headphones for cycling?

Question

Anybody know of a earbud style headphone with headband for running or cycling? I want earbud style for wind reduction and headband to keep them from coming out.

Hopefully there are no other people out there trying to take the place of my mother, in fact even she worries less. For everyone who replied with DONT DO IT please take care of your own life and not mine and answer the question that was asked. And further more, it's been a very long time since I saw a vehicle traversing the narrow trails that I often ride. Maybe I should consider not wearing headphones. A blue Jay may squawk at me to slow down and I would never hear him.

Answer 1

I haven't found one yet either ! - I use an iPod.

A lot of people get overeactive if you ride with an iPod but I say "Poo to you !"

Nobody complains about car stereos do they ????

Nobody is rendered completely deaf to the world, just because of earbuds, - just keep your wits about you that's all!

Enjoy your music!

EDIT:
I knew I would get thumbs down from the little boys but I will just mention, - I AM A SERIOUS RIDER and many Pros wear them, whilst training too! - So 'Double- Poo' to you !

EDIT:
Lol @ Silverbullet - I do wear a helmet and it's unlikely that you would pass me - Dream On !

Ps. If your brakes are noisy, check the 'toe-in' on the pads - OK?

EDIT: Well Silver bull**it,- when you're riding around the park, in your own little universe on your Huffy, just remember to stay off the roads and away from riders who have a little more 'savvy' than you, Some people can multi task!!!

If you can't walk and talk without falling over,- thats YOUR problem!! Don't assume everyone is as dopey as you are!

I can be 'road aware' and listen to an iPod, Narrow minded Dummies like you are easy targets for the 'Lets-bring-in-a-new-law-brigade'.
Stick to your trails and stay away from serious road users and riders.

Half-witted Know-it-alls are the real hazzard! ! ! !

Come to think of it should you be banned from wearing sunglasses, - after all HOW CAN YOU SEE CLEARLY???
What about car radios should they be banned as well???
Aren't clipless pedals dangerous - lets ban them? ? ? ?
etc etc etc etc.????

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Answer 2

Not only is it a bad idea to wear any type of headphones while cycling, it is most likely against the law! New York State (and probably most other states as well), prohibit the use of headphones while riding. New York does allow the use of a single ear piece (presumably for bike races for communication with your team car). But personally, I think that's a bad idea as well.

The sad thing is that enforcement of cycling traffic laws leaves a lot to be desired. Most people I see riding are poorly informed of the rules of the road.

Answer 3

I cycle on a bike path all the time, so earphones aren't an issue with traffic, and I always stay right, just in case someone happens to pass on the left. If I need to pass on the left, a quick glance back to check to see if anyone else is coming suffices quite well. No problem.

Bose makes a really good pair of in-ear buds- but they are expensive. Sony I think does a pretty good job with theirs- which I own, and they don't cost as much.

Answer 4

Very often the first hint you get that a car is coming up behind you is the sound it makes. For that reason, riding with earbuds is a bad idea. It doesn't matter that pros do it. It's still a bad idea, just like riding without a helmet.

My US $0.02

Answer 5

Mine are pretty good. They're earbud-style, with no headband, but they have a sort of arm that wraps around your earlobe, so if they did fall out (which isn't likely to happen), they'd just stay put hanging on your ear.

They look EXACTLY like these:

http://audiovisual.kelkoo.co.uk/sbs/120901/17927046.html

they may even be the same ones.

Even so, I personally don't recommend not having both ears on the road, so to speak, but if you're confident enough, go for it. I tried once, but couldn't enjoy my music for listening out for traffic.

((((hugs))))

May peace go with you throughout your life

Answer 6

Don't even think about it. Regardless of sound level, when your brain is processing music, its not processing external inputs. Subtle cues, like the sound of me coming up behind you yelling "on your left" get missed entirely.

Mr. G. - Overreact? You're probably one of those helmetless headphoned boobs who get all irate when I "surprise" them while passing. Even though I've given a loud "on your left" several times starting 50 yards back, and the sound of my brakes locking up would wake most senior citizens.
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I don't really care what you do on your own time in your own space. Oblivious in public is another issue. I'm worried about ME, not YOU. I spend a considerable amount of time riding and running on trails as well (primarily because so many motorists are not paying attention thanks to cell phones). People with headphones, riding, running, or walking are a hazard, because I never know if they're aware of my presence. I can't tell you how many times I've yelled on your left, watched the person drift right (so I think they've heard me) , then have them drift or jerk back on top of me as I pass. If you're out in public, PAY ATTENTION. I've tried running with headphones. Its way too easy to retreat into your own little universe. Running, its probably OK if you're disciplined enough to hold your line, but what about when you get to your turnaround? Do you stop and look before you do an abrupt U?

Here's another thought: if you're out running or riding, and hear "on your left", do what I do: Give a little wave or gesture so the person overtaking knows they've been heard.

Answer 7

That would be a bad idea for your safety my friend to use earphones.

It is somehow OK for pros to use them because they do have a safety car in front and back to protect them.

** To the guy who thinks that you can not be passed, Why don't you go Pro. When you win first placer in any world class event then I can give you bragging rights for that. Make sure that nobody can pass you or you will be eating your poo.

Answer 8

Not a safe idea.

It's also against the law (in California) to ride or drive in the street with earplugs in both ears.

Added -

And as far as your latest addendum, I'm not worried about what you do to yourself. I'm worried that you'll hit me because you won't hear me passing. It has already happened to me for exactly the same reason you're pursuing - someone too selfish to consider the danger they pose to someone else. And that was off-road. It wasn't a blue jay that gave my 16 stitches, IT WAS A FOOL WITH EARPLUGS!

Answer 9

I must agree! You should always pay attention to the road while cycling - listening on headphones is exactly the sort of thing that could get you killed. Why, I believe it is one of the cardinal rules of cycling - along with NEVER go along the inside of a bus.

Answer 10

Thats easy... you should NEVER wear headphones/earplugs while cycling. It is dangerous as you can't identify traffic and other things around you. Running is different since not too many people run in the street.

Answer 11

In many states riding with head phones / ear buds will get you a ticket. And no serious rider will wear them. We need to hear what's going on around us, and you can't do that while listening to music.