BlueTooth Earphones
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You do realise what you're likely to start with those words don't you?
Better to leave out the 'on the bike' bit 
Having said that I've got a pair of these which I've worn out running and have held up ok. They replaced a pair I killed with sweaty lug 'oles (running on treadmill in Brazil in 35+ temperatures).
However on the rare occasions I wear them on the bike and now my usual pair when running on the local streets as well, I use a pair of bone conducting aftershockz. Can't comment on the bluetooth version as mine are wired but I really like them. @benb reviewed a pair here or use the search.
Tbh, I don't care. I bet the same people saying it's unsafe are those who advocate not wearing a helmet ironically.You do realise what you're likely to start with those words don't you?
Having said that I've got a pair of these which I've worn out running and have held up ok. They replaced a pair I killed with sweaty lug 'oles (running on treadmill in Brazil in 35+ temperatures).
However on the rare occasions I wear them on the bike and now my usual pair when running on the local streets as well, I use a pair of bone conducting aftershockz. Can't comment on the bluetooth version as mine are wired but I really like them. @benb reviewed a pair here or use the search.
In all seriousness though, cheers for the other info. Had seen those bone conductors when Googling earlier. Seem kind of cool. @benb 's review is a good start. Wondering if he has anything further to add now that he has used them more?
Tbh, I don't care. I bet the same people saying it's unsafe are those who advocate not wearing a helmet ironically.
In all seriousness though, cheers for the other info. Had seen those bone conductors when Googling earlier. Seem kind of cool. @benb 's review is a good start. Wondering if he has anything further to add now that he has used them more?
What about those that use headphones and advocate not wearing a helmet?
Exactly.
Saluki
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I have Aftershokz Bluez, the bluetooth bone conductions ones. I love them. They are great. I can hear the traffic around me, heck I can hear my tyres on the road. I do turn them off when I'm going through the city though, with it's extra traffic and learner drivers who don't understand the meaning of 'one way street' or 'cycle path'.
outlash
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Tbh, I don't care. I bet the same people saying it's unsafe are those who advocate not wearing a helmet ironically.
I bet you won't be saying that when the paramedics are scraping you off the road.
Tony.
So your saying don't wear earphones, but also don't wear a helmet?
outlash
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Oh I wear a helmet, and that's my choice etc etc but I like to keep my senses unimpeded for ensuring I get home in one piece.
Tony.
Tony.
Dogtrousers
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I never wear a helmet ironically. But I do wear hi vis sarcastically sometimes.
Tbh, I don't care. I bet the same people saying it's unsafe are those who advocate not wearing a helmet ironically.
In all seriousness though, cheers for the other info. Had seen those bone conductors when Googling earlier. Seem kind of cool. @benb 's review is a good start. Wondering if he has anything further to add now that he has used them more?
They are really good.
In retrospect I'm not sure the bluetooth is worth the extra cost, as if the handset is in my back pocket or pannier, the connection is a bit flaky, so I have my phone in my chest pocket anyway - in which case I might as well have got the wired ones.
But the sound is excellent, and if you set the volume right you can hear the music and external noises equally well.
Currently listening to the new Foo Fighters album, and Royal Blood. Rock makes you quicker up hills, haha!
I notice that they sit above the ear. Doesn't this interfere with gasses if one wears them?
I do like them and am thinking of buying some for using on my commute, but being a speccy git can imagine it might be a problem.
shouldbeinbed
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I tried not wearing a helmet ironically but it just looked silly not ironic.
Now when I choose to not wear a helmet, I dont wear it at a jaunty angle instead.
Now when I choose to not wear a helmet, I dont wear it at a jaunty angle instead.
shouldbeinbed
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I quite like Bluetooth headphones but not while riding, part of the fun of the bicycle is being part of the world, not cocooned away from it in my own little world.