+1 Either solo or with 1-2 others – that's it. The advantage of mesh is the ability for the last rider to hear the first rider if all riders are within range of one other rider. The idea of being able to talk to the lead puppy 2mi away when there are several other riders between my and he is – interesting but not a must have for me.I'm not convinced mesh is something I just gotta have. I ride with 1-2 other people when I'm not solo. When we get in range, we automatically pair after the first pairing. Likewise, if we get separated, we automatically rejoin the group intercom as we come into range again.
But we never stretch ourselves that thin. The big dogs will let me catch up. Eventually. But I can see how those that ride in larger groups that tend to get strung out along the road could benefit from mesh.