Wind noise

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Hi all. I have just got a new bike helmet and the noise from the wind is deafening, then turning head sideways the sound goes and its all quiet and peaceful, you can be aware of traffic. Does anyone have advice on this. I have seen this on amazon but it has mixed reviews https://www.amazon.co.uk/Polartec®-200-Covers-Cycling-Warmers/dp/B01ATZJVR8/ref=pd_lpo_200_bs_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=K07HGD9WP35AYRDKTCTZ

 

[Gringo]

Hi all. I have just got a new bike helmet and the noise from the wind is deafening

Probably from your strap sitting a little bit away from the side of your head.
I made something from old Fleece fabric I had kicking around ( a neck warmer), I cut 2 squares about 3". I wraped them around the strap just in front of my ears, initially held in place with a safety pin but once I knew they worked I sew'd them on.
On another helmet the strap sits against my head and there's no noise, but for the winter, I did put a trianglula pice of fleece between the two side straps. This helps keep my ears warm with only a small reduction in sound.

 

[mike killay]

I just take my hearing aids out.

 

[EddieH]

I just take my hearing aids out.

Pardon?

 

[flecc]

This is a major problem in motorcycle helmets with their higher speeds, so to avoid permanent ear damage the riders use earplugs.

You could try a pair of those, they don't cost much, and some good ones still let through enough external sound for safety.

When on my motorbike I used cheap light sponge rubber ones that stopped the wind buffeting on the eardrum that causes the noise but still let through plenty of normal sounds.
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[anotherkiwi]

Expensive but silent! Is it the visor improving aerodynamics???

 

[oldtom]

I just take my hearing aids out.

Yep, ditto that. I take the R. aid out also when driving.

Tom

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Get an Aldi snowboarding/ski helmet. They have ear covers, which keep them warm in the winter and are quiet at all times. They have the added benefits of giving more protection and they don't make you look like a twat. If you look like a twat without a helmet, they can make you look cool too:

https://www.aldi.co.uk/adult's-silver-ski-helmet-l-xl/p/093801100140702

 

[Kinninvie]

Get an Aldi snowboarding/ski helmet. They have ear covers, which keep them warm in the winter and are quiet at all times. They have the added benefits of giving more protection and they don't make you look like a twat. If you look like a twat without a helmet, they can make you look cool too:

https://www.aldi.co.uk/adult's-silver-ski-helmet-l-xl/p/093801100140702

I have used one of these for 3 winters now and they are excellent.
They have little pockets in the earflaps too in case you want to use headphones.

 

[Gubbins]

Strangely I have just noticed the same thing. I am wearing an under helmet cap for the winter so have decided it must be that that's causing it.

 

[RobF]

A lot of manufacturers say their helmets should not be worn with anything underneath.

Make of that what you will, but cheapo ear plugs are the risk-free option.

 

[Mister-E]

Get an Aldi snowboarding/ski helmet.

I was a little dubious when I first saw this (never having heard of this usage before), but I went ahead and ordered one, which has now arrived, so will be looking forward to trying it out properly on the ride to work tomorrow morning.
I'm also hoping it will make me look cool

Thanks d8veh (and Kinninvie) for the recommendation!

 

[IR772]

http://www.cat-ears.com/home

 

[newboater]

sealskin under helmet cap ,got mine from halfords 3 years ago. great bit of kit

 

[Geebee]

Probably from your strap sitting a little bit away from the side of your head.
I made something from old Fleece fabric I had kicking around ( a neck warmer), I cut 2 squares about 3". I wraped them around the strap just in front of my ears, initially held in place with a safety pin but once I knew they worked I sew'd them on.
On another helmet the strap sits against my head and there's no noise, but for the winter, I did put a trianglula pice of fleece between the two side straps. This helps keep my ears warm with only a small reduction in sound.

This should work and is cheaper than buying the same thing
http://www.cat-ears.com/how-they-work