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!
Sound in the Ears
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scottsdalecommuter
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i found the catears helped on my helmet straps quite a bit
Chazmo
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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 see.
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
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Real cycling glasses solved that problem for me. Mine are made by Rudy Project.
Chazmo
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Will have to look into that, Chris! Thanks. Nice helmets too!!!
scottsdalecommuter
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brewers
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.
Chazmo
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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.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.
lexfurther
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Tinnitus is a real nightmare, and I honestly wish I had been more conscious about my hearing in the past. Professional ear wax removal does make it a little better for a short while, but unfortunately the ringing always seems to come back. I guess it’s just something I have to manage carefully from now on, while keeping an eye on better long-term solutions.
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Chargeride
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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
I did try stuffing a sock under the goggle strap, lost a few socks.
Just simple earplugs would have solved it
Chazmo
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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
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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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Brian-s
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Cat ears are an absolute god send for me dealing with wind noise
Jeremy McCreary
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No problem. You just glue the Cat Ears to your sideburns.
;^}
Catalyzt
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Early in the pando, as someone with a lot of risk factors, and before we knew whether the virus was transmitted outdoors (and if so, under what circumstances) I added an N95 level full face mask to my normal getup, which was motocross armor, helmet, and insectoid sunglasses, sometimes with metal-knuckled gloves (until I realized that I need protection more in my palms.
Occasionally, I really frightened people. And obviously, it was crazy hard to breathe if I was doing any real exertion, but the roads were CROWDED with pedestrians and other bikers back then.
Yeah, me, too. I remember my first audiologist appointment, when the tech said: "Hmm. You're not in law enforcement or military... let me guess: Rock musician?"
Yup, C-List, prosumer, but played a lot of shows.
"But something happened... maybe 20 years ago. Did you stop?"
Nope. Started wearing earplugs for big shows or for rehearsals, when the PA is pointed towards us, which is actually worse, or was for me. Now we're all so old that everyone prefers quieter rehearsals, even if we're playing punk rock.
My experience is that tinnitus-- if you're careful-- does get better for some people over time. Or, it just gets less distracting. Or, maybe I have so many other health issues now that I don't notice it as much! My body is NOISY, lots of headaches, aches and pains, etc.!
Nothing on the ride phases me, though I'm rarely over 30 or 35 MPH. Now it's the REALLY loud sounds that are excruciating; whenever anyone goes to adjust levels on a PA system (again, particularly in rehearsal) I cover my ears with my hands. The other thing I can't stand is too many sounds at once. If I come home from my work, my wife starts talking to me, she's listening to opera, and the dog is barking, I feel like someone is scraping my whole brain with sandpaper.
Chargeride
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Tinnitus is so weird, it felt unsurmountable for the first year, but my brain blocks it out now until I read the word in the media, just writing it starts my ears ringing.
It fades within seconds.
It fades within seconds.
6zfshdb
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If you let your sideburns get bushy enough, you won't need the Cat Ears.
