Originally Posted by redden
Guess what it boils down too is doing what makes you comfortable. I decide while I'm riding, depending on the situation. I've been buzzed by buses when not wearing headphones. Pretty scary either way. U can hear the bus but the sound will not give u a clue if it's gonna buzz you. Perhaps a mirror?
Actually no. There are more cyclists out there then just you. If I need to break my pace or if we get into an accident because you can't hear me then your choice just created a problem for me.