Cycling helmet ear covers

[coppi]

Out of interest....why?

Why do you think the wind noise is so bad that these things are warranted? 

I've been around the block and done stupid speeds on the bike and never has wind noise bothered me.

So this to me is very strange.....

Unless you have big bak ore, like the great Pantani aka il pirata aka elefantino ( baby elephant )

[HowardSteele]

Hi there

Can any help me , I'm trying to find helmet ear covers, the click on the straps ,for wind noise

 

Any companies in SA ?

   Hi there is...this what you looking for

Airstreamz Deflecz

the company was at info@airsteamz.com

P,O, box 1763...morningside 2057

 

the web address doesnt seem to work

www.airsteamz.com

[SwissVan]

Out of interest....why?

Why do you think the wind noise is so bad that these things are warranted?

I've been around the block and done stupid speeds on the bike and never has wind noise bothered me.

So this to me is very strange.....

Many moons ago I read an article about hearing damage as a result repeated wind noise from cycling....think there could be some long term truth to that theory....

 

It's quite possible the article was by someone who made something like these....

[Bobbo_SA]

Many moons ago I read an article about hearing damage as a result repeated wind noise from cycling....think there could be some long term truth to that theory....

 

It's quite possible the article was by someone who made something like these....

My wife happens to be an Audiologist and I can guarantee you that there is truth to the myth, not over a day / week or year but over a few years it does impact your hearing permanently, technically called noise induced hearing loss, starts at 85dba for 8hrs (95dba for 4hrs causes permanent damage, consider that for the next Bieber concert -typically 100-110dba), but temporary threshold shift (TTS for short) causes that ringing after cycling for an hour or 3.

 

85dba is around the same as a lawnmower, noisy but still comfortable, 100dba starts getting uncomfortable.

 

Basically, the louder the noise the less time it takes to do permanent damage.

 

The temporary foam plugs from a hardware store can help but they are rather gross and designed to be single use, moulded customs are approx R1000 with 15Db filter so you can still hear cars, gear changes etc and are great for traveling or blocking out the noisy coworker in the office.

 

 

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[Matchstix]

Can't see from my phone, but, either spinnekop does not live in Cape town or he was born on the south easter

[bikebloke]

if its so very terrible then why aren't all of you riding with plugs ...

#justasking

[Slowbee]

if its so very terrible then why aren't all of you riding with plugs ...

#justasking

what did you say ?

[SwissVan]

My wife happens to be an Audiologist and I can guarantee you that there is truth to the myth, not over a day / week or year but over a few years it does impact your hearing permanently, technically called noise induced hearing loss, starts at 85dba for 8hrs (95dba for 4hrs causes permanent damage, consider that for the next Bieber concert -typically 100-110dba), but temporary threshold shift (TTS for short) causes that ringing after cycling for an hour or 3.

 

85dba is around the same as a lawnmower, noisy but still comfortable, 100dba starts getting uncomfortable.

 

Basically, the louder the noise the less time it takes to do permanent damage.

 

The temporary foam plugs from a hardware store can help but they are rather gross and designed to be single use, moulded customs are approx R1000 with 15Db filter so you can still hear cars, gear changes etc and are great for traveling or blocking out the noisy coworker in the office.

 

 

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Hoe se?.... from that old Afrikaans TV program whose name i cannot remember...the old toppie and duckie who were deaf when it suited them

 

 

Seriously now.... thanks, even tho its not good news

[Slowbee]

well the company is still up and running.

 

got a reply from them.

 

should any one be keen on these, will gladly send them to you on PM

[Theunissa]

well the company is still up and running.

 

got a reply from them.

 

should any one be keen on these, will gladly send them to you on PM

Can you send me details please

[mtb impi]

Hi there

Can any help me , I'm trying to find helmet ear covers, the click on the straps ,for wind noise

Any companies in SA ?

What's next!?

 

Sounds like cycling becoming a poefter thing, pimped with al k@kkies & parefernalia.

What happened to just get on the bike and ride.

[Slowbee]

http://www.slipstreamz.com/

 

and they answer their emails.

 

have lots in stock and I can say they work the bomb.

[Fat Boab]

Apols for the hi-jack, but it's related.....

 

So whilst I was suffering yesterday early morning with frozen fingers, (time to break out the autumn gloves), I joked that I need to make some wind shields for my brake levers out of a plastic coke bottle. If ear covers exist, has anyone seen such a brake lever shield? 

[CAAD4]

Hoe se?.... from that old Afrikaans TV program whose name i cannot remember...the old toppie and duckie who were deaf when it suited them

 

 

Seriously now.... thanks, even tho its not good news

Oom Thysie in Nommer Asseblief?

[soundslikebanana]

Ok, I know this is a super old thread but I'm about to order more Slipstreamz model called "the Slip" and was trying to find a local seller (alas with no luck, I'm in Los Angeles) and ran across this feed. I have been using these things for at least 8 years and love them, so I thought I'd share my experience (I'm about to buy my 3rd pair, so they really last, with proper care).

 

I first used them riding in Boulder CO where it is VERY windy and cars tend to buzz you. So, these are great for reducing wind noise, whilst allowing you to hear ambient noise (like cars and other cyclists or conversation) AND you can safely listen to music if you desire. Now that I'm living in LA, I ride with small groups all over the greater Los Angeles metro and back roads, and jam my music most of the time. Even with the music going I can still hear everything perfectly. (I ride better with music, as it helps me focus and I'm a lady so I guess I can multitask pretty well too. -wink-)

 

Further, I've preserved my hearing, removed the need to wear extra head coverings in cold weather and have avoided cars sneaking up on me, (far safer than if I had no ear protection whatsoever). My friends all want them because I hear things they don't on rides, due to the noise reduction. I'm not a scientist, I have no idea why they work but they are magic. The only down side is you have to keep your headphone's installed in your helmet all the time if you don't want the hassle of removing them. Also, being partially constructed of foam, they eventually will rip and wear out. They are pretty pricey too. BUT I love them and all my friends want me to order them for them now too.

 

To all those commenters asking, "why not just wear ear plugs?" Ear plugs while riding are just as reckless and dangerous as wearing in-ear headphones, not to mention uncomfortable when you're on the bike 4-8hours. So Slipstreamz are the safest solution for wind and noise reduction and are the best of all three worlds: ear warmers, sound dampening, and access to music if you want it. Paired with an ipod shuffle you will be sooooo happy. (disclosure, I have no association with the company but if they'd like to send me a free pair, I'd never say no. I love these things so much!) Hope this helps! Happy riding to your own personal soundtrack.

possibly its the "you can add headphones to them" is why you don't see them around

its very un-pc to mention headphones and cycling in the same sentence