Schuberth riderECall

[superduke]

Ok before anybody ( admin ) locks me up this is NOT a sales promotion at all as its not available ( yet )

At intermot schuberth launched a safety product that could change motorcycling safety . It's called rider call http://www.riderecall.com/home.php?language=en

We have all heard the awful stores about bikers being found hours / days later after riding on their own and having an accident.

I would genuinely like to hear your opinions on ths new product that schuberth are trying to bring to the market. At first tbh I thought it was a bit " German " if you knw what I mean but the press at intermot went crazy over it, insurance companies loved it , all the major bike manufacturers who spoke directly with the CEO of schuberth said t should be made / come as standard on all new production bikes, there is already talk of it becoming maybe a standard on all new bikes sold ( it's already being pushed through as standard in car production but obviously a different product )

Look up the video on you tube - riderEcall - it's a little cringey but gets the point across


Would like a serious debate on this guysas personally I am unsure about same but the more and more I search about riders accidents on their own and possibly saving some lives it seems to make sense

Please honest comments please

Thanks

K

 

[Andy B]

I don't have a strong view for or against, but a couple of comments:

It's too big. Yet another gadget that takes up space. Why can't it be the size of a matchbox and be under the seat?

Don't like the idea of it plugging into an accessory socket. In an accident there must be far too much chance it will become detached. Granted, there's reference to an integrated battery but I couldn't see anything about what it does and how long it lasts. If it was me, I'd hard-wire it into the bike.

Whenever I ride I always keep my GPS phone in one of my jacket pockets. This is not a guarantee but it lives where I can reach it with both hands (in the event of a broken arm or similar accident), and I feel this is an adequate safety measure for me.

If I was a high-mileage or professional rider then I might take it more seriously. I suspect it might come with a professional price as well when its launched.

As you say - let's have a debate. I'd be interested in others views too.

 

[AberdeenAngus]

I have one of these SPOT messenger thingies.
http://www.globaltelesat.co.uk/satp...ssenger.html?gclid=CJehvLreoLMCFSHHtAodvgkAQQ

It about the size and weight of a packet of fags.
But I only carry this when i'm hill-walking.....alone.
Even then I only got it to keep the wife happy.

Is there a need for a similar device when riding a bike on public roads?.....nope.