Looking to purchase some communications equipment that would allow two of us to communicate while riding. Can you recommend any products and manufactures that I should investigate. Ability to communicate with more than two people would be desirable but not absolutely necessary.
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Stefan Mikes
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Sena makes communication bicycle helmets. The downside of these is they are heavy.
store-us.sena.com
A very good, durable and well ventilated cycling helmet can weigh some 170-300 g. Sena helmet is over 400 g.
R1 EVO Smart Cycling Helmet
Combining technological and safety features, the R1 EVO is an upgrade to the standard cycling helmet. Mesh Intercom™ Voice command controls A built-in taillight, microphone, and speakers Bluetooth® connectivity
store-us.sena.com
A very good, durable and well ventilated cycling helmet can weigh some 170-300 g. Sena helmet is over 400 g.
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Thank you very much. Isn’t it great that I can ask a question in Minnesota,USA and get an answer from Poland!!!
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Prairie Dog
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If you already have a lid, the Sena Pi could be considered a viable option as a basic lightweight comm system. My wife and I use them and they work adequately enough on short to med distance rides but we’ve also had two replaced on warranty due to battery life concerns. Just be forewarned that range is only 400 meters and talk time on a full charge can be somewhat sketchy. No way of knowing whether or not they've made any upgrades or improvements since we've been using them.
jabberwocky
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My wife and I have Sena R1s (not the evos). Well made and comfortable and the ability to chat the entire ride without having to be right next to each other is amazing. Range is pretty far, 1/4 mile or so. Aside from the ebike itself, probably her favorite cycling purchase ever.
Only note is they run small, I've worn a medium helmet from every brand my entire cycling career but needed a large in the Sena.
Only note is they run small, I've worn a medium helmet from every brand my entire cycling career but needed a large in the Sena.
I will contact Sena and ask about battery life and will let you know if they have improved them.
Thanks, what do you think about their weight? How long are your typical rides? Have you experienced any issues with battery life like reported on the Pi?
jabberwocky
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Lee F
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We have a Sena product built into our motorcycle helmets. It's really handy to be able to talk between the 2 motorcycles.
We went 39 years without communicators and didn't think it would be a big deal to have them. After having them since 2016 we think it's great.
When we bought Debbie's bicycle a couple weeks ago the salesman showed us the Sena bicycle helmets.
We're thinking of buying a couple M1s. Wish they had Mips.
We went 39 years without communicators and didn't think it would be a big deal to have them. After having them since 2016 we think it's great.
When we bought Debbie's bicycle a couple weeks ago the salesman showed us the Sena bicycle helmets.
We're thinking of buying a couple M1s. Wish they had Mips.
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Lee F
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Do you really want to make a phone call every time you want to tell a fellow rider to watch out for the pot hole, I'm going to turn up ahead or watch out for the dog headed your way.
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Europe
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- Mazovia, PL
Why not to talk by a communicator 
It does not cost anything.
It does not cost anything.Similar threads
