Music while riding?

[Tagger]

i used to listen with my iphone and inear headphones, but it was quite clumsy with the wire hanging out or when i put on my helmet and they popped out etc.

After a while i switched to a scala rider system on my helmet and putting my music on my GPS which made life a lot easier


... another safety issue for long trips. If your phone runs out of battery because you listen to music (over bluetooth for instance, which 'll drain that guy), and something happens to you or your bike, you're screwed. If you have it in a holder (with power), and you go down and the phone starts flying over a cliff, same result

[manxkiwi]

It's illeagal in the UK to use head phones on a bike or in a car. You lose your spacial awareness, at least the audible part. I wouldn't like to not hear something getting close, possibly un noticed by yourself?

That said, this isn't the UK, so you can if you like. Not for me though.

[russd7]

The standard one on my Android phone has bloody tiny buttons for skipping tracks etc. Tho I suppose one would have to have the phone in a waterproof case (and turn off auto-lock) before changing tracks on the go anyway.

Erm, but I never have and doubt I ever will, listen to music while riding.

just as a side note, friend of ours got done for using a cellphone while riding, he pulled it out of his pocket as he was coasting to a stop, did we laugh, hell yes, he will never live that one down

[russd7]

It's illeagal in the UK to use head phones on a bike or in a car. You lose your spacial awareness, at least the audible part. I wouldn't like to not hear something getting close, possibly un noticed by yourself?

That said, this isn't the UK, so you can if you like. Not for me though.

normally find that if something is close enough for me to hear it whilst im riding then it is already to late, and as i don't have my music deafeningly loud i dont view it any different than having the radio going in the cage

[Boob Johnson]

Na don't listen to sounds while riding, would prefer to hear the sweet sweet sound of the mighty V Twin via the Scorpion cans, or any other bike ive owned over the years for that matter. The senses are overwhelmed more than enough as it is. In saying that, sometimes i'll sing a song in my head. I Was introduced to a totally different version of a classic by "Christopher Cross" recently......."Ride Like the Wind". This version is from some random Nordic heavy metal band......check it out......fantastic cover!!!...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or3uQG4SmWU

[EJK]

i listen to music while riding, use mp3 and ear phones

+1

Galaxy S2 with Poweramp music app. The Samsung phone comes with earphones with one button (compatible with Poweramp app). Press once for pause/ play music, press twice for next track, press three times to rewind/ previous track. Works like a charm with my comfortable LS2 flip-up helmet.

If I want to get a little naughty I plug my earphones to my radar detector. But most of the time I just enjoy music while abiding the law.

[AllanB]

Yoshimura

All the music I need.

[Road kill]

I tried it when the Walkman first came out,but found it distracting from the job at hand so I stopped using it.

I don't have a radio in my Car my Ute or my Truck either.

I also don't have the casual attitude to riding or driving most people do.

So,given my job is driving and my main hobby is riding then I think it's bloody important that at lest one person is treating it seriously.

[manxkiwi]

normally find that if something is close enough for me to hear it whilst im riding then it is already to late, and as i don't have my music deafeningly loud i dont view it any different than having the radio going in the cage

Mmm, I would beg to differ that head phones in your ear, is very different to having the radio on in a car. Still, as I said, each to their own, we're free to do as we please here.

[maraudingkiwi]

+1

Galaxy S2 with Poweramp music app. The Samsung phone comes with earphones with one button (compatible with Poweramp app). Press once for pause/ play music, press twice for next track, press three times to rewind/ previous track. Works like a charm with my comfortable LS2 flip-up helmet.

Those earphones sound good. Having no real tactile feedback has always been a major downside to smartphones I reckon - no more muscle-memory for texting without looking etc. And obviously the problem with gloves...

[Owl]

I don't like distractions when I ride and music in my ears would just annoy the fuck out of me. Likewise if I'm listening to music, I just like to listen to and enjoy the music.

Each to their own though.

[russd7]

I tried it when the Walkman first came out,but found it distracting from the job at hand so I stopped using it.

I don't have a radio in my Car my Ute or my Truck either.

I also don't have the casual attitude to riding or driving most people do.

So,given my job is driving and my main hobby is riding then I think it's bloody important that at lest one person is treating it seriously.

i also did this and got quite good at changing tapes whilst still riding.
s for not taking my riding seriously, come for a ride with me and see how seriously i take it, kinda think 20000kms + a year all recreational might suggest i take riding seriously, mind you we dont have so many muppets down here to deal with just bloody tourists.
personally find the right music keeps me more alert and lets face it our country needs more lerts.

[SPman]

Yes, I listen to the music of the exhaust, the rush of wind, the wail of sirens.........

[pete376403]

It's illeagal in the UK to use head phones on a bike or in a car. You lose your spacial awareness, at least the audible part. I wouldn't like to not hear something getting close, possibly un noticed by yourself?

That said, this isn't the UK, so you can if you like. Not for me though.

Interesting - does that mean deaf people are not allowed to ride/drive? I'm totally deaf without the CI processor on so I have no spatial awareness from hearing. Prior to getting the Ci I was never able to rely on hearing so I've always relied on vision, mirrors, etc.

The Ci processor has an auxiliary input for the Ipod, mixed at about 75% Ipod/25% microphone, so I get the music without windnoise, but still hear loud (sirens, etc) ok

[manxkiwi]

Interesting - does that mean deaf people are not allowed to ride/drive? I'm totally deaf without the CI processor on so I have no spatial awareness from hearing. Prior to getting the Ci I was never able to rely on hearing so I've always relied on vision, mirrors, etc.

The Ci processor has an auxiliary input for the Ipod, mixed at about 75% Ipod/25% microphone, so I get the music without windnoise, but still hear loud (sirens, etc) ok

I guess it's like people with one eye driving/riding. They probably have heightened senses in other areas? Anyway, I was only mentioning the UK law. I wonder if people with disabilities are tested to see that they can operate the vehicle appropriately?