lancewho05

The wrap around the ear kind. Any ideas or proven methods on ways to keep my one headphone firmly lodged in my ear. Or can anyone recommed a set wrap around or not that stays in place.

slowandsteady

I have an idea, don't wear headphones. Problem solved.

It's a really bad idea to wear headphones while riding a bike. I am aware of my surroundings and even have a mirror on my bike, and sometimes the only warning I get(blind curves or hills) is the noise of the vehicle. Even one headphone can significantly impair your ability to hear.

Of course, if you are on the trainer you could try this.

https://www.fixup.net/tips/earbud/30d...d_earphone.htm

Phantoj

I think the Koss KSC-75 looks like a good setup. Individual phones that clip onto the ear.

I don't own them, and I don't engage in the controversial practice of riding with headphones. I think I would find the music distracting; I enjoy my ride.

allez

i have these but only use them on occasion. They stay put and have pretty darn good sound quality. lightweight, too.

transplant

athletic tape

Grasschopper

Have you tried staples? How about glue?

chrisvu05

Hammer....cause you might as well beat your brains in before the cars do it for you

dirtyphotons

boombox duct taped to the rear rack

DrPete 

+100. Good to have all your senses working at 100% while riding...

DrPete

NoRacer

Bah!

In the state of Maryland you are allowed to have one ear piece in an ear while cycling.

If you look at the pro peloton, most riders have an ear piece in one ear while racing. (Venga, venga, Venga! Allez, allez, allez!)

NexCare Waterproof Foam Tape works well, but it's pricey. Last I used it (to treat plantar fasciitis while running), the tape is flesh colored.

40-Dan

In many states, you are not required to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle either. Doesn't make it smart.
I'm not a big follower of races, but aren't they on a closed course, ie no cars?

Dan

Pedal Wench

I use those, but leave them down around my neck (pointing up), so nothing is actually blocking my ears. With the volume turned up just enough to hear the song and the beat, I can still hear everything around me, talk to other riders, and get enough motivation to keep moving.

NoRacer

So, you don't need to be just as careful with the peloton surrounding you?

oilman_15106

Here's a good idea. Leave them at your house.

lancewho05

Why do you people care if I ride with headphones or even without a helmet for that matter. How or why does this concern you. Quit hijacking my thread. I personally couldn't imagine not having something in my ear during a ride weather it be a game or sports talk radio or whatever. I've had my batteries go out on me before when i was like an hour away from my house and talk about f'n lame, i seriously don't see how you guys do it.

dirtyphotons

you don't need to hear them.

you wanna make ******** arguments, that's your business. but if you cause an accident because you can't hear another cyclist over your music, you deserve a u-lock to the face.

Speedy Gonzalez

I have both the Sennheiser OMX70

and Koss KSC75

I use both for running and both stay on the head very well. The Senns look really cool but cant touch the audio quality of the Koss KSC75, which happen to be my favorite pair of headphones under $50, EVER!!!

Phantoj

I didn't mention the KSC-75 is supposed to sound really good, as was mentioned above.

PunctualAlex

Every time a bicyclist gets in an accident, whether you are hurt or you hurt someone else, there are newspaper headlines and bad publicity and the entire culture takes a hit. It's dangerous and illegal (usually) for a reason. To say that your entertainment is more important than the safety of everyone else on the road is utter rubbish. If you can't enjoy a bike ride without headphones, stop riding and enjoy your music from the couch.

PunctualAlex

This however is an awesome idea.

FormerBMX'er

Exactly what I was thinking!

I can see it now...some Fred riding through rush hour traffic singing out loud and off key to some God Awful 80's tune with Helmet Mirror, Sandles and Socks .

Bike Lover

Based on reputation alone, this REALLY surprises me. The Senns have a tremendous rep for home earphones, you'd think they'd be able to come up with some decent small/sport ones.

I saw 17 replies and only opened this out of curiosity to see how many responses were of the "don't use them" varity. Quite honestly, I'm surprised the OP got as many "real" responses as he did!

bmclaughlin807

The biggest difference I see between a racing situation like that, and normal riding is that it's a controlled situation with other racers. For the most part, you can be pretty positive they're not going to do something really dangerous and/or stupid. They've all trained extensively in riding with other racers.

On the other hand, when you're out riding by yourself, or with a small group, you have no control over other riders, motorists, pedestrians, etc.

That said, as long as you don't cause an accident, or run into ME, I don't care whether you listen to headphones or not, best wishes out there on the road and good luck.

DIZZAH

Here's and idea! if he wants to ride with head phones let him. Its not like your going to stop him. If your so scared of getting hurt stay inside and ride. And from reading some of these post you know your going to crash anyway. Isn't that WHY you shave your legs?

slowandsteady

Because I hate having to ride around human road kill. It interupts my rhythm.

Actually, we don't know you, so maybe you are not aware how dangerous it is. It really isn't hijacking a thread to talk about headphones while biking when the original thread is talking about headphones while biking.