Originally Posted by AllenG
I posted this in
General Cycling Discussions, but did not get an answer (some on hearing aids, but I'm not ready for those yet), so I though I'd try it here.
Does anyone know if the constant rush of wind noise has any detrimental effects on hearing?
What kind of decibel level are we listing to when pedaling at a decent clip?
I ask because my father, a dentist, has nerve damage to his ears from the constant whine of the drill.
--A
ANY prolonged exposure to constant high levels of noise is bad for human hearing as our bodies
were not designed to deal with high noise levels on a longterm repeat basis.
Will the rush of air past your ears damage your hearing on a bicycle?? NO, I don't think so as it's
no worse than the rush of air would be riding a horse which man has done for centuries. It's the
manmade noise that the killer.