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With the bone-conductive headphones (And the Pixel buds to a large extent), you do hear everything around you. From what I started reading on the bone-conducti

• maxxxxx 9y ago
  Having a speaker on your bike also seems to be a bad idea. Biking is dangerous and you should be aware of your surroundings.
  • cbeley 9y ago
    Does that mean you are against stereos in cars too? Hearing your surroundings while driving is also important.
    • maxxxxx 9y ago
      I would argue it's more important while biking. If someone cuts you off while you are in a car you can risk a collision but with the bike it doesn't help not being at fault while you are dead. So hearing cars is very helpful. I try to bike with the assumption that nobody sees me and I have to be ready for anything. Same with a motorcycle. Always assume to not be seen and always be aware of your surroundings.
      • PascLeRasc 9y ago
        I had the "nobody sees me" philosophy for a while and ended up with a few accidents with drivers not using turn signals, not giving right of way at an intersection, or just running red lights. The worst was crashing into the side of a bus that ran through an intersection and then getting into an argument with the bus driver while I'm bleeding and concussed. I now bike as if every driver has a mild incentive to hit me if they can so I don't trust turn signals, I run through red lights if it's clear for me, go down one way streets the wrong way to avoid traffic, flip off drivers who tailgate me when they can pass, etc. I'm "that cyclist" but it's what you have to do to survive. Zero accidents or even close calls so far this year.
        • cbeley 9y ago
          At this point I'm just happy when drivers use turn signals. I have a 6 mile one-way bike commute through the city. It's rare I have a whole drive with everyone signaling properly. Thankfully, bike infrastructure here in SF has dramatically improved over the years.