Sound in the Ears

[Sarge]

I thought I was the only one that found riding at a little higher speeds on an E-Bike that the noise in the ears got some what uncomfortable. I did find some comments posted a couple of years ago about the noise while riding to be very helpful. Now I know I'm not alone with this issue. Now that I'm in my seventies, I don't want to loose anymore hearing. I ordered the Cat Earz sound suppressors today from Amazon. I can't wait to try them out!

 

[dodgeman]

It’s a lot worse with a helmet on I discovered. I forgot my helmet once and figured it out pretty quick because of how much quieter it was.

 

[Sarge]

I wear a helmet all of the time and it won't be long now, I'll be wearing a scull hat under the helmet. Fall in Wisconsin is coming fast! How about our Brewers!

 

[scottsdalecommuter]

i found the catears helped on my helmet straps quite a bit

 

[Chazmo]

Honestly, I don’t think you’re likely to lose any hearing as a result of wind noise, but for me it’s (very) low temperature air in winter that gets to me. I wear a watch cap under my helmet when it gets cold. Anyway, the catears sounds like a good sol’n.

The other “problem” I have is watery eyes in brisk air at higher speeds. I wear changeable lens shooting glasses when I ride, but short of goggles I have not found a solution to this. I may start using goggles in winter. We’ll see.

 

[stompandgo]

Real cycling glasses solved that problem for me. Mine are made by Rudy Project.

 

[Chazmo]

Real cycling glasses solved that problem for me. Mine are made by Rudy Project.

Will have to look into that, Chris! Thanks. Nice helmets too!!!

 

[scottsdalecommuter]

I wear a helmet all of the time and it won't be long now, I'll be wearing a scull hat under the helmet. Fall in Wisconsin is coming fast! How about our Brewers!

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Honestly, I don’t think you’re likely to lose any hearing as a result of wind noise, but for me it’s (very) low temperature air in winter that gets to me. I wear a watch cap under my helmet when it gets cold. Anyway, the catears sounds like a good sol’n.

The other “problem” I have is watery eyes in brisk air at higher speeds. I wear changeable lens shooting glasses when I ride, but short of goggles I have not found a solution to this. I may start using goggles in winter. We’ll se

Honestly, I don’t think you’re likely to lose any hearing as a result of wind noise, but for me it’s (very) low temperature air in winter that gets to me. I wear a watch cap under my helmet when it gets cold. Anyway, the catears sounds like a good sol’n.

The other “problem” I have is watery eyes in brisk air at higher speeds. I wear changeable lens shooting glasses when I ride, but short of goggles I have not found a solution to this. I may start using goggles in winter. We’ll see.

i've had the same issue with watery eyes for many years and tried a bunch, the best i've found is wearing youth sunglasses which tuck in a little closer to my eyes on the outside edges and that seems to work great. i haven't found a great winter solution, the best i've found is a clear safety glass pair that helps a bit but they still fog from time to time especially with breathing through my balaclava and up into the glasses, i do have snowboard goggles but that was overkill when i wore them and felt like my visibility side to side was worse. I got the Rawlings 2002 Half-Rim Youth Sunglasses for under $30 at Dick's Sporting Goods and have got a couple years on them and love them.

 

[Sarge]

On the glasses note, I always wear glasses even at night. I've a pair of safety glasses for night riding because of the flying bugs ! You ever get a bug in your eye while riding, you'll think twice about skipping protecting your beepers.

 

[Chazmo]

On the glasses note, I always wear glasses even at night. I've a pair of safety glasses for night riding because of the flying bugs ! You ever get a bug in your eye while riding, you'll think twice about skipping protecting your beepers.

As a "yard-work guy" and a shooter, I will only echo the sentiment that it’s a really good idea to ride with eye protection at all times. Bugs are a PITA, but (for me) branches are always a risk, not to mention schmutz kicked up by other riders or (especially) vehicles on the road.

 

[lexfurther]

How do you like it?

 

[Chargeride]

I undoubtedly developed tinnitus from riding around Europe on a motorbike wearing a motorcross helmet the white noise of the wind was deafening and at night my ears would ring, it never fully went away.
I did try stuffing a sock under the goggle strap, lost a few socks.
Just simple earplugs would have solved it

 

[Chazmo]

I undoubtedly developed tinnitus from riding around Europe on a motorbike wearing a motorcross helmet the white noise of the wind was deafening and at night my ears would ring, it never fully went away.
I did try stuffing a sock under the goggle strap, lost a few socks.
Just simple earplugs would have solved it

That’s too bad, Charge… Yup. I need to get tested. I’ve been playing trumpet in front of percussion and other brass for years. I’m sure there’s been some compromise.

 

[Gionnirocket]

Honestly, I don’t think you’re likely to lose any hearing as a result of wind noise, but for me it’s (very) low temperature air in winter that gets to me. I wear a watch cap under my helmet when it gets cold. Anyway, the catears sounds like a good sol’n.

The other “problem” I have is watery eyes in brisk air at higher speeds. I wear changeable lens shooting glasses when I ride, but short of goggles I have not found a solution to this. I may start using goggles in winter. We’ll see.

I too suffer from watery eyes as temps drop and change protection as the temperature drops
Above 65°f I wear driving glasses
From about 50° - 65° I use a helmet with it's removable eyeshield.
Below 50° I start using an inexpensive full face mask which may seem like overkill but surprisingly works very well and adds a much appreciated layer of comfort

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