Originally Posted by kbarch (Post 17428211)

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.

Originally Posted by newbie101 (Post 17436609)

Poor attempt at strawman pseudo-argument. Take a deep breath and try again. :)

Originally Posted by kbarch (Post 17436789)

Nah. The guy who gave you the kudos seems like a smart and decent guy. No need to give him second thoughts.

Originally Posted by 10 Wheels (Post 17412927)

Try a mirror...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ses/FSNMNG.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...Blowout011.jpg

Originally Posted by newbie101 (Post 17437584)

^ A weak and belated attempt at forming a pseudo-alliance with another forum member after being exposed for your uninformed and illogical "arguments." :)

Originally Posted by newbie101 (Post 17435054)

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.

Originally Posted by mcmoose (Post 17579979)

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.

Originally Posted by 10 Wheels (Post 17412927)

Try a mirror...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ses/FSNMNG.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...Blowout011.jpg

Originally Posted by Jim from Boston (Post 17588897)

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.

Originally Posted by rick458 (Post 17437908)

I think the Glove Mirror is the best solution, is that a mirrored sun glass lens?

Originally Posted by Jim from Boston (Post 17588916)

+”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”:

Originally Posted by 10 Wheels (Post 17588944)

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.

Originally Posted by newbie101 (Post 17414145)

Hearing loss is not attributable to aging. It is due to environmental causes (ie loud noise)