Yet another Cycletreads thread...

[Edbear]

And no it's not a grizzle either!

Wifey and I decided we'd shout each other matching helmets for our 30th, (see "Our Kids Are Awesome"), and I suggested the new Grex RD1's as they have a peak which I wanted for low-sun conditions. Having the screen means no need for super-slipperyness in the wind and they looked quite stylish in the pics with the graphics. Wife said she liked the black/silver so I stopped in and saw Lindsay at Cycletreads.

I mentioned we were thinking about the PHS intercoms and he showed me the bluetooth type, pointing out the convenience factor, ie: no cables. I negotiated a good deal on two bluetooth equipped helmets but he didn't have the colour and sizes in stock. He looked up the supplier's site but said he'd have to check with them about black/silver as it appeared they weren't available. Anyways, he rang to say they were in but in our second choice of black/blue and that he'd fitted the intercoms.

When I arrived to pick them up, I said, "Where's the peaks?" He was very upset that he hadn't remembered to check, as he'd assumed the supplier had sent the one's ordered! The supplier had not advised that they had sent the other style or why! I said it wasn't his fault, so the boss told us to take the helmets for the weekend and use them, (it was Friday eve Labour Weekend!), and they'd get onto the supplier Tues. morning!:argue:

The helmets arrived, in the black/silver we originally wanted and Lindsay phoned today to say he'd fitted the intercoms and they were ready to pick up! He was apologetic again, but I assured him that we understood this type of thing can happen and we didn't blame him at all!

Anyway, the helmets look good and we can't wait to try them out! Kudos to Cycletreads for their efforts! They can't win all the time, but we got good service and a good price! I recommend seeing Lindsay in there, he's a good guy!

Now, who wants to buy a near new, hardly worn Nitro size XS and a 3 year old slightly worn Zeus flip-front...?:whistle:

[The Pastor]

old people get treated so much better than young dickheads.

[Edbear]

old people get treated so much better than young dickheads.



Oi! I heard that! Pardon...?:bash:

[HDTboy]

I always get outstanding service from cycletreads, I'm sure I cost them money.

[The Pastor]

I always get outstanding service from cycletreads, I'm sure I cost them money.
Do you have to put masturbator in ur sig?

[Ronin]

You know, if I was so inclined (and I'm not) I could point out that you have one in yours.......



mwahahahahahahahahaha

[RantyDave]

old people get treated so much better than young dickheads.
It's because they have money. And they're not dickheads.

Aside from that I'm trying to think of a "nice helmet" line that doesn't sound even slightly rude. Even "pair of" has it's problems.

Dave

[The Pastor]

It's because they have money. And they're not dickheads.

Aside from that I'm trying to think of a "nice helmet" line that doesn't sound even slightly rude. Even "pair of" has it's problems.

Dave
tell you one thing, i got a n102 and it is pretty shit hot.

[Edbear]

It's because they have money. And they're not dickheads.

Aside from that I'm trying to think of a "nice helmet" line that doesn't sound even slightly rude. Even "pair of" has it's problems.

Dave


Not too much money...:weep:

I did think we might get some comments about trying them on in the bedroom...:whistle:

[Rhino]

Oi! I heard that! Pardon...?:bash:
Does the name Uncle Staveley ring any bells for you? :innocent:

You must have watched/read "I Didn't Know You Cared" also.

PS:Showing our age here:whocares:

[Hitcher]

I mentioned we were thinking about the PHS intercoms and he showed me the bluetooth type, pointing out the convenience factor, ie: no cables.

Please tell me more about the Bluetooth system. What is it Bluetoothing to? Does your wife ride another bike or does she pillion? Is the Bluetooth bit an integral part of the helmet or would it fit onto any helmet?

[Edbear]

Does the name Uncle Staveley ring any bells for you? :innocent:

You must have watched/read "I Didn't Know You Cared" also.

PS:Showing our age here:whocares:


Ahem!!!:whistle:


Please tell me more about the Bluetooth system. What is it Bluetoothing to? Does your wife ride another bike or does she pillion? Is the Bluetooth bit an integral part of the helmet or would it fit onto any helmet?


It's the Blueant Interphone system, and can be fitted to any helmet. Wifey rides pillion but if she does get her own bike, the system has a limited range bike to bike. It can be tuned to your cellphone as well. Check my Cycletreads thread for pics.

[Edbear]

Oh, hang on, this is the Cycletreads thread...:yes:

[Hitcher]

It's the Blueant Interphone system, and can be fitted to any helmet. Wifey rides pillion but if she does get her own bike, the system has a limited range bike to bike. It can be tuned to your cellphone as well. Check my Cycletreads thread for pics.

We wouldn't be interested in cellphone connections as we want to do bike-to-bike, but if Bluetooth could link to a walkie talkie, that would be brilliant. But we have plans in store for later next year for which a pair of Blueants on their own could be absolutely brilliant.

Do any of our resident electronics gurus have any ideas how a Bluetooth headset could be made to link with a walkie talkie?

And final question, what does a pair of these things cost?

[Edbear]

And final question, what does a pair of these things cost?



I think retail's about $240ea. Could give Lindsay at Cycletreads a buzz.

[Hitcher]

I think retail's about $240ea. Could give Lindsay at Cycletreads a buzz.

Cheers, but I may make enquiries from a supplier closer to home. The next trick will be to see if there's room in my Shoei for one of these and my head.

[Edbear]

Cheers, but I may make enquiries from a supplier closer to home. The next trick will be to see if there's room in my Shoei for one of these and my head.



I can't feel anything inside the helmet, it's very slim. The mike fits snugly in front of the mouth and the whole set-up is unobtrusive. Now we just gotta try it out on the road...

[Hitcher]

The mike fits snugly in front of the mouth and the whole set-up is unobtrusive.

"In front of the mouth" is the bit I have problems with with a very large head in a Shoei.

[007XX]

"In front of the mouth" is the bit I have problems with with a very large head in a Shoei.

Try sending a PM to Johnny Flash...he and his wife have one of those systems, and he has done a lot of research on the subject.
Also Lula I believe has looked into the option for her and her partner, and they ride individually.

Hope it helps:niceone:

[Edbear]

"In front of the mouth" is the bit I have problems with with a very large head in a Shoei.


The pics aren't that great, but may help?

[johnnyflash]

"In front of the mouth" is the bit I have problems with with a very large head in a Shoei.

Like most of these things the closer to the mouth the better the sound.. also if you have a open vent as my helmet has then you might need to lower it a tad. the mic boom that is only about 2-3mm round and mic has a windsock/glove on it but fits in all three types of helmet I have.. If you are concerned take your helmet down to the DSE with you and have a play in store :lol: PS, re another question you had, if you have a Two way radio that is BLUETOOTH compatable then you can use this unit with that also, basically it will talk to ANY bluetooth capable device.. but you CANT plug any hardwire type device into it... like a Ipod.. I have mine working (paired/connected) with my mobile phone/Pocket PC, as well as to the Pillion helmet as an intercom, the Pillion helmet could also be paired with her mobile or any other bluetooth capable device..


Cheers, but I may make enquiries from a supplier closer to home. The next trick will be to see if there's room in my Shoei for one of these and my head.

Dick Smith Electronics Hitcher, have em in stock some stores, or will get em from their warehouse if not.. Just checked online and it seems CHCH DSE aint got one instore, only Manakau/AKL...
Edit.. now what made me think u were in CHCH, sorry Wgtn doesnt have one in store either, but some beggar must :lol:

[Hitcher]

That microphone boom looks pretty bulky. I used to have problems with the Pinfolds mikes that are only a fraction of that size. It rubbed on my head getting the helmet on and off, which soon wore out the foam cover thingee. And I also found it quite irritating having something constantly ribbing my lip. This Blueant could be worse. I guess there's only one way to find out!

And I have yet to discover anybody who makes a Bluetooth compatible walkie talkie. Again, any advice would be gratefully received!

[Harry the Barstard]

We wouldn't be interested in cellphone connections as we want to do bike-to-bike, but if Bluetooth could link to a walkie talkie, that would be brilliant. But we have plans in store for later next year for which a pair of Blueants on their own could be absolutely brilliant.

Do any of our resident electronics gurus have any ideas how a Bluetooth headset could be made to link with a walkie talkie?

And final question, what does a pair of these things cost?

You might be pushing it in reguards to blue tooth walky talky in the not insanre price bracket.

I have heard of VHF radios with blue tooth and GPS. Your looking upwards of a kay though.

Sorry to be a downer, although check online. Garmen and motorolla would be my first ports of call. New tech is coming out every day.