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Bkool release two new smart trainers

The new releases includes the radical-looking Smart Air, a direct drive trainer with a built-in power meter and a rocking system for more realistic pedalling

The Smart Air is the most advanced trainer Bkool have ever produced and has a number of stand-out technical features, not to mention its looks. 

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It can simulate gradients up to 20%, and has advanced controls for a realistic user experience. Bkool have made a lot of noise about the lack of noise, claiming the Smart Air is one of the quietest on the planet - it produces only 41 decibels at 35km/h, and 51 decibels at 50km/h. 

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The Smart Air also allows for a side-to-side rocking motion, first seen on Kurt Kinetic's Rock and Roll trainer, and the built-in power meter is accurate up to 2000 watts. It's ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart compatible so you can link it up with all your favourite indoor training apps and feed data through your GPS head unit too. Bkool say set-up is super easy and you can just plug and go, with no need for calibration. 

 

 

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​Bkool's latest foldable, wheel-on trainer is a little louder (68db at 35km/h, yet still quieter than an average conversation apparently) but a more portable and less expensive option than the Smart Air, weighing in at less than 11kg. It has a power limit of 1,200 watts, is adjustable to fit any wheel from 20-29" and has a similarly easy set-up with no calibration needed.  

 

The Smart Pro 2 is available to buy now at £499, while the Smart Air can be reserved for an expected October delivery with a price of £1,099 - this also includes a free three-month subscription to Bkool's premium Simulator training app. 

 

 

Jack has been writing about cycling and multisport for over a decade, arriving at road.cc via 220 Triathlon Magazine in 2017. He worked across all areas of the website including tech, news and video, and also contributed to eBikeTips before being named Editor of road.cc in 2021 (much to his surprise). Jack has been hooked on cycling since his student days, and currently has a Trek 1.2 for winter riding, a beloved Bickerton folding bike for getting around town and an extra beloved custom Ridley Helium SLX for fantasising about going fast in his stable. Jack has never won a bike race, but does have a master's degree in print journalism and two Guinness World Records for pogo sticking (it's a long story). 

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Flewbags | 7 years ago
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All very nice & flash, but perhaps more time & effort into sorting out their "flaky" software would be more useful!

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