![]() The Chatterbox is designed for either full faced or open faced motorcycle helmets. Full-duplex a little iffy, often clip each other.3 rd iteration product still very large.Kinda expensive, so not enough people have them.X1 Bluetooth model can connect to Music, Phone & GPS devices.Passengers can Talk and listen to music.Supports Full Faced and Open Helmet designs.Talk to other bikers up to 5 mile range.This review will focus on one such system – the Chatterbox Helmet Communication System. ![]() Wireless communications devices designed specifically for motorcycle riders solve this problem by providing a hands-free method of communication with other riders and your passenger. It gets a little old having to lift your helmet off of your head just to say – “turn left at the next light”. It’s not that much easier to talk to your passenger who is only 6 inches behind your head due to the noise from the engine/exhaust. One of the more difficult things to do while riding motorcycles in a group is talking to other riders. Add to the experience a passenger who will squeeze her arms and legs around you when you hit a curve – my goodness! Seriously, is there anything better than a beautiful woman on the back of a sportsbike?īut I digress, the point here is many things in life are best done with others and riding a motorcycle is no exception. My “Crutch Rocket” as is sometimes referred to, lets me experience the highway in a manner not possible via any other means of transportation. Anyway, one of those things I enjoy is riding motorcycles – not the daredevil kind of riding, but not your Grandpa’s 700lb cruiser riding either. I figure, I’m only going to be able to do most of these things for a few more years anyway – might as well create some memories I can tell the grandkids err young cutie pies when I’m doing my “old man in the club” routine. Join thousands already receiving our daily newsletter.As you may have learned from my other product reviews, I like to get into physical activities when I travel. ![]() Alternative Payment Methods: Scooters may be rented by those without a credit card.Community Pricing Program: Bird offers qualifying groups such as veterans, students, teachers, senior citizens and low-income individuals 50% off rides.Additionally, Bird bikes will be allowed on the Brigham Young University campus, giving students a new option to get to class. “We currently have scooter share programs in over 10 other communities throughout Utah and launching in Provo will allow Bird to continue expanding on our mission to provide alternative transportation options to as many Utahns as possible.”īird plans to work with local business and community health organizations to help spread the word about its service and its discounted programs. “Bird is especially excited about launching a multimodal shared mobility program in Provo with both bikes and scooters,” said Austin Marshburn, director of city and university partnerships for Bird. Other previous companies did not off that ability, nor were motorized bikes part of the program. That means if you wanted to take a scooter or bike to Orem and leave them there, you could. ![]() “Maintaining quality of life is a top priority, so it was crucial our mobility partner have the proven ability to help cities maximize access while minimizing the public nuisance potential of unused vehicles,” Kaufusi added.īird currently operates multiple shared mobility programs throughout Utah, including in Orem, Ogden, Sandy, West Valley and Millcreek. Provo’s new mobility program includes the gradual release of up to 500 scooters and 200 e-bikes to meet community transportation needs while avoiding excess. “Scooters and e-bikes are an essential link in mass transit convenience as they provide a means for first- and last-mile of mass transit use, but it is not unusual to see citizens using scooters on the Provo River trail as far north as Bridal Veil Falls,” said Bill Pepperone, Provo development services director. “Our partnership with Bird finally fulfills our mobility goal of providing both e-bikes and scooters to our community.” “Active transportation is now fully available to all who live, work and play in Provo,” Kaufusi said. It was just over three years ago that Mayor Michelle Kaufusi and other Provo City staff put on helmets and took a ride through the city’s first scooter pilot program, adding a micromobility option to its comprehensive plan to offer multimodal city transportation to manage traffic congestion, according to Martin. Provo residents and visitors can now rent both electric bikes and scooters throughout the city, accessed via the Bird app on their smartphone, according to Nicole Martin, city spokesperson.
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