[agoston.berko]

Sony W202 the only option today.
 
just choose your color -> put it on -> keep pushing
 
no display, no cord, clever-intuitiv-concept -> SAFE
+ Zappin function works great
 
Sound is OK for price.

 

[eucariote]

I used senn PX-100 when bike commuting.  They're open, sound ok (note that you don't need great headphones because the details are washed out by road noise) and they fit inside my helmet.  They're also cheap enough that i wouldn't mind replacing them if i crashed or got blood on them.
 
p.s. don't delude yourself- wear a helmet.  It won't be your mistake that gets your head cracked open, drivers are oblivious.

 

[hahahigh]

I use the Yuin PK3s for rollerblading sometimes. Fantastic earbuds.

 

[Pariah1]

I use Head Direct RE2 IEM's when cycling.
 
Yes I take one out of one ear in heavy traffic and never have them very loud anyway, but I usually cycle in a large park so I have more trouble dodging squirrels than anything else (which you can barely hear IEM's or not!).

 

[techenvy]

dx1000, lol, i would love to see that
 
the new b&w look cool

 

[Raguvian]

I am way too used to relying on my hearing while riding to wear headphones. And I always wear a helmet too, so I would probably only able to use something like the KSC75 which are open and clipons.

 

[onepace]

It seems I can't hardly find anything but out of date threads...
 
Anyways, I just found these on another site, hope this helps: www.workoutheadphones.org
 
Best Biking Headphones

 

[agoston.berko]

SONY W202 FTW

 

[derycksan]

If you insist on riding with headphones (plain dumb in traffic) KSC 75's.  I use them when mountain biking/jogging, comfy, good sound and open design helps hear background noises that may prevent an accident.
 
As far as helmet goes, they're just like seat-belts 99.99% of the time you don't need one, its that one time that you do that gets you.

 

[roBernd]

++ PortaPros
 
-cheap
-lifetime warranty
-you hear your surrounding
-quite good SQ for an unamped can on the go
 
you might squeeze a helmet in if you really like to go all the way...

 

[liamstrain]

Best for biking? Something not on your head. 
 

 
 
You could also do what motorcyclists have and have speakers inside your helmet with a mic mounted on top for a modulated ambient added behind the music so you can hear ambulances, etc. 

 

[agoston.berko]

no comment

 

[Allforheather]

ok, I didn't read the entire thread, but my suggestion, don't do it, just ignore music for a while when you are on the track, no matter what style of cycling you are doing. You can bring a portable rig with you though, once you reach your checkpoint, settle down and enjoy the music. Be safe and ride strong..

 

[output555]

The best headphones for bike riding: NONE. You need to keep your ears and eyes alert for everything. I'm betting you don't wear a helmet either. One fall and you'll be listening to headphones from a bed--for the rest of your life. 

 

[agoston.berko]

not everybody is riding 30miles/hour with bike.
there are some of us who are enjoying biking at a lower speed and only crusing on the side-walk.
at low level listening with an open headphone setup its still safe and just much more fun to push the pedals.