Uclear Helmet Comm System

[spydeyblue]

While checking out the local Cycle Gear store this weekend, I asked one of the sales staff about helmet comm systems. He recommended the Uclear system, which was on sale for $400 for two units. He said he had good experience with this system, which supposedly has only been on the market for about 6-7 months. I have to admit I'm a bit skeptical when it comes to store sales types, so does anyone here have any experience with the Uclear system, either good or bad? Thank you in advance for being willing to share your knowledge and experience!

Linda
(aka Bengaluvr)

[SpyRyd]

While checking out the local Cycle Gear store this weekend, I asked one of the sales staff about helmet comm systems. He recommended the Uclear system, which was on sale for $400 for two units. He said he had good experience with this system, which supposedly has only been on the market for about 6-7 months. I have to admit I'm a bit skeptical when it comes to store sales types, so does anyone here have any experience with the Uclear system, either good or bad? Thank you in advance for being willing to share your knowledge and experience!

Linda
(aka Bengaluvr)

I have no experience with the Unclear system. IMHO I would be skeptical of a comm system named Unclear :) . Did you Google Unclear to see if there are any user reviews posted? Recommend you look into the Scala Rider system and other comm systems that have a proven track record. Good luck and welcome to the wonderful world of :spyder2: lovers!

[Ga Blue Knight]

Never heard of them and probably another case of a Chinese copy of some other system at the Cycle Gear Store. Probably does work ok but no factory support or warrantee in a bout a year when the manufacture changes name and makes the No Static System!

[Ivorspyder]

Never heard of them.I just bought the Sena SMH10 after reading many reviews of them on this forum.Had them 3 weeks now and find them excellent.The cost was $257 for a set of 2.

Ivor:spyder:

[2 Cruysyn]

While checking out the local Cycle Gear store this weekend, I asked one of the sales staff about helmet comm systems. He recommended the Uclear system, which was on sale for $400 for two units. He said he had good experience with this system, which supposedly has only been on the market for about 6-7 months. I have to admit I'm a bit skeptical when it comes to store sales types, so does anyone here have any experience with the Uclear system, either good or bad? Thank you in advance for being willing to share your knowledge and experience!

Linda
(aka Bengaluvr)

No experience with the UClear. Interesting concept though. I've been using the Scala Rider TeamSet Pro (http://www.cardosystems.com/us/scala-rider/scala-rider-teamset) for a year now (bought on sale at Cycle Gear.) Has worked very well. Recently began to use it with our Zumo 660 GPS. After discovering a quirk with the TeamSet Pro, something Cardo tech support didn't even know, it works well with the GPS too. Unfortunately when the GPS interrupts the intercom the connection is not automatically re-established once the GPS drops. A minor inconvenience.

Our next system is going to be the Sena SMH10 (http://www.senabluetooth.com/products/smh10_universal_microphone.php?tab_menu=overview) if for no other reason than you can use it while the battery is being charged. Haven't had a problem with the TeamSet Pro batteries yet. During a recent eleven hour ride with the intercom open most of the time, and the GPS jumping into the middle of things, the TeamSet Pro modules were still up and running at the end of our journey. Fortunately we had AC available to recharge 'em. No need to worry about that when you can charge 'em on the go. I think their "jog" button is going to be more gloved-hand user friendly too.

[Fire Joe]

While checking out the local Cycle Gear store this weekend, I asked one of the sales staff about helmet comm systems. He recommended the Uclear system, which was on sale for $400 for two units. He said he had good experience with this system, which supposedly has only been on the market for about 6-7 months. I have to admit I'm a bit skeptical when it comes to store sales types, so does anyone here have any experience with the Uclear system, either good or bad? Thank you in advance for being willing to share your knowledge and experience!

Linda
(aka Bengaluvr)

I used to have the uClear HBC-100 and it worked very well. Only reason I didn't keep using it is because my helmet didn't have speaker pods so it made the speakers press against my ears and after long rides it got to be a little painful. Sound quality from the uClear was great. Trick is you have to get the mic (integrated in to the speaker itself) angled just right. It can be paired with just about any smartphone out there. I am not familiar with their other units but I believe it allows for bike to bike communication.

Hear is the link for uClear. They are not a cheap chinese knock-off of any other system.

http://www.uclear-digital.com/

[Spy+]

I have SENA SMH10..they are great! Many in my riding group have them, and they can be paired.. Beep - Beep (for hector and forrest):roflblack:

[nudle]

I have SENA SMH10..they are great! I had the Uclear and the bluetooth worked great but the comm person to person was crap when riding, worked ok when we stopped.

[crw8781]

I have the Uclear HBC 200. I bought it at Cycle gear I was lucky to catch it on sale, the dual set was $449 mark down to $250. It works great it fits in the helmet . It pairs to my phone and the intercom from rider to passenger works great! :2thumbs:

[Spyder777]

The Sena smh5 is an amazing set. $170 for 2 shipped. If you stay within 400 meters of the bike you are communicating with you do not need the Smh10. The 10 model will work up to 900 meters.

[lmfarmer94]

While checking out the local Cycle Gear store this weekend, I asked one of the sales staff about helmet comm systems. He recommended the Uclear system, which was on sale for $400 for two units. He said he had good experience with this system, which supposedly has only been on the market for about 6-7 months. I have to admit I'm a bit skeptical when it comes to store sales types, so does anyone here have any experience with the Uclear system, either good or bad? Thank you in advance for being willing to share your knowledge and experience!

Linda
(aka Bengaluvr)

I bought the uClear hbc100 in April of this year, it's previous unit to the hbc200. I actually bought two from Revzilla. The first two units I received didn't work correctly, So I called uclear and they sent me 2 new units. They have really good customer service. If I remember correctly they are out of California. The two units I have now have been working flawlessly. I was impressed with the sound quality. What I like the most about them are that they are boomless units. I highly recommend them. Let me know if you want to know anymore about them.

Marty

[Trickie Dick]

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/uclear-hbc200/
Another of their products: http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/uclear-wt300/

[srwilli]

I have the SENA SMH10.. Bought as a set, pairs with phone, phone media, GPS, and of course intercom. Great clarity in all modes. Recommend them highly.

[Cuffs19]

I have been looking at comm systems lately also. I found the Sena SMH5 dual set on Ebay, brand new for $185 and free shipping. Everyone that has them seems to really like Sena. It's next on my buy list.

[spydeyblue]

I have the Uclear HBC 200. I bought it at Cycle gear I was lucky to catch it on sale, the dual set was $449 mark down to $250. It works great it fits in the helmet . It pairs to my phone and the intercom from rider to passenger works great! :2thumbs:


Wow, lucky you! :clap: The price was $449 last weekend, in Fairfield, California. Hmm, I wonder if Cycle Gear has frequent sales?

[motoford]

I have been trying to decide on a system for several years :). I looked at the uClear Sunday and it looked pretty good, but after doing some more research and reading a lot, I decided the Sena SMH10 does everything I need it to do, and came in a good bit less than the uClear. Amazon has the dual set for $283 and free 2nd day shipping for Prime members, but I ended up going with gomotoshop on eBay. Dual system for $247 shipped.

I don't think you would go wrong with the uclear though. One thing to keep in mind if you ride with another group is that if you want to intercom with them you will all need to be on the same system. You can't pair across brands.

[ARtraveler]

Most on the site like either the Sena or the Scala. I have used Scala for years and am happy with that brand.