I was recommended this radio by my riding friends, as they had used an older generation for years, and I wanted to be able to communicate with them on the trails. Set up was straightforward. I'd highly recommend the handlebar mount for the push-to-talk button. With appropriate placement, I don't even need to take my hand off the grip to push the button and communicate with my group. Range was excellent in dense forest as we were often 1-4 miles apart from each other and had no problems talking. Battery life was never an issue and was able to use it for 5 hours a day for 3 days without having to charge it. Being able to communicate with my group as we were riding was a game changer. We were able to alert each other to hazards on the trail, let each other know which direction to go as trails intersected, and call out for help if needed no matter how far apart we were. I'd highly recommend this radio system!
