Helmets, wind noise and mp3 players.

[2Loose]

No, not quite what you think.

After a 'friend' posted THE James Cracknell clip on SWMBO Facebook page, I was bullied into wearing my helmet on my commute this morning. I do occasionally wear it, but normally only when it is raining or really cold.

I was amazed (and disturbed) at the amount my hearing was reduced by wind noise, so much so that my rear observations were probably four times what they normally are.

I think that I may have well been wearing an mp3 player for all the good my ears did me. I will be discussing this at length with her when I get home...

Are others aware of this noise issue?

 

[tyred]

This is precisely why I stopped wearing mine. The wind noise was deafening above about 15mph.

 

[4F]

Tell the "bullies / wife" to f*** off and wear what you like.

My wife attempted this conversation many many moons ago, it has not been discussed since.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Tell the "bullies / wife" to f*** off and wear what you like.

My wife attempted this conversation many many moons ago, it has not been discussed since.

And she's not been seen since the patio was built ....

 

[4F]

And she's not been seen since the patio was built ....

To be fair its a lovely patio and I am glad the footings were as deep as they were

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

No, not quite what you think.

After a 'friend' posted THE James Cracknell clip on SWMBO Facebook page, I was bullied into wearing my helmet on my commute this morning. I do occasionally wear it, but normally only when it is raining or really cold.

I was amazed (and disturbed) at the amount my hearing was reduced by wind noise, so much so that my rear observations were probably four times what they normally are.

I think that I may have well been wearing an mp3 player for all the good my ears did me. I will be discussing this at length with her when I get home...

Are others aware of this noise issue?

Yes, it's the main reason I stop using one. IME it makes riding considerably less pleasant and more dangerous.

 

[ohnovino]

After a 'friend' posted THE James Cracknell clip on SWMBO Facebook page...

Which clip? Is it this one, taken several months after his accident:

 

[Norm]

Pull your Buff (a more useful safety device than a helmet, IMO) up to cover your ears, and enjoy the complete absence of wind noise again.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

buy a cap with ear flaps and wear it under your helmet.

or for the suicidal get a nice Bern Brentwood and fit their STUPID audio liner so you can wear your iPod whilst cycling.....

 

[david k]

This is precisely why I stopped wearing mine. The wind noise was deafening above about 15mph.

i rarely have that problem

 

[Bicycle]

No, not quite what you think.

I was amazed (and disturbed) at the amount my hearing was reduced by wind noise, so much so that my rear observations were probably four times what they normally are.


Are others aware of this noise issue?

I am an occasional wearer of a helmet and I notice no difference at all in my hearing.

My helmet is a low-end road one (early 90s) one but fairly standard in design.

I occasionally ride with an MP3 player and that does affect my hearing.

The MP3 also becomes inaudible due to wind noise over 25-ish mph.

My hearing is also affected by my warm, winter headband. I can still hear well, but have the permanent impression of tyre roar from a non-existant car about 10 meters behind me.... I look round a lot whan I wear the headband - and the car is never there.

But with just a helmet, I notice no difference.

 

[tyred]

i rarely have that problem

You don't go above 15mph?

 

[david k]

You don't go above 15mph?

like the post says rarely

 

[numbnuts]

I’m mutton jeff in my right ear and the left is not muchbetter, now my bike mirror has now become my ears

 

[lukesdad]

I dont wear one very often, and cant say Ive noticed any increase in wind noise when I have.