Has anyone tried these for bike rides? Are they comfortable with a helmet and do they enough outside noise to be safe
56003
I use mine for running, biking and cross country skiing with no problems. They fit well under a helmet or watch cap. I live in interior Alaska and have to keep them in a warm place before putting them on as the metal in the frame can give contact frostbite (like a burn blister) if I leave it exposed to outside temps too long and put it straight on. As long as you don't turn the volume up too loud, you should be able to hear cars or other people just fine. It will never be as safe as exercising on the road without them on, but I really enjoy having music or audio books while I exercise.
1522787
They are much more comfortable than wearing either "on" the ear or "over" the ear head phones for long periods. They do not block extraneous sounds from being heard. This is either good or bad depending on the conditions. Good if you re walking and want to be aware of walkers or runners coming up behind you but not so good if you want to block out conversations of fellow workers in open areas.
1954666
I don't ride so I wouldn't know. The only issue I can think of is that the piece that you use to handle the earplug may rub against the helmet and that would be annoying. I use these when playing drums.. I cannot use them with headphones. I believe this piece is essential to the sound dampening so they cannot be removed.
638976
Sadly, I sold my bike about a month before I bought these, so I haven't tested them in that environment. :^( However, I think these would work fine, plus these are great for any loud environment where you still need to hear people talk. Also, these would be good if you use a device like ScalaRider or Chatterbox. Earasers do have another product called "Peace and Quiet" that seem to block more sound and may be better for highway speeds on a motorcycle, though.
736492
I've been using this device for about 4 years and what I've discovered is walking around my semi in the wind it works great no noise can be heard on the other side because of the microphone cover however I do not believe it would work good on a bike because it does not hold on to your head very well for that kind of a condition. It is a bit bulky to fit under a helmet.on a bike you would be better off with an in ear piece rather than an over the ear piece.
1169184
They are the most noise blocking head phones I've ever owned. That's not to say they're 100% noise proof. But you'll really have to try and hear outside noises.
1484634
They are good. I had the same dilemma, I purchased them, and I'm glad I did. They fit great w/o helmet.
2231038
Yes, they are very comfortable and I use them when I am out and about on my scooter (disabled). I use them on my iPod, at home on my computer. They have very soft cushion in both ears and and deliver the same sound as they did when I first bought them. I will use them for a few hours at a time and they are very durable.Hope this helps you, Jeff
1744634
I would think you could, biggest problem would arranging the speakers for your ears as most bicycle helmets kind of leave your ears in the open. The system is really designed for street and dirt bike type helmets but if you could figure it out they work very well and we have been able to talk up to 6 to 8 hrs without charging. Hope this helped
2250744
Some warn about the dangers of wearing headphones when riding a bicycle. I say as long as you have the volume low enough to hear ambulances, car honks, etc., you should be fine. That being said, I've used these dozens of times riding alongside traffic for 18-mile bike rides as well as over bridges. These are great headphones and I put them on after I put on my helmet and my glasses. They fit snugly around my ear even with my glasses on. They are not bulky at all. I would buy them again in a heartbeat.
1625492
I don't own these headphones but as a cyclist I can say that it would be a stupid idea to wear these while riding a bike. even small headphones that fit under your helmet (assuming you wear one) would be a bad idea. if you want to listen to music while riding get a portable speaker and attach it to your bike either via bottle holder or in some kind of bento box.
318472
Yes I have these on both mine and wife's half helmets. i have molded earpieces for my sony ear buds work great just a little wind noise. used forom arizona to milwaukee and back last summer
1550897
They are designed to use with a helmet, no way to keep them on your head otherwise. NH is a helmet free state also but I prefer the safety of helmet and these units work very well in this configuration.
496504
They fit fine for me wearing my bike helmet. I would just put the headphones on last, over the straps. Good luck.
2067306
Kinda depends on how high your volume is, and how tightly they fit over your head. The foam stops most of the noise, so it shouldn't be problematic for those around you. Hope this helps you decide.
895377
I am a cyclist and I also ride a motorcycle with a full face helmet. I would not consider the SENA for a bicycle because of the wind noise. You couldn't hear or be heard!
755040
Comfortable. Didn't use in a motorcycle helmet but I can' see a reason why this wouldn't be fine. I used mine doing construction work -all I could hear was music. The cord which connects the two buds wrapped over behind the ears and back around to the front of my neck. The fit was adjusted by tieing a poachers knot in the middle. If you are going to talk, you probably should wear a full helmet with sheild. Otherwise, should work great. I used to ride.