Comments on: Wind is Louder than Music

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:26:00 +0000

Couldn’t agree with you more, Eve.

By: Eve McGee- Malone

Eve McGee- Malone — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:23:00 +0000

Is it illegal for the deaf or hard of hearing to ride a bike or drive a car? No. Then why should it matter if my hearing is impaired by music in my headphones? I, like those who are deaf, compensate by riding defensively, obeying traffic laws, and keeping my eyes open.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:46:00 +0000

Hi Mike, I appreciate your perspective on this. What do you suggest to people you instruct about wind noise? With it making it very difficult to hear, do you suggest they not ride once the wind gets to a certain speed?

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:43:00 +0000

Great insight, Susan. I’ve never understood why some people in vehicles use earphones.

By: mike

mike — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 16:26:00 +0000

Lets deal with one subject at a time. First and foremost we are talking about safety and that is personal safety as well as those we live in the world with. I’ve been a cystist intructing others for over 15 years and know the importance of being able to hear in any situation Anyhing in the ear or ears will make it more difficult to hear period. Just cup your hands over one ear and you can hear the difference. Be a safe and resposible ride aand leave the tunes at home.

By: Susan Swope

Susan Swope — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 04:13:00 +0000

If states and communities want to ban the use of headphones by cyclists than they should also ban the use of radios, CD players, MP3 players, and especially cell phones by those folks who drive automobiles. I use headphones and can still hear what I need to hear, sirens, the sound of a blowout, riding over glass. What I pay less attention to are the sounds that startle me and distract from the real dangers. You know those sounds: loud continuous honking, “Get off the f—ing road”, “Get on the sidewalk where you belong”, and a host of others. Headphones are easily turned off when needed and they do certainly block wind noise. There are plenty of times when I choose not to use headphones. What I appreciate is the choice.

By: djByron

djByron — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 02:57:00 +0000

Good to hear! And yea, agree w/the wireless aspect. I currently have an older pair of Motorola Bluetooth wireless phones but they don’t work very well with a helmet and are in-ear. Looking forward to picking some of these!

By: Bill Micou

Bill Micou — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 03:46:00 +0000

I bought these a couple months ago and thy are great. I do several bike routes within the city, and I really want to hear anything and everything around me. With the Aftershokz headphones, I hear my surroundings, plus my podcasts. It has a ‘headband’ that wraps behind your head, not over your head, so it does not interfere with wearing the helmet. Love them! Wish they were wireless, but can’t have everything.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:03:00 +0000

Great tip….thanks, Paul.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:53:00 +0000

Thanks for jumping in with your comments. As you know, i feel where you’re coming from and know that even though you’re doing things your way you are not putting anyone else at risk. Good stuff.