Your Portable Music

[batsheva]

i use a single bluetooth Jabra earpiece for Ipod when listening to music on a ride - doesnt go all the way into my ear so can still easily hear ambient road sounds and no wires to get tangled up in! works great. not a cheap fix though and i only know of one bluetooth transmitter and receiver that actually works with an iPod - most bluetooth earpieces do not--

[lph]

I've been looking for a player with more capacity myself, the nano sure sounds nice and small. At the moment I have a Jens of Sweden that was oh-so-cool 5 years ago with the whopping capacity of, oh, 14 songs or so

I wear Koss Plug earbuds and like them a lot.

[SadieKate]

Another party pooper here...bicyclist are bound by many of the same laws as automobiles and it is illegal in many States to listen to an Ipod while driving. So you may find yourself getting a ticket by using one. [/URL]

Where is it illegal to use an iPod while driving? Mine is plugged into my stereo and isn't even visible.

Are you talking about the use of earphones covering both ears? I'm not getting into the debate of safety, just curious where these laws are that specifically prohibit the use of an iPod or MP3 player or whatever generic term they want to use.

[kelownagirl]

I don't use an ipod when I ride either BUT hey everyone, she did politely ask not to be reminded about the safety issue.

I run with my ipod and I love the podrunner stuff (google it and download from their website). Often wish I could ride with it to keep my cadence steady.

[Veronica]

I'm not interested in hearing how unsafe they can be, I'm aware of the necessary precautions.

People just can't resist.

I have a pair of Thump Pros. There is at least 4 albums on them. I wear them on training rides and runs, and on my 200Ks. The battery only lasts about 4.5 hours so on the 200Ks, I tend to use them only when I'm climbing.

I find music very motivating.

V.

[mimitabby]

Another party pooper here...bicyclist are bound by many of the same laws as automobiles and it is illegal in many States to listen to an Ipod while driving. So you may find yourself getting a ticket by using one.

Here is an article worth some consideration: http://www.theage.com.au/news/nation...890771660.html

that's quite the article!!!

[TsPoet]

I've been trying to find a decent set of tiny speakers, 'cause I don't want the headphone issues. I've tried an iride
http://www.active-tunes.com/
was happy with it at first, but it loses stamina after a few rides and starts cuttin in/out.
I still like the idea of soft speakers rather than headphones, though.

[Veronica]

This is what Thom did - but you need a generator hub.

http://www.tandemhearts.com/wordpres...here-be-music/

[Jen-Jen]

I own an iPOD an love it when I am working out. I went to the iHOME website and they have this wonderful iPOD player that is made for bikes! It attaches to your bike like a water bottle cage. No headphones needed so it is safe for you to use. One great big speaker and it even has a remote control that attaches to your handle bars.

It's listed under the portible audio and it the Bike to Beach Speaker. Item #iH85B. LOVE IT!!!!!

[IGGY]

I have an iride that I use only on paved trails specifically for biking and walking. No cars. I haven't had problems with it yet. No skipping or anything. It attaches to the bike with a cage. I have a BIG 5th generation ipod, with video screen etc. I think that the whole shebang is heavier than my bike. When I don't use it, I just pop a water bottle in the cage. I would never use it in traffic.
Sometimes, I just need my tunes to motivate me, even if it's one song!

When I went to my lbs the manager asked me if I liked it, because he was considering stocking them due to customer request. The controller is a little hockey puck looking thing that attaches to your handlebars. (I'm sure there's a technical name, but I'm too tired to think of it.)

It also works great for bringing your ipod camping or to the beach, etc. It's basically a VERY sturdy, waterproof, etc. dock that attaches to your bike.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Just my own opinion, but.....I can just envision bikers and joggers sporting popular new gizmos with little speakers that emit ambient music. Will these 'personal mini boom boxes' become the next "having to listen to other people's cell phone conversations" annoyance issue? Personally, I wouldn't want to have to hear other people's snippets of music on a regular basis as they pass me on the road or trail. I do enjoy my own trains of thought without commercial interruption or intrusion. I am already now noticing some motorcycle riders with music blaring out around them as they ride. At least they pass me really quickly and are gone in a puff of exhaust.
It sort of reminds me of campground signs that state "no radios or CD players in the campground". Lots of people like to ride outdoors partly to enjoy the countryside, the sounds of nature, and to escape relentless electronic distractions.
Not trying to 'insult' anyone, just stating another point of view.

[milkbone]

All other issues aside - I love my ipod nano, I use itunes and it's extremely easy to use, I use it in my car, the house, the gym and the trainer.

[Flur]

I have an iride that I use only on paved trails specifically for biking and walking. No cars.

I ride a lot on paved bike trails that are also used by rollerbladers. I've only seen a few people with headphones in on bikes, but many of the rollerbladers have them. As these people cannot hear me most of the time, I find that even though I have a really loud freewheel and have shouted "On your left", sometimes they still move to the left right when I'm passing. As the trails are skinnier than road lanes, the chance of collision is rather high. I've been lucky so far and I look for wires when I come up to people so I know what to expect, but I know that most of the cyclists that pass me aren't paying that kind of attention. Is it safer than wearing headphones on roads? Yes. But it's still not safe, especially for the other riders.

[crazybikinchic]

I use my Ipod Nano when I run. I love it. I have a sleeve that it fits into and has a clip to clip to my shorts. It came with an elastic thing so that you can put it on your arm, but I found that very uncomfortable and it seemed to slide down. I have never had a problem with it skipping, but I have noticed that if you want to advance to the next song, it doesn't tend to want to when I am running. I have to be walking.

[grey]

I own an iPOD an love it when I am working out. I went to the iHOME website and they have this wonderful iPOD player that is made for bikes! It attaches to your bike like a water bottle cage. No headphones needed so it is safe for you to use. One great big speaker and it even has a remote control that attaches to your handle bars.

It's listed under the portible audio and it the Bike to Beach Speaker. Item #iH85B. LOVE IT!!!!!

I have a bike buddy who has one. He finds it great for long solo rides, and he's turned it up some so we could all hear it if we stayed pretty close to him (yeah, not single file) toward the end of some long rides. It does help, and it does let you keep your ears open for the road. It's not very loud so ... I'd take this over the earbuds, any day. Cars and Billy Bob in his big truck scare me.