d2create

Anyone have an ipod mounted to your handlebars? I'm looking for a solution to this...

KirkeIsWaiting

the oakley thumpers

d2create

ummm.... i didn't ask for an alternative to an ipod. but thanks anyway.

Fleet

I don't know if I would trust a handlebar mount to hold an Ipod. I personally use an armband ipod holder for my ipod mini when I run.

On a bike, with all the bumping going on, I would worry about it getting damaged or being dropped.

d2create

Fleet, thanks. Didn't think about that.... I will look for an armband that fits the 3rd gen ipods.

SasquatchSooner

It probably isn't a good idea to wear headphones while biking. It would be better to put it in a handle bar bag with one of those battery powered speakers. I thought about mounting mine on the bars but if I ever crashed it would be more likely to break. The handle bar bag would offer a little protection.

d2create

I wear headphones all the time. I have a set of Shure E3's that cancel out all that traffic noise. Make the ride much more enjoyable and less stressful. I keep an eye on my mirrors and you can still hear honking or whatever since you can keep the phones at such a low volume.

Grunk

Ipod mount:

https://neistat.com/pages/photos_hold...dbikemount.htm

I ride with headphones only when I'm on the bike trail. I like to have my ears when I'm in traffic. I also bought an iPod shuffle to use instead of my normal iPod. They just go around your neck and don't have problems when they get bumped around.

KirkeIsWaiting

actually, i have the mini and clip it to the back of bike shorts.
i reach to change tunes, volume, ect.
i just don't' like stuff on my bike. don't seem to mmind junk on my body though...
got the thumpers because the ipod earbuds still hurt. very cool technology

Monument Man

iPod fits great into the rear pockets on my jersey and it doesn't really rock around back there. Its nice and soft in the stretchy material and my lower back is mostly on my seat anyways. Your handlebars would be far too jarring/slamming of a place to mount an iPod. The hard disk would break after hitting a few potholes.

Armbands for running wtih an iPod are much riskier to the HDD. The jarring impact of running is much more hazardous to the hard disk compared to biking.

Shuffle uses solid state flash memory and is great for any activity becuase there are no moving parts.

pbeards

I saw this on a blog:

https://www.mikematas.com/blog/2005/03/bicycle-ipod.html

Have fun, keep your eyes open.

librarian

Marware has bicycle mounts for $7.95.
You need a case with a clip for the ipod. Couple this with a PodWave and you have a sound system for your bike.

maximum01

I usually just keep my ipod in my riding jacket pocket, with the zip sealed leaving a small gap for the headphone lead. This seems far safer than a handlebar mount, for both ipod and rider.

Could you imagine trying to navigate an ipod interface while riding.....!!!....it's hard enough changing functions on my cycle computer without crashing, that would be insane. Also, think of the practicalities of having to clip and unclip your ipod every time you stop. Too gimicky and too much hassel imo.

When I want to change track I just stop riding and pull the ipod out of my jacket pocket...simple.

DerekU2

I just put my iPod in the pocket of my MTB Shorts. I put it so the clickwheel faces out and can control the iPod through my shorts just fine. I keep it in a skin for protection. If this leads to shorter life for my iPod so be it.l The way I see it, I'm using it every day and getting value for my money.

RT

I concur, and as much as it makes us sound like our parents, I have a larger problem with iPods and portable music (another place and time). I just don't believe we need to hear music every waking minute of the day. There have been several instances where I've considered using just one earpiece to listen to NPR on the way to work, but opted against it. If I can buy a couple of seconds by allowing myself to hear what's going on around me, I'll take it. Sorry about the soapbox there

blauger

I put mine in the center pocket of my jersey. It works great, the lines go down my back and don't get tangled with anything. Also, the fabric of my jersey is light enough to allow me to adjust the volume without a hassle. Most importantly, the iPod doesn't get jarred by all the bumps on the road.



PS I've never had it skip on me this way either.

christian_piper

Semi-related. Does anyone know any good minidisk mounting ideas? I have a Sony Psyc MZ-DN430. Just a bit bigger than a minidisc, but about an inch thick.

Alcyon

I use my ears in traffic all the time, especially when coming to a rolling stop. Usually my first clue that a vehicle is around is their engine, and I can out of experience now tell how far away they are approximately due to the volume. I actually thought about using my iPod mini but I think the possible price of my life and limb is worse that having to listen to my own panting all the way up the hill on my commute.

eblaska

I have an IPOD Shuffle and I put it in my messenger bag. I only put one ear in though so that I can hear traffic or cars. Sometimes if I take the bike path on the beach to work I wear both because it's early and I don't really have to deal with anyone. But I think it's sometimes dangerous depending on the situation.

maximum01

I don't see why people shouldn't listen to music while cycling. Is it less safe? Possibly, but then life is full of risks. You could argue the same for car users and even pedestrians crossing the road. A pedestrian walking about with headphones on could be at greater risk than a cyclist.

Also, isn't preaching to people about using their ipod while cycling the same as stating deaf people or people with damaged hearing be banned from cycling?

Live and let live I say.

Nicodemus

I happen to agree with you - the trend for pesonal music players everywhere isolates us all in what normally should be social environments.

But I still use it (it borders on being an addiction). Especially cycling. Where I live, scenery is a word you find in a book. I need more to enjoy a 20mi commute every day. The iPod fills that void nicely.

But I do agree with you - I'm very curious to see what the long-term impact of all this will be. Time will tell. For now, I'll just admit to and enjoy my addiction

Monument Man

I think that listening to music is a very artistic past time. When I come home from work I don't turn on the TV, I turn on some tunes. We chef up some dinner. It's nicer that way.

When I am cycling I enjoy listening to music. Try listening to some techno music with a 100 beats per minute and your legs start to crank along with the tunes. Basically it's like riding in a car listening to the radio. Except that instead of listening to stupid DJs babbling about JLos hindquarters, you get to listen to exactly what you want.

Of my 32 mile ride home, over 24 of that is on bike trails. I don't keep the tunes very loud. And I've found that I can hear the cars behind me. When I ride in groups obviously I don't wear the tunes!

Actually a few guys were giving me grief the other day for wearing them (friends) and so today I'm going to try riding sans tunes. The ride into work was nowhere near as fun. Plus I sit on the train for 45 minutes in the AM. How boring to be on the train with no music!

librarian

Monument Man Said:

Try listening to some techno music with a 100 beats per minute
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No,no, no, no No Techno
Try Trance instead!

Monument Man

LOL what's the official definition of "techno" anyway. How do house, trance, etc compare?

librarian

Beats me. I'm just some 56 year old guy that found this music when I got itunes with the radio channels. There's a sample in one of the tunes that repeats No,no, no, no No Techno. I really can't tell the difference but I like it any way. Great for riding or doing work around the house.

Drives my dog nuts though.