Reducing Wind Noise While Bicycling (without headphones)
Jul 22, 2005 at 5:43 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 4

j-curve

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Evidently, humans weren't designed to be able to hear clearly while cycling, running or just facing into a decent breeze. Most four-legged creatures can wiggle their ears in various directions. Some can even ride bicycles, but I digress.

By the simple act of extending an index finger skywards and pressing it against the side of the head, in front of the ear, wind noise can be reduced dramatically. A streetstyles type frame could be made to achieve the same effect, with some strategically placed squishy foam. Does such a product exist? [No, wait, let me rephrase that. "How do you like my new invention?"]

Of course, there's the gumby factor to consider, but that's unlikely to be an issue for anyone who's seen themselves in the mirror while wearing a typical bicycle helmet.
 
Jul 22, 2005 at 8:20 PM Post #2 of 4
This should work:

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http://www.funfolly.com/h/hats/hats04.htm


Put a straightened coathanger in to stiffen up the legs and you'd be set
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Jul 23, 2005 at 6:30 PM Post #3 of 4
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Thanks Bangers, and you're absolutely right - if it's worth doing at all, then it's worth doing in style!

edit: PS: So, did it reduce the wind noise?
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