Bought one of these a couple of months ago and absolutely love it. As Andy said no more worries about your expensive phone getting damaged. The device itself is completely waterproof, tough and very portable. Battery life is amazing. Also I can see the screen in all lights. Best £150 I ever spent. And yes Andy did forget to talk about the directional feature and the fact that it will reroute you if you missed your turn. Beeline do a great little video explaining everything. Thanks for reviewing TMF.
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear this Puddleduck!! Thank you 😁😁😁
@tonebonetones3 жыл бұрын
You've got too much money, congratulations........and secondly, see the comments by other users who claim it cannot tell difference between a left turn off, and the road turning left.
@Mikethebike7213 жыл бұрын
@@tonebonetones "you've got too much money". What an unnecessary and shitty comment. I bought the Beeline, love it and said so and why. Now you have a nice day son.
@gbrand423 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my Beeline for almost a year and the dedicated SatNav has not been used once since, even on tour. One point I think you missed is that the app does not use much of your phones power as you do not need the phones screen on while navigating. I found a full day on the bike with the beeline running only used about 30% of my iPhone charge. This is of course without having to charge the phone on the move. Other than that, a great review.
@ArmadilloGodzilla3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant info, thanks.
@rosscousens35023 жыл бұрын
The one question I had, answered. Spot on.
@robertkemp902311 ай бұрын
Just revisiting this video after the prompt from Andy's latest sponsorship announcement. I am interested, but concerned about how it performs at night. Any comments? Like the concept, battery life, general design, but just the one question.
@andrewcaunce53393 жыл бұрын
Such a good piece of kit, been using it for 12 months now and it’s god for Sports bikes and tourers. Plotting your own route is excellent and keeping a record of where you have been. Excellent review by TMF
@marcusgeorge18253 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You and I are about the same age so that little tiny thing has changed from when you’d fold up a map and stick into the clear waterproof cover of a tank bag.... 👍😎
@ashleyreynolds66043 жыл бұрын
One of the most useful reviews I've seen of this device, cheers 👍
@LambChopRides3 жыл бұрын
Hmm like the look of this! Didnt get it at first but makes sense especially for us multi bike folk!
@sey35003 жыл бұрын
Badda bing
@paulsmyth4973 жыл бұрын
Be better on a bike with less "Plaggy" tho' mate - mebbiz an Africa Twin 😁👍👀.. Totally agree by the way, as per my reply to TMF's vid yesterday 😘
@peterfallows68023 жыл бұрын
Excellent done vlog though 🚭
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
It's perfect if you're nipping from bike to bike...or indeed borrowing other peoples bikes from odd places!
@neilfordham57904 ай бұрын
Thanks Andy, good review of the Beeline. I have just bought one and it was nice to see it in operation.
@johnDukemaster3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! That's on my wishlist! Thank you mr Flyer. The jacket without armpur is clever since I use a Knox "underwear" with protection. Which is the best piece of kit ever.
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@SeismicWhales3 жыл бұрын
This is really cool! I'll have to save this for when I can get another motorcycle. I could probably use this in my car too. Thanks for making a video about this.
@Trevor_Austin3 жыл бұрын
It works well in a car as well. You can either use the Beeline jobby or the phone or both. Maybe the phone in “map” and the Beeline as standard. The supplementary mount supplied as standard uses the same connection format as GpPro’s so the mounting options are numerous.
@delwilliams90423 жыл бұрын
I love my Beeline Moto. I didn't want a full blown sat nav, I just wanted a means of plotting a route on the app, adding waypoints as required, and then just enjoying the ride. It has a compass mode as well as a route mode. It also has an auto back-light, it turns on when it gets dark or you can turn it on manually. In the box it also comes with other fittings. Its not to everyone's taste, some rider's love large satnavs, for me its perfect. You can also upload GPX files to your phone and then navigate routes that way as well. I have mine mounted on a go-pro handlebar bracket, the adapter is standard in the box. Enjoyed your review 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Del - I agree, a neat solution, works for me!
@simonmarshall2343 жыл бұрын
I've got one of these and love it. Clean interface, easy to use, great battery life and no nagging voice in your ear telling you what to do
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@mickcresswell10313 жыл бұрын
A great review TMF of a great product. Had one myself since May. Bought the gunmetal metal cased version, as I manage to drop stuff regularly! 🤪. I am amazed at the negativity some people have about the beeline on the comments. As always, it’s personal choice. I love how discreet this is and I don’t want to put my phone, shaking about on the handlebars. I also find the beeline far less distracting than a traditional sat nav screen and love the lack of voice commands - allows you to enjoy the ride a lot more and see more! One thing not mentioned in the video is the ‘non route’ mode - love this mode! You can put your destination in, but make your own way there with no fixed route, allowing you to explore different roads and villages in your own time and find new places / pubs! My partner loves that and is what makes biking more interesting for her! Great device, happy with the price and the freedom it gives to go a lot further afield without being obtrusive.
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
I’m with you Mick!
@Defrag19783 жыл бұрын
I've been using one of these since they came out as a kickstarter style campaign. I've been generally very pleased with it and it's perfect if you want something unobtrusive. Looks better on my vespa than full featured satnav too. Replaced my tomtom with it and haven't missed it.
@nietschean13 жыл бұрын
These are really good and do save your phone's camera from vibration damage to the optical stabilisation. I never ride without it and have the handlebar and elastic mount as well as the ball mount.
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
Woo, so glad to hear it Michael! Thank you so much for buying one 😁
@nietschean13 жыл бұрын
Got mine in the Kickstarter campaign.
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
@@nietschean1 Oooh! Awesome. Thanks for supporting us the whole way along :)
@DerpEye3 жыл бұрын
Just get a soft phone case mount.
@warrenhancock57422 жыл бұрын
So that means if you are somewhere with no phone signal the unit stops working? Western Australia is a huge place.
@stephenphillip56562 жыл бұрын
I got talking to s fellow biker in Crewe (on my way back from Cotswolds) the other day & he showed me the BeeLine device which I'd never heard of (I'd been looking at dedicated bike satnavs & had been put off by the costs). I was impressed & I've ordered one. I look forward to using it on my summer bike rides. I could've done with it the previous weekend when I met up with our group of biking bellringers in the Cotswolds. I did struggle with navigation between venues & again on my subsequent bike rides on my own when I stayed on for a few days. On my way home (Yorkshire) I resorted to written notes taped to the tank. (It did work!) Thank you for your review, very helpful!
@BikesVansandThings3 жыл бұрын
The directional function is great for those exploring or not too bothered about accuracy in directions. Nice to know roughly what direction/distance you need to go in while enjoying the ride with no restrictions.
@Motorcycle_Mike3 жыл бұрын
20:11 into the video. The BEST part, had me cracking up 🤣 Busted! I do and say the exact thing. Too Funny Andy, love the kit corner and bloopers 👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video - thanks for watching!
@ericdoe23183 жыл бұрын
Another positive I can think of is: Where I’m from we have long curving country roads that are wooded and sometimes have steep drop-offs. If you’re alone and for some reason you go off road and become incapacitated from injury it’s way better to have you phone on your person in order to call for help.
@Accurize23 жыл бұрын
Holy cow! Finally someone else is pointing this out with me! I can’t believe no one else is really pointing this out. Even if your not injured, your phone is probably going for a short flight and then you’re playing Easter egg hunt.
@paulsmyth4973 жыл бұрын
I saw the first Beeline vids by the manufacturer when the product was "brand fire" new. Then I watched a few reviews, and decided it wasn't "Tekky" enough for me, and the device didn't provide enough info, but I have to say Andy, that's the best review I have seen to date, and your efforts with the cam, to show the display on the Beeline are really appreciated at my end. Now, with errrrrrrm - a few bikes (don't ask), this is a great device to have in the pocket to connect so damn easily with a couple of "laggy bands". I'd resisted for over a year as per the above comments - but I'll be having one now for sure. Thanks mate - really good review 👍
@Trevor_Austin3 жыл бұрын
A great review. Obviously there are a limits to what you can include in a video of this length. The things not mentioned include the ability to modify the default route by inserting way points, the “non route mode” where you decide the route and the Beeline gives you distance and direction. The beasty also has backlighting, manual or automatic. The app gives you the ability to import GPX files and will also automatically share files with your iPad and iPhone. Lastly, the biggest thing is that you I can try the device without buying it. Download the app and run it without the device. Use the tutorial to learn how to make routes and then the Beeline display will be shown on your phone. That can be used in a car, on a bus or on your bike. I’m a great fan of Beeline and the thing that I most appreciate is that navigation is reduced to the basics; how far is the next turn, which direction and “are we nearly there yet?”
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that lot Trevor - I've been using mine since February and didn't know some of that! I'll pin your comment if you don't mind as this is good info...
@deepsoulvation2 жыл бұрын
Hi dose it takes to you or just the signal
@martindavies83263 жыл бұрын
Too expensive for me, I’ll stick to my map, but to be honest I’m a retired lorry driver, and after 40 Years of driving 12 hours a day and probably 3 million miles I’ve a pretty good idea where I’m going, plus I find when I have used a Satnav it always takes me the long way round 🤣😂 I think Young people rely too much on satnav’s, having said that Sky Demon is great when flying light aircraft as you will know 😉👍
@martindavies83263 жыл бұрын
@siemenssx1 I use a map or have a quick look at Google maps on my iPad before I set off, if I click on the roads I need, I can usually get a picture reference, so when I get there I recognise my surroundings, it always works for me, if you plan your Journey before you set off, you won’t get lost, but you can’t get lost on a small Island like UK 😂🇬🇧👍
@lordstevewilson13313 жыл бұрын
I just use tomtom rider 550 hardwired ignition switched, no battery worry and no phone needed and big screen.
@gogathome3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. I never knew these existed. Think it looks really smart and I've now done a bit of research on them, I think its a class product. I'll be getting one. The compass mode looks like fun too !
@adamdunne88683 жыл бұрын
Lord knows how i wound up looking at a review of a bike satnav but I have to say, this video is super well put together and presented. More enjoyable to watch than a satnav video has any right to be!!
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you thought so Adam!
@racheltaylor65783 жыл бұрын
I see Beeline are collaborating with Triumph now.
@chrisdigital3 жыл бұрын
Got my triumph version on order!
@ranjeet14493 жыл бұрын
@@chrisdigital link to order the triumph version? I googled it said reach out to dealership
@chrisdigital3 жыл бұрын
@@ranjeet1449 Yes, I had to call my local dealer and they special ordered it for me. It's coming in a month.
@christaylor38633 жыл бұрын
Got a beeline for Christmas last year, I love it, oh and by the way, it does have a a back light. 👍😀
@bloodstockvip21763 жыл бұрын
I was going to ask that, thank you 👍
@Joeker-lad3 жыл бұрын
Well that answers my question
@TimHayton3 жыл бұрын
Been thinking about the Beeline for a few months now and you tipped me over so glad you get a bit of bunce out of it. With Covid etc, looking to use the bike to see clients in London and reduce using public transport for a while.
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
Woo, thanks Tim! Hope that you love it 😊
@1234MartinM3 жыл бұрын
Not even watched this but have had one a year and love it 👍🏻😁
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
Wooohoo! Glad to hear this - thanks Blunder 🙌🥳
@geoffwilson75723 жыл бұрын
This feature is built into the KTM TFT as standard "KTM MY Ride", though the phone app costs £7.99 which grates a bit after spending £10,000 on a bike.
@Domitianvs3 жыл бұрын
KTM: Nice bike you got there. It would be a shame if you were to... get lost...
@maxflight7773 жыл бұрын
The whole “KTM my ride” is deeply flawed. Unreliable and poorly tested crap.
@adiohead3 жыл бұрын
I might get one of these. The compass function really interests me, just a general direction and I can have an adventure getting there.
@darrenmcallister13073 жыл бұрын
I have just purchased the beeline moto after watching your review!! Used for a couple of nice little journeys!! What a cracking bit of kit, fantastic review and video as always!!
@arideinthecountry3 жыл бұрын
That's a cool device. Nice clean look and not a bunch of data to distract you. My son put his iPhone on the bars and his camera broke too. Thanks TMF.
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Yes this is a really neat solution to that problem, doesn't look out of place on handlebars and gives you enough info to get you where you want to go...I love mine!
@stableslayers39583 жыл бұрын
How much! F me you can get a fully operational Tom Tom (other makes available) for that and look good too and presentable. I usually agree with your findings Tmf but not things time - thanks but no thanks.
@luckylarrikin14393 жыл бұрын
Yep, its WAY OVER PRICED {IMHO}
@julianperry51413 жыл бұрын
I'd much rather have this. Small, discreet, would look better on classic bikes.
@paulleonard12963 жыл бұрын
Why is everything especially designed for motorcycles so expensive? I'd rather just buy a second hand phone for £50 and mount that.
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Well you can do that and where I need full feature satnav (eg when I'm off-road) I do the same with an old phone - this though I find a neat and very portable solution, works very well for my particular use case where I need to quickly and easily move the nav between bikes....
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
PS if you think everything to do with bikes are expensive try aeroplanes!!
@paulleonard12963 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer I can barely afford MS Flight Sim and a yoke 🤣
@stevetaylor86983 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer Same with boats and chandlers. Top tip, when you need something non-nautical for a boat cabin, go to a caravan spares dealer and get the same item half price.
@martinfrost35963 жыл бұрын
Your so right. Manufactures think if its motorcycle related then double the price
@geraldfitzgibbon74283 жыл бұрын
Best demo of the bee line nav iv seen .well done
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tykiisel88012 жыл бұрын
I traveled across the US with one of these. I worked very well.
@chadkampster74253 жыл бұрын
Cool little piece of kit.
@ChipMcCain3 жыл бұрын
I've got one, it works. Love it 😁
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Good aren’t they....
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
Wooo, so glad to hear! Thanks so much for buying one Chip 😁
@garethtemple62423 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant gadget. With most bike sat-navs being prohibitive expensive, I've always relied upon the Tom-tom on my phone, however it drains the battery on my phone fairly rapidly and there's always the nagging worry that it might fall out of the holder on bumpy roads. This product looks like a perfect solution.
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
I've found it very handy for my use-case of needing to move the nav from bike to bike easily.....
@garethtemple62423 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer If only I had that problem!
@barclayhoare88423 жыл бұрын
By far the best online review of this gadget ....all the other reviews are non instructional and boring. I purchased one on the strength of this review and I couldn't be happier ...a great tip on the vibration that causes damage to my iPhone as I had the same issue. This little gem is not really a touring product although it could be used for touring at a push. The Beeline is a super product and brilliantly reviewed...THANKS
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure - I have to say I find it a great little gadget - the fact I can move it from bike to bike is a real bonus for me....
@barclayhoare88423 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer I have been watching your reviews most of the day ...loved the 3 part NC 500 review. I think Henry Cole should be very worried as think you would make a super presenter. ...Good luck to you Sir !
@MattSwain13 жыл бұрын
I got one earlier this year too and it’s been great. Cheaper than something like a Garmin and no faffy wires to connect to the bike battery or anything like that. I’ve explored a ton of a little country roads this year that I’d previously avoided for fear of getting hopelessly lost! I guess my one minor criticism is sometimes it doesn’t know the difference between a left turn and a left bend... it might tell you continue for 5 miles but then you find you’ve gone off route because you followed the road but it wanted you to make a turn that it thought was a continuation of the road. All that said, it’s obvious when it’s happened, do a quick u-turn and all is good. I’m not sure how confident I’d be using it round a busy city centre in rush hour because of the basic display, but for leisure riding I highly recommend it
@TonMachielsen3 жыл бұрын
>Cheaper than something like a Garmin and no faffy wires to connect to the bike battery or anything like that. Not so sure about that. I am using a 2nd hand eTrex20 ($30) which is a little bit bigger, but has a proper navigation system and doesn't rely on my phones battery and bluetooth. Ah, and yes, i have to replace the two AA batteries every week. ;-)
@martink92703 жыл бұрын
That's my experience of it too. And because you don't actually have the route displayed in front of you, it isn't possible to make intuitive decisions about the route you are being taken on.
@tonebonetones3 жыл бұрын
It cannot tell difference between a bend and a turn off?! Seriously?? If I were you, I'd return it and get your £150 back lol.
@willwye4103 жыл бұрын
I have a profound dislike of satnavs mounted where I have to take my eyes off the road. Best option is voice prompts to your helmet, or if you have to look at it at least have it in your peripheral vision not down on the ‘bars. It would be interesting to see a direct comparison between Beeline, Calimoto, phone apps & turn-by-turn on TFTs, and I wonder how long it will be before Cardo, Sena etc integrate a nav app into their products? But for the time being I will stick with the more functional Satnav I’ve already paid for!
@stevetaylor86983 жыл бұрын
I have my sat-nav in my car set to speak Flemish, she is called Anna or some such, reminds me of the 1980s porn videos of my youth. Alas, can't tell a word she says.
@Simey2wheels3 жыл бұрын
Such a great little unit, very cool and easy to use. You really have to try it to fully get it. Very intuitive and looks cooler than a massive unit mounted on your bars
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear Simey2wheels! Thanks for buying one 😁
@jamiebell15283 жыл бұрын
Good review TMF, thanks. I bought one of these a few months ago; first class piece of kit. I have a Guzzi V7 with clipons, so mounting anything on the dash is a challenge. Can just squeeze the Beeline onto the right clipon bar. In July/Aug I took the bike back to Mandello del Lario, via the B500 and Swiss passes for its 10 year anniversary. 11 days and 2,100 miles. I only charged the beeline three times. Four additions to your review based on my experience: (1) I found turn-by-turn navigation much less distracting than map-based navigation (2) the app is fab, it runs off my Google Maps app but the routing is 100 times more flexible, a real joy once you get the hang of it (3) long tunnels are a bit of a challenge (you drop signal, the distance countdown stops and there you wish you had a map as context) - Swiss tunnels with junctions in the tunnel or immediately after the tunnel were a bit disconcerting. Unlikely to be an issue in the UK though (4) a big caveat on the battery life - it's only as good as the battery life of your phone. My slightly old Galaxy S8 typically lasts around 14 hours for normal use, but regularly ran flat after about 5 hours of constant beeline use. I forgot my supplementary usb battery pack when I left London, which was entirely my fault - but it did lead to an amusing incident on the way home. Mandello to Bregenez via Davos (Stelvio was closed). Phone died just after Davos and I went from 21st Century navigation to stone age navigation in about 0.5second. I was left 3 hours, 4 countries and about 120miles with nothing but a rudimentary memory of the roads and the knowledge that I was heading vaguely North East (thankfully the sun was out). Anyway, not the Beeline's fault, and nothing that a paper map, a back up set of directions, a usb port or a battery pack couldn't cure. The Beeline really is great, just take back up power for your phone on a long trip.
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
Haha wow that sounds like a real adventure Jamie! Glad that you made it back in the end 😁 and that you're loving the Beeline Moto otherwise - thank you so much for buying one 🙌
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Good advice Jamie - thanks for watching and for stopping by....
@jamiebell15283 жыл бұрын
@@ridebeeline it really is a great product, the first sat nav I've ever really wanted to take on a trip. Takes the stress out of the journey without getting in the way, and even looks nice on the bike, which I've never thought of any other device.
@jamiebell15283 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr. Flyer sir. I do enjoy your reviews and general musings on life. Keep them coming!
@dh86203 жыл бұрын
Can anyone comment how this handles proper city driving? I would like one, but concerned it wouldn’t really work for me. What happens when you need to be in lane 2 with 4 options?! Seems like it only works on basic A and B roads... PS. Nice vid TMF, as always. Thanks.
@Trevor_Austin3 жыл бұрын
Good question. A direct answer is that the Beeline icon will tell you what you have to do at the next junction. In this case it will be either a merge or filter to the left or right.
@Me.ImCounting3 жыл бұрын
Had one since April and can highly recommend. A few quirks: gets confused when phone has no signal (usually momentary), finicky when you miss a waypoint, not the best navigating complicated junctions and it's pricey. On the upside: screen is stunningly bright, form factor brilliant, easy to read and understand, can import GPX files. Anyone wanna buy my TomTom?
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback - i agree all round!
@charliewhittaker30572 жыл бұрын
Excellent demo Andy, thankyou. That’s my next buy😁👍
@Vegesaurus73 жыл бұрын
Nice. I’ve had my eye on the bee line for a while so it’s nice to see it in action. I love how simple it is. I don’t want a big gps strapped to my handlebars but I recon this would be perfect.
@ian76663 жыл бұрын
You didn’t mention the RAM mount option - comes with a standard RAM ball, and as you mentioned, you just twist it off it’s mounting plate and stick it in your pocket. Great device
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that Ian - cheers...
@holt88873 жыл бұрын
Bin looking for something like this looks good compacted instead of having a big x grip i don't trust will be getting one thanks
@davidharrington11332 жыл бұрын
Great review Andy, I have ordered on for my new commuter bike.
@chris-ip4pk2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your time making these videos,it's much appreciated.
@TheMissendenFlyer2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@nickedmonds44153 жыл бұрын
Highly recommended, especially the “as the crow flies” mode as it’s a great way to find new routes.
@everythinggaming79383 жыл бұрын
what does that mode do
@nickedmonds44153 жыл бұрын
@@everythinggaming7938 it acts like a compass always pointing to your chosen destination but not giving turn by turn directions. This means you can find your own route without getting lost.
@robbikebob3 жыл бұрын
Eye's on the road! What was the symbol on the navigation for 'look right, pavement distraction!' 😅
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Sadly not a function they appear to have built in - luckily my sensors for that sort of thing are highly sensitive...
@eviebr833 жыл бұрын
Totally cracked me up 😂😂
@victoriasymes61073 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Excellent review as ever, thank you. 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@bloodstockvip21763 жыл бұрын
Just ordered mine (with fixed bar mount too) thanks to your review, thank you 👍
@sejtam3 жыл бұрын
would be nice if that interfaced with Waze instead of using its own routing?
@jonpram17373 жыл бұрын
Really anthing that didn't mean proprietary app that gets shut off at somepoint. I'll still be ordering one I think, but yeah, would be better with just google maps/waze integration
@sejtam3 жыл бұрын
@@jonpram1737 The main issue is that now this app needs to support good map material that is already available in other apps (waze/Google Maps).. Does Beeline use OSM? That might be useful as OSM can be edited by the community, but integrations like reports and traffic which waze/Google has will be missing, Does beeline have useful options for distinguishing different route types? (Calimoto, Kurviger).
@RobinHood9013 жыл бұрын
@@jonpram1737 I'm sure i read somewhere that it uses google's map. However i do agree that it would be nice if it didn't even need it's own app.
@Schuey_M3 жыл бұрын
Morning, thanks for the review. Does it constantly use your phone data whilst riding, or does it just use that little bit of data when you upload the map in the first instance?
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
I suspect it uses it all the time - there is no map uploaded to the device, it's just a slave display....your phone is doing all the real work (this keeps it off your handlebars)...
@Schuey_M3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply, I guess this device is not for me then because at present my data package on my mobile is quite low and so I suspect a couple of uses would end up using my monthly allowance. Will look to upgrade once out of contract.
@MattSwain13 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure I agree with you. I think it gets the route uploaded to your phone when you set off and only looks to the phone if you go off-route to redirect you. If your phone was doing the work you’d have a flat phone battery in no time and in my experience that isn’t the case
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
Hey all! First of all, thanks to The Missenden Flyer for the review - we are totally chuffed :). Cheers. @Schuey, the app will use data if it needs to re-route you but if you are concerned about data use you can save all of your routes in the app in advance and then use your Beeline Moto with your phone in airplane mode (just Bluetooth needed). It won't re-route you if you take a wrong turn but it will route you back to where you went off track :)
@Schuey_M3 жыл бұрын
@@ridebeeline Thanks, so I guess it uses data when you initially calculate the route before you set off, and then again if it needs to reroute. Otherwise, it just mirrors the route from your phone via Bluetooth to the device without a continuous drain on data?
@ericmilligan32 жыл бұрын
After watching your review sir, I’ve just ordered one, thank you.
@TheMissendenFlyer2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@BikerJayy3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered a twin pack for my father and I using the link. Early christmas present. Love the simple design and instructions. I like actually using my brain when riding so this suits me perfectly. Plus, I've had enough of sending my iPhone XR to apple for the camera to be repaired.
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it!! Cheers!
@user-cx2bk6pm2f3 жыл бұрын
Are people aware that most phone mounts aren't secure enough to resist a crash? So when you need your phone most, i. e. to call for help after going down, you find an empty mount and have no idea where the phone got slung to. If this device helps keep your phone in a safe place, it's worth it's weight in gold.
@murraycharters61023 жыл бұрын
G. You are right. I use a mount for my phone, but I have often thought I would not have it to hand if I were to have a bingle A great point you raised
@user-cx2bk6pm2f3 жыл бұрын
@@murraycharters6102 I learned a related lesson when my phone was in a locked pannier and a crash locked the locking mechanism 😖
@dardobartoli3 жыл бұрын
Bluetooth headset connected to phone using waze or googlemaps with voice commands ... cheaper, safer and no faffing with even more stuff on the bars!
@user-cx2bk6pm2f3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent option, I do this frequently. Different strokes though, some people prefer visual cues rather than spoken directions.
@dardobartoli3 жыл бұрын
@@user-cx2bk6pm2f but 150 for that
@tonebonetones3 жыл бұрын
@@dardobartoli Yep, it's simply a rip at £150. I sometimes use waze or just as easy, pull over for 30 seconds to check Google maps.
@atastefortheroad44753 жыл бұрын
Waze is excellent but burns battery life quickly. Using the Beeline avoids this problem on longer journeys. I also prefer visual cues and references.
@user-cx2bk6pm2f3 жыл бұрын
Why do people still use Waze? Google maps now has the "reporting" function to alert on police, road debris, accident, etc.
@8610sarge3 жыл бұрын
Excellent bit of kit, it'll definitely be on my Xmas list, the fact is small enough to carry on your pocket is a plus, the only thing is can you see this at night!.
@LickyDischarge3 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy the outtakes😂, another classic TMF upload on what I consider your coolest bike😎👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
I do love my Speed Twin - really grown on me since I’ve had it....
@JazzRadioFfm3 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you mention the directional function of the beeline? It's my favourite thing. Just points to your destination and the rest is up to you :)
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Erm, no good excuse I can think of - there’s more to the Beeline than meets the eye!
@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou3 жыл бұрын
Looks ok, unfortunate name if you ever watch a “bee line” lol. 😁
@craigmayall75133 жыл бұрын
I am not normally a compulsive buyer BUT I just purchased one. Exactly what I need. Thanks Andy. I just hope the package makes it all the way to New Zealand :)
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Don't see why it shouldn't Craig! Great little gadget that suits my use-case a treat....thanks for watching!
@macfir81243 жыл бұрын
Another influencer. Thank you. For your priceless video. Beeline is very good nav. Even for Motorbikers.
@oliverdenny18693 жыл бұрын
I just use google maps on my phone (whilst its in my pocket) with a bluetooth connection to my sena to give me voice directions whenever I need them - works brilliantly for me 👍 Great video though!
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough - I don't use a headset so prefer the visual cues this gives....
@szeriman133 жыл бұрын
waze
@CriticalRider3 жыл бұрын
I deleted my previous comment because there were some inaccuracies on my part, and then I got an email with your response (which I believe is also gone). Sorry for that, it wasn't on purpose but just a case of bad timing. Anyway, the gist of my comment is that I find it too expensive for the little convenience it brings. I said in my comment that I think there's a lot of shortcomings with this device, most notably no voice instructions and no backlit screen (how do you use it at night?), and also that other more complete solutions exist for not much more money (cheap smartphone just for nav, smartwatch, your phone on the pocked with voice guidance...). I'd also like to say that my opinion is obviously opposite of yours, and that's fine - I'm not downplaying your opinion, I'm just expressing mine. What I find disappointing is when you said you only made the video because you like the device. Why wouldn't you make a video if you disliked it?! That's how you stay credible.
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Because I waned to spread the word for a gadget I've found to be useful...I assumed others may find it useful too. I had no issue with your previous comment, there was no need to delete it! All the best...TMF
@ajinkyakhanzode8903 жыл бұрын
That edit where you go: "haven't been here a while..." "Oooh just remembered this... " and we're right out the garage, is hilarious 😂 love it and the video
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@1Skymed2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one from here, thanks for the review flyer.
@TheMissendenFlyer2 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@glideman3 жыл бұрын
Did you get it free? In other words is this an advertisement? It would be good to tell the viewer. It's in the KZfaq T&C's.
@colingoldthorpe59183 жыл бұрын
Damn that jacket looks like you stole it from Kim Jong-UN the supreme emperor of North Korea 🇰🇵 🤣🤣🤷♂️🤷♂️
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
So it does! Turns out he’s a bit of a hipster!
@atastefortheroad44753 жыл бұрын
TMF - Our Great Leader.
@murraycharters61023 жыл бұрын
Colin Goldthorpe, no way it's about 10 sizes too small
@JazzRadioFfm3 жыл бұрын
i got one of those, it's really sweet. i actually left it on my bike for a night in a really sketchy street and no one bothered ;) also, sometimes i just put the northern most point as reference and use it as a compass. :)
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Yes great little gadget aren’t they - and as you say, inconspicuous....
@JazzRadioFfm3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer unfortunately for me, it is so inconscpicuous that I myself tend to forget about it... ;D
@MarkATaylor3 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these on the back of your review TMF and have to say what a cracking piece of kit. I’m not keen on having the iPhone on the handlebars as there’s potentially too many other distractions not to mention the damage risk through vibration. With this though it provides at a glance directional information and it works really well. I tend to know roughly where I’m going in the UK anyway so like the compass function that points you in the right direction of your destination. Been using it this week after lockdown restrictions have eased and really impressed. Simple to set up and mount although I must remember not to leave it on the bike when I go wandering off for a coffee break 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
I find mine blends in with the bike handlebar just fine and do tend to leave it on the Speed Twin even when I park the bike (...famous last words now)....
@81722Les3 жыл бұрын
lol, now everyone knows its an "expensive device" worth pinching
@CR-nm3nd3 жыл бұрын
They actually do have a backlight feature that comes on in the dark - you can also make it stay on in daylight to make it stand out more which I find helpful (although I'm sure this hits the very long battery life a bit). But picking aside, another great vid.
@CR-nm3nd3 жыл бұрын
@@peterd3215 On mine, if you go to Settings, there is a Sun type logo shown at the top. Click on that and the display lights up. I would describe it as a backlight more than just a stronger screen setting, but I may be wrong . . . .
@2WHEELSor2WINGS3 жыл бұрын
I really like my Beeline. Think it is much safer than a sat nav as the display is so instinctive and simpler to follow. Less time is needed looking at it. You can plan a interesting route by putting in as many way points as you like on the app. It also uses hardly Amy battery or data on your Android or i phone. It comes as std with a longer hinged strick/bolt on mount. Bolt on handle bar and a selection of other mounts are sold separately. 😎
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear this, thanks Graham! 😁
@splodge57143 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. Looks a great idea, just what I need. Also love the Speed Twin, should be my next bike. Cheers.
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Chilliesauce693 жыл бұрын
My TomTom rider was perfect and loved it, but as it’s now discontinued and as TomTom put it, at its end of life, they have stopped updating maps for it which isn’t the end of the world. But what they have done is made it via an update sabotaged it. If anyone reading this doesn’t believe me just look this up on google, it’s affected many many users. It’s also affected my parents TomTom and also my friends. Anyway, I have no trust in TomTom anymore so been looking at alternatives and quite frankly this video has helped me choose my next satnav. So thank you for the good quality review 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@kombo7313 жыл бұрын
Just knowing that you have 6 bikes in your garage makes me feel less guilty about my humble 4, two of which are scooters. So thanks for that. Anyway, another great video. One of the things I appreciate about your videos is that you approach items like a normal guy, rather than as a pedant. Real world stuff. So (for example), when modding your Interceptor, it was step by step including the hard bits. Too many videos are "Then just remove the tank, open the valve cover, remove the cams, throw away the cam chain tensioner, grind down the exhaust cams, and you're all set. Easy."
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Charles - I'm glad you think that, I am just the same as everyone else and hope my videos reflect life in the real world (rather than wheelie gods, track day gods, off road gods, engineering gods, etc).....
@highlandriders96963 жыл бұрын
For a retro style bike I think it's style is perfect. Quite expensive really but such is life with motorbike things. Cheers
@rajjeyaraj89873 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that you don't have a GPS constantly nagging at you to make a turn!
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Me too - low key this
@reubenchristian50013 жыл бұрын
Great review as normal, mate! That last sentence had me laughing out loud. I've played it back three times haha "oh, i'm distracted - have to do that again"
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it.....
@mattjordan52363 жыл бұрын
I've been using a phone in a tank bag...its less than ideal as I have to keep taking my eyes off the road to look down. This looks ideal, cheers TMF!
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome...
@billcotton15513 жыл бұрын
That is perfect for a motorcycle! Much easier to use than a phone screen.
@stephencole44983 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is a game changer. It also seems you can build routes.....thanks for showing this.
@mholbrook4723 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I used one of these for my trip from Andalucia to Sussex and back with very mixed results. I had errors of up to 400m at times and since my phone was running side by side with the Beeline running Google Maps (Faultlessly I might add) I could see the error in real time. 400m error of course made the Beeline useless and it got me completely lost in the middle of Burgos. The device itself is fine, it is the software app that is crap. Why they don't just configure it as a display for Google Maps is beyond me. For those who say why not just use the phone the answer is strong sunlight and those who say Bluetooth voice instructions that is illegal in France. So a good reflective display is a good idea. Shame about the software.
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
Hey M Holbrook! Oh no :(. Sorry to hear that. It sounds something was going a bit wrong there - we would suspect the GPS reading on your phone but it is interesting that Google Maps was bang on. Please could you shoot us an email at support@beeline.co? We can have a look into it if you like and see what might be going wrong. We'd love to get you Beelining better!
@mholbrook4723 жыл бұрын
Hi Beeline, you know me perfectly well. I contacted you reporting the 400m error when I was lost in Northern Spain using the Beeline. And yes, the phone with Google Maps was bang on. I also reported an exact location of a 400m error in Sussex, you told me the app needed replacing. Mathew is my contact.
@andrewd75863 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these just over 12 months ago & its exactly as you described Andy! It also works without Bluetooth. Put in your destination & just go! Great when there’s no coverage 😡👍🏼🇦🇺
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Really? Works without Bluetooth...I find that hard to believe...!!
@andrewd75863 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer Oops! U need wifi or internet connection to set route but then you can turn data off! Yes bluetooth is then needed Andy🤪
@debenhamdave43143 жыл бұрын
Sounds fantastic, will definitely buy one via your link, Cheers TMF
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
Woop, thank you! Hope that you love it Dave 😁
@luckylarrikin14393 жыл бұрын
The Beeline-Moto looks great, but the price on extra plastic mounts is price-gouging as is the $50 postage cost to Australia.
@racheltaylor65783 жыл бұрын
I’ve got one of these.Its got me home a few times when I’ve been lost.I don’t have room for a phone mount on my handlebars.
@paulstredwick3 жыл бұрын
Nicely demonstrated TMF. I'm a fan of simplicity and have been curious about the Beeline since it was a kickstarter project. I just can't get past the idea of being on a French autoroute, approaching a complicated multiple exit with only a floating arrow and dot to help me decipher it. Then being forced onto a toll road that locks me into a 30 mile detour in the wrong direction and spits me out in "Deliverance" territory, in the fog, down a hole, with an owl (Fast Show reference).
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul! We heard this loud and clear from our beta testers so we released it with some extra symbols for exactly that type of scenario 😊. You can find out more about those here: ridebeeline.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/77000227608-following-directions-on-beeline-moto
@paulstredwick3 жыл бұрын
@@ridebeeline Very interesting! I've been impressed with the improvements you've made but wasn't aware of this latest update. I'll give the phone app another go. Certainly find the device appealing.
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
@@paulstredwick Ah! I think that that will be it - the phone app is not yet designed to be used standalone so doesn't have all of the same features (incl. junction indicators) as the device itself. We are releasing big app update in the next couple of months that will change this! Are you on our mailing list? That's the best way to stay in the loop :)
@paulstredwick3 жыл бұрын
@@ridebeeline I'll join your mailing list now. Thanks for the info.
@summo19423 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these recently and have not done about 200 miles with it. I love it! So much more subtle and discrete than having my phone mounted on the bars, plus my phone stays safely tucked away in my pocket. The Beeline Moto uses a fraction of my phones battery, and fits in my pocket when not in use. It took a little while to get used to not seeing the shape of the road ahead, but once you learn to trust it, it's clear and effective. Cost me £150 and is well worth it.
@ridebeeline3 жыл бұрын
Woo, thank you so much Robin! We are chuffed to hear it and really appreciate you buying a Beeline Moto - thanks 😁
@jameswilson89983 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, what a great idea, that is all you need on a bike especially in London!
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Very neat solution....
@user-cx2bk6pm2f3 жыл бұрын
Options are always good and this is quite a novel option!! This seems to do what the compass does in Garmin/BMW nav units, except with clever additional indicators and of course without a huge box mounted to your bars.
@VikingBagsYT3 жыл бұрын
Good content and great review! Keep up the good work!
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@richiektm3 жыл бұрын
QVC shopping love it
@MikeTheBike582 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one and I'm looking forward to using it soon,I've heard many phones have been damaged through vibration on motorcycles so didn't want to risk my new S21. Thanks for the Info TMF.