Shokz or similar
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They do work well (I don't cycle, but use them for walking and in the office sometimes).
The only thing I would say is that they can be quite easily overcome with outside noise (I suppose by design!) and you can't get them very loud. So, if you're cycling on a busy road, you may on occasion struggle to hear.
The only thing I would say is that they can be quite easily overcome with outside noise (I suppose by design!) and you can't get them very loud. So, if you're cycling on a busy road, you may on occasion struggle to hear.
PushedDover said:
absolutely.
I wear mine all the time, but maybe you are a 30mph roadie?
The ability to listen to podcasts etc whilst still being safe hearing the world around is great.
I would not ride with my Airpods.
Sold, buying some. As for 30mph roadie, only downhill and my tyres are 45mm I wear mine all the time, but maybe you are a 30mph roadie?
The ability to listen to podcasts etc whilst still being safe hearing the world around is great.
I would not ride with my Airpods.
PushedDover said:
absolutely.
I wear mine all the time, but maybe you are a 30mph roadie?
The ability to listen to podcasts etc whilst still being safe hearing the world around is great.
I would not ride with my Airpods.
I ride with Airpod Pros, in pass through mode and a Garmin radar, I've not been surprised by anything.I wear mine all the time, but maybe you are a 30mph roadie?
The ability to listen to podcasts etc whilst still being safe hearing the world around is great.
I would not ride with my Airpods.
report back.I have these for walking / running and they're great for quiet roads / paths / trails where you can still hear cars with your music on.
Downsides are that they aren't so good if you're near loud / fast traffic, or in gusty loud winds.
I've never cycled with mine as I couldn't get them comfy with my helmet and cycling glasses on, and I'm not personally a fan of reducing my hearing on the bike - if I could get them to fit they'd be great for off-roading though!
They're also brilliant for just pottering around the house, washing the car, doing DIY or gardening as I find them so comfy I can wear them for hours.
The batteries on them last for ages as well, a great bit of kit.
Downsides are that they aren't so good if you're near loud / fast traffic, or in gusty loud winds.
I've never cycled with mine as I couldn't get them comfy with my helmet and cycling glasses on, and I'm not personally a fan of reducing my hearing on the bike - if I could get them to fit they'd be great for off-roading though!
They're also brilliant for just pottering around the house, washing the car, doing DIY or gardening as I find them so comfy I can wear them for hours.
The batteries on them last for ages as well, a great bit of kit.
I have a pair of Open Moves and while I agree they are good for gravel rides i would only use for road rides in super quiet traffic.
Also depending on what shape your head/jaw is, the quality isn't very good at all - i dont get a particularly good sound unless i open my jaw. Dont expect levels of sound quality compared to even a low cost earbud.
But overall i'm happy with mine to listen to podcasts and music on long days out on the bike.
Also depending on what shape your head/jaw is, the quality isn't very good at all - i dont get a particularly good sound unless i open my jaw. Dont expect levels of sound quality compared to even a low cost earbud.
But overall i'm happy with mine to listen to podcasts and music on long days out on the bike.
I rode LEJOG last year. It was a group ride but I ended up with a shoulder injury and I elected to ride probably 60% of it solo (could not get on the brakes quickly, needed frequent stops, riding one handed etc). Quite simply there's no way I'd have been able to keep going without my Shokz, they are absolutely brilliant.
I always hear all the traffic, and even have them on low volume on club rides, if there's conversation I can join in perfectly, if not then the tunes keep me going.
I always hear all the traffic, and even have them on low volume on club rides, if there's conversation I can join in perfectly, if not then the tunes keep me going.
I know you now have some but I’ll add my voice to the chorus and say I use mine all the time when doing deliveries on the posh bike. Nice and easy to adjust the volume according to external conditions.
Gripes? The Bluetooth connection can sometimes be a bit laggy, and occasionally, despite swearing blind they’re connected, they’re not receiving anything and need re-pairing.
They are really effective on a motorbike too as you can wear ear plugs with no effect on your ability to hear/speak (flip front helmet).
Gripes? The Bluetooth connection can sometimes be a bit laggy, and occasionally, despite swearing blind they’re connected, they’re not receiving anything and need re-pairing.
They are really effective on a motorbike too as you can wear ear plugs with no effect on your ability to hear/speak (flip front helmet).
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