{"id":126230,"date":"2025-09-09T22:55:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T22:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/126230\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T22:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T22:55:08","slug":"lazer-launches-velovox-open-ear-communications-device-for-cyclists-a-walkie-talkie-for-group-rides-a-music-player-for-training-sessions-and-you-can-take-that-important-call-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/126230\/","title":{"rendered":"Lazer launches VeloVox open-ear communications device for cyclists: a walkie-talkie for group rides, a music player for training sessions… and you can take that important call too!"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Got your ears on?”, “Ten Four”, “There’s a Smokie on your tail”. Ehhh! Whaaaat! \u00a0You may need to brush up on your Call Sign alphabet and CB radio sayings if you’ve let them lapse. Lazer’s new communication device, the VeloVox, enables hands-free peloton\u00a0conversations for up to 30 riders. So, assuming\u00a0every single\u00a0cyclist rushes out to buy the \u00a3160 device, there will be\u00a0no more calling up the line of riders “Pete’s got a puncture, slow up”, as the lead rider will now know not to ride off into the sunset. Hopefully…<\/p>\n

Although it’s not\u00a0illegal\u00a0to ride with conventional\u00a0headphones or\u00a0earbuds, it is not recommended in most situations\u00a0either, as you should\u00a0“be aware of traffic coming up behind you, including other cyclists” according to the Highway Code (our article titled\u00a0‘Wearing earphones while cycling \u2014 is it allowed?’<\/a> covers this area). Lazer’s Open-Ear system allows for a rider to still hear ambient and surrounding sounds, such as an approaching car.<\/p>\n

\"LazerLazer Velovox – what’s in the box (credit: road.cc)<\/p>\n

To clarify, the VeloVox doesn’t include an actual helmet, as the kit fits onto existing ones. Lazer claims it’s compatible with most helmets and eyewear, the\u00a0open ear design attaching\u00a0to the leading\u00a0strap of your helmet.<\/p>\n

Lazer has\u00a0jointly developed the VeloVox with Cardo Systems, a wireless communication specialist best known for its motorcycle crash protection kits. The VeloVox “delivers crystal-clear sound quality, with advanced wind and\u00a0noise cancellation, for voices or music”, claims Lazer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u200bThere are two units in the system, with the left side used for group\u00a0communications and the right side controlling\u00a0audio and music. You can receive phone calls too, of course. The ‘walkie-talkie’ part can link up to 30 riders together, keeping the group informed about up coming hazards\u00a0or even\u00a0strategy.\u00a0Siri and Google Assistant can also be summoned with a double tap on the left button should you need their help.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"LazerLazer VeloVox handlebar controls (credit: Lazer Helmets)<\/p>\n

The VeloVox can also be controlled with the buttons used on\u00a0Shimano Di2 shifters, and Shimano STEPS e-bike systems, allowing you to keep\u00a0your hands safely on the bars. The Cardo Connect App allows settings to be adjusted, including the Open Shimano\u00a0ones for\u00a0the Di2 shifters.<\/p>\n

\"LazerLazer Velovox – right (credit: road.cc)<\/p>\n

With up to an\u00a011-hour battery life, and with an IP54 waterproof rating, it will cope with\u00a0long\u00a0days in the saddle and whatever the weather throws at you. A standard USB-C\u00a0port\u00a0takes care of the charging.\u00a0At 19 grams per side they shouldn’t affect how your helmet feels either.<\/p>\n

Pricing is \u00a3160 for the UK, \u20ac160 in the EU and $185 in the United States.<\/p>\n

We have a set in the office already, so a review will be appearing soon on road.cc… Roger and out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"“Got your ears on?”, “Ten Four”, “There’s a Smokie on your tail”. Ehhh! Whaaaat! \u00a0You may need to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":126231,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[4985,101,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-126230","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling","8":"tag-cycling","9":"tag-sports","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom","12":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=126230"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126230\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/126231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=126230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=126230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=126230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}