Reducing wind noise
03-13-16, 06:48 PM
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Reducing wind noise
Anyone use the Cat-Ears product? They have a bunch of different versions, any suggestions on which ones are better or worse for not only noise reduction or comfort or anything else? Or maybe some other product altogether?
Cat-Ears, LLC - Reduce Cycling Wind Noise
Cat-Ears, LLC - Reduce Cycling Wind Noise
03-13-16, 07:27 PM
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I just ride slow and that takes care of it.
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I use them. They work great.
Think I got the Classics II. Makes it far more pleasant, as well as easier to hear communication in a pace line
Think I got the Classics II. Makes it far more pleasant, as well as easier to hear communication in a pace line
03-13-16, 08:00 PM
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I have Slipstreamz Spoilers on one helmet. Slipstreamz - Products - The Spoiler
Kinda fussy to install, and reduce noise a bit, but I never bothered to outfit any of my other helmets.
It is neat to realize how much wind noise is part of the ride by eliminating it. I tended to ride harder with the Slipstreamz-- if I recall rightly; it was many years ago-- because it felt slower.
Kinda fussy to install, and reduce noise a bit, but I never bothered to outfit any of my other helmets.
It is neat to realize how much wind noise is part of the ride by eliminating it. I tended to ride harder with the Slipstreamz-- if I recall rightly; it was many years ago-- because it felt slower.
03-18-16, 10:12 AM
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One thing I forgot to mention is that strap mounted quieting devices like Slipstreamz and Cat Ears only work when they're aligned in front of the ear and into the wind, so for example, if you ride in a low position that angles the helmet straps more acutely in relation to the wind direction (e.g. in the drops), the devices won't be as square to the wind as if your head was more upright, and so the wind will come in over the top of the device onto the ear, making noise.
More upright positions, then, see the quieting devices perform better.
It's not a big deal, but being aware that they cannot work all the time (because of head movement and position changes) may recommend a different type of device if eliminating as much wind noise as possible is the imperative.
More upright positions, then, see the quieting devices perform better.
It's not a big deal, but being aware that they cannot work all the time (because of head movement and position changes) may recommend a different type of device if eliminating as much wind noise as possible is the imperative.
03-18-16, 11:17 AM
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I use two earbuds and music to block wind noise. Works well 
03-18-16, 01:27 PM
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Uses the Advance Search function and search for "wind noise" in thread titles. There are several threads discussing the issue, albeit some are dated.
E.g.: https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...d-noise-2.html
E.g.: https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...d-noise-2.html
03-18-16, 01:30 PM
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Foam ear plugs work great. They cut the wind noise but you can still hear traffic.
03-18-16, 03:12 PM
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