Wind Noise
01-03-15, 04:32 AM
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Really? Would you refute these?
The last is key. If you know how to absolutely avoid and protect oneself against every form of hearing loss, how to ensure perfect hearing, please share, and please start by explaining how we might all maintain the ability to clearly hear frequencies up to 20kHz our entire lives. I think we'd all be interested.
The last is key. If you know how to absolutely avoid and protect oneself against every form of hearing loss, how to ensure perfect hearing, please share, and please start by explaining how we might all maintain the ability to clearly hear frequencies up to 20kHz our entire lives. I think we'd all be interested.
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01-03-15, 02:08 PM
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I think the Glove Mirror is the best solution, is that a mirrored sun glass lens?
01-05-15, 08:42 PM
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I tried the silicone ear plugs with the shot baffle, the wind noise was THUNDEROUS so dont try that.
Even walking I hear loud wind noise, I guess it is just (for me) a resonant frequency.
I may look for some foam balls from hobby lobby and make some wind filters like a microphone would use.
But will absolutely make the glove mirror.
Even walking I hear loud wind noise, I guess it is just (for me) a resonant frequency.
I may look for some foam balls from hobby lobby and make some wind filters like a microphone would use.
But will absolutely make the glove mirror.
02-23-15, 08:12 PM
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It could just be that each of us has a higher sensitivity and/or level of attentiveness either to sound or to wind noise in particular.
For those with a higher level of sensitivity, traditional forms of hearing protection will work well. Based on my measurements, sound levels in average traffic, at at a bit higher than average cycling speed (low 20's mph), is typically between 65 and 85 dBA. With less traffic, and at slower speeds, wind noise levels will be lower.
I've recommended the etymotics, and I think these are a good solution since they bring sound levels down to what is typically experienced inside of a quiet sedan (45 to 65 dBA).
For those who only want to reduce wind noise in particular, wind blox and cat ears are designed to do that. Wind blox seems to receive good reviews, whereas cat ears seems to receive mixed reviews.
A change of helmets may work, but this is typically the most expensive solution and I have not yet read any reviews or seen any data which offer clear evidence that certain conventional (ie non aero) designs are significantly quieter.
For those with a higher level of sensitivity, traditional forms of hearing protection will work well. Based on my measurements, sound levels in average traffic, at at a bit higher than average cycling speed (low 20's mph), is typically between 65 and 85 dBA. With less traffic, and at slower speeds, wind noise levels will be lower.
I've recommended the etymotics, and I think these are a good solution since they bring sound levels down to what is typically experienced inside of a quiet sedan (45 to 65 dBA).
For those who only want to reduce wind noise in particular, wind blox and cat ears are designed to do that. Wind blox seems to receive good reviews, whereas cat ears seems to receive mixed reviews.
A change of helmets may work, but this is typically the most expensive solution and I have not yet read any reviews or seen any data which offer clear evidence that certain conventional (ie non aero) designs are significantly quieter.
Don't want to look like an 80 year old man with hair sprouting out of my ears...
Can you tell me how hard it was to install the wind blox?
02-23-15, 09:17 PM
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The Wind Blox wrap around your helmet straps (Velcro closure). Takes 20 seconds, top. As I mentioned, they work best when your straps are tight against your temple/cheek, which is a bit tighter than I like mine. Still, I find mine still cut the wind noise a noticeable amount.
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The Wind Blox wrap around your helmet straps (Velcro closure). Takes 20 seconds, top. As I mentioned, they work best when your straps are tight against your temple/cheek, which is a bit tighter than I like mine. Still, I find mine still cut the wind noise a noticeable amount.
02-27-15, 05:02 AM
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FYA, Just a few minutes ago, I posted to this Commuting Forum thread ” Beginner Commuting In a Big City”:
As a decades-long, year-round urban commuter in notorious Boston, I can't say enough about a rearview mirror, but I try; I wear two, left and right.
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02-27-15, 05:35 AM
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I'm not one that likes wind noise either.
My solution is a little overkill though: I wear an open-face motorcycle helmet.
Upsides:
- It covers the ears, so they're protected from wind and sun
- Visors for keeping the sun/rain out of one's eyes are readily available (and I find seem to outperform anything I've seen on a bicycle helmet)
- Easy enough to embed a headset for phone/radio/music use (watch the volume!)
Downsides:
- Some attenuation of ambient sounds (so far hasn't been a problem for me)
- Weight: the lower-end open-face helmets are usually good enough for cycle use and will be "lighter" but even the lightest one will be several times heavier than most bicycle helmets.
My solution is a little overkill though: I wear an open-face motorcycle helmet.
Upsides:
- It covers the ears, so they're protected from wind and sun
- Visors for keeping the sun/rain out of one's eyes are readily available (and I find seem to outperform anything I've seen on a bicycle helmet)
- Easy enough to embed a headset for phone/radio/music use (watch the volume!)
Downsides:
- Some attenuation of ambient sounds (so far hasn't been a problem for me)
- Weight: the lower-end open-face helmets are usually good enough for cycle use and will be "lighter" but even the lightest one will be several times heavier than most bicycle helmets.
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+”10"+ about that. As an avid mirror-wearer, right and left Take-a-Look eyeglass-mounted, I would ask how you use the hand held mirror differently in addition to the eyeglass-mounted one?
FYA, Just a few minutes ago, I posted to this Commuting Forum thread ” Beginner Commuting In a Big City”:
FYA, Just a few minutes ago, I posted to this Commuting Forum thread ” Beginner Commuting In a Big City”:
Best use is for group rides when I want to locate all the riders.
Also Good for looking for Dogs that may be coming behind and near the pedals.
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I have one [rearview mirror] on each glove.
Best use is for group rides when I want to locate all the riders.
Also Good for looking for Dogs that may be coming behind and near the pedals.
Best use is for group rides when I want to locate all the riders.
Also Good for looking for Dogs that may be coming behind and near the pedals.
As a decades-long, year-round urban commuter in notorious Boston, I can't say enough about a rearview mirror, but I try; I wear two, left and right.
I usually ride solo, much less lead rides, and here in Metro Boston I can't remember ever being chased by a dog (unlike experiences elsewhere).
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Yes my hearing was very good until one day I had a inner tube blow up in my face while inflating a road tire, while in a fully enclosed garage. The hearing in one ear took a big loss.
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