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walkie talkie for cycling
len2012 
| 21 Jun 17:04 |
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Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 9 Bike: My Profile | Hi my wife and I love cycling, but the only problem is talking due to the traffic noise we cannot communicate. Does anyone know of a good hands free system for bikes and where to get them, not to pricey though. I might also need it next year for a long charity ride I'm doing solo, so need to communicate with support vehicle. Len2012 |
| My Latest Route: Apr 2010 Brightlingsea Circular | |
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dudley
| 22 Jun 02:49 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | two separate issues here. The 'off the shelf' walkie talkies are brilliant, and most come with a hands free solution, a version of which motorcyclists use a lot. However, they are enclosed in a helmet out of the wind. I think you'll get a lot of road / wind noise that will make it a bit pants, unless you invest in a windproof mike - probably a bit more pricey. as for team radio contact, this solution may not be ideal. They usually have a range of around 2km, which may not be good enough for contacting a support vehicle. maybe best to go with the mobile phone for that one. bluetooth earpiece? still will suffer serious wind noise, though. |
| My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular | |
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len2012
| 22 Jun 14:29 |
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Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 9 Bike: My Profile | Thanks for that dudley, but I've tried off the shelf ones and we use them when motorcycling, but I was thinking more like the ones they use on the tour de france. y/know the ones they banned last year during some stages. Anybody any ideas. Yes I probably will use bluetooth and mobile next year, Regards Len |
| My Latest Route: Apr 2010 Brightlingsea Circular | |
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