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Peter Bridger

What headsets/radios are there for cycling communication?

I ride my bike to work, sometimes I share the ride with a colleague. The problem is that the wind and the distance between the bikes make it very difficult to hear what the other person is saying.

It would be great to have some kind of radio telephone headset for communication while driving. For example, one solution could be a Bluetooth headset, similar to those used with cell phones, combined with some kind of cell phone or radio.

The best I could find were corded units designed for two people sharing one motorcycle. The radios I found were again for motorcycles and also seemed very expensive.

Are there such units for cyclists?

Neil Fein

Not exactly the right answer, but I often set up a set of signals for touring partners: one ring on the bell means "I'm here" and please ring back, and several times frantically - "let's stop here." I suspect you won't find a headset for a bike, and the challenge will be to find a headset that fits the walkie-talkie that will play well with both a bike helmet and And with the sound of the wind. Perhaps something designed for boating might work, or something military grade?

Freiheit♦

@neilfein: The main thing to look for in a microphone is "bone conduction". They hear your voice through the jaw and are much less likely to hear wind noise.

Daniel R Hicks

I suspect the motorcycle gear is the closest you'll find. Unfortunately, not only is it expensive, but it's also heavier and bulkier than you'd like.

OMG pony

@freiheit: Throat microphones are another option and are easy to find through paintball sources. The only problem I'm having is getting real throat microphones where you only need to whisper to communicate.

Answers

zigdon

A few years ago, when my wife and I started riding together, we got a pair of cheap two-way radios with headsets that included VOX. This allowed us to talk even when we weren't riding side by side. And since we weren't trying to talk from a mile away, it didn't matter how cheap the radios were.

Of course, this requires you to coordinate with your colleague, both radios tuned and tuned to the same frequency.

Brian Knoblauch

FRS radios are fairly inexpensive, most seem to have VOX, and will fit the bill (since it's designed for that specific type of use). Bluetooth can be made to work too, but it's not really designed for that. Additionally, if you need more range, you can buy a FRS/GMRS combo radio, get an FCC GMRS license, and talk over much longer distances (like if you're at a large event and get separated).

Neil Fein

What is VOX? Is this a trademark?

zigdon

The BK-1 product line was acquired by Terrano, LCC. and from today will be sold under the Terrano-X brand.

Philip T

There is a new product on the market that has just been released by VERTIX. This is a wireless system specially designed for cyclists and equipped with a handlebar remote control. The distance between two riders is 500m and you can have up to 4 riders in a group with a range between the first and last rider of up to 1.5km! The battery life is 10 hours. There is wind noise filtering, as well as an anti-choking feature - your friends won't hear you breathing heavily, but only when you're talking!

nick3216

I can recommend the Motorola T5522 radios with VOX (although PTT is more reliable). Used to coordinate them in 24 hour races. It has now been discontinued, but similar systems can be purchased for around £25 or so.

Rob T.

They are a bit pricey, but the solution my wife has been using for several years is Eartec Simultalk 2.4GHz radios. About $300 per pair. The benefits are small, light, simple and very user friendly as it is just like talking on the phone.

The downside, besides the cost, is that adding a third rider is problematic.

FRS/GMRS radios with VOX and a good headset that will fit under a bicycle helmet, must be more economical solution, but I suspect you may have to try a couple of radio and headset combinations until you get a setup that works for VOX. and bicycle helmets. A radio with VOX settings would be highly desirable.

Criggie

It's a rough, hard place to be on a bike. I used cheap PRS (UHF frequency) radios because they can be found for $30-$40, run on regular AA batteries, and the headphone/mic sets are $10 each. I mount the radio on my collar so it's high enough for a good signal, or on my belt and use the PTT mic on the collar.

The range is about a kilometer, more if it's open space like a road. VOX is a setting, but I found it too sensitive. They're not small or light, but for the price, I won't cry to break one.

Finally - they are a standard transceiver, not a proprietary pair where one breaks and the other becomes useless.

Chef Flambe

Bluetooth technology is designed for use over short distances. Less than 10 meters if there is a clear line of sight. I would suggest that you purchase a portable two-way radio (FRS) and a headset with microphone at retail.

Hello everyone, first review on this site, I hope you enjoy it.

I decided to order walkie-talkies for my girlfriend and I, but not simple ones, but ones that were somehow attached to the body and had some kind of microphone and earpiece. I wanted to use them when riding a bicycle, since it is not always possible to say something to a partner, and this is often required in different situations.

I even considered the option of assembling something like this myself, but suddenly I came across...

These walkie-talkies arrived in a beautiful wrapper, I ordered two different colors to match different colors of helmets - red and white. The wrapper is really beautiful: no package like mine has ever arrived, I didn’t even want to open it. But I wanted to look at the radio more, so I had to carefully open this beauty. What am I saying, here it is:

Inside were two identical cardboard boxes with a note that they contained batteries with a capacity of 1100 mAh. I haven’t checked the actual capacity; to do this you need to open the device, which I haven’t done yet.

Inside is the host device itself, as well as the headset for it. And of course, a charger with a platform for attaching to a helmet.

The walkie-talkie has 4 buttons, two on top, two on the side: VOL, CH (volume and channel selection) on top, PTT and MENU on the side. When you press VOL and CH, the current volume or channel is reported in English to the earpiece. The walkie-talkie is attached to the helmet with double-sided tape on the right side, the headset is attached to it via mini-USB, and the headset is hung using a bow on the ears, behind the head. However, here is a picture that will explain how it works.


This image was taken from the product, because... I haven't attached this to my helmet yet.

The headset communicates with the host via mini-USB, digitally; there is a small block on the headset from which the wires to the earpiece and microphone come out, where data is encoded and decoded. I'm actually not sure about this for sure, but it's a fairly logical system when using mini-USB as a connector.

The earphone is designed in an unusual way. A silicone pad with a shackle is put on the speaker, like a padlock. The speaker is fixed in the ear in such a way that the earpiece fits into the spacer, resting against some element of the auricle. Unusual, but quite reliable. It’s not clear why they didn’t just make a plug - either there’s a tricky speaker that just needs to be big, or in order to avoid plugging one ear and leaving the other open, which can cause discomfort.



Microphone on a short and flexible stem. It has a foam pad, but the manufacturer suggests removing it if the speed is below 35 km/h. I don’t think I’ll really want to talk at that speed (I don’t ride on highways), so I’ll take it off and use it without it. Due to the short stem, the microphone fits quite close to the mouth.



This button is intended for speech transmission. It attaches to your finger with Velcro and has a long wire. The transmission does not start immediately, but after approximately 0.3 seconds. Not critical, in my opinion.





I have not yet shown the platform for mounting on a helmet and charging under the American (sic!) standard. Charging standard: 5v, 600 mAh. I charged with ampere from the smartphone, everything was ok. When charging, the red LED lights up, and at the end the blue LED lights up.
It's all attached to the helmet using double-sided tape. The host is lightweight, so it shouldn’t fall off on its own, and if it falls, it will fly off without being damaged. Well, I hope so at least :)

Now about TX:

  • UHF frequency range (70 cm, VHF) - this range is prohibited for free use in the Russian Federation and is allocated for use by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Use this range at your own risk.
  • 16 channels
  • 6 volume levels
  • CTCSS (still haven’t figured out how to use it)
  • Adjustable speech sensitivity
  • 1100 mAh battery
  • Claimed line of sight range 3-5 km
  • Power<= 0.5W
  • Claimed standby time - 140+ hours
  • Claimed operating time in transmit mode is 14 hours
Now about the test:

I tested these radios only at home, in different rooms, and did not go outside. You can hear each other well, the transmission is quite confident even behind two load-bearing walls. Considering that the radios were taken for line-of-sight transmission, at a distance of 200-300 meters, I think we will not run into technical limitations at all. Walkie-talkies can also be customized for speech sensitivity.

I would especially like to note the manual for this case. The manual is disgusting, not only was it translated by some kind of automatic translator, but also the punctuation marks are placed in an incomprehensible way. Another funny thing is that the radio responds to different commands with a single short squeak in the earpiece. In the manual it is designated as “DOU”. At first, for a long time I could not understand what this meant :) In particular, due to the crooked manual, I still did not understand how to change the CTCSS setting.

Pros:

  • Miniature portable device
  • Considerable stated operating time, enough for a multi-day trip
  • The host will definitely survive the impact on the asphalt when falling
  • Simple basic blind controls
Minuses:
  • Transfer delay (getting used to)
  • Crooked manual in broken English
  • Inconvenient earphone (getting used to)
  • The headset is inconvenient with glasses (it gets used to)
Conclusions:
In my opinion, for not that much money, I got a convenient device for short and long cycling trips. Undoubtedly, the device needs more extensive testing, but the weather is not yet suitable for riding. I'll wait until spring and test it there. Definitely, this device will increase the safety of me and my partner on the road during any trip.
Thank you for reading my review, good luck with your rides and less cleaning :) I'm planning to buy +10 Add to favorites I liked the review +14 +26

When planning a bike tour or a bike trip, athletes often face the problem of organizing communication between groups. This is acutely felt when the route passes through places with no cellular communication. At such a moment they come to the rescue veloration, which allow you to easily coordinate the movement of cyclists or, in extreme cases, warn of any danger.

Besides, walkie-talkies for cyclists, a very convenient thing that has special devices for reliable use while driving. And to further simplify the management of this device, the corresponding headset for cycling, which allows you to communicate without distracting the rider by pressing the receive button, as well as the corresponding bicycle accessories.

But which radio should you choose?

Please approach the purchase of such devices carefully and seriously. Remember that the good ones walkie talkies for cyclists can serve you for more than one year.

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Decide on the geography of movement, that is, where exactly (in what places) you will need veloration. There can be three answer options: outside the city, in the city or a mixed type.

Now in more detail.

Suburban conditions

In this case, we can advise choosing walkie-talkies for cyclists, operating in the high frequency range VHF (136-174 MHz). Such devices can be used off-road or on highways where there are no large obstacles to the signal. You can get acquainted with walkie-talkies that operate in this range on our website.

If your route is built through dense forests and fairly remote areas, walkie-talkies with a CB range are suitable for you (they are often used by truckers and taxi drivers). These radios can receive a signal at a frequency of 27 MHz, and their wavelength is more than 10 m. This means that it can easily bypass an obstacle with a diameter of more than 6 m.

In urban conditions

Are you a fan of city riding? Then your choice is obvious - walkie-talkies with the ultra-high frequency range UHF, from 420 to 473 MHz. A radio station of this range has a wavelength of 70 cm.

The UHF range consists of two legal and license-free bands - LPD (433 MHz) and PMR (446 MHz). Radio stations with such frequencies can be used safely in Ukraine.

Thanks to these parameters, the communication of such devices is quite high-quality and is not “afraid” of any interference. These walkie-talkies are simply ideal for use in the city.

If you have already decided that you will ride on bike paths in the city, walkie-talkies from brands such as Ajetrays, Midland, Kenwood, etc., which are also presented on our website, are ideal for you.

Mixed type

The last category is for those who don’t yet know exactly where they’re going, and perhaps just want to use walkie-talkies both in the city and beyond. In this case, you need to choose dual-band velorations, usually operating in the UHF and VHF frequency ranges. For example, these are models such as: TK-UVF10 and Kenwood TK-UV3R.

What else do you need to know?

If you have already chosen a cycling location, then also consider the following points:

  • compactness: the size and weight of the device are of great importance for cyclists;
  • reliability: protection from external factors is a special criterion when choosing a walkie-talkie.

Also, the radio must be able to connect additional equipment and accessories for cyclists, for example, a battery for high capacity, a headset, a laryngophone, an antenna, etc.

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Imagine the situation that you are going on a bike trip. On the way you will come across dense forests, hills, sparsely populated areas, in a word, places where there may be problems with the operation of a mobile phone. What to do?

In cases where it is necessary to ensure communication between all group members, athletes usually use velorations and bicycle accessories.

Velorations– a very convenient and extremely useful thing in such situations. The device has special devices that secure it in a secure position while driving. A bonus to walkie-talkies can be cyclist accessories, for example, a headset that allows you to control a walkie-talkie when a person is not able to hold the device in his hands

Imagine that you are ready to become the owner veloration, but now you have a dilemma: which model to choose?

It’s probably not worth telling you (you already know everything) that purchasing equipment needs to be approached seriously and responsibly. After all, a good device can become a reliable “friend” for many years.

Let's first decide on your route, during which you will use veloration.

We have three acceptable options: riding a bicycle around the city, outside the city, or a mixed type (when you ride both here and there).

Now let's look at each option separately.

So let's say you need veloration for travel within cities. In this case, your choice should be limited to models of radio stations operating in the UHF range (420-473 MHz). Such walkie-talkies have a wavelength of about 70 cm.

The UHF frequency range is considered “urban” and shows its best qualities in dense urban areas. It consists of bands such as: LPD (433 MHz) and PMR (446 MHz), which are legal and do not require licenses.

Devices operating at such frequencies can be used without fear in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other regions of Russia.

If you have already decided that you will ride a bike in the city and admire the urban landscapes, radio stations with this range will be perfect for you. You can find a suitable model on our website.

Now let's consider a situation in which you are a lover of off-road driving or desert terrain located In the countryside.

If you travel in not too remote places (where there are no big obstacles to the signal), you will need walkie talkies for cyclists, working perfectly in one of the most universal ranges - VHF (136-174 MHz). But if your path lies through a dense forest, choose a device with a “civil band” - CB. The wavelength of radio stations operating at this frequency is about 11 meters. This means that such a station will be able to pick up a signal, despite an obstacle with a diameter of more than 6 meters.

And the last option - mixed, when you want to ride both in the city and outside it, so you plan to use the radio station in both cases. Then choose dual-band radios operating in the UHF and VHF bands.

Here's a short guide. But, there are a couple more very important points that are worth considering when you decide on territorial issues.

remember, that veloration must be compact, because when moving, the size of the devices plays an important role. Secondly, walkie-talkies must meet quality standards that characterize their reliability. And thirdly, make sure that your model has the ability to connect additional equipment, for example, headset that won't occupy your hands, batteries increased capacity, helping you stay connected longer, and antennas, to strengthen the signal.

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Very often, cyclists face the acute problem of organizing communication between groups. This is especially true in places where there is no mobile signal. That's when walkie-talkies come to their aid. Thanks to them, you can easily warn the lagging behind group about the danger on the route and ensure coordination.

In addition, radios for cyclists, as a rule, have convenient attachments for mounting on a backpack or vest pockets. It is very convenient for driving. In addition, using a headset, you can avoid being distracted by conversations while driving, without having to look for the signal call button or dial a number. All necessary settings must be made once, before the start of the trip.

Which radio is best for cyclists?

The choice of this equipment must be taken carefully. It would also be useful to understand some of the theoretical part. This applies mostly to beginners - professionals have known everything for a long time.

So, initially, before purchasing a walkie-talkie, you need to decide where you will primarily use it.

There can be three possible answers:

  • In the country.
  • Within the city.
  • Mixed type.

Suburban conditions.

Here we can recommend the VHF ranges (136-174 MHz) - it is high-frequency. Such radios can be used on highways and off-road, where there are small obstacles to the signal. In addition, such radios are still not afraid of electromagnetic disturbances and other interference. Good options: Kenwood TH-F5 Turbo VHF, Kenwood TK-F8 VHF, Kenwood TH-K2AT

If your walk takes place along a remote, wooded route, there is a reason to use walkie-talkies that support the CB range. Even despite the fact that they are mostly used by truckers and taxi drivers. CB radios operate at a frequency of 27 MHz. The wavelength is about 11 meters. This means that it can easily bypass an obstacle with a diameter of more than 6 meters. No thicket is scary with her. The only negative is that in areas with interference on the air, they can provide poor-quality communication. Good portable options for radios operating in the CB range can be Intek H-520 Plus, Alan 42.

Urban conditions.

If you are sure that you will only ride within the city, then you need walkie-talkies operating in the ultra-high frequency range UHF. It can be either professional or amateur - most often, it’s the latter. The wavelength is approximately 70 centimeters. Frequencies - from 420 to 473 MHz.

This range includes two license-free permitted ranges:

  • LPD - range, channel frequency - from 433.075 MHz to 434.775 MHz. The total number of fixed channels is 69.
  • PMR range, channel frequency - from 446.00625 MHz to 446.09375 MHz. Previously, this was a European communication standard that did not require a license, but now it is allowed in Russia. You can use it safely in both Russia and Europe!

Thanks to this, you can have a fairly high-quality connection that is not afraid of any interference. With sufficient radio power, you can have a good communication range. If you decide to use walkie-talkies in urban conditions, then good options may be Ajetrays AJ-460, Ajetrays AJ-446, Ajetrays AJ-450, Midland GXT 1000, Midland GXT 1050, Midland GXT 650, Kenwood TH-K4AT, Kenwood TK-433/ 446, etc.

Mixed type.

If you don’t know exactly where you are going to ride, or your routes are too differentiated, an excellent option is to buy dual-band radios. As a rule, such devices can operate in the UHF and VHF bands. In this group, good options may be the Kenwood TK-UVF10, Kenwood TK-UV3R radios.

What other requirements might there be?

Everything here is quite simple and logical. Radios for cyclists must have the following parameters:

  • Compactness - small size and weight: very important parameters for cyclists.
  • Durability - for this, radios must have a powerful body that is protected from external influences.
  • Ergonomics - convenient display, location of keys, availability of additional controls.
  • Ability to work with additional equipment.

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