Wind-Blox Help Block Wind and Deliver Quieter Bicycle Rides

 

By Philippa Lane

 

It is very difficult to find the right balance of sound and calm on a bicycle, particularly for suburbanites. Some people try to use earphones to muffle dreary outside noise, while other people try to avoid earphones to guarantee they know about traffic and potential street risks.

Regardless of whether you are a suburbanite, devoted roadie, or off-road bicycle trail excursionist, wind noise is something you will inevitably experience. It's a bothering element that traverses every part of bicycling and just increases as riders increase their traveling speeds.

Wind-Blox is the solution to this problem experienced by thousands of bicyclists worldwide to help reduce road noise. Wind-Blox was created by Mike Fajen, an engineer, in 2010 after becoming concerned with his hearing during his 13-mile bicycle commute into Portland, Oregon.  These noise-cancelling helmet strap covers are lightweight, easy to use, and they fit like sleeves over a rider’s helmet straps, acting as a buffer between the ears and outside elements. The goal is to create a special area/zone in the air around your ears. According to the company, Wind-Blox reduces over 80% wind noise, thus greatly improving the riding experience for numerous bicyclists who use the special helmet strap covers.

I like the way the Wind-Blox covers look and how easily they fit securely on my bicycle helmet straps that are located in front of my ears. They are easy to install and stay securely in place. The pads do an excellent job of deflecting wind without shutting out the surrounding sounds I need to hear, giving a calm ride throughout every trip.

Safety and hearing are important elements when riding a bike and even at slower speeds, blistering winds can totally block out sounds coming from the road, your own bicycle, or other commuters, which can create a nuisance as well as major safety concerns.

In addition to safety concerns, cyclists could face some medical issues as a result of repeated and extended exposure to wind. In fact, wind noise is so common and consistent, many bicyclists don’t think about it, even though their hearing could be negatively affected by it. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Resources, wind noise can reach up to 85 decibels at 15 mph, and up to 120 decibels at 60 mph. 85 decibels is equivalent to the sound of a blender or milling machine and 100 decibels is equivalent to the sounds of a motorcycle, garbage truck, or a jackhammer. 

If you enjoy riding bicycles, electric scooters, want to protect your ears, and desire a better, more comfortable cycling experience with less wind noise, then I highly recommend Wind-Blox.

Wind-Blox are effective, lightweight, easy to use, inexpensive and are available in many varieties, such as- Classic, Focus, Pro, Pro XL, and range in price from $18 to $24. 

Find out more about Wind-Blox by going to- https://wind-blox.com/

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