Ipod while biking?
11-22-11, 09:47 PM
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11-22-11, 10:01 PM
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I almost always use an iPod when I'm commuting. I know you're not supposed to, but eh, I'm a pretty good defensive rider and I keep the volume low enough to hear my chain spinning.
I should add that iPod ear buds don't cancel noise very well. and riding like you're deaf is an awesome policy.
I should add that iPod ear buds don't cancel noise very well. and riding like you're deaf is an awesome policy.
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11-22-11, 10:45 PM
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I don't wear headphones because I like the sounds around me. But I don't see the safety factor. What am I going to do jump off my bike everytime I hear a car vrooming behind me? You'd have to have the volume pretty damn loud not to hear sirens, bells, etc.
Oh yea and what data junkie mentioned...
Oh yea and what data junkie mentioned...
11-23-11, 07:09 AM
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I don't tell people what to do. But since you solicited opinions, I'll say that for myself, I would never, ever consider using anything on a bike that would or could impede the flow of information regarding my surroundings, regardless of whether I'm on a road or a MUP. Things happen way too fast and the consequences are way too severe.
And questions of safety aside, when I cycle, I do so to enjoy cycling. When I listen to music, I sit down and just listen to music. They're both worthy of my undivided attention; I get more out of them that way.
11-23-11, 07:49 AM
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I do use my ipod whilst cycling, but keep the volumes at a level where I can still hear what's going on around me, I find it also helps me to be able to hear the bell on my bike when asking pedestrians to make way.
11-23-11, 12:31 PM
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I use this in my right ear. https://www.scansound.com/index.php/e...-earphone.html
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