ner before moving it.
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2.8 - WAIVE R OF LIA B ILITY
BKOOL does not guarantee that its trainers are compatible with simulators or software that have not been devel oped by BKO O L.
BKOOL const antly updates its simulator software, this being t he only way to make improvements to it, off er new services and fi x potent i al bugs . T hese updat es ar e f ree for t hose Users who decide to install them on their m ac hines, which BK OOL recommends.
Whenever a new update is publi shed, BKOO L will no longer off er technical support for the previ ous versions.
An update may require that the terminal on which it is to be installed meet certain technical requirements in order to work properly. The User must carefully read said requirements carefully before installing a new update.
The User knows and acknowledges that the Bkool simulator requires an Internet connection in order to work properly and offer all of the features described on the website.
The user acknowledges being in good physical condition to work out with the Bkool trainer and assumes all responsibility for this workout, absolving Bkool of any liability. The User is the sole person responsible for their choice of workout, as well as for any physical or psychological consequenc es associat ed wi th it. Any pot ential recommendat ions or g uideli nes given by Bkool are based solely on information previously provided by the User, who must always clear them with a medical professional before putting them int o prac tice.
Users should check with a medical professional before starting any new workout program. The User must exe rci se prud ence and j udgment w it h Bkool product s a nd im medi atel y stop us ing t hem if he/she not ic es any di scomf ort or pai n, i n w hi ch case a medi cal prof essi onal shoul d b e cons ul ted as quickly as possible.
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2.9 WARRANTY BKOOL S.L. OFFERS A LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY FROM THE ORI GI NAL PURCHA SE DATE. DURING THIS PERIOD, BKOOL S.L. GUARANTEES THAT THE TRAINER WILL BE FREE FROM MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. BKOOL S.L. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGE RESULT ING FROM IMPROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Applicability. T his warrant y is off ered only to the origi nal ow ner and to t rainers pur chase d through the Bkool website, or its authorized distribut or s and stores .
Limitations and Voiding of the Warranty. The warranty does not cover any causes not attributable to the manufacturer. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of pieces. It also does not co ver any damage caus ed by acc idents, improper us e, i mproper car e or negligenc e. The warranty is void if: (1) the trainer is used for a purpose for which it was not designed; (2) the assembly and maintenance instructions are not followed; (3) the trainer is repaired or attempted to be repaired by anyone other t han the official repair service. Under any of these circumstances, Bkool S.L. dec lines all liability for any direct or indirect damage that may occ ur .
2.10 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE On bkool.com you will find information on how to get personalized technical assistance. You can also contact us by writing to info@bkool.com. You may be asked to provide proof of purchase (including the date), so please keep your receipt.
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