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[@FreddieDobbs]

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[@sommebuddy]

Do not listen to these experts on riding, get a Cardo, slap it on your helmet, and enjoy. Let the Karens do what they may, but Communication devices are fantastic, I have ridden across North America, and Southeast Asia, all while wearing my Cardo. Being able to talk to other riders, listen to music, or make a call, all handsfree is fantastic. By the way, I am 61, not a crazy kid....

[@lensmann100]

You need every one of your senses on full alert 100% of the time on our crazy UK roads, and I'm even older than you!

[@cowmath77]

@@lensmann100UK roads/road deaths rank some of the safest in the world. The pearl clutching here is insane. Here in the USA, we beat you out by 500% higher rates expiring on the road.

[@sommebuddy]

@@lensmann100 Try Hanoi....

[@FreddieDobbs]

This is refreshing, thanks Sommebuddy🙌🏻

[@richardyardley5127]

Better you than me with all that filtering in London Freddie. I certainly would not be playing music in any helmet I ever purchase either. No criticism here but but I personally would want to stay very aware of my surroundings at all time. I also like the sound of the engine while I ride. Just my view 🙂

[@MarkN67]

Freddie, overtaking that van on the zebra crossing was illegal and incredibly dangerous, as you had no idea if there was someone on the crossing. Also, “filtering” down the inside of the lorry isn’t a good idea, again, you have no idea if there’s a pedestrian crossing between traffic. I know it’s London and “rules” are slightly different, but remember to “ride to arrive”. 👍

[@joedudz]

Yep. Get a grip Freddie. 😂 You know better and we need your videos.

[@kevinf-b5065]

Was just about to comment on that myself. Triumph would not be impressed to receive a notice of intended prosecution in the post. As a 37 year police officer the consequences can be devastating. It happened to me once overtaking a stationary bus in London when a homeless man staggered out from in front of the bus, not pretty for me or him!

[@SimonPass230267]

Agreed I gasped as he overtook on that zebra crossing. Very poor riding and judgement.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks very much all, I’ll remember this:)

[@philipdavison6523]

Immediately jumped out at me too. I thought, "What's he doing." Apart from that heart-stopping moment, another great video.

[@glasshopper2010]

Hi Freddie. Love the way you got past the delivery bike. Overtake on Zebra crossing made me wince tho! Ref the helmet.....not for me. I like to enjoy the ride without music/phone calls etc. Have fun

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks for sharing your helmet thoughts- this has been my normal thinking, so great to head your thoughts!

[@jobucklandbuckland8031]

Freddie Bad Bad Bad no overtaking in the zig zag area of a Zebra crossing Give a £100 to the local Air Ambulance as punishment , you or anyone on that crossing could have needed it , you were totally blinded by the van , secondly the lorry you cut through if he had pulled away quickly you wouldn't have made it , Filtering is fine but it needs care and thought and never more than 20 mile per hour than the traffic speed this gives you good reaction time if anyone manoeuvres with out looking or as you know it happens moves to block you . from someone with 44 years of biking and working in road transport industries as a van ,lorry driver and London motorcycle courier .

[@johnkelly9061]

I commute every day in one of the busiest cities in the world listening to podcasts, audiobooks and music in my helmet. For years and years. People here freaking out at the concept need to calm down.

[@brandonhillson8191]

Would say if looking for a helmet you need a trip to Motolegends Guildford.🙂

[@David-jv9gk]

Agreed fantastic service

[@tnetroP]

Agreed. I've bought several helmets there and the fitting was professional.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Brandon🙌🏻

[@johnrobertharland3975]

Love this place. My wife and I are in your bike shed 2022 video sitting having breakfast outside. We were too busy eating and watching the bikes go past we didn’t see you. Gutted as would have loved to have came and said hello in person. Maybe someday our paths will cross again. We had travelled down from the North East

[@FreddieDobbs]

Oh wow what a coincidence! I’m hoping to do another northern trip over the winter, so our paths may cross again further north🤘🏼🏍️🏍️

[@johnrobertharland3975]

@@FreddieDobbs can you reveal the area? If you’re looking for any points of interest or biker/motorist hang out recommendations, let me know

[@dannyjacquitighe3880]

We also went to the bike shed on seeing your video. We absolutely love the place and we must visit the place again soon .

[@andyhewitt7588]

Freddie. When filtering, it is illegal to overtake the last car before a pedestrian crossing, because it may be obscuring a pedestrian. While I’m on my pedestal, please think carefully about having your hearing sense obscured by music or whatever and being distracted by listening to something in your helmet. As vulnerable bikers, we need to be 110% aware of what’s going on around us. Excuse the preaching, I love the channel 😀😀😀

[@jobucklandbuckland8031]

Its illegal to overtake within the zigzag lines , the last car thing is not true , its a common sense thing in some cases OTHER than Any pedestrian crossing zebra or with lights

[@specialized500]

​@@jobucklandbuckland8031it is true I just checked it

[@FreddieDobbs]

Very good advice on both parts that I will remember, thank you Andy:)

[@teamtempest844]

I'd recommend an advanced course for riding Freddie.

[@markpavlowski7223]

'Ouch'...!!..??...🤭.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Yes yes I know, it’s probably true. Thanks for confirming this😆

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I *rarely* have any music on even when driving my car. I cannot understand why anyone would want to compromise their concentration when riding a motorcycle by importing a risk like unnecessary noise. There is a reason why pilots and train drivers are not allowed music/radio in their cockpit or driving cab.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Interesting, and good point

[@open_water2411]

I was just going to post something on this but you nailed it, I want to hear everything that’s going on around me. Why would anyone want to block off one of their senses whilst riding?

[@petechampion297]

Absolutly, never compromise your senses ...never

[@nigel274]

I have an old interphone intercom. Brilliant for communicating with my pal but never have radio/music streaming on as too distracting

[@nockianlifter661]

Depends on priority of senses. Note that Freddy is very visual, so sound isn’t as distracting as it would be with a highly visual person. I’m high audio, so I can’t have any sound without mega distraction.

[@joedudz]

With all the well meant comments about the zebra crossing incident you'll have to do a Naughty Boy video 🤣

[@anthonybrown4874]

If you have left the car fir that long mate with no trickle charging the 12v battery will not be happy charge it up and some of those codes will disappear or if you battery is past it's best change it and problems will disappear had it on my Panda power steering fail battery change cured it. Modern cars are very dependant on decent battery voltage.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahhhhh VERY interesting! Thank you so much for this🙌🏻

[@n.e.u.7578]

​@@FreddieDobbs the same happened to my alfa-romeo mito, power steering electric error, my steering wheel got supper stiff before entering Blackwall tunnel and I got an error on the dashboard, after that it happened twice, battery changed and all good, until winter came one day - 2C degrees started car, after 2 minutes same error, so far no error but very dangerous that this happened while driving, doing some research it happens at low speed. Electric steering wheel they have a sensor, there is a company that can replace the chip on it instead of buying the whole column, but this needs to be done by a mechanic... Good luck

[@anthonybrown4874]

@FreddieDobbs EVs also throw up a lot of codes if the ancillary battery running a lot of the systems gives less than ideal voltage, same with stop start systems my Jazz hardly ever has the auto stop start kick in now the battery is past it's best and being an AGM (required for stop start) battery it's twice the price you think it should be. Could be the best £60 ,you ever spend, my advice is to keep batteries above 50% charge with either a ctek traffic light monitor or a blue tooth battery monitoring device fitted easy to know your battery needs attention then.

[@williamsnelling3544]

Freddie it is against the law to overtake through the zigzag marked areas of a pedestrian crossing.

[@medler2110]

While what Freddie did was illegal, its not actually illegal to overtake in an area covered by Zig Zag lines, Rule 191 You MUST NOT park on a crossing or in the area covered by the zig-zag lines. You MUST NOT overtake the moving vehicle nearest the crossing or the vehicle nearest the crossing which has stopped to give way to pedestrians.

[@williamsnelling3544]

@@medler2110 If you read all parts of rule 191 you will see that you must not overtake on the approach.

[@medler2110]

@@williamsnelling3544 I have posted all of Rule 191 as written on the Gov.UK Highway Code website. But if you have more information I would be grateful to see it.

[@splodge5714]

It's obvious why you shouldn't overtake where he did on the crossing. There's no defence for doing it.

[@eyemallears2647]

Freddie - my view: I’m not rich but I got myself a shoei neotec 3 with the built in Sena. It might not be your style, but I have zero regrets. Podcasts on the motorbike? Nah….keep that for the car. But music? Hell yeah. Usually something with a consistent beat and not too dynamic. Mind you, I probably wouldn’t listen to music while riding in traffic, where danger can come from any angle. Best to keep your ears open.

[@stephenbaron5681]

I have the Neotec 2 with Sena Mash and the built in system is the way to go. A quiet helmet is important but you will still need ear plugs.

[@Chewwy1973]

Freddy just get Cardo or whatever they work great.

[@peterconnell3162]

They work well, when they work!. My Packtalk Bold has been replaced twice under warranty, and yesterday it decided that it won’t pair with my phone when I was on a long ride using sat nav!.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks🙌🏻

[@neildutton8077]

Riding a motorcycle, should be a pure experience. Choose a bike that sounds good, pay attention to your surroundings and be alone with your thoughts.😁

[@kevindarkstar]

For some people, they would rather not be alone with their thoughts 😉

[@xtc2v]

@@kevindarkstar Very true, best not to allow deep issues to distract while riding a motorcycle. We ride bikes to forget our troubles

[@kevindarkstar]

@@xtc2v very true 😉

[@richardbartlett6932]

great filtering, worthy of the best Dispatch rider. :-) one minute you're being called "not a real biker" next it's "you're a madman on that bike" All those who are criticizing obviously have never once exceeded the speed limit or anything remotely illegal. Anyhoo, quite like some of the Belstaff kit but it's way way over priced for what it is tbh.. a joy as always

[@petittrainguernsey3297]

If that truck had pulled forward with the traffic you would have been pinned against the open van doors… never go up the inside of an HGV.

[@davecarrera]

I have Shoei and SENA helmets with really good speakers and Bluetooth. I used to listen to music but no longer. Now used for directions only and phones if I bother to answer them. The music is nice but far too distracting, definitely for URBAN riding and traffic areas in the countryside.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ah, ok really useful!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@simonbirt6121]

6 possible penalty points and the video evidence! Clue Zebra crossing.

[@martinbridgwater8702]

I'm afraid I've never understood the need/desire to listen to music while riding.

[@jamesonpace726]

Podcasts while riding? Only if you don't want to ride, as there's no such thing as "multitasking" say the scientists....

[@FreddieDobbs]

A very fair point that I was curious about

[@caveman3959]

Speak for yourself

[@dreamcrusher112]

can you walk and think at the same time? Or do you have to stop and 2+2?

[@Ramonatho]

Fortnine did a great video that had a point about how music that isn't mentally taxing probably is fine, but podcasts or very lyrical songs interrupt the part of our brains we use for decision making on the road. It's not worth it.

[@RobLittleuk]

Talking of Africa - have you had time to watch “I like Motor Bikes” channel - young British couple already ridden to Cape Town down the west coast on their OLD Honda CB 125s. Remember small bikes are easy repair in Africa - big bikes are not!

[@FreddieDobbs]

I haven’t watched yet, but I’ll find it. And re small hikes: 100% agree

[@fidelcastro9579]

Jesus, overtaking when approaching a crossing is just asking for 3 points. Solid white lines have a meaning too. Also, I have Chief Sitting Bull on the phone, says he wants his jacket back ASAP.

[@FunWithAJ]

I have 4 helmets. 1 hedon, 1 biltwell, 1 shoei and 1 schuberth. The schuberth and shoei both have comm units. I only use those on trips over 100 miles. Why? Because I typically don't want to be talking to anyone or listening to anyone but my bikes noises for shorter trips. I have a sena and a cardo on those two helmets but I do have an ultimaear on order from the UK to see if I like them better. Helmet wise the Hedon is really worth it. Buy one man. Your video reminds me I need to record a video myself of the LA shed. Lastly, if you haven't considered it yet you should become a Shed member...feel free to let Dan and the bunch know FunWithAj (current member) told you to join!

[@malcolmosborne1592]

Undertaking a truck as they are about to pull forward. Their blind spots to the front are huge and they won't see you until they drive over you. Enjoy riding, but be safe and don't take unnecessary risks, including squeezing through whilst filtering. As for a headset. You can get cheap ones that work great. Love using mine for Nav and music on leisurely rides.

[@dreamcrusher112]

Riding with music is great for the commute, and podcasts make boring rides bearable. I also find the speakers tone down the wind noise, which I always feel hurts my ears more than any music can. Always keep volume below 60% if possible.

[@mazvaz]

Wow the warriors are out in force today eh! Almost like they haven't realised the thousands upon thousands of miles you've done Freddie?? There's nothing wrong with a bit of background music on the bike, nobody is talking about blasting ears like some people do in the car, but for long trips, why not? It just ups the enjoyment. As far as the actual intercom side Freddie, once you've had one, you'll never want to go back, it changed my enjoyment forever. We've just done a 1000 miles in Wales, 4 of us, all using senas, aside from the obvious added safety aspects in case of issues (and slight navigational errors) the general chat and banter just had us laughing and enjoying every single moment! I could not recommended it enough, I've ridden for 35 years now, this is the most fun I've ever had since our little group of 4 got hooked up on intercoms!

[@dreamcrusher112]

old bikers love a moan

[@mazvaz]

@dreamcrusher112 lol i am an old biker (ish) but I'm not moaning 😉

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Although I've been riding a bike for well over 40 years your always learning and modern day traffic and the state of the roads have changed so much i find enough distractions to cope with than having "Bat out of hell" blasting in my ears as i wonder through the Yorkshire Dales.

[@davidperkins1765]

Just bought a retro looking John Doe one helmet from urban rider. Came with two visors and can be customised to ride with goggles and a peak. Quiet, comfy and has space for internal speakers and glasses. £259. Would love to see an Africa trip. !!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Funnily enough, this is the exact helmet I’m considering! Great to head your thoughts on it

[@davidperkins1765]

Every size has a separate shell size too. Apparently it was 3 years in design. There’s some great colours too. I think the value is remarkable for what you get. Good luck with the search Dave

[@MH-xd2nd]

It’s the overground that runs above the bike shed, not the underground. Seems obvious now when you say it. Some of that filtering made me cringe. You only have to be unlucky once. Back in my courier days we called pedestrians lemmings, with good reason 😂

[@aymarx1]

Freddie. Love you and hate giving you negs mate. Please dont overtake on the zig zags on the approach to pedestrian crossings. Points on licence mate. And it can kill sir. Don’t listen to music while riding. Pleeeeeese I have offered to give you some advanced riding training in the past. You would really benefit from it mate xx

[@robx5205]

I'm sure the 400 looks better in the flesh and probably rides lovely. But to me its just so generic and norm looking. The silencer looks horrible. I love the looks of RE over the triumph.

[@SimonPass230267]

Choose the best helmet you can afford then fit an aftermarket intercom. I have a Cardo linked to a Carpuride on my Triumph. Full Android Car thing and Spotify. Works a treat. And you can take calls as they come with a mike. Modern helmets have the space for these built in.

[@eightatheart_music]

Finally the penny dropped😂 I never understood how you could ride all these years without music. I can’t last 5 minutes without music😂😂

[@olrenison]

As nice as the Bike Shed is, it just really isn't the sort of place where you're likely to find the latest Bluetooth wonder lid. It's a bit more at the hipster end of things. Not a criticism of the place at all but yeah. I absolutely love that Royal Enfield flat track bike 😍

[@EcclefechanHotel]

Love your stuff Freddie but that filter overtake manoevre at the pedestrian crossing was insane! If I was you I would quickly edit that out that’s a 3 pointer for sure !!!

[@mengaw-yong2490]

Had plenty of ear plus , inter fit, Sena Cardo etc form 30 yrs of riding the best ear plugs are moulded ones and the best for comm are the moulded with speakers built in and direct cable to your intercom. Intercom used correctly great safety tool comm with other riders warnings turns etc .not going to say which comms are best safe to say have used Sena 50s for 3 years in huge rain storms throughout winter. No issues most issue are rider user error Sena has more ports options than Cardo so cover them properly do t stick your mic in your mouth vent as it gets wet

[@janlan1313]

Music while riding is not for everyone. For me it prevents me over thinking, replacing my inner voice. Something I learned recently - not everyone has an inside voice/able to speak to their self.

[@JC-he7yk]

I guess if you just did huge regular motorway miles , big annual trips, or wanted communication with a pillion or other rider, a radio would be welcomed. But in any other situation, i.e. 99% of the time i wouldn't want it.

[@stewy62]

Motorcycling in the Scottish Highlands listening to music - sensory overload ! Yes I sing inside my helmet but listening to music whilst riding is something I wouldn’t consider even though I know Itchy Boots does it !

[@iandawson7373]

Hi Freddie give helmet city a look they have loads of helmets situated in tatsfeild not far from were you live and it's a nice ride Google maps will put you right

[@Veganpoo]

He Freddie, you got a link to that jacket well nice been looking for something like that? 👍

[@davidmillar275]

Would not shop at the shed, most things are over priced, better off going to infinity or helmet city

[@dozerblade]

That gadget is good for checking out secondhand cars before you go ahead with a purchase.

[@alexanderirwin7271]

Not impressed in your riding, it just takes one person to do something unexpected and you are in a world of hurt.

[@danskey6623]

Have you tried urban rider, they have a lot of gear suited to your style. Helmets included.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I think this’ll be the place I try next

[@5tevieb954]

@@FreddieDobbs most modern helmet s can support comms. Then go to somewhere like j and s to fit the comms system. To be fair j and s also have some nice retro helmets … Shoei Glamster, arai rapid ….

[@peetee5229]

Schuberth C5 with the integrated comms excellent bit of kit.

[@JamesAdam100]

Hi freddie, can I ask what jacket you have on? Thank you 🙂

[@rickallen6378]

I think that driving through traffic like that is asking for trouble.

[@sonnyf1213]

great vid u and monika always a great laugh, hope to see the helmet vid next

[@jameswaugh6560]

Go for Africa Freddy

[@adrianmitchell3230]

Nothing to listen to is one of the best things about biking for me ,each to there own

[@gilvansouza]

Hjc helmets integrated intercom system looks really good

[@theJourney-gc]

I have a schuberth c5 since a year ago and wow what a difference compared to my earlier (scorpion) helmet 🤯. Quality materials make this way more comfy, less noise and everything feels like it will last for many years to come. Yes more expensive but if you ride a lot on your bike I think it’s definitely worth the investment. Style wise not really soothing my Bonnie but well, safety and comfort are important as well. My helmet costed something like 530 euro and now im looking for an intercom system as well, one that is not tailor made for the helmet (because that would set me back another +/- 300 euro! lol) but still in good price/ quality range. Open for suggestions :)

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks for sharing this- really useful insight👌🏻👌🏻

[@debbieclegg2485]

Tyres ... cold still.. deflate mostly, heat, friction .. movement .. inflation... check out F1 or any motor sport procedures.. (great channel.. 👍) good to see you on The Works latest too 😀

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Debbie!

[@GeorgeShepherd-c1l]

Well done Freddie but when you go into these places your like a wee boy on Christmas morning 😂😂keep your videos they make my day.Thank you.

[@FreddieDobbs]

It’s true😆 And thank you🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@JC-he7yk]

Bike Shed seems a bit too lifestyle-y for the intercom style of helmets. Unless style and functionality are better than last time, i looked

[@FreddieDobbs]

You’re bang on

[@teamtempest844]

Sena 50s... you and partner can get a pair.

[@paulyflyer8154]

Never sell the Fiat. That's the type of car Sadiq Khan wants to put in scrappage. That's all you need to know.

[@android4219]

Freddie definitely keep the Fiat. 🙂👍

[@davidrawlings3460]

Sportsbikeshop retail and Internet shop For lots of different helmets. But you can be a bit of a shop snob.😂 I can't believe it says in the Bike Shed not to remove the helmets from the shelves. How do you try them on?

[@AlexOnABoat]

And only in Harlow, so a very reasonable trip out for young Dobbs. As for the "Don't remove the helmets from the shelves" sign, a very attentive salesperson will usually find you within seconds and take you through trying on properly.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Sports bike shop will be next😃 I was just about to pick up a helmet to try, but just saw the sign in time.

[@hanlonclive]

Freddie, another beautiful fantastic video. As for the bell end cycling mikey woke🏳️‍🌈 clowns commenting here about intercoms and overtaking. Stay safe and keep it under 30 just in case. You never know what could go wrong. Have fun Freddie and monika 🍻🍺

[@jeffrey7830]

Bell makes a helmet that they partnered with Sena for a detachable SMH10 unit. I bought two for my girlfriend and I. The have bluetooth capability with intercom...which we don't use much. But being able to bluetooth into our phones to listen to music...or audiobooks for her...is fantastic. They were about $500 each for everything. Best feature is the unit detaches from the helmet to recharge. Sound is great if you use earplugs to block out wind noise. Highly recommended!!!!! BTW...love your videos! I'm a devoted Triumph rider on my third one...a 2023 Bonneville T120 Black. Love it! Great bike for getting around the Miami area. Not as exciting as riding in the UK but it is great to take it into the Florida Keys. Last year we visited the UK and intended to rent a bike for a month but the shop said due to the high theft they wanted us to change hotels to places that had locked garages. Couldn't change hotels at that late date so only rented the bike for a day...on which we got rained on all the way to Stonehenge. Wish we could rent a bike again for a longer period but I guess high theft is an issue there and we can't schedule our visit around hotels with locked garages.

[@richardallfree782]

My wife and I both ride and we have an intercom link. Which is a huge bonus as when riding as a pair or in a group as you have more than one set of eyes looking for hazards. I personally never listen to anything whilst riding as I don’t want the intrusion or the distraction

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahhh this is useful info; using only as an intercom and not for music. Thanks for sharing🙌🏻

[@kevindarkstar]

​@@FreddieDobbsand sat nav voice direction 😅

[@sommebuddy]

@@FreddieDobbs Music is awesome as well....most people who think these are a danger have never used one.

[@sannidhyaraghav1813]

looks pretty cool

[@richyrara]

Yesterday I rode 7-miles along a country road on my freshly cleaned and polished Forty Eight, before being greeted with a flooded road. We’re talking at least a foot deep. I had two choices: Turn around and ride the 7-miles back, or ride into the water with the only certainty being that - if it made it through - my bike would be a whole lot filthier than when I set out. I paused for a moment before thinking “What would Freddie do?”. Needless to say, I waded the bike through the 200metres of floodwater and carried on the next 35-miles of a glorious ride. Cheers Freddie.

[@nathanfisher7264]

I broke down and got a Cardo just a few months ago. Originally it was just so I could hear turn by turn instructions from the GPS, but there are times I like hearing the music too. I've found there's also plenty of times I just leave the thing at home and enjoy being more present. It really is a different experience when you lose all the distractions.

[@oliverhutton943]

Would be a bit of a trek for you in London but Fowlers Bristol is my go to, great selection of helmets, gear, intercoms, bikes and all other sorts of things. Plus theres the cafe upstairs for a quick meal.

[@Jules-og4vk]

When using an intercom, i would always choose a modern helmet I have a hjc v10 with a sena 30k, stylewise not ideal but its so much comfort Alternatively I‘m a fan of the arai concept x but its more pricey These modern helmets always have space for speeker (so i would install a System permanently) (Im not sure if the glamster has the Space too, but that would be the third helmet i would look into)

[@tonybrett7974]

Regarding comms, myself, wife & daughter all have Sena SMH5's, We bought these 12 years ago & they continue to work. They are still available, but now regarded as entry level, they do what's required: intercom, phone & music. Simple to fit to any helmet, even the one your using Freddie.

[@tompayton84]

Hi Freddie, does the song have a name when you’re suiting up in your flat parking lot and head out on the triumph? The acoustic song that you use in quite a few videos. Thanks 🙏🏻.

[@rickasker]

Freddie go try some helmets on, I’ve owned numerous helmets in my many years of riding and I now gravitate to Shoei helmets. (Arai lids don’t fit my head shape very well). Last month I treated myself to a Shoei Neotec 3 (with built in sena comms), it’s a superb helmet, extremely comfortable, extremely quiet and I’ve no regrets at all. I only have an intercom so I can speak with my wife. We ride together and that’s only to warn each other of potential dangers, obstructions, cars, or to say which way to turn at a junction. I would not recommend listening to music or podcasts, concentrate on your riding. You needed someone with an intercom when you were filtering.. they could have warned you not to filter through that zebra crossing! All joking aside, be careful filtering like that Freddie, it’s not only illegal but incredibly dangerous. Doesn’t bare thinking about had someone been crossing.

[@riderramblings]

Freddie, whichever helmet you go for, get a *_Cardo_* Comms system. A couple of manufacturers integrate a Cardo, I AGV is one. I have three Sena systems (because Comms companies don't/didn't play well with each other) and only the oldest one works as it should. The more modern ones that incorporate Mesh (e.g. Sena SRL 2/3 in Shoei helmets) have real problems, especially when trying to get SatNag directions while listening to something else. As a heads up, a lot of helmets that offer built in Comms use Sena units. I've been using Comms in various helmets for about 14 years now, so have had a while to test them out 😁 Nice progress through the traffic. Were you a "DR" in an earlier life?

[@nealeburgess6756]

I love your Fiat. Looks cute, but more importantly unbelievably reliable. And reliability is something I have never associated with Fiats or Italian vehicles in general. That Morocco trip sounds good. I've already had a modest Moroccan adventure in April this year. (Algeciras port is only 45 minutes from my place). And I have just returned from a European adventure (5,500 kms, Spain, France, Switzerland and Italy). However, another journey to Morocco??? I can hear the road calling me...... By the way, what did you think of the Triumph Speed 400?

[@luddite6239]

Whatever helmet you choose, Freddie, do make sure it's homologated up to the latest standard ECE 22.06. While it's still perfectly legal to sell helmets to the old 22.05 spec, (and many retailers are offering large discounts to shift old stock), I would definitely recommend going for one that meets all the latest criteria. The old rules came in back in 2000, so go for 22.06.

[@mrcintheuk4641]

Bike Shed = deep pockets. I commuted into London for 30 years. Filtering is an art. I always thought of it as a waiter in the 1920's working their way across a crowded dance floor whilst holding a tray of drinks above their head. It's all down to rhythm and flow.

[@Barrmy1969]

I use an x-lite helmet with Nolan intercom. I ride everyday about 40 miles to and from work so it’s a must. My trick is to wear foam earplugs and with them in it saves my hearing and sounds great

[@stewarthunter8793]

Wow.....had to leave this vid....camera movingall over the place so fast I felt seasick.....gulp !

[@philipphan1320]

Grab a cardo system Freddie! It is easy install, great sound quality, and makes riding even MORE enjoyable. Happy Riding 🏍️

[@guybuske5664]

Hi Freddie, I went to a big shop called Fowlers in Bristol. I asked them to let me try on the best helmets they had of every make, maybe 20 options. Shoei turned out to the best fit for my head so I then tried all they had in that brand. Bought a flip up one from them. Couple of years later Senna teamed up with shoei to provide a sound and voice system so I bought one of them on line. Fantastic, it was the shoei Neotech 2. I found out I didnt like listening to music or to be able to receive calls whilst riding. What I did like was Google maps on my phone giving me directions as I rode. Predominantly I was touring so perhaps thats why that option suited me. Either way you are right go try them all and find one to suit your needs.

[@fiucik1]

Freddie, if you're looking for a new helmet, that looks the part and have some modern technology, maybe you should consider HJC V10. It costs about 260-300 pounds, it looks awesome in my opinion, and there are pockets for speakers and intercom incorporated. I personally use the old fashioned in-ear wired headphones. I can fit them inside my V10 no problem, no discomfort. The only problem is when I'm using my phone for navigation and I have it mounted on the Quad lock, the cable is flying all over on the wind, but I think what would solve this problem is...good ol' mp3 player I can stash in my pocket.

[@luddite6239]

I must say I've been mightily impressed by those little Triumphs. It's not hard to see why they've sold over 50,000 in a year. If it's bringing more new riders to Triumph, then that's good for the brand, but if it's also bringing more new riders to motorcycling, then that's good for everyone on two wheels.

[@Frogboxer]

Think further afield....Grand Tour did Uganda....amazing landscape and some good roads, and some not so good. North Africa/Morocco's done to death. Or Croatia, Romania, Albania etc.

[@blrmotorcyclesinc.]

Great Bike Shed tour Freddie 👌, talking about Belstaff, how do you clean your Belstaff Brooklands waxed canvas jacket , please do share if any good method or product, or a hack ..Cheers

[@willsta21]

Had a 1200gs in London for six years with 1 or two trips to the continent each year. Absolute stupidity. Biggest you can have is Tiger 9 with no panniers! Keep the Triumph do your trips on her you’ll be more comfortable, no mechanical worries, decent pannier load out etc etc.

[@luisvalentim99]

I have a cheap but good sound bluetooth system EJEAS V6 plus long lasting battery and charges from any USB-C connector and its fitthed in my HJC I 100 helmet

[@SimonPass230267]

Get the best helmet you can afford and get an aftermarket intercom. If you have a £10 head get a £10 helmet. Or!

[@ZZR1200ZX]

You can buy OBD2 scanners outright off the shelf for less than £50. without subscription . ( Carly in app purchases up to £110. per annum? )

[@danielreigada1542]

Have you had to replace the window regulator on your Fiat yet? Mine needs replacing and I currently have my drivers side window held up with tape. I'm waiting for the weather to cool down (I'm in Phoenix Arizona) before doing the job.

[@willsta21]

Your not on a Tiger or a GS you don’t need an ADV lid. So is the Triumph a loaner? I’ve been thinking last few weeks you’d finally seen sense?!?

[@michaelreed5684]

Hey Freddie you are moving away from your mantra of talking about motorcycles. Now your followers are subjected to adverts from people who give you money. This makes your content diluted as you are not being objective and independent. I noticed this when you had the Mutt 250. You raved about it but never mentioned the vibration while riding it on the motorway and how under powered it was. I am disappointed as I believed in you my friend.

[@ianbaines9705]

Brilliant - more of the ‘rockabilly’ music please Freddie - nothing blends better than bikes and rockabilly. Love the BikeShed also……

[@tomoates8568]

When it comes to helmet audio I've grown to actually enjoy the tiny earbuds more than putting an actual full system headset into my helmets. I've got these micro earbuds that can fit in my ears and work both as speakers and ear plugs to avoid hearing the wind, and they're small enough to fit my helmets over them. Installing systems into my helmets with speakers is far more expensive, and at higher speeds the sound quality doesn't really matter when I'm also hearing so much wind. Bottom line for me is the ear buds are simpler, cheaper, and actually double as ear plugs to protect the ears from wind noise

[@bazmontgomery3766]

Love the music while i ride , can still hear my engine and whats around me . Crack on lad 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Chopbreaka]

Shoei rf-1400 helmet coupled with Cardo packtalk edge has been a fantastic setup for me . Cheers from NYC 🤙

[@alanjl61]

The Schuberth helmets are good enough to be rebranded as BMW own and lids like the E1 and E2 for more adventure styling and C5 for road style - The flip design allows a much smaller neck aperture which will prevent a lot of wind noise. They are also prewired for comms systems so you don't have to pull the lining out to install (more importantly try and get the lining back in afterwards. They are the Metropolitan Police lid of choice. Oh yes and an internal tinted sun visorThey are brilliant and I only wish I had discovered them earlier.

[@jotel7862]

That filtering through traffic looks nuts 🥜 maybe because in Germany we are not allowed and hence I am not used. But wy do you never touch a car????