Excellent review once again David! I would love a pair of these. In fact I have been trying to save up for ages, but with a Wife, Son, Twin Teenage Girls! and two Golden Retrievers I am always last in line and there’s never enough $$$ left at the end of the month. At the moment I only have noise cancelling earbuds as which I find too dangerous as they also cancel awareness. Favourite stuff to listen to is anything with a heavy repetitive bass. 120-130 bpm matches a nice cadence. Love your videos. Keep up the great work!
Great review. The older I get, the more I think music of the 70's and 80's, even up to the turn of the century, was fun, upbeat, motivational and better when it came down to melodies and lyrics. The are my "go to" playlists when I go out and ride. And I totally agree with you: music does help on a ride when it is starting to hurt. Cheers.
David I’ve used these for about 6 months now and I swear by them. The older ones so the base isn’t amazing but overall they are great. Love that I can hear everything going on around me and then they keep me company when I’m out exploring the lonely countryside. My favourite music to listen on my journeys is all the best music scores from films 🍿 classic and peaceful then when they get going so do my legs. Top review David 👍
Hi David, great review. I've been thinking about these for a while now. I love a bit of trance to get me motivated on the bike, chemical brothers, deadmau5 etc
Great channel and review. I'm a 70's and 80's rock and blues type of guy but found myself listening to Andrea Bocelli Greatest Hits lately while riding. Crazy as it sounds it reaches my soul as I slip through the wind on my road bike.
Nice review with honesty and relative to real world use, not just marketing description and claims. The idea of listening to music and the road sounds is brilliant, safer and more relaxing for me. My favorite music for cycling is ambient chill out for easy rides and electronic trance for greater effort.
David, always enjoy your channel and the content you provide! I do a lot of endurance road bike rally's, Grand Fondo type of events here in North Texas. I don't listen to music, but what I do like is using the app Ride with GPS (only comes with the paid for version) voice, turn by turn directions. Sometimes I don't here my Wahoo Bolt beep of upcoming turns, and or I may be in a fast group and concentrating on that. I tried a different type of product, but can't really hear it, and in ear type of ear buds even just using one, not something I am going to use on the road. Again, thanks for your contribution to the cycling community!
Been using the original version for several years and really love them. Trance music is my go to training music, high tempo music for powering up climbs and getting low and areo in the drops.
Cheers for the review David! Keen to get myself a pair here in Australia! Love to listen to Queen albums and also imagine dragons whilst out cycling! Cheers, Sid
That my joint...i don't enjoy cycling as much as when i rock n roll...literally. These sound like the ultimate audio music bone phones. I've been riding with ear phones since the 70's. No problem, i can hear car tires approaching from the rear. Using corded ear phones is a choir. I really hate when a turn of the head causes the ear piece to slips out. I'm 75 yrs old n do over a hundred miles a week, averGing 1550 feet a climbing each ride. My best music choice has to be Larry Levan Live at the infamous PARADISE GARAGE...the real house/disco/club music. It's more thans just sounds, it rhythm, messages, beats, sounds with words n more. Introductory vid should be PARADISE GARAGE STREET PARTY. This is the secret of my speed and longevity. Great site...thanks so much bro.
Great review David. My favorite music to listen while riding is without a doubt 70's funk. Nothing like a driving baseline to help push me along. (I may have been sighted on occasion dancing on the bike. :-)
Thank you for an honest reviews so far Dave! I’ve been using it too and i’m using the aeropex model, it was the best meditation experience i have since i start to ride my bike and grind all of those big gears at the early 2020! I’m love to play techno/future techno music, Planet Perfecto Knights - ResuRection (Maurice West Remix) are definitely worth to try while we’re sprinting to the Strava KOM glory! 👑👑👑⚡️
One playlist is 80s overwrought hair bands, as much for the drum tracks and the smiles they bring on hill repeat days. I mean honestly, some of it makes me laugh outright, which is much needed for those final efforts.
For sure I have the Openmove by Aftershokz and since I ride them I do finally a 25kph on a 60km ride YEAHHH even my father uses them for long video calls cause your ears dont hurt
Always like your content because you speak honestly without any promotion. Timely the video given i have been investigating for a device like this because i ride mostly solo in Spain and very few people my age like hills climbing. I have been accumulating music from different artists because i want variety of styles which will vary according to the ride type.
Hi David , excellent review!!! About listening music and cycling great idea! Will be nice to have one like this on my planning bike tour London - Edynburg this summer. The Shokz will help me to fight with the step hills , listening motivation music like Chris Heria music or any others motivation tunes. Worthy to consider and invest in this great gadget.
Great video again, thanks. I’ve never listened to music while riding - living in India 🇮🇳 normal headphones are just not safe - I need to be aware of the crazy traffic 🚚, holy cows 🐄 and rabid dogs 🐕 ! These however seem like they might be the solution! As for music Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” might be apt after many hours in the saddle!
Thanks for introducing the Shokz headphones. I usually listen to Eurobeat or Techno music when I'm riding so I keep my cadence level high. BPM = RPM Current my favorite song to listen to is "On my own" - Annerley Gordon
Hi David, great video as usual! I’ve been looking at this product for a while now, I think they are great! My choice of music would be AC/DC as I find their music very motivating. Keep the good work going.
Great review. Many thanks! My favorite track while riding is Later Bitches from the Prince Karma. Would be great to listen to this one on new Shokz headphones.
Great review, being off these off, this vid could be enough to make me take the leap. Always have two playlists on the go, first is the broad range of all kinds of music that I'm into, for standard usage. Then I have a hard/fast rock playlist for when I really want to dig in!
Thanks David for the review. Looks like a great solution for safe listening while riding!! Nightwish and other symphonic metal really drives the legs! Cheers.
Thanks David Arthur, I've been waiting for someone to post a video that points bone conductive earphones and as a bonus you quoting and actual brand too in the light of them being SAFE to use whilst riding a bike. Despite many other youtubers claiming bone conductive earphones in general can distract and block outside ambient audio just as much as any other type of personal earphone devices.
I have sensitive ear lobe and sometimes my inner canal swell due to fatigue of using earphone or earbuds. I got mine for AED678 ($185) and did not disappoint me. I truly love having one. I can wear it all day long. The 10hour battery is excellent for outdoor or gym activity.
Thanks again Dave for the review and your opinion, I had been looking closely at these, for me it would have to be some 90’s dance music to get the pedals boosted😀
Any rock music with a driving bass sound. My favourite to get me up and about is A thousand miles away by the Hoodoo Gurus. ( Australian band). Always look forward to watching your videos over breakfast.
I have the old version AfterShokz Open Move, it's nice to see them update the battery life on the new model. Using the Cardio playlist on Spotify whenever I'm out cycling.
Thanks David, I’ve avoided headphones in the past because of safety reasons, these look like they are worth a try, so thanks for the review. I shall order a pair unless I win them😎 My favourite tracks would be eighties dance floor classics😁
Great review as always. Didn’t even know such a thing exists 🤦🏻♂️. I typically listen to calm music when I ride from: Tony Anderson, Adrián Berenguer, Gavin Luke, Aleksey Chistilin, Explosion In The Sky, Jordan Critz.
Go! By Public Service Broadcasting from their Race For Space album is a great one for a cycling playlist. I listened to the whole album riding through the closed streets of central London during the London Surrey Ride 100 and it was magic. Also the Velodrome theme from the Olympics, by Chemical Brothers, is a good one
I have the predecessor headset Aeropex and their sister OpenComm (with boom mic). I love them. I have a big neck and they're still comfortable, but I think they would move on smaller heads and necks - they now make a small band version. They're so comfortable I wear them all day and forget I have them on most of the time. For cycling, as said wind and road noise are still there, but that's a feature, not a bug. You can still be aware of what's around you, but don't be fooled. If you're listening to music, you still might not be able to hear people talk to you and you'll still shout back 🙂
I have had aftershockz headphones for a few years now. I wear them when running, and like that I can hear what's around me whilst still getting good sound quality. However when I tried them on my bike I wasn't comfortable with them as I feel when cycling I need my hearing senses a lot more to be safe on the road than I need running on the pavement.
Great review! My preferred music for riding varies depending on the intensity I want to put in. I often see myself opting for music with a BPM in the 120-130 range coming out of the 90’s such as Fatboy Slim, Chemical Brothers, Robert Miles, ATB, etc. Cheers!
Nice, I have the older version and love that they increased the battery life. I listen to a spotify playlist of indie alternative songs I made. Keeps me going through zwift races or the long outdoor rides alone.
Love all your videos…love from india 🇮🇳😇 been cycling for the past 3 years n i always prefer some nice fast beat local music n sometimes upbeat pop songs from various artists 😋🥳
Hi David!! Love your videos!! My favorite music of all times is Closer, from The Chainsmokers, but truly, when I am riding any music that makes me forget about the pain on my legs works perfect for me 🤣🤣🤣
Hey David! I genuinely love your reviews! I’ve made several purchases based on your recommendations and have not been disappointed! I would love a pair of those headphones! If I’m the winner then you will be the winner of a free place to stay in New York City! 😂, but also serious. Come and ride with me and my friends here. I’ll include you in my TH-cam channel that’s launching this summer. 🙏🏻
great review! I have been using AfterShokz for a year now, they are the safest listening device during ride. Hopefully can win this as I would like to have the improved version! I would listen to strong rock music during my training rides!
Been considering listening on rides and this may have tipped the scale to do so... That is my last excuse for weak riding so now I guess I'll have to show obvious improvement! Thanks for the details and testimony, very valuable to me. Music I'll listen to: Andrew Peterson and Josh Garrels Thanks again! Nice job! Grady, Nashville TN
Great review! I'm fascinated by this technology. I've never tried these kind of headphones but would love to. I'm always worried about not hearing the outside sounds and these look like it would solve the problem. I listen to podcasts mostly but I love country music!
I tend to listen to house music, tech-house. During a ride I really feel like my heartbeat is adjusting to the BPM of a track that I listen to. I listen to a lot of DJ sets as they are packed with great tunes.
Fun fact, they bypass the eardrums so you can cover your ears to make them louder. I've been wearing these for years now, and they're basically a permanent accessory now. Comfortable enough that I forget I have them on, great for films, games and general use on top of sports stuff. And great when I'm cycling because I can still hear the world around me. I even had a track start with rain and I found myself looking out the window to check if it was or not.
Great review! Music rly does help my biking performance too. I like to listen to classic as well as oldshool rap, depending on my mood. So far I've only used in ear but not hearing the surrounding is a concern so I think the Shokz must be great. Thx for the vid. Keep it up ✌️
I have been using aftershoks for years. Mostly for indoor training as I was concerned about long term hearing damage from blasting music with ear buds or over the ear headphones.
Good to see they now come with a case, as they too fragile to carry in a bag or pocket without one. When my knees worked and I used to go running my favourite soundtrack was the Marbles album by Marillion. I never tired of it, so I'd probably cycle to that as well.
I’ve been doing some research on these and considering getting a pair. Would be much safer if I could hear my surroundings when I’m out riding since I’m always listening to metal, full blast in my ears. 😅 But it keeps me motivated and gives me energy. My ears would probably thank me for getting a pair of Shokz. Great review. 🤙🏻
Music to listen to on a bike ride - Metal and Rock for those gnarly climbs, Jazz and/or Pop or R&B for casual riding, Classical for long, serene Sunday or Bike-packing rides. Or just any type of music for whatever kind of ride you'd like to do. ;-)
Thanks for the review. I don't listen to music much on the bike for the exact reason you made. These would be worth a try maybe I'll wait to see if I win. If do win I'd be listening to mostly 90s rap and hip hop
Recently invested in the Aeropex was apprehensive about hearing traffic etc. but found that it isn't a problem. Some sort of witchcraft being able to hear everything but great to have the 80's tunes blasting away as you turn the pedals.
Congratulations Daniel! You’ve won the Shokz headphones in the giveaway! Can you please email david @ justridebikes.co.uk within 7 days to claim your prize Big thanks to everyone that entered this giveaway
Thanks for all the good content. Also, Thanks for offering the Shokz. They look great! My favorite music is from the Walter Mitty Soundtrack. Dirty Paws by Of Monsters and Men; #9 Dream by Jose Gonzalez. Keep it coming! Todd
Favorite music to listen to while biking for motivation has to be music by AC/DC and Queen. Those songs always get me pedaling and pushing harder and they are just such fun songs to listen to with great lyrics you can sing along to ( not too well) while biking!
Thanks for the review I use the prior version and I have had the same experience with high noise. I found a fabulous app called tangerine and it analyses music and adds the BPM of the track to the meta data so I can sort tracks into beats per minute to match my cadence which is fantastic
I have the aero version of these and they are fantastic, I love the sound, it’s amazing. I have a fat head, size large or XL in most helmets and it fits me fine, I hardly know I have it on. I agree that you have to remember to turn it off, but even that process is easy, and I love how quickly and easily it connects to my iPhone, would love the latest version. Currently using emotional rescue and tattoo you albums as my riding tracks, if I had to pick one tracks for your playlist I’d suggest start me up, it’s great to get the heart pumping at the start of the ride. 😀👍
I will have to pick up a pair of these I think, music is something I do want with me when I'm traveling. Whether driving, motorcycling, or bicycling. Motorcycle helmets are becoming more integrated with tech like blue tooth speakers. The ability to have your ears unplugged from buds and hear the surrounding noises is important. Noise-cancelling is also threat awareness-cancelling. I enjoy upbeat, instrumental music while riding. Arc De Soleil is nice, Khruangbin also. I have a couple spanish-style guitarists I like also, Estas Tonne and Herensuge.
Thanks again David for another great video & review of these headphones! At the mo I am liking a bit of Calvin Harris to keep me motivated on the bike! I get my pedal stroke synced to the beat! :)
There’s something about Imagine Dragons that gets me going when I’m doing a workout! Great bass and awesome thumping music really sets the mood for a solid workout
Just wondering, how do these earbuds fair with people who wear prescription glasses with ear hooks? I’m concerned that the earbuds would interfere with my glasses 😬
Great review! I have been using the last 2 generations of aftershokz for my exercise/cycling and they are really good! My favourite song when pushing hard on the bike is Linkin park "in the end " + loop the whole hybrid theory album 👍🏻:)
I listen to podcasts about cycling while riding my bike. It keeps me motivated. If there is no podcast, I like to listen to pounding techno. I like the beat, you just ride harder automatically without realising it 😅
David, I have a cheaper brand of this style of headphones and while the music listening option is great I find them terrible if I take a call while riding, as the wind noise can be horrendous. So how do these higher-end models handle the wind through the microphone when taking a call.
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What's your favourite motivational music for riding bikes? Comment below to win a pair of the new Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones!
I have a cycling playlist. The motivation is great!
Something fast paced is great to keep a target rate up. Nirvana never mind album is always on my playlist!
Bicycle race by queen :)
Guns N' Roses - Knockin' On Heaven's Door (Live In London 1992) =D
Wagner operas
Excellent review once again David! I would love a pair of these. In fact I have been trying to save up for ages, but with a Wife, Son, Twin Teenage Girls! and two Golden Retrievers I am always last in line and there’s never enough $$$ left at the end of the month. At the moment I only have noise cancelling earbuds as which I find too dangerous as they also cancel awareness. Favourite stuff to listen to is anything with a heavy repetitive bass. 120-130 bpm matches a nice cadence.
Love your videos. Keep up the great work!
Great review. The older I get, the more I think music of the 70's and 80's, even up to the turn of the century, was fun, upbeat, motivational and better when it came down to melodies and lyrics. The are my "go to" playlists when I go out and ride. And I totally agree with you: music does help on a ride when it is starting to hurt. Cheers.
David I’ve used these for about 6 months now and I swear by them. The older ones so the base isn’t amazing but overall they are great. Love that I can hear everything going on around me and then they keep me company when I’m out exploring the lonely countryside. My favourite music to listen on my journeys is all the best music scores from films 🍿 classic and peaceful then when they get going so do my legs. Top review David 👍
Hi David, great review. I've been thinking about these for a while now. I love a bit of trance to get me motivated on the bike, chemical brothers, deadmau5 etc
Been using Shokz since I started cycling 2 years ago and just upgraded to these open pro’s. Best thing ever outside and in on the trainer!
I've just lost my Aeropex so need replacements. Are the Pros worth the extra over the standard Openrun model?
@@st4331 never tried the standard non pro model but I have no complaints with what I got right now! Use them daily
Does the band in the back of the head interfere with the helmet?
@@AdeelSyed1 not for me
Nice product review as usual David. For motivation on a good training ride.....surely it has the the soundtrack to Rocky? 😄
Great channel and review. I'm a 70's and 80's rock and blues type of guy but found myself listening to Andrea Bocelli Greatest Hits lately while riding. Crazy as it sounds it reaches my soul as I slip through the wind on my road bike.
Nice review with honesty and relative to real world use, not just marketing description and claims. The idea of listening to music and the road sounds is brilliant, safer and more relaxing for me.
My favorite music for cycling is ambient chill out for easy rides and electronic trance for greater effort.
Top video and advice! Heavy beats absolutely essential for me during HIIT sessions, and I always reach for Royal Blood to get me through!
David, always enjoy your channel and the content you provide! I do a lot of endurance road bike rally's, Grand Fondo type of events here in North Texas. I don't listen to music, but what I do like is using the app Ride with GPS (only comes with the paid for version) voice, turn by turn directions. Sometimes I don't here my Wahoo Bolt beep of upcoming turns, and or I may be in a fast group and concentrating on that. I tried a different type of product, but can't really hear it, and in ear type of ear buds even just using one, not something I am going to use on the road. Again, thanks for your contribution to the cycling community!
Been using the original version for several years and really love them. Trance music is my go to training music, high tempo music for powering up climbs and getting low and areo in the drops.
Great review David, these are a must try. Thanks for the heads up, currently got a thing for Aretha Franklin, what a voice.
Cheers for the review David! Keen to get myself a pair here in Australia!
Love to listen to Queen albums and also imagine dragons whilst out cycling!
Cheers, Sid
A state of trance podcast keeps me pumping away!
Thanks Dave, just ordered mine
That my joint...i don't enjoy cycling as much as when i rock n roll...literally. These sound like the ultimate audio music bone phones. I've been riding with ear phones since the 70's. No problem, i can hear car tires approaching from the rear. Using corded ear phones is a choir. I really hate when a turn of the head causes the ear piece to slips out. I'm 75 yrs old n do over a hundred miles a week, averGing 1550 feet a climbing each ride. My best music choice has to be Larry Levan Live at the infamous PARADISE GARAGE...the real house/disco/club music. It's more thans just sounds, it rhythm, messages, beats, sounds with words n more. Introductory vid should be PARADISE GARAGE STREET PARTY. This is the secret of my speed and longevity. Great site...thanks so much bro.
Great review David. My favorite music to listen while riding is without a doubt 70's funk. Nothing like a driving baseline to help push me along. (I may have been sighted on occasion dancing on the bike. :-)
Always love to jam to some 80s/90's rock. These look like a great pair to have. Great Review!!
Thank you for an honest reviews so far Dave! I’ve been using it too and i’m using the aeropex model, it was the best meditation experience i have since i start to ride my bike and grind all of those big gears at the early 2020! I’m love to play techno/future techno music, Planet Perfecto Knights - ResuRection (Maurice West Remix) are definitely worth to try while we’re sprinting to the Strava KOM glory! 👑👑👑⚡️
2 years later and I still love mine. I do wear some ear dampners on my bike helmet straps. They reduce wind noise while I'm riding. Great Amazon buy.
Hi David .. love the videos.. I love a bit of Indy or rock.. while casually cycling by the sea .. glorious! 😍👍
I love listening to the Toolbox Ibiza compilations when I ride. I have been riding with headphones since OG Sony Walkman days.
One playlist is 80s overwrought hair bands, as much for the drum tracks and the smiles they bring on hill repeat days. I mean honestly, some of it makes me laugh outright, which is much needed for those final efforts.
For sure I have the Openmove by Aftershokz and since I ride them I do finally a 25kph on a 60km ride YEAHHH even my father uses them for long video calls cause your ears dont hurt
Always like your content because you speak honestly without any promotion. Timely the video given i have been investigating for a device like this because i ride mostly solo in Spain and very few people my age like hills climbing. I have been accumulating music from different artists because i want variety of styles which will vary according to the ride type.
Hi David , excellent review!!! About listening music and cycling great idea! Will be nice to have one like this on my planning bike tour London - Edynburg this summer. The Shokz will help me to fight with the step hills , listening motivation music like Chris Heria music or any others motivation tunes. Worthy to consider and invest in this great gadget.
Great video again, thanks. I’ve never listened to music while riding - living in India 🇮🇳 normal headphones are just not safe - I need to be aware of the crazy traffic 🚚, holy cows 🐄 and rabid dogs 🐕 ! These however seem like they might be the solution! As for music Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” might be apt after many hours in the saddle!
Thanks for introducing the Shokz headphones. I usually listen to Eurobeat or Techno music when I'm riding so I keep my cadence level high. BPM = RPM
Current my favorite song to listen to is "On my own" - Annerley Gordon
Hi David, great video as usual! I’ve been looking at this product for a while now, I think they are great! My choice of music would be AC/DC as I find their music very motivating. Keep the good work going.
Great review. Many thanks! My favorite track while riding is Later Bitches from the Prince Karma. Would be great to listen to this one on new Shokz headphones.
Thanks for the review. My fav music to listen to out on the bike is early punk.
Great review. Really like listening to some Timmy Trumpet or something like that when getting the intervals in.
Great review, being off these off, this vid could be enough to make me take the leap. Always have two playlists on the go, first is the broad range of all kinds of music that I'm into, for standard usage. Then I have a hard/fast rock playlist for when I really want to dig in!
Thanks David for the review. Looks like a great solution for safe listening while riding!! Nightwish and other symphonic metal really drives the legs! Cheers.
Thanks David Arthur, I've been waiting for someone to post a video that points bone conductive earphones and as a bonus you quoting and actual brand too in the light of them being SAFE to use whilst riding a bike. Despite many other youtubers claiming bone conductive earphones in general can distract and block outside ambient audio just as much as any other type of personal earphone devices.
I have sensitive ear lobe and sometimes my inner canal swell due to fatigue of using earphone or earbuds. I got mine for AED678 ($185) and did not disappoint me. I truly love having one. I can wear it all day long. The 10hour battery is excellent for outdoor or gym activity.
Great video as always Dave, for me a bit of old School M People , moving on up nothing can stop me😃
Favourite music to listen to whilst cycling around the city: good ole 1980's pop :). Hopefully can use these shokz in the near future.
Thanks again Dave for the review and your opinion, I had been looking closely at these, for me it would have to be some 90’s dance music to get the pedals boosted😀
Best music (podcast) for me is the Tiësto clublife mixes! Weekly stream so always motivates me to go out ride my bike
Any rock music with a driving bass sound. My favourite to get me up and about is A thousand miles away by the Hoodoo Gurus. ( Australian band). Always look forward to watching your videos over breakfast.
I have the old version AfterShokz Open Move, it's nice to see them update the battery life on the new model. Using the Cardio playlist on Spotify whenever I'm out cycling.
Thanks David, I’ve avoided headphones in the past because of safety reasons, these look like they are worth a try, so thanks for the review.
I shall order a pair unless I win them😎
My favourite tracks would be eighties dance floor classics😁
Great review as always. Didn’t even know such a thing exists 🤦🏻♂️.
I typically listen to calm music when I ride from: Tony Anderson, Adrián Berenguer, Gavin Luke, Aleksey Chistilin, Explosion In The Sky, Jordan Critz.
I really like to listen to electronic music like House or Drum n Bass when I'm on the bike, which really motivates and pushes me.
Hi, i love a bit of Dinosaur Jr to keep the legs pumping! great channel, thanks
Go! By Public Service Broadcasting from their Race For Space album is a great one for a cycling playlist. I listened to the whole album riding through the closed streets of central London during the London Surrey Ride 100 and it was magic.
Also the Velodrome theme from the Olympics, by Chemical Brothers, is a good one
American musical duo Lightning Bolt's music is really good for hard work on the bike. My favorite!
I have the predecessor headset Aeropex and their sister OpenComm (with boom mic). I love them. I have a big neck and they're still comfortable, but I think they would move on smaller heads and necks - they now make a small band version. They're so comfortable I wear them all day and forget I have them on most of the time. For cycling, as said wind and road noise are still there, but that's a feature, not a bug. You can still be aware of what's around you, but don't be fooled. If you're listening to music, you still might not be able to hear people talk to you and you'll still shout back 🙂
I have had aftershockz headphones for a few years now. I wear them when running, and like that I can hear what's around me whilst still getting good sound quality. However when I tried them on my bike I wasn't comfortable with them as I feel when cycling I need my hearing senses a lot more to be safe on the road than I need running on the pavement.
Great review! My preferred music for riding varies depending on the intensity I want to put in. I often see myself opting for music with a BPM in the 120-130 range coming out of the 90’s such as Fatboy Slim, Chemical Brothers, Robert Miles, ATB, etc. Cheers!
Love listening to 80s Hard Rock to motivate myself up those hard climbs
Nice, I have the older version and love that they increased the battery life. I listen to a spotify playlist of indie alternative songs I made. Keeps me going through zwift races or the long outdoor rides alone.
Hi David, great channel, congrats. Best music for riding is punk
I've been tempted by these, got to be a bit of euphoric trance while riding for me!
Love all your videos…love from india 🇮🇳😇 been cycling for the past 3 years n i always prefer some nice fast beat local music n sometimes upbeat pop songs from various artists 😋🥳
l have used Shokz for a few months now, they are very good. l find you can listen to music whilst still maintaining awareness of your surroundings.
Nine Inch Nails, Broken. The whole album is a motivational masterpiece! Loving the channel, David!
Hi David!! Love your videos!! My favorite music of all times is Closer, from The Chainsmokers, but truly, when I am riding any music that makes me forget about the pain on my legs works perfect for me 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for this nice review / best sound to listen to on my bike ? > the Blaze !🤘🏻
Thx for another nice Video. My favourite artists while working out are Lorde and Sia.
Hey David! I genuinely love your reviews! I’ve made several purchases based on your recommendations and have not been disappointed!
I would love a pair of those headphones! If I’m the winner then you will be the winner of a free place to stay in New York City! 😂, but also serious. Come and ride with me and my friends here. I’ll include you in my TH-cam channel that’s launching this summer. 🙏🏻
great review! I have been using AfterShokz for a year now, they are the safest listening device during ride. Hopefully can win this as I would like to have the improved version! I would listen to strong rock music during my training rides!
Been considering listening on rides and this may have tipped the scale to do so... That is my last excuse for weak riding so now I guess I'll have to show obvious improvement! Thanks for the details and testimony, very valuable to me. Music I'll listen to: Andrew Peterson and Josh Garrels
Thanks again! Nice job! Grady, Nashville TN
Great review! I'm fascinated by this technology. I've never tried these kind of headphones but would love to. I'm always worried about not hearing the outside sounds and these look like it would solve the problem. I listen to podcasts mostly but I love country music!
I tend to listen to house music, tech-house. During a ride I really feel like my heartbeat is adjusting to the BPM of a track that I listen to. I listen to a lot of DJ sets as they are packed with great tunes.
Favorite music is anything to lighten up the mood and have a great time!
I LIKE THE XANADU FROM RUSH! IT'S JUST LIKE A BIKE JOURNEY! WITH LONG ROADS, CILMBS, SRPINTS AND DESCENTS! AWESOME STUFF!💕
Fun fact, they bypass the eardrums so you can cover your ears to make them louder.
I've been wearing these for years now, and they're basically a permanent accessory now. Comfortable enough that I forget I have them on, great for films, games and general use on top of sports stuff. And great when I'm cycling because I can still hear the world around me.
I even had a track start with rain and I found myself looking out the window to check if it was or not.
Great review! Music rly does help my biking performance too. I like to listen to classic as well as oldshool rap, depending on my mood.
So far I've only used in ear but not hearing the surrounding is a concern so I think the Shokz must be great. Thx for the vid. Keep it up ✌️
I have been using aftershoks for years. Mostly for indoor training as I was concerned about long term hearing damage from blasting music with ear buds or over the ear headphones.
Good to see they now come with a case, as they too fragile to carry in a bag or pocket without one. When my knees worked and I used to go running my favourite soundtrack was the Marbles album by Marillion. I never tired of it, so I'd probably cycle to that as well.
Wow, great review.
Love to ride with music and I'd love to try these!
Take my breath by the Weeknd kept me above threshold last ride :)
I’ve been doing some research on these and considering getting a pair. Would be much safer if I could hear my surroundings when I’m out riding since I’m always listening to metal, full blast in my ears. 😅 But it keeps me motivated and gives me energy. My ears would probably thank me for getting a pair of Shokz. Great review. 🤙🏻
Music to listen to on a bike ride - Metal and Rock for those gnarly climbs, Jazz and/or Pop or R&B for casual riding, Classical for long, serene Sunday or Bike-packing rides. Or just any type of music for whatever kind of ride you'd like to do. ;-)
Like very much your reviews..
EDM It's the Real thing!! ❤️
Thanks for the review. I don't listen to music much on the bike for the exact reason you made. These would be worth a try maybe I'll wait to see if I win. If do win I'd be listening to mostly 90s rap and hip hop
Recently invested in the Aeropex was apprehensive about hearing traffic etc. but found that it isn't a problem. Some sort of witchcraft being able to hear everything but great to have the 80's tunes blasting away as you turn the pedals.
I’ve really been curious about these headphones! I love hard rock and heavy hip hop to really push me on my toughest outings.
Gatecradher Anthems from 2010 by Paul Van Dyke. Uplifting dance and trance to get me up the hills!
I love listening to classical, Ludovico einaudi especially makes summer rides so relaxing
Congratulations Daniel! You’ve won the Shokz headphones in the giveaway!
Can you please email david @ justridebikes.co.uk within 7 days to claim your prize
Big thanks to everyone that entered this giveaway
I would live to listen to “Ride of the Valkyries” with these on flying up my favourite climbs!
Thanks for all the good content. Also, Thanks for offering the Shokz. They look great! My favorite music is from the Walter Mitty Soundtrack. Dirty Paws by Of Monsters and Men; #9 Dream by Jose Gonzalez. Keep it coming! Todd
Great video - very informative. Clutch for me
Favorite music to listen to while biking for motivation has to be music by AC/DC and Queen. Those songs always get me pedaling and pushing harder and they are just such fun songs to listen to with great lyrics you can sing along to ( not too well) while biking!
Can't stay unmotivated when He Man's "What's Up" enters the playlist
Thanks for the review I use the prior version and I have had the same experience with high noise. I found a fabulous app called tangerine and it analyses music and adds the BPM of the track to the meta data so I can sort tracks into beats per minute to match my cadence which is fantastic
I have the aero version of these and they are fantastic, I love the sound, it’s amazing. I have a fat head, size large or XL in most helmets and it fits me fine, I hardly know I have it on. I agree that you have to remember to turn it off, but even that process is easy, and I love how quickly and easily it connects to my iPhone, would love the latest version.
Currently using emotional rescue and tattoo you albums as my riding tracks, if I had to pick one tracks for your playlist I’d suggest start me up, it’s great to get the heart pumping at the start of the ride. 😀👍
I will have to pick up a pair of these I think, music is something I do want with me when I'm traveling. Whether driving, motorcycling, or bicycling. Motorcycle helmets are becoming more integrated with tech like blue tooth speakers. The ability to have your ears unplugged from buds and hear the surrounding noises is important. Noise-cancelling is also threat awareness-cancelling. I enjoy upbeat, instrumental music while riding. Arc De Soleil is nice, Khruangbin also. I have a couple spanish-style guitarists I like also, Estas Tonne and Herensuge.
Love to listen to EDM while cycling, especially 'Where We Started
by Antun Dugandžić'. Cheers!
Thanks again David for another great video & review of these headphones! At the mo I am liking a bit of Calvin Harris to keep me motivated on the bike! I get my pedal stroke synced to the beat! :)
There’s something about Imagine Dragons that gets me going when I’m doing a workout! Great bass and awesome thumping music really sets the mood for a solid workout
fave music, anything playing on monster radio rx 93.1. thanks! David!
💫David, while riding I love to hear motivational speech, but in beast mode. 😆 For example, David Gogins. 💪🏻
Just wondering, how do these earbuds fair with people who wear prescription glasses with ear hooks? I’m concerned that the earbuds would interfere with my glasses 😬
when i’m not listening to audiobooks, i like edm in one ear (furthest from traffic). the tempo works well with my cadence.
Great review!
I have been using the last 2 generations of aftershokz for my exercise/cycling and they are really good!
My favourite song when pushing hard on the bike is Linkin park "in the end " + loop the whole hybrid theory album 👍🏻:)
I listen to podcasts about cycling while riding my bike. It keeps me motivated. If there is no podcast, I like to listen to pounding techno. I like the beat, you just ride harder automatically without realising it 😅
David, I have a cheaper brand of this style of headphones and while the music listening option is great I find them terrible if I take a call while riding, as the wind noise can be horrendous. So how do these higher-end models handle the wind through the microphone when taking a call.