anyone tried sunglasses with built-in MP3?

neeb

I never listen to music when cycling because I hate wires dangling around and getting caught on things, also the hassle of yet one more thing to put on / set up. Just wondering if anyone has tried sunglasses with built-in MP3 players like the ones from Oakley and how they got on with them.

Thinking that some fast-paced music might help to bump-up my cadence..

vbc

If you want to bump up your cadence, try pedaling a bit faster!

guv001

Tried the glasses a couple of years ago, don't really rate them as the gap between ears and earpiece is a little large and the passing wind almost stops you hearing anything at all.

neeb

Thanks for the advice vbc.. Seriously though, I think psychology has a big effect - if you're mentally pumped-up you're more likely to ride aggressively and push your limits.

guv001 - yeah, wind noise... hadn't thought of that. I guess the earpieces would have to be a really good fit to cope with it. I'll have to try some on and see how they work for my ear position / shape.

XTCRider

You can get the mp3 player and attachments that fit onto you own sunglasses and its cheaper than the oakley. My wife bought one a couple of years ago

sicrow

I'd be more bothered about keeping my ears open and my wits about me with some of the fools on the road - improving your cadence is just a matter of time and pushing yourself

neeb

I'd be more bothered about keeping my ears open and my wits about me with some of the fools on the road - improving your cadence is just a matter of time and pushing yourself

I know what you mean and I wouldn't listen to music on urban roads for that reason. I tried it once and it didn't feel safe, I think in towns you develop a sense of where cars are and sound is a big component of that. A lot of the rides I do are on quiet roads and paths though and that's a different matter.

P.S. I was only being half-serious about the cadence thing... just think it might be nice to have a soundtrack sometimes.