Wind noise and what do you do about it?

[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!

[Mark McM]

Originally Posted by simplemind

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

General Ambrose Burnside: Civil War General/Cycling Innovator

[dgauthier]

What??

[Mikej]

Try some clear tape - folded over and stuck to itself.

[tylerbennett]

You are welcome Simplemind.

[19wisconsin64]

Excellent thread! Doubt this would happen, but it would be great if there was a rating system for straight-ahead wind noise protection for helmets. While some helmets are quieter than others using those fuzzy-looking ear protectors does lower the sound decibels.

Probably the older you get, the more you adopt a "functionality over fashion" approach. Having reached that age and mentality, I can attest to the effectiveness of the silly looking fuzzy mini-mutton chops that fit on your helmet straps. They work.

[BobY04]

I wear my custom filtered earplugs that I also use for motorcycle riding and they look like this. I got them from Big Ear. They got a lot of other kinds of earplugs so you better check them out.

[Octave]

+1 for the custom-fitted earplugs. Get something that filters out all resonances, rather than selective frequencies. I've never had a problem hearing cars/animals while wearing them, but they definitely cut down on the fuzz.

As soon as the temps drop I wear caps that cover my ears. Then, come springtime, I'm always shocked at how loud riding can be.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Octave

+1 for the custom-fitted earplugs. Get something that filters out all resonances, rather than selective frequencies. I've never had a problem hearing cars/animals while wearing them, but they definitely cut down on the fuzz.

As soon as the temps drop I wear caps that cover my ears. Then, come springtime, I'm always shocked at how loud riding can be.

I wear a hat that covers ears during cold weather and when I can ride w/o or with a cycling cap, I actually enjoy the 'noise'..and if I'm having something going on with the bike, I can hear it. Maybe I don't go fast enough to have wind noise be a problem, but to me, it isn't any problem.

[benb]

Maybe check to make sure your straps are adjusted correctly, they really add a lot of extra wind noise if they can move/vibrate in the wind.

That guy in the picture has his glasses over the strap, IME that reduces noise as it makes it a little harder for the straps to vibrate.

I used to religiously wear earplugs motorcycling. They really do help your situational awareness a lot as they filter out wind noise but not much else. But I think they are pretty overkill for cycling and would make it harder to have a conversation if you're riding with someone else.

[Tony]

I have used these for years kayaking when rolling in the drink is inevitable. They work great on the bike! I use them on cold rides. They are comfortable and the vented models allows you to hear but really reduces wind noise.
https://www.proplugs.com/

[jmoore]

Originally Posted by Tony

I have used these for years kayaking when rolling in the drink is inevitable. They work great on the bike! I use them on cold rides. They are comfortable and the vented models allows you to hear but really reduces wind noise.
https://www.proplugs.com/

I like the look of these. I am going to try a set.

I have 100 sets of cheap foam earplugs for mowing the yard and shooting. These look much better.