The big advantage of the CarPlay systems, is that it does not throttle the screen brightness when used for long rides. The Ridesync unit is 1000nits of peak brightness which is great in direct sunlight. Wireless connection time is a little slow, but the unit is well made and easy to setup on the bike. So far its been a rock solid unit and much better than having my phone on the handlebars
The good thing about having this device is that in the case of an accident, when you are thrown off the bike, you still have the phone in your pocket and you can call for help if necessary.
If it happens that you fall off your bike, you're lying in one corner and the bike in the other, then... and then it is very important that you have your mobile phone with you and that it is not lying on the bike so that you can make an emergency call.
@@bobd4149 Indeed it is not possible to do so. Not suitable for me then, as I would like to use the navigation functionalities, not the "media". Thanks anyways
@@sakisns3337 Navigation via Google Maps or Waze still works well in landscape mode and directions via your phone for me. It depends what sort of riding you do and what your navigation needs are.
I've got to admit, I don't really see the point. It's basically just a way of replicating what's on my phone screen, isn't it? Yes, I quite like the idea of being able to keep my phone somewhere safe, but in an accident, how safe will it be in my pocket? Possibly less so than secured to my handlebars, definitely less than if tucked in a tank bag, neither of which means I'll be able to get it if I have an off. What I do wonder though is, why not just use an old phone? Sure, you can trade in your phone come upgrade time to reduce the cost of your latest handset, but given that the trade in value is probably much the same as the cost of one of these units why not just keep your old phone instead, pick a launcher you like that works with gloves and hot spot it to your latest handset?
Biggest problem with the phone on the handlebar is that it destroys phone cameras. Biggest problem with this is that it might get stolen. Inconvenient either way.
@@simulacrae Just personal experience, but my 12mini died like in an hour of ride, where as my s22 still doing pretty ok. Not that I would recommend it but...
The big advantage of the CarPlay systems, is that it does not throttle the screen brightness when used for long rides. The Ridesync unit is 1000nits of peak brightness which is great in direct sunlight. Wireless connection time is a little slow, but the unit is well made and easy to setup on the bike. So far its been a rock solid unit and much better than having my phone on the handlebars
The good thing about having this device is that in the case of an accident, when you are thrown off the bike, you still have the phone in your pocket and you can call for help if necessary.
I´d like to see state of your phone in pocket. I had few accidents and everytime phone on hadlebar was in better shape than things in my pocket.
? why can't you charge your phone with a cable, just like you do on this thing??... I can charge my phone fine with a usb cable on my bike. Strange
When using motorcycle gloves, do they have to be touchscreen enabled or will all gloves work?
Hi, the glove has to has this feature to work on the phone! - Iza
AFAIK, there are NO motorcycle navigation apps available for Android Auto, only Carplay.
If it happens that you fall off your bike, you're lying in one corner and the bike in the other, then... and then it is very important that you have your mobile phone with you and that it is not lying on the bike so that you can make an emergency call.
If you have coms on your helmet ask Siri or the google bitch to call an ambo
There is higher propability that you damage your phone in your pocket, than anywhere else on handlebars.
It doesn't look like this is available in the U.S.A. Is that correct?
Can this be used in vertical orientation ?
No I don't think so.
@@bobd4149 Indeed it is not possible to do so.
Not suitable for me then, as I would like to use the navigation functionalities, not the "media".
Thanks anyways
@@sakisns3337 Navigation via Google Maps or Waze still works well in landscape mode and directions via your phone for me. It depends what sort of riding you do and what your navigation needs are.
Incorrect information; the Ridesync doesn't connect with your headset it's your phone that does this.
seems cool
I've got to admit, I don't really see the point. It's basically just a way of replicating what's on my phone screen, isn't it?
Yes, I quite like the idea of being able to keep my phone somewhere safe, but in an accident, how safe will it be in my pocket? Possibly less so than secured to my handlebars, definitely less than if tucked in a tank bag, neither of which means I'll be able to get it if I have an off.
What I do wonder though is, why not just use an old phone? Sure, you can trade in your phone come upgrade time to reduce the cost of your latest handset, but given that the trade in value is probably much the same as the cost of one of these units why not just keep your old phone instead, pick a launcher you like that works with gloves and hot spot it to your latest handset?
Really dissatisfied with mine. Would not recommend it all. Broke within 3 weeks of using it daily and was a complete faf to replace.
Great overview and everything but please can you tell us what watch are you wearing ? 😅
Biggest problem with the phone on the handlebar is that it destroys phone cameras. Biggest problem with this is that it might get stolen. Inconvenient either way.
Doesnt apply to Samsung Phones ❤
If you get the vibration thing from any mount company it’s fine I have never had an issue
@@Chakalaka176 yes it does. All OIS systems are susceptible to vibration damage.
@@simulacrae
Just personal experience, but my 12mini died like in an hour of ride, where as my s22 still doing pretty ok. Not that I would recommend it but...
That’s the beauty of this product. It’s the easiest to remove and take it with you