All just got hearing aids a few weeks ago. Been doing some riding - trying them in, trying turned down, turned off and removed. Don’t like the “new” wind noise with them in. When turned off or down I cant hear much and concerned that I could miss instructions at fuel stops, etc. while still on the bike. Just curious what advice folks may have that have some experience with them.
Dennis “Mudturtle” Rupert
I usually wear mine while riding. It definitely helps at stops and I can hear the bike for unusual sounds. The wind noise is a bit much but I’ve gotten used to it. You have to do what feels best
I never wear mine when riding. First, the wind noise is way too much and second I have almost lost one when removing my helmet on a couple of occasions. If you are comfortable wearing them, I would suggest turning them down while riding, then turning them up at stops. Might take a little practice but you’ll get into a routine that works for you.
I have aids, and never wear them while riding. I have enough hearing that doing so is not a danger, and the high ambient noise while on the road is distracting while driving (especially in a half helmet).
Not saying it’s the best solution for everyone, but that’s my personal experience.
I’m like Doc. My hearing is good enough without them that I don’t wear mine on long rides. Also, I wear a half helmet. On my first RFTW, I managed to drown one of them due to heavy rain. A 3/4 or full helmet probably would not have that problem.
Now, if I remember, I take them off before I get on the bike, or better yet, I don’t even put them in unilt the end of the day because most of the time, I forget I’m even wearing them.
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I wear a 3/4 helmet on the Run and I find my hearing aids can easily become uncomfortable under the helmet. Then the discomfort under the helmet becomes a distraction I don’t need when I need to focus on the road, so I don’t wear mine when riding. But I’ll put them in at meal stops and take them out when I put my helmet back on. It’s a hassle to do it that way. Sometimes I forget to take them out when I put my helmet back on and end up suffering for it down the road.
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The fuel team uses hand signals to move riders around. And keep an eye on other riders, when they move towards their bikes and don helmets you know it’s time to go.
After morning program, it’s your Plt Ldr you need to hear, so make sure they know your situation.
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Thanks all good advice
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