{"id":56513,"date":"2023-11-14T15:00:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T14:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=754308"},"modified":"2023-11-14T18:46:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T17:46:21","slug":"best-headphones-for-cycling-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-to-cycling-headphones","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/best-headphones-for-cycling-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-to-cycling-headphones\/","title":{"rendered":"Best headphones for cycling in 2023 | Plus our buyer\u2019s guide to cycling headphones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Soundtrack your cycling life with a set of wireless headphones, tested by our expert reviewers <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Gary Walker\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 at 14:00 PM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best headphones for cycling enable you to enjoy your favourite music on the bike, without putting you in danger from traffic and other hazards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/6-reasons-you-shouldnt-ride-with-headphones\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cycling with headphones is a thorny subject<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, there are many products designed specifically for listening to music while riding or running.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They should make listening to your favourite music or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/listen-to-bikeradar-podcast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BikeRadar podcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> while on the move a seamless, safe experience that enhances your ride.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bone conduction and open-ear air conduction headphones are designed to keep your ear canals unobstructed, ensuring you remain aware of approaching cars, pedestrians and other cyclists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best headphones for cycling combine audiophile-level sonic performance with a stable fit, so they stay in place throughout the rigours of road cycling, commuting, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/what-is-gravel-riding\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">gravel riding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or even mountain biking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They should also fit comfortably without being obstructed by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-glasses-for-cycling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cycling glasses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-road-bike-helmets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">helmets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0442-3a058ea.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0442-3a058ea.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0442-3a058ea.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=899%2C599 3x, 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image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0442-3a058ea.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Best cycling headphones\" title=\"Best cycling headphones\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> The best cycling headphones will fit comfortably while enabling you to hear traffic noise.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cycling headphones also need to have Bluetooth connectivity, enough battery life to accompany you on big days out on the bike and the ability to withstand wet and windy conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most will enable you to answer phone calls on the move, control your music without reaching for your phone and come accompanied by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-cycling-apps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to tailor the EQ to your preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our expert testers used their decades of experience in cycling and hi-fi journalism to put some of the leading wireless cycling headphones through their paces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To find out more about the practicalities of cycling with headphones and the different types, <a href=\"#buyers-guide\">read our buyer\u2019s guide to cycling headphones<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What are the best headphones 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/09\/Bikeradar190923dcheadphones6489-9e560b0.jpeg?quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-747369 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/09\/Bikeradar190923dcheadphones6489-9e560b0.jpeg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Sony LinkBuds wireless headphones\" title=\"Sony LinkBuds wireless headphones\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> The Sony LinkBuds produce a remarkably wide soundstage considering their tiny size.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Dave Caudery \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a3149 \/ $149 \/ \u20ac179 as tested<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Supreme sound quality; advanced features; adjustable fit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Short battery life; struggle with extreme traffic noise<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Sony LinkBuds are a superb set of wireless headphones for cyclists from the brand that produced the first set of in-ear headphones in 1982.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They deliver astonishingly detailed and widescreen sound, belying their tiny size and the weight of 4g per bud.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The open centre of the figure-of-eight buds allows ambient noise to reach your eardrums, while small fins on the four sizes of fitting supporters help them stay in place during vigorous activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The wide range of features, well-considered app and exceptional sound quality are class-leading, and the price is competitive considering what\u2019s on offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sony also deserves credit for the lack of plastic involved in the whole package.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Only a short 5.5-hour battery life and difficulty competing with the loudest traffic noise appear in the negatives column.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/accessories\/sony-linkbuds-wireless-headphones-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read our full review of the Sony LinkBuds 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icon-camera-circle\"\/> If you\u2019re looking for a secure fit, the Shokz OpenFits are a brilliant choice.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Kaden Gardener \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a3179 \/ $179.95 \/ \u20ac199 \/ AU$289 as tested\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Full, detailed sound; secure fit; good battery life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Some bass distortion; high price<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Shokz OpenFit buds wowed our tester with their innovative design, brilliantly balanced audio performance and reliable, solid fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These are air-conduction earbuds that sit just above the entrance to your ear canal, using DirectPitch technology to project the sound to your eardrums. This means their audiophile-approved sound doesn\u2019t come at the expense of road safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our tester found listening to his favourite music with the OpenFits an addictive experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They\u2019re comfortable, with a confidence-inspiring fit for long-distance rides or runs, play nicely with helmets and glasses, and battery life is a more than reasonable seven hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The bass response is full and punchy, although it suffered from a touch of flabby distortion during testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/accessories\/shokz-openfit-wireless-earbuds-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read our full review of the Shokz OpenFit wireless headphones<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-container\" data-position=\"adhoc\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-title monetizer-title\" style=\"background-color: #; color: #000000\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"monetizer__deals\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-config=\"{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Shokz Openfit&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;geolocation&quot;:true,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;priceRange&quot;:&quot;125.3-232.7&quot;,&quot;sid&quot;:&quot;term-bikeradar-22094-pcs-txt-pos&quot;}\"\/> <div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text body-copy-extra-small editor-content\"\/><\/div> <h3>Shokz OpenMove headphones<\/h3> <div class=\"editorial-rating-summary editorial-rating-summary--\"> <div class=\"ratings-stars \"> <div class=\"ratings-stars__icons\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-outline\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"ratings-stars__value\"> <span class=\"sr-only\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"monetizer-in-text-link-list\"> <li data-type=\"in-text\" class=\"monetizer-in-text-link\" data-config=\"{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;: &quot;Shokz openmove&quot;, &quot;priceMin&quot;: 60, &quot;sid&quot;: &quot;term-bikeradar-22094-its-txt-pos&quot;}\" data-text=\"&lt;b&gt;Buy now&lt;\/b&gt; from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/01\/Aftershockz-Openmove-01-9f3b777.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-613485 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/01\/Aftershockz-Openmove-01-9f3b777.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"The Aftershockz Openmove wireless, bone-conduction headphones\" title=\"Aftershockz Openmove\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> The OpenMove bone conduction headphones are priced attractively.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a380 \/ $100 \/ \u20ac90 as tested<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Excellent fit; clarity of sound<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Louder wind noise hampers performance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We tested the OpenMove bone conduction headphones back when Shokz was known as AfterShokz and they have deservedly secured a place on our best list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Resting on your cheekbones like their sibling OpenRuns, these seventh-generation AterShokz headphones have a more modest price tag.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite that budget price point, they aced their audio exam during testing, felt comfortable and stayed out of the way of our reviewer\u2019s helmet and glasses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Battery life is reasonable at six hours, although they\u2019re not fully waterproof and when speed picked up, they began to lose the battle with wind noise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/accessories\/aftershokz-openmove-headphones-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read our full review of the Shokz OpenMove headphones<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-container\" data-position=\"adhoc\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-title monetizer-title\" style=\"background-color: #; color: #000000\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"monetizer__deals\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" 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class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> The Shokz OpenRun bone conduction headphones are popular with runners and cyclists.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a3130 \/ $130 \/ \u20ac140 as tested<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Rain-proof; good sound quality; long battery life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Wind noise can affect sound quality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shokz is something of an expert in bone-conduction headphones, and the OpenRuns are a top choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The PremiumPitch 2.0+ audio technology treated our tester to an impressively punchy listening experience and because the headphones sit on your cheekbones, traffic noise is received loud and clear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The sprung-titanium band of the OpenRun headphones sits around the nape of your neck, well out of the way of your helmet or glasses. An IP67 waterproof rating will see them survive the inevitable downpours you encounter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An eight-hour battery life should get you through all but the longest rides, and there\u2019s a handy fast-charge function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They didn\u2019t cope brilliantly with louder ambient noise, though, but this is a common issue with bone conduction and open-ear headphones.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/accessories\/shokz-openrun-headphones-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read our full review of the Shokz OpenRun headphones <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-container\" data-position=\"adhoc\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-title monetizer-title\" style=\"background-color: #; color: #000000\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"monetizer__deals\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-config=\"{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Shokz openrun&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;geolocation&quot;:true,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;priceRange&quot;:&quot;84-156&quot;,&quot;sid&quot;:&quot;term-bikeradar-22094-pcs-txt-pos&quot;}\"\/> <div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text body-copy-extra-small editor-content\"\/><\/div> <hr\/>\n<h2>Also consider\u2026<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The following headphones for cycling scored fewer than four stars out of five, but could still be worth considering if they meet your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Jabra Elite 7 Active<\/h3> <div class=\"editorial-rating-summary editorial-rating-summary--\"> <div class=\"ratings-stars \"> <div class=\"ratings-stars__icons\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-half\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-outline\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"ratings-stars__value\"> <span class=\"sr-only\">3.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"monetizer-in-text-link-list\"> <li data-type=\"in-text\" class=\"monetizer-in-text-link\" data-config=\"{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;: &quot;Jabra Elite 7 Active&quot;, &quot;priceMin&quot;: 120, &quot;sid&quot;: &quot;term-bikeradar-22094-its-txt-pos&quot;}\" data-text=\"&lt;b&gt;Buy now&lt;\/b&gt; from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/09\/Bikeradar190923dcheadphones6500-e4f44c9.jpeg?quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-747380 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/09\/Bikeradar190923dcheadphones6500-e4f44c9.jpeg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Jabra Elite 7 Active wireless headphones\" title=\"Jabra Elite 7 Active wireless headphones\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> The Elite 7 Active buds use an internal microphone to deliver ambient noise to you ears.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Dave Caudery \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a3169.99 \/ $179.99 \/ \u20ac179.99 as tested<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Build quality; sound customisation; good app; decent battery life\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Fit issues; not quite top-tier sound<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jabra\u2019s wireless in-ear headphones for cyclists and runners eschew ear hooks or fins to keep them in place, instead relying on the brand\u2019s ShakeGrip tech.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That won\u2019t be a problem for many, but it was a flaw for our tester, who couldn\u2019t get a consistent secure fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If they do fit your ears, you\u2019ll be getting a great pair of headphones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A well-developed app offers a wealth of customisation options, build quality is first-rate, the battery life is ample and they sound as good as most in-ear rivals at this price point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, even better sound quality and more universal fit options are available elsewhere, so they narrowly miss out on a place in our best list.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/accessories\/headphones\/jabra-elite-7-active-wireless-earbuds-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read our full review of the Jabra Elite 7 Active wireless earbuds<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-container\" data-position=\"adhoc\" 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/09\/Bikeradar190923dcheadphones6477-652a052.jpeg?quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-748307 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/09\/Bikeradar190923dcheadphones6477-652a052.jpeg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"OpenRock Pro air conduction headphones\" title=\"OpenRock Pro air conduction headphones\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> The OpenRock Pros employ a similar approach to the more expensive Shokz OpenFit headphones.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Dave Caudery \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a3129 \/ $129 as tested<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Leave ear canals unrestricted; huge battery life; cheaper than rivals\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Unrefined sound; no app; weak bass<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The OpenRock Pro headphones share similarities in both name and approach with the highly rated Shokz OpenFit headphones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Coming in around \u00a350 cheaper, their main strength is a 19-hour battery life that\u2019ll get you through King Gizzard &amp; The Lizard Wizard\u2019s full 24-album catalogue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sound quality is mid-table, with the bass coming under fire from louder traffic and wind noise, and you feel the lower price in the sub-premium finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The rigid construction makes them less comfortable than rivals, too, but if you\u2019re looking for a robust, cheaper alternative to the Shokz OpenFits, they could be worth trying.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/accessories\/headphones\/openrock-pro-air-conduction-headphones-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read our full review of the OpenRock Pro wireless headphones<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-container\" data-position=\"adhoc\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-title monetizer-title\" style=\"background-color: #; color: #000000\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"monetizer__deals\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-config=\"{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Openrock Pro&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;geolocation&quot;:true,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;priceRange&quot;:&quot;90.3-167.7&quot;,&quot;sid&quot;:&quot;term-bikeradar-22094-pcs-txt-pos&quot;}\"\/> <div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text body-copy-extra-small editor-content\"\/><\/div> <section class=\"highlight \"> <div class=\"highlight__content editor-content\"> <h3>\u00a0How we tested<\/h3>\n<p>Reviewers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/author\/garywalker\/\">Gary Walker<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/author\/warrenrossiter\/\">Warren Rossiter<\/a> have decades of cycling and music journalism experience between them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Warren has tested hundreds, if not thousands, of bikes and is a lifelong music obsessive. Gary has reviewed countless headphones, guitars and turntables in his career as a music and hi-fi journalist, working for titles including <em>Long Live Vinyl<\/em>, <em>Guitar.com<\/em> and <em>TechRadar<\/em> before joining BikeRadar.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Our two audio experts put that experience to use to rigorously test the best headphones for cycling.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The headphones were assessed for their sound quality, fit, Bluetooth connectivity and battery life, while also ensuring they don\u2019t put you in danger by drowning out traffic and other ambient noise.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Testing took place on a series of commuting, road and gravel rides, taking in some typically wet and windy UK conditions. Half-marathon addict Gary also utilised his passion for running to pound the pavements and see how each contender fared as multi-sport headphones.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section> <h2 id=\"buyers-guide\">Cycling headphones buyer\u2019s guide<\/h2>\n<h3>Is it safe to wear headphones while cycling?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0428-Enhanced-NR-aeba994.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0428-Enhanced-NR-aeba994.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0428-Enhanced-NR-aeba994.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=899%2C599 3x, 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0428-Enhanced-NR-aeba994.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0428-Enhanced-NR-aeba994.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0428-Enhanced-NR-aeba994.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0428-Enhanced-NR-aeba994.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1667%2C1111 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0428-Enhanced-NR-aeba994.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-754597 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0428-Enhanced-NR-aeba994.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"The best cycling headphones\" title=\"The best cycling headphones\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Some claim concentration may be diminished by listening to music while cycling.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There has been much debate over this topic, with those who argue against cycling with headphones claiming it reduces your ability to hear approaching vehicles, pedestrians and other cyclists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some also claim concentration may be diminished by listening to music while cycling, with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S000145751730177X?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">study by Dutch researchers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> citing restricted auditory perception.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is also the issue of reduced awareness of mechanicals that may develop with your bike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2018 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esranet.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">E-Survey of Road Users\u2019 Attitudes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in 60 countries found 56 per cent of participants would support a ban 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0523-ad8199b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0523-ad8199b.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0523-ad8199b.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1667%2C1111 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0523-ad8199b.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-754595 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0523-ad8199b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Sony LinkBuds\" title=\"Sony LinkBuds\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Cycling headphones such as the Sony LinkBuds deliver premium audio quality without compromising road safety.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, little evidence has been produced to point to a higher proportion of incidents involving cyclists wearing headphones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s also important to make a distinction between over-ear and noise-cancelling headphones, and bone conduction and air conduction headphones that don\u2019t obstruct your ear canals or use a microphone to pick up ambient noise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some cyclists choose to use only one earbud to increase their awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/271927399_Cycling's_Sensory_Strategies_How_Cyclists_Mediate_their_Exposure_to_the_Urban_Environment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/271927399_Cycling's_Sensory_Strategies_How_Cyclists_Mediate_their_Exposure_to_the_Urban_Environment\"> by \u200b\u200bDr Katrina Jungnickel and Dr Rachel Aldred<\/a> even suggests listening to music helps cyclists form a \u2018sensory strategy\u2019 that could contribute to heightened road safety in a busy urban environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Is it legal to wear headphones while cycling?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0436-a10a45b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0436-a10a45b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0436-a10a45b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1667%2C1111 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0436-a10a45b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0436-a10a45b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0436-a10a45b.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0436-a10a45b.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1667%2C1111 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0436-a10a45b.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-754601 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/11\/AM9A0436-a10a45b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Cycling headphones\" title=\"Cycling headphones\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Check the law in your country before cycling with headphones.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cycling with headphones is not illegal in the UK, although riding without due care and attention is a criminal offence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some European countries, such as France and Spain, prohibit riding with headphones, and you can be hit with a hefty fine if you do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the USA, the law varies from state to state, with some outlawing riding with headphones altogether and others making it illegal to ride with both ears covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before buying a set of the best headphones for cycling, you should check the law where you live.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Should you get on-ear, in-ear or bone conduction headphones for cycling?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/Shokz-OpenFit-headphones-review-8-of-8-e76d445.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/Shokz-OpenFit-headphones-review-8-of-8-e76d445.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/Shokz-OpenFit-headphones-review-8-of-8-e76d445.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=899%2C599 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/Shokz-OpenFit-headphones-review-8-of-8-e76d445.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1199%2C799 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/Shokz-OpenFit-headphones-review-8-of-8-e76d445.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/Shokz-OpenFit-headphones-review-8-of-8-e76d445.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/Shokz-OpenFit-headphones-review-8-of-8-e76d445.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/Shokz-OpenFit-headphones-review-8-of-8-e76d445.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1667%2C1111 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/Shokz-OpenFit-headphones-review-8-of-8-e76d445.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-743427 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/Shokz-OpenFit-headphones-review-8-of-8-e76d445.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Shokz OpenFit headphones review (8 of 8)\" title=\"Shokz OpenFit headphones review (8 of 8)\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> The Shokz OpenFit headphones leave your ear canal unrestricted.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Kaden Gardener \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When choosing a pair of headphones for cycling, safety is the most important factor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For this reason, on-ear or traditional in-ear headphones are rarely a good option because they reduce your ability to hear noise from the world around you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, there are now many bone conduction and open-ear air conduction headphones on the market that leave your ear canal free to receive ambient noise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bone conduction headphones work by transmitting sound waves through the bones of your skull, while air conduction headphones transmit the sound a short distance through the air to your ear drum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bone conduction designs are less likely to cause hearing damage, auditory fatigue and ear hygiene issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, because they leave your ears entirely open, they may struggle to compete with louder ambient noise and deliver a rich, balanced listening experience when you\u2019re cycling.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=899%2C599 3x, 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589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1107%2C738 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1239%2C826 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1239%2C826 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=815%2C543 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1223%2C815 3x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=815%2C543 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1223%2C815 3x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-129364 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2-e1699880364109.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Bone conduction headphones such as the Aftershokz Bluez 2 send sound through your skull to your inner ear, leaving the ear canal open to hear ambient noise for better safety\" title=\"1421272978358-o7tn3clztt2y-0309ef2\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Bone conduction headphones transfer sound through the bones in your skull.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>James Huang \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some in-ear air conduction headphones, such as the Sony LinkBuds, have been developed to allow the sound of traffic to pass through to your eardrums. Others, such as the Jabra Elite 7 Actives, employ an in-built microphone to pick up ambient noise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you choose air conduction or bone conduction headphones, be sure to opt for something with a secure fit \u2013 ear hooks that loop around the top of your ear, or fins that sit beneath your ear grooves, help here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most bone conduction headphones are more likely to stay in place throughout vigorous efforts, with some using a band that fits around your neck for a secure fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What are the best headphones for Zwift and indoor training?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--full\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% * (1278 \/ 1920));\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Rapha-Craddock_01_10_19_0304-ebc405b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C272, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Rapha-Craddock_01_10_19_0304-ebc405b.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=816%2C543 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Rapha-Craddock_01_10_19_0304-ebc405b.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1224%2C815 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Rapha-Craddock_01_10_19_0304-ebc405b.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1632%2C1086 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Rapha-Craddock_01_10_19_0304-ebc405b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Rapha-Craddock_01_10_19_0304-ebc405b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1112%2C740 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Rapha-Craddock_01_10_19_0304-ebc405b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1668%2C1110 3x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Rapha-Craddock_01_10_19_0304-ebc405b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Rapha-Craddock_01_10_19_0304-ebc405b.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1112%2C740 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Rapha-Craddock_01_10_19_0304-ebc405b.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1668%2C1110 3x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-414297 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--full no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Rapha-Craddock_01_10_19_0304-ebc405b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Rapha indoor training kit\" title=\"Rapha indoor training kit\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> A secure fit is less of a deciding factor when choosing headphones for indoor training.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Rapha<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you already have a set of headphones for cycling outdoors, these will almost certainly be fine for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/beginners-guide-to-indoor-training-all-you-need-to-get-started\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">indoor training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cycling indoors is less dynamic than outdoor cycling, so you\u2019ll have fewer problems with headphone security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, cycling indoors can be very sweaty. If you\u2019re a profuse perspirer and find it hard to keep headphones in place while riding outside, the issue will be exacerbated indoors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You could consider placing a sweatband over your ears, though we\u2019d argue that points to a more fundamental issue with the headphones and suggest considering another option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You probably won\u2019t be wearing a helmet while indoor training.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This means you can wear a pair of over-ear headphones for the best audio quality possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some riders like to chat, usually on a Discord server, while grinding away through a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/60-minute-turbo-training-sessions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">turbo session<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/zwift-racing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Zwift racing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Cycling chatterboxes may choose gaming headphones with a higher-quality microphone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another option would be to pair your regular headphones with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=usb+microphone&amp;tag=bikrad-21&amp;ascsubtag=bikeradar-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">external USB microphone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. These can be purchased inexpensively from the likes of Amazon and will be more than good enough for gassing away while racing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, if you have accommodating housemates and neighbours, you could always go full spin class studio and blare out inspiring techno to get you through your next <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/how-to-take-ftp-test-zwift\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Zwift FTP test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Soundtrack your cycling life with a set of wireless headphones, tested by our expert reviewers <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":56514,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"12"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-headphones-for-cycling-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-to-cycling-headphones-scaled.jpg",2560,1707,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-headphones-for-cycling-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-to-cycling-headphones-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-headphones-for-cycling-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-to-cycling-headphones-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-headphones-for-cycling-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-to-cycling-headphones-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-headphones-for-cycling-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-to-cycling-headphones-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-headphones-for-cycling-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-to-cycling-headphones-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-headphones-for-cycling-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-to-cycling-headphones-2048x1365.jpg",2048,1365,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Soundtrack your cycling life with a set of wireless headphones, tested by our expert reviewers","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/56513"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}