Wind noise and what do you do about it?

[simplemind]

I ride with a semi-aero helmet (Protone) andI still get significant wind noise. I also sometime ride with a bone conduction headphone (Trekz) that allows me to hear my surroundings, which is mostly wind noise.
How do YOU cope with the noise?

[AngryScientist]

after spending any amount of time on an indoor trainer.....i enjoy it!

[sandyrs]

Originally Posted by angryscientist

after spending any amount of time on an indoor trainer.....i enjoy it!

+1

[chiasticon]

one dude in the local club wears these. says they help a lot. I've never been bothered by wind noise, but here's a link if you're interested in them.

[ergott]

They work. I use them and don't care what anyone might say (though I don't have a visor like that dude). I can hear conversations (in a group) and cars much sooner. It also takes away some of the mental fatigue of a long day riding.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by simplemind

I ride with a semi-aero helmet (Protone) andI still get significant wind noise. I also sometime ride with a bone conduction headphone (Trekz) that allows me to hear my surroundings, which is mostly wind noise.
How do YOU cope with the noise?

I ride so slow, I have no wind noise..

[wallymann]

Originally Posted by ergott

They work. I use them and don't care what anyone might say (though I don't have a visor like that dude). I can hear conversations (in a group) and cars much sooner. It also takes away some of the mental fatigue of a long day riding.

concur, cat-ears do work...but the look isnt for everyone...i'm pretty vain, so i bailed after last season.

i may just start riding with earplugs a-la the motorcycle, after a minute your hearing adjusts so you can hear as good or better than bare ears w/ associated wind roar.

[ergott]

re: earplugs

I road with earbuds in but no music or anything playing. Does lower overall volume you are subjected to, but doesn't reduce the wind buffeting in comparison to surroundings. Still better than nothing, but just as hard to explain to the unplugged buddies.

[bobswire]

Originally Posted by chiasticon

one dude in the local club wears these. says they help a lot. I've never been bothered by wind noise, but here's a link if you're interested in them.

I'm not bothered by wind noise but it interferes with hearing approaching vehicles coming up from the rear or talking to another cyclist. Those look like something worth a try though I'll try and make a set of my own. I have the velcro. Thanks for the idea.

[simplemind]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

after spending any amount of time on an indoor trainer.....i enjoy it!

I "hear" you! When I broke my hand on the mtb a few years ago, I couldn't wait to hear the wind again!

Originally Posted by chiasticon

one dude in the local club wears these. says they help a lot. I've never been bothered by wind noise, but here's a link if you're interested in them.

Thanks for the link, I've never seen anyone with these... I can just hear people calling me "Muffin"!

Originally Posted by ergott

They work. I use them and don't care what anyone might say (though I don't have a visor like that dude). I can hear conversations (in a group) and cars much sooner. It also takes away some of the mental fatigue of a long day riding.

Yeah, an actual user! I'm guessing they attach to the helmet strap. I'm not sure if it's the helmet strap or the headphone that is the culprit, so I have further investigation to do.

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

I ride so slow, I have no wind noise..

LoL, it only affects me when I go downhill!

BTW, the good thing about the TREKZ is they don't go in the ear so you can hear approaching vehicles and conversation...and wind!

[berserk87]

Originally Posted by chiasticon

one dude in the local club wears these. says they help a lot. I've never been bothered by wind noise, but here's a link if you're interested in them.

My wife made me a set of these in a few minutes with 2 pieces of felt and some velcro. They do cut the wind noise by about half, maybe.

[Tickdoc]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

I ride so slow, I have no wind noise..

HA! that, and I can't hear anyways, so even if there is noticeable noise, I don't notice it.

[SlowPokePete]

d-e-l-e-t-e

SPP

[BLD 25]

Originally Posted by chiasticon

one dude in the local club wears these. says they help a lot. I've never been bothered by wind noise, but here's a link if you're interested in them.

This reminds me of those huge sideburns that Bradley Wiggins had for awhile!

[simplemind]

Originally Posted by BLD 25

This reminds me of those huge sideburns that Bradley Wiggins had for awhile!

Now there's an idea...grow your own Cat-Ears!