Kill your Ipod before it gets you killed!

[spudbumkin]

It amazes me the number of people who ride insulated from the sound of life going around them. Music may help one climb faster, but I for one, want to hear that lion before he sinks his teeth into the back of my neck! A couple seconds of early warning might allow me to whip out the old Zeffal pump and defend myself!

[homi]

I'd prefer to get mauled while jammin' to REO Speedwagon.

[toast2266]

I'd prefer to get mauled while jammin' to REO Speedwagon.

so the lion puts you out of your misery?

[grskier]

context?

or just a peev seeing people ride with ipods?

[donutlynx]

^^^

It is just flat-out dangerous...and not only for the rider. Unnecessary danger, IMO.

[bagtagley]

Why do I have to kill it? Can't I just not wear it?

I think they're dangerous on the road, but I like it on the mountain bike. With the crappy Ipod ear buds and the volume low, you can hear what's going on around you. It's a great distraction on longer climbs, and I just put it away when it's time to descend.

[Researcher]

Left (roadside) ear bud out...not too cranked up = No problemo, still rocking

[teleee]

Left (roadside) ear bud out...not too cranked up = No problemo, still rocking

Thats how I prefer to ride, espescially on long country roads. I can still hear cars coming but i dont go insane with all the little voices bouncing around my skull.

[snoweater]

I can see it now, you hear noise. Turn to see. Get face/eyes mauled. then die. IMO a quick unexpected neck chomp is better.


Attack...




To your point though, I've almost hit multiple deer/elk while decending when i forgot to turn tunes off after the climb.

[Greydon Clark]

Left (roadside) ear bud out...not too cranked up = No problemo, still rocking

But you’re only hearing half the song, man.

[donutlynx]

No need to kill it (IMO), one earbud in, one out (on the road) seems pretty safe.

[fish]

Earbuds fall out for me, I have to use the ones that go around the back of your neck.



i only listen to music when I know where I am, never on trails that I haven't been on before. dangerous? yes, but I like it like that