▲ 6 ▼ Looking for earphones for bicycling and calling (lemmy.world) submitted 1 week ago by Damaskox@lemmy.world to c/bicycling@lemmy.world 12 comments fedilink hide all child comments Good day! I'd be interested in buying earphones that can block wind while in a call and bicycling. For Android, and preferably under 60 euros. Any ideas?
[–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago (1 child) Interesting. I have never heard of those cat ears things before but ride with bone conduction all the time. Does it make a notable difference using them? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] JayleneSlide@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 child) Makes a huge difference. I do touring and long distance bicycling (specifically randonneuring, unsupported timed rides up to 1200km). The reduction in mental fatigue because of less wind noise is invaluable. Also, if using bone conduction headphones, you can run a lower volume further reducing mental fatigue. The lower volume and reduced white noise also lower the threshold for situational awareness. The Airstreamz site has a guide on how to "finger test" if Cat-Ears will be effective with your ear shape and helmet design. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago That is interesting, thanks for the info. I never felt I had a problem but on long rides it can be somewhat fatiguing like you say to have the bone conduction up loud enough to hear whilst also paying attention to the sounds of what is going on around you + wind noise. I'll check out what their site says and the item is fairly inexpensive, I may have to try them out! Thanks for the recommendation! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] JayleneSlide@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 child) Makes a huge difference. I do touring and long distance bicycling (specifically randonneuring, unsupported timed rides up to 1200km). The reduction in mental fatigue because of less wind noise is invaluable. Also, if using bone conduction headphones, you can run a lower volume further reducing mental fatigue. The lower volume and reduced white noise also lower the threshold for situational awareness. The Airstreamz site has a guide on how to "finger test" if Cat-Ears will be effective with your ear shape and helmet design. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago That is interesting, thanks for the info. I never felt I had a problem but on long rides it can be somewhat fatiguing like you say to have the bone conduction up loud enough to hear whilst also paying attention to the sounds of what is going on around you + wind noise. I'll check out what their site says and the item is fairly inexpensive, I may have to try them out! Thanks for the recommendation! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago That is interesting, thanks for the info. I never felt I had a problem but on long rides it can be somewhat fatiguing like you say to have the bone conduction up loud enough to hear whilst also paying attention to the sounds of what is going on around you + wind noise. I'll check out what their site says and the item is fairly inexpensive, I may have to try them out! Thanks for the recommendation! permalink fedilink source parent