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Communication whilst riding

Chris Jones2025-04-06 16:21:26

Would love to know if anyone has experience of or recommendations for pilot/stoker communication. We used to have a wired set but would prefer wireless, shouting against the wind and traffic noise is not particularly effective.

thanks

Chris and Val Jones

Ian Brown2025-04-06 16:58:03

Smart helmets have wireless comms.

Ian brown 

Andrew N Mann2025-04-06 17:05:32

Have a look at the Milo device. Developed specifically for outdoor sports. 

 Andrew Mann

Bob Cahn2025-04-06 17:20:12
We use Sena bike helmets.  Mike and speakers are integral.  They are wireless with an open mic and have a range of about 1/2 mile if you are separated.   ie: you can't lose your stoker.  Should get at least 5 hours of continuous operation and recharge pretty quickly.  Available on Amazon.  
Graham Warr2025-04-28 12:48:29

We use Sena Pi in normal helmets.  Works pretty well.  I'd agree with about 5 hrs.

only thing we found was wind noise was a problem.  A little foam muffler over the microphone fixed this.

Pat & Mike Strauss2025-04-28 16:28:29

We use the Vertix Velo intercom set with our existing helmets and are very happy with it.  We find the range when on solos is up to about 500m -- best when we can see each other and a bit less when there are obstructions between us.  Operating life is up to about 8 hours, which is all day for us.  If we're worried, we turn them off when stopped for refreshment.  They recharge with a USB cable, and we often use a power bank for that.  You can't use them when recharging.

There doesn't seem to be a distributor in Europe, so we bought ours directly from Vertix in Singapore.  That process worked well, arriving in about a week.

Website link is https://www.vertixglobal.com/products/velo-cycling-communication-road-cyclists-variant-28172114321  If you decide you want to buy a set, we can supply a referral link that should produce a 10% discount.  (Can I post that here?  Or is that against forum rules?)