Beeline Moto 2

[Wildfire]

Anyone got one?

I usually stick Maps on my phone, in my pocket with directions through my headset.

I initially ordered a gun metal one, but decided against it and cancelled. Beeline's site did not recognise this and they charged me and sent me one.

I've finally managed to get through to them and they have issued me with a return, but I am re-considering and may just look to use it.

However, I've never had an issue with the phone / pocket method and I ride about 10 times a year at the moment (multiple reasons).

Has anyone use one, is using it and is it worth it?

[ClipperTri]

Short answer is that, for your use, I doubt you'll think it is worth it. You get turn by turn through your headset so this is fairly pointless and it costs extra for turn by turn headset instructions as it is predominantly an unobtrusive visual aid on the bars.

Long answer... It is weirdly divisive but like anything else it has a use case that fits some riders , including me.

I used the first version for over 10k miles and it was great. I liked have a simple device on the bars, unobtrusive, that just nudged me the right way along the route with a visual arrow or number - turn left up ahead, take 2nd exit on roundabout etc. I tried a tomtom and I tried phone attached to bars but I found both too distracting, I don't like wearing a headset and I don't like a big screen on the bars with a map etc and with phone I dont like notifications etc that come with the phone. For me it worked for my use.The only issue was the the simply instructions were a little too simple for complex junctions , I managed but many didn't. The version 2 shows a tiny little diagram of the junction etc you are approaching so if it is more complex it is easier to navigate at a glance.

The reason many don't get on with it are

It needs a phone connected to it
- Why don't I just put my phone on the bars
- It drains my phone battery (I don't find it does that much on my iPhone XR)
Battery life (the 2nd version averages about 10hrs)
No turn by turn voice nav unless you subscribe for 3.99 a month (I don't use that)

[Wildfire]

Cheers. Kind of confirmed what I was thinking. I don't ride nearly enough to need sat nav and I've survived for years with a headset and phone in the pocket.

I'll initiate the return and get my £200 back!

[CallorFold]

Phone mount on handle bars (or stem mount equivalent if you dont have bars) and then wire in a USB charging port off the battery. All super simple to do, very cost effective, and you benefit from Google Maps/WAZE.

QuadLock is great, although not the cheapest option I think it's well worth the price.

[Biker 1]

I've got the original Beeline. I very rarely use it, but it works pretty well. Unobtrusive, easy to set up. I also have a 5 year old Garmin, but I find it too distracting having a map screen on the bars. I would be paranoid mounting my phone to the bars - either it would fall off or suffer vibration damage!

[Triaguar]

Wildfire said:

Cheers. Kind of confirmed what I was thinking. I don't ride nearly enough to need sat nav and I've survived for years with a headset and phone in the pocket.

I'll initiate the return and get my £200 back!

Sounds like the original version will suit you. Simple to use and if nothing else will always get you where you are going. Not sure about price but would guess there will be bargains now there's a new one

[PT1984]

V1 is currently £100 at Urban Rider.

[Odds]

I had a V1 and have recently upgraded to a V2.

The V2 is a massive improvement on the V1, it's much clearer and easier to get used to.

[croyde]

I thought these were for bicycles! so is it the same unit for a motorbike?

[ClipperTri]

croyde said:

I thought these were for bicycles! so is it the same unit for a motorbike?

No the Velo is the one for bicycles. It is a bit less robust and isn't waterproof and shockproof.

The app stops you using motorcycle routes on it.