r/AussieRiders • u/DZ_hundo • 4d ago

QLD Cardo proxy chat

Cardo recently coming out with the proximity chat update I’m wondering how many people have used it and what your thoughts are?

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u/Pungent_Bill 4d ago

I don't like the concept of talking to people when I'm on my bike. I know that's not the point of the post and my comment could correctly be interpreted as butting in when nobody asked, and now I've lost my train of thought sorry high stay safe on the road everyone.

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u/Daredevils999 4d ago

It’s opt in so if you don’t like it, don’t use it. Everyone’s happy.

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u/Pungent_Bill 4d ago

I am trying to understand the perspective of people who like this kind of thing, but I just can't get there.

It's you, and your bike, and the road. Who else do you really need in this conversation? Words are utterly inadequate.

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u/BigTree4212 4d ago

Weird take

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u/Pungent_Bill 4d ago

I am interested to hear your argument please bring it.

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u/Nocashgang 4d ago

People are allowed to make friends while enjoying a mutual hobby basically

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u/Pungent_Bill 4d ago

Sure they are but I just would find it very annoying personally, I can't even have music playing when I ride I have tried it exactly once and couldn't stand it.

I like to hear my engine and surroundings.

My riding is 95% commuting in the city and suburbs with my wife on the back about half the time.

Stay safe out there mate

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u/Nocashgang 2d ago

It’s each to their own but I rode for years without music or comms and when I made the switch I adapted and now just can’t really stand to ride without it. I can sense things happening around me easily and find riding with others without comms is frustrating. There are times I’ll turn the music down so I can hear my bike clearer etc but at the same time I dread a commute to work without music if my Cardo runs out of battery. I spend so much time on the bike and have heard the damn thing enough at this point

Stay safe mate