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  1. #1
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    Wireless earbuds for riding

    Apple Airpods fit my ears perfectly, but the lack of volume control on the earbuds is a real bummer. Yes, there is Siri to control volume, but she's not a very good listener and she doesn't work many places that I ride. If they could only have made a press and hold option for volume control. Any good alternatives that fit like the Airpods, but have volume control.

  2. #2
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    I have no experience with airpods, but I love my Jaybird's.

    https://www.jaybirdsport.com/en-us

    Can pause, skip, take calls, volume, etc. I use them when skiing, and in my moto helmet. There is an app for changing tone profiles and probably some other stuff too. Really nice sound.

  3. #3
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    The Jabra active earbuds get high marks on Wirecutter. I’ve been debating a pair for the gym, and maybe for some rides.

  4. #4
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    I have some Jabra active elite 65’s that I’d sell for a decent price. They sound amazing but don’t fit my ears well.


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  5. #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by jerlane View Post
    I have some Jabra active elite 65’s that I’d sell for a decent price. They sound amazing but don’t fit my ears well.


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    Ironically, they're the only ones (I've tried) that fit my ears well enough to feel confident riding with them.

    I typically control with either Google Voice or a smart-watch.

  6. #6
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    I use the Beatsx. They’re really small and I like the tether. I hang them around my neck when not in use.
    I’ve know of a lot people loosing AirPods.

  7. #7
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    I use Aftershokz Titanium. They stay on well. The pause/play button and volume controls are easily accessible even while wearing a ski helmet or bike helmet. I’m able to control it even while wearing ski gloves, but that takes a little familiarity. The battery life is great and I haven’t had trouble with blue tooth connectivity. I really like them for skiing and biking because they use bone conduction technology, which means they don’t go in your ear and therefore do not block out ambient noise. I feel like I’m a probably a little safer and more courteous being able to hear what’s going on around me while listening. I’ve even used them hunting where it is so quiet I can use them on super low volume and still hear everything around me. I prefer other things if I’m looking for noise canceling or noise reducing.


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  8. #8
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    I was in a WalMart last year and saw these https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Hea...9362597&sr=8-3 that were only 35 bucks, so I said, wtf. Only use them for the gym, not riding, but I'm a roadie, so that's not really smart. They're great, the hooks keep them solidly in place, and have a lot of controls built in. Just a little touchy connecting at times. Cheap.

  9. #9
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    I have Shure SE215's with the wireless cable. Don't often ride with earbuds, but if you want to they stay on ear and clip to a shirt very well

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