I listened to some music with earphones for the first time...

[Mr_Kipling]

....while out for an afternoon ride.
I always thought it would be dangerous but it turned out OK, I have a mirror so no unexpected overtakes. I know it's been debated on here before. I'll defiantly listen to more music when cycling on the roads that I know.

 

[Sharky]

....while out for an afternoon ride.
I always thought it would be dangerous but it turned out OK, I have a mirror so no unexpected overtakes. I know it's been debated on here before. I'll defiantly listen to more music when cycling on the roads that I know.

CC would be defiantly dull without the auto correct!

 

[Smokin Joe]

Can't anyone do anything without background music any more? Why can't you just be satisfied with mother nature's sounds?

The swish of tyres on tarmac, the fecking annoying clicks and creaks you can't pin down, the crunch of botched changes on a neglected drive train, the cursing and swearing on the way up a hill, the gasping for breath and the magical sound of a snot rocket leaving your nostrils when you reach the top.

You youngsters just don't get the romance of this cycling lark, do you?

 

[xxDarkRiderxx]

You may want to try these... https://www.aftershokz.co.uk/ I got some at the London Bike show a few weeks ago, but not tried them yet.

 

[Tin Pot]

Music also drowns out the abuse and horns.

 

[Heisenberg71]

I've only done it a handful of times and really enjoyed it. I ride alone in the main so, so on a long ride it can break up the boredom and distract you from the pain! It can also help with finding a cadence rhythm, if that makes sense.

However I seem to take the earplugs out on big climbs though. I think so I can concentrate, which makes no sense really. Just a habit.

 

[Drago]

In once tried this, though I think it may have been a mistake to listen to thrash metal. On the plus side I cut 19 minutes off my journey time to work!

 

[fossyant]

Ears are quite useful for hearing traffic from behind.

Think this will end up with helmet debates.

 

[Heisenberg71]

If you hear a car, bus or truck behind you what exactly are you going to do about it? Pull in and dismount until they pass? If you're in the right road position then you have to have faith they will safely pass, don't you, music or no music?

I don't listen to music in town / city as I need to fully concentrate on multiple lanes, lights and pedestrians etc. However out in the sticks on my own I would listen to music if I felt like it. If I get flattened at least I won't hear it coming

In Leeds city centre and certain multiple lane stretches of my commute I can hear traffic approaching and be on edge waiting for something to hit me. I really don't like one particular stretch and breath a sigh of relief every night when I make it to the what I consider to be the 'safe zone' where it returns from four lanes to one.

 

[Glow worm]

I've always listened to music on the commute for the last 20 years or so. Never had a problem. The trick is I guess just not to have it on too loud. I can still hear the numerous faster cyclists approaching me from behind, let alone cars etc.
It's horses for courses really, some folk seem to get on fine with music while riding, others, for some reason don't. Probably best left at that.

 

[Cuchilo]

Its when you take your hands off the bars to do the electric boogaloo . I'm having major problems with that bad ass move !

 

[Gasman]

Ooooh! Another headphone thread!

 

[Julia9054]

You may want to try these... https://www.aftershokz.co.uk/ I got some at the London Bike show a few weeks ago, but not tried them yet.

I got some for Christmas. I listen to the radio on my way to work and can hear the traffic perfectly.
I have a few issues with them shifting about on my head but, in general, I like them.
I agree with @Smokin Joe for leisure riding though.

 

[MontyVeda]

from the thread title i thought... he's listened to music through headphones for the first time... ever!



So in light of that... i suggest the self proclaimed 'headphone album' album titled Levitation by Hawkwind... not necessarily whilst cycling mind.

 

[RoubaixCube]

Aftershokz bluez 2 user here - all day every day on my commute. unless its too bloody cold and id rather wear a skull cap or a buff that covers my ears to keep them warm.