{"id":39229,"date":"2021-12-18T14:35:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-18T22:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=39229"},"modified":"2024-01-18T19:37:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T03:37:53","slug":"aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/","title":{"rendered":"Shokz OpenSwim Headphones\u00a0&#8211; Open-Ear, Bone Conduction, Safe Headphones for Cycling AND Swimming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is a review of the Shokz OpenSwim open ear bone conduction headphones for swimming, cycling, hiking, and running. We are seriously impressed with these headphones as a safe option for cycling, and as a way to relieve the tedium of long training swims.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39983\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47Fv1PM\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39983\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/post-header-joe-smiling-with-the-shokz-xtrainerz-headphones1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-header-Joe-smiling-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post header Joe smiling with the Shokz XTrainerZ Headphones(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Let your dog get used to the sight of you wearing your helmet&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-header-Joe-smiling-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-header-Joe-smiling-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39983 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-header-Joe-smiling-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg\" alt=\"Joe smiling with the Shokz OpenSwim Headphones\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39983\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/post-header-joe-smiling-with-the-shokz-xtrainerz-headphones1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-header-Joe-smiling-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post header Joe smiling with the Shokz XTrainerZ Headphones(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Let your dog get used to the sight of you wearing your helmet&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-header-Joe-smiling-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-header-Joe-smiling-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39983 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-header-Joe-smiling-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Joe smiling with the Shokz OpenSwim Headphones\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-header-Joe-smiling-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-header-Joe-smiling-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> I am loving my Shokz OpenSwim Headphones, and wearing them every day. The best is I can wear them all the way to the pool on my bike, and then just keep wearing them in the pool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47Fv1PM\">Click Here to See the Latest Price of Shokz OpenSwim Headphones on Amazon<\/a>. And reviews too.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please note that as an affiliate, I make a small commission when you buy from Amazon.<\/p>\n<h2>Headphones for Swimming AND Cycling<\/h2>\n<p>Although I don\u2019t talk about it much on this blog, I am a pretty serious swimmer. I think it is a perfect exercise to combine with cycling, as it prioritizes the upper body. And I know that many other cyclists also include swimming in their workouts. For example, triathletes combine swimming and cycling training (plus running). So, I think these headphones target an important market.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39205\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39205\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Crrjvc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39205\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/xtrainerz-03-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-03-min.jpg?fit=750%2C577&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,577\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Xtrainerz 03-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here is Maggie wearing the A in the pool&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-03-min.jpg?fit=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-03-min.jpg?fit=750%2C577&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39205 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-03-min.jpg\" alt=\"Here is Maggie wearing the Shokz OpenSwim open ear bone conduction headphones in the pool\" width=\"750\" height=\"577\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39205\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/xtrainerz-03-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-03-min.jpg?fit=750%2C577&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,577\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Xtrainerz 03-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here is Maggie wearing the A in the pool&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-03-min.jpg?fit=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-03-min.jpg?fit=750%2C577&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39205 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-03-min.jpg?resize=750%2C577&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Here is Maggie wearing the Shokz OpenSwim open ear bone conduction headphones in the pool\" width=\"750\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-03-min.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-03-min.jpg?resize=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-03-min.jpg?resize=250%2C192&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-03-min.jpg?resize=320%2C246&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Here is Maggie wearing the Shokz OpenSwim open ear bone conduction headphones in the pool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, an hour of swimming laps is deadly boring compared to an hour of negotiating mountain trails on a bike. Or even negotiating city traffic on a bike. However, throw in some music or a podcast or an audio book, and swimming laps can suddenly become a lot less boring. In my case, I like to learn Spanish while I swim.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/shokz-openrun-mini-headphones\/\">Review of Shokz OpenRun MINI Headphones \u2013 Ideal for Safe Cycling<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>The Challenge of Headphones in the Pool<\/h2>\n<p>The key problem with headphones in the pool is that Bluetooth does not work in the water. Water molecules are denser than air; so this obstructs the frequency at which Bluetooth works.<\/p>\n<p>This means you have to carry your music source with you in some way, and usually connect via wires that terminate in buds in your ears.<\/p>\n<h3>SYRN MP3 Player for the Pool<\/h3>\n<p>The problem is that there are hardly any options to do this. For the past few months I have been making do with a SYRYN MP3 player, which is available at a bargain price, and works fairly well. You attach the little player to the back of your goggle strap, and plug the headphones deep into your ears. The sound in the open air is poor, but it is okay when your head is underwater.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43756\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43756\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3U8T0DE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43756\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/syrn-headphones-for-pool\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syrn-headphones-for-pool.jpg?fit=750%2C456&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Syrn headphones for pool\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syrn-headphones-for-pool.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syrn-headphones-for-pool.jpg?fit=750%2C456&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43756 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syrn-headphones-for-pool.jpg\" alt=\"This is the SYRN MP3 Player for swimming\" width=\"750\" height=\"456\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43756\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43756\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/syrn-headphones-for-pool\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syrn-headphones-for-pool.jpg?fit=750%2C456&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Syrn headphones for pool\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syrn-headphones-for-pool.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syrn-headphones-for-pool.jpg?fit=750%2C456&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43756 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syrn-headphones-for-pool.jpg?resize=750%2C456&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"This is the SYRN MP3 Player for swimming\" width=\"750\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syrn-headphones-for-pool.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syrn-headphones-for-pool.jpg?resize=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> This is the SYRN MP3 Player for swimming<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RZaks6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here to see the current price of SYRN MP3 Players on Amazon<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>However, there are two downsides to the SYRYN. The first downside is that you have to really plug the ear buds deep. Most of the time this is OK, but it is possible to get water wedged in your ear canal. Also, you cannot hear a thing if anyone talks to you in the pool.<\/p>\n<p>The other downside with the SYRYN is that it cannot double as headphones for cycling. The sound outside the water is not great.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39985\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39985\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Crrjvc\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39985\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/post-maggie-with-the-shokz-xtrainerz-headphones1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-Maggie-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?fit=750%2C749&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,749\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post Maggie with the Shokz XTrainerZ Headphones(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Maggie sporting the Shokz XTrainerZ Headphones. Notice how you can hardly see them under the helmet&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-Maggie-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-Maggie-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?fit=750%2C749&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39985 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-Maggie-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg\" alt=\"Maggie sporting the Shokz XTrainerZ Headphones. Notice how you can hardly see them under the helmet\" width=\"750\" height=\"749\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39985\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/post-maggie-with-the-shokz-xtrainerz-headphones1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-Maggie-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?fit=750%2C749&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,749\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post Maggie with the Shokz XTrainerZ Headphones(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Maggie sporting the Shokz XTrainerZ Headphones. Notice how you can hardly see them under the helmet&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-Maggie-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-Maggie-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?fit=750%2C749&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39985 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-Maggie-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?resize=750%2C749&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Maggie sporting the Shokz XTrainerZ Headphones. Notice how you can hardly see them under the helmet\" width=\"750\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-Maggie-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-Maggie-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-Maggie-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Post-Maggie-with-the-Shokz-XTrainerZ-Headphones1.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Maggie sporting the Shokz XTrainerZ Headphones. Notice how you can hardly see them under the helmet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/shokz-openrun-pro-vs-shokz-openrun\/\">Shokz OpenRun Pro vs. Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Headphones: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>Shokz OpenSwim Fit the Bill for Swimming AND Safe Cycling<\/h2>\n<p>So the great thing about these Shokz OpenSwim is that they fit the bill for <strong>both swimming and cycling, without having to plug your ears in either environment<\/strong>. They are completely waterproof in up to six feet of fresh or salt water. Also, built right into the slim-line design is 4 GB of MP3 storage (which should be good for about 1,200 songs).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39227\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39227\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Crrjvc\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39227\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-blue-copy-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-blue-copy-min.jpg?fit=750%2C633&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,633\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Aftershokz Xtrainerz blue copy-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-blue-copy-min.jpg?fit=300%2C253&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-blue-copy-min.jpg?fit=750%2C633&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39227 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-blue-copy-min.jpg\" alt=\"Built right into the slim-line design of the Shokz OpenSwim Headphones is 4 GB of MP3 storage\" width=\"750\" height=\"633\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39227\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39227\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-blue-copy-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-blue-copy-min.jpg?fit=750%2C633&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,633\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Aftershokz Xtrainerz blue copy-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-blue-copy-min.jpg?fit=300%2C253&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-blue-copy-min.jpg?fit=750%2C633&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39227 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-blue-copy-min.jpg?resize=750%2C633&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Built right into the slim-line design of the Shokz OpenSwim Headphones is 4 GB of MP3 storage\" width=\"750\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-blue-copy-min.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-blue-copy-min.jpg?resize=300%2C253&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-blue-copy-min.jpg?resize=250%2C211&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-blue-copy-min.jpg?resize=320%2C270&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Built right into the slim-line design of the Shokz OpenSwim Headphones is 4 GB of MP3 storage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47Fv1PM\">Click Here to See the Latest Price of Shokz OpenSwim Headphones on Amazon<\/a>. And reviews too.<\/h3>\n<h2>The Challenge of Music on a Bike \u2013 Safety Issues<\/h2>\n<p>The obvious problem is that if you have your ears plugged, you might not hear the car behind you. For that reason, open ear bone conduction headphones are the obvious choice for cyclists who want to be safe. That is exactly where the market leaders in bone conduction headphones come in: Shokz (previously known as Aftershokz). I got my first pair of their headphones on a KickStarter years ago, and I have never looked back.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-aftershokz-trekz-titanium-headphones\/\">Review \u2013 Shokz Trekz Titanium Cordless Bluetooth Open Ear Bone Conduction Headphones<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>The Evolution of Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones<\/h2>\n<p>I have been a fan of Shokz headphones for many years, mainly due to the safety factor. As open-ear bone conduction headphones, they leave you in touch with your surroundings, all the time. I have owned many iterations of these headphones, and have noticed that the products just keep on improving all the time.<\/p>\n<p>I got a set of the very earliest version, and they were safe, but the sound left quite a bit to be desired. Well, I am here to tell you that things have improved vastly since then.<\/p>\n<p>With this model, not only do you have functionality in the pool and on the bike, but you also have sound that sounds like regular sound, not like bone conduction. The technology has made massive strides in the years since it was launched.<\/p>\n<h2>Performance of the Shokz Headphones in the Pool<\/h2>\n<p>These headphones can be operated in two modes: General, or Pool. Out of the water the two modes sound pretty much the same, but in the water, the Pool option works better. In terms of sound quality, having your head immersed does not impact the sound negatively at all. In fact, it is\u00a0 better under water.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39228\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39228\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Crrjvc\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39228\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/joe-in-aftershokz-xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min.jpeg?fit=750%2C639&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,639\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Joe in Aftershokz Xtrainerz in pool back view-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The fit on the back of my head felt loose and comfortable, but would they stay on my head once I was swimming?&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min.jpeg?fit=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min.jpeg?fit=750%2C639&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39228 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min.jpeg\" alt=\"The fit on the back of my head felt loose and comfortable, but would the Shokz XTrainerZ Headphones stay on my head once I was swimming?\" width=\"750\" height=\"639\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39228\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39228\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/joe-in-aftershokz-xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min.jpeg?fit=750%2C639&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,639\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Joe in Aftershokz Xtrainerz in pool back view-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The fit on the back of my head felt loose and comfortable, but would they stay on my head once I was swimming?&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min.jpeg?fit=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min.jpeg?fit=750%2C639&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39228 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min.jpeg?resize=750%2C639&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The fit on the back of my head felt loose and comfortable, but would the Shokz XTrainerZ Headphones stay on my head once I was swimming?\" width=\"750\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min.jpeg?resize=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min.jpeg?resize=250%2C213&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-back-view-min.jpeg?resize=320%2C273&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The fit on the back of my head felt loose and comfortable, but would the Shokz XTrainerZ Headphones stay on my head once I was swimming?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When I first tried these in the pool, I was worried that they would fall off. The fit on the back of my head felt loose and comfortable, but would they stay on my head once I was swimming? Especially because I don\u2019t usually wear a swim cap.<\/p>\n<p>Well, I was very pleasantly surprised to find no issue at all with the headphones staying on. My routine is 1 lap breast stroke, 1 lap backstroke, 1 lap crawl, repeat. There were no problems with any of these. Every ten minutes I throw in a fast-as-I-can-swim crawl sprint, and even then, the headphones did not budge.<\/p>\n<h3>Music and Sound<\/h3>\n<p>In terms of listening, I found the sound to be crystal clear and easily loud enough. This is despite the fact that the pool was blasting out its own sound track. I was easily able to focus on my Spanish language lessons. And my one-hour swim was over before I knew it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39224\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39224\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Crrjvc\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39224\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/joe-in-aftershokz-xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min.jpeg?fit=750%2C654&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,654\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Joe in Aftershokz Xtrainerz in pool side view-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min.jpeg?fit=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min.jpeg?fit=750%2C654&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39224 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min.jpeg\" alt=\"Wearing my Shokz OpenSwim Headphones, my training swim was done before I knew it\" width=\"750\" height=\"654\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39224\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/joe-in-aftershokz-xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min.jpeg?fit=750%2C654&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,654\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Joe in Aftershokz Xtrainerz in pool side view-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min.jpeg?fit=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min.jpeg?fit=750%2C654&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39224 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min.jpeg?resize=750%2C654&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wearing my Shokz OpenSwim Headphones, my training swim was done before I knew it\" width=\"750\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min.jpeg?resize=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min.jpeg?resize=250%2C218&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joe-in-Aftershokz-Xtrainerz-in-pool-side-view-min.jpeg?resize=320%2C279&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Wearing my Shokz OpenSwim Headphones, my training swim was done before I knew it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Listening to music in the water is an interesting experience. If you didn\u2019t know it, you would think you were wearing regular headphones, not bone conduction. The music is clear and quite lovely. What is noticeable is that the quality of the music, especially the bass, actually improves when your ears are submerged.<\/p>\n<p>This means the quality can be a bit uneven, if for example you are swimming breast stroke, where your head is constantly coming out of the water and then submerging. However, it all helped to keep me entertained and not notice how much exercise I was doing.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, I was blown away by how much these Shokz XTrainerZ headphones bring to my swim training experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Putting Music on the Shokz OpenSwim Headphones<\/h2>\n<p>I put this off for several days, because I have had such totally miserable experiences with trying to transfer Apple Music. (Now I have liberated myself from Apple.) Thanks to those psychological Apple scars, I have a bit of a phobia about attempting to get audio files onto gadgets of any kind.<\/p>\n<p>Well, another pleasant surprise was in store for me. To transfer files, I simply plugged the headphones into the proprietary charging cable, and plugged the USB end of the cable into my computer. Immediately, my computer opened a directory called XTRAINERZ. It was absolutely easy to simply copy or drag the MP3 files of my choice onto the headphones. Gee, just like the old days, before Apple started protecting us from ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from MP3 files, these headphones also support WAV, WMA, FLAC and AAC formats.<\/p>\n<h2>Design and Build of the Shokz OpenSwim Headphones<\/h2>\n<p>I have always liked Shokz, and they just keep getting better. Like all their premium models, these Shokz OpenSwim headphones are made of flexible and durable titanium. This makes them super tough, as well as very flexible. This makes for a secure fit and comfort at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>This particular set is ultra premium, with a very high quality feel to it. And it&#8217;s soft and comfortable on your head.<\/p>\n<h2>Battery Life of the Shokz OpenSwim Headphones<\/h2>\n<p>These Shokz OpenSwim headphones take 1.5 hours to charge, and a single charge will get you through 8 hours of swimming or cycling or running. This is surely enough for the training needs of any triathlete. If you forgot to charge them up, even a 15-minute top-up will get you through a pretty long bike ride or swim session.<\/p>\n<h2>Carry Case<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39207\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39207\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Crrjvc\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39207\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/xtrainerz-02-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-02-min.jpg?fit=750%2C441&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,441\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Xtrainerz 02-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-02-min.jpg?fit=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-02-min.jpg?fit=750%2C441&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39207 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-02-min.jpg\" alt=\"The Shokz XTrainerZ headphones ship with a very nice silicon carry case\" width=\"750\" height=\"441\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39207\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/xtrainerz-02-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-02-min.jpg?fit=750%2C441&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,441\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Xtrainerz 02-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-02-min.jpg?fit=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-02-min.jpg?fit=750%2C441&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39207 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-02-min.jpg?resize=750%2C441&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Shokz XTrainerZ headphones ship with a very nice silicon carry case\" width=\"750\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-02-min.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-02-min.jpg?resize=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-02-min.jpg?resize=250%2C147&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-02-min.jpg?resize=320%2C188&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The Shokz OpenSwim headphones ship with a very nice silicon carry case<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Shokz OpenSwim headphones ship with a very nice silicon carry case. This is kind of essential for me, as I carry a lot of stuff to the pool. I need something to keep these headphones separate and safe.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-headphones-safe-cycling-2\/\">Best Headphones for Safe Cycling<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39225\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39225\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3p6bjcS\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39225\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/swimming-gear-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/swimming-gear-min.jpg?fit=750%2C277&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,277\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"swimming gear -min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I carry a lot of gear to the pool&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/swimming-gear-min.jpg?fit=300%2C111&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/swimming-gear-min.jpg?fit=750%2C277&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39225 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/swimming-gear-min.jpg\" alt=\"I carry a lot of gear to the pool\" width=\"750\" height=\"277\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39225\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39225\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/swimming-gear-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/swimming-gear-min.jpg?fit=750%2C277&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,277\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"swimming gear -min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I carry a lot of gear to the pool&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/swimming-gear-min.jpg?fit=300%2C111&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/swimming-gear-min.jpg?fit=750%2C277&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39225 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/swimming-gear-min.jpg?resize=750%2C277&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I carry a lot of gear to the pool\" width=\"750\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/swimming-gear-min.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/swimming-gear-min.jpg?resize=300%2C111&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/swimming-gear-min.jpg?resize=250%2C92&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/swimming-gear-min.jpg?resize=320%2C118&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> I carry a lot of gear to the pool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How to Operate the Shokz OpenSwim Headphones<\/h2>\n<p>The operational buttons are minimal. You have 3 buttons in a group, plus one button on its own. In the group of 3, the central button is Power On and Off, plus Play and Pause. The two buttons around it are for Volume Up and Down, and Next or Previous. You can also use these buttons to check battery level at any time that the music is not playing. I think that is a very useful feature that I have not found on other headphones.<\/p>\n<p>The fourth button stands alone, and is used to switch the EQ mode from \u201cGeneral Mode\u201d to \u201cSwimming Mode.\u201d It is also used to switch play mode, with the available choices being \u201cNormal\/Repeat\/Shuffle.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Button Combos on the Shokz OpenSwim Headphones<\/h3>\n<p>Combinations of the buttons can access more advanced features, such as switching the language, opening and closing folders, and going to the next folder. This is for organizing the content on the device. I have not tried this because I really don\u2019t feel the need to get this complicated. But I could see it would make sense for training purposes for advanced athletes. For example, you could have a warm-up music folder, a high-performance music folder, and a cool-down music folder.<\/p>\n<h2>Bottom Line on the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Crrjvc\">Shokz OpenSwim Headphones<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39206\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39206\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Crrjvc\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39206\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/xtrainerz-04-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-04-min.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Xtrainerz 04-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-04-min.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-04-min.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39206 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-04-min.jpg\" alt=\"I enjoy using the Shokz OpenSwim headphones to bike to the pool and then get my laps in \" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39206\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aftershokz-xtrainerz-safe-headphones\/xtrainerz-04-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-04-min.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Xtrainerz 04-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-04-min.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-04-min.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-39206 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-04-min.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I enjoy using the Shokz OpenSwim headphones to bike to the pool and then get my laps in \" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-04-min.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-04-min.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-04-min.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Xtrainerz-04-min.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> I enjoy using the Shokz OpenSwim headphones to bike to the pool and then get my laps in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47Fv1PM\">Click Here to See the Latest Price of Shokz OpenSwim Headphones on Amazon<\/a>. And reviews too.<\/h3>\n<p>These are not cheap headphones. On the contrary, they are premium headphones, and the price reflects that. But for your money, you get a beautiful product that doubles as safe cycling headphones, as well as excellent swimming headphones. Both of these are usually very hard to get, and in this case, you get <strong>both<\/strong>. And unlike a lot of other headphones, you are paying for premium quality, not for a brand name.<\/p>\n<p>So if you are both a cyclist and a swimmer, we believe these are an outstandingly good product. Speaking for myself, I really enjoy using the Shokz OpenSwim headphones to bike to the pool and then get my laps in.<\/p>\n<p>Note however that they are not Bluetooth because Bluetooth does not work under water. That means you have to transfer what you want to listen to, to the headphones. You cannot connect with your phone via Bluetooth. And of course, you cannot make phone calls, as you cannot communicate with your phone. Phones have come a very long way in the last 20 years, but we still cannot communicate with them telepathically. 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In seemingly no time, I had completed my first 100 miles, and was totally hooked\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-43107 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Joe on Zwift bike 12 oct 2023 with 105 proof copy (1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Can Average Cyclists Do Zwift Workouts?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42685 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-13 20:58:32\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-840-vs-830\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Garmin-Edge-830-840-and-830-solar-post-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42685 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Garmin Edge 830 840 and 830 solar post header(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 840 vs. 830: What's the Difference?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42798 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:28:50\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Erectile-Dysfunction-01-smaller-1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"The root of the problem is that when you cycle, you spend a lot of time with all your body weight bearing down on a small but sensitive part of your anatomy\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42798 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Erectile Dysfunction 01 smaller\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Can Cycling Cause Penis Numbness, Erectile Dysfunction, and Prostate Cancer?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42684 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-13 20:56:47\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-540-vs-530\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/540-Bike-computer-near-sea.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Garmin Edge 540 vs 530 - What&#039;s the difference?\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42684 msDefaultImage\" title=\"540 Bike computer near sea\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 540 vs 530 - What's the difference?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42794 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:23:28\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-of-the-mojawa-run-plus-bone-conduction-headphones\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Post-header-Joe-floating-in-pool-with-Mojawa-headphones.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"What better way to relax your body after a bike ride than getting into the water!\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42794 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Post header Joe floating in pool with Mojawa headphones\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Review of the Mojawa Dual Function Headphones: Bluetooth Open Ear for Cycling, and MP3 for Swimming<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-41082 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2022-12-01 11:35:16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-1030-plus-vs-1040\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Post-header-1040-vs-1030-Plus1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"They look the same - but there are quite a lot of differences!. 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-33276 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-23 15:42:22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-road-bike-saddles-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Best-road-bike-saddles-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Best road bike saddles\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-33276 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Best road bike saddles header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles for Men and Women - Video-Packed Post<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-32893 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-08 08:05:11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-bike-computers\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7-best-bike-computers-header-41.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-32893 msDefaultImage\" title=\"7 best bike computers header 4(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Bike Computers<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-32445 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-03-09 12:27:40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"9 of the best waterproof cycling jackets for men and women. 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Find the Best Bike Lock For You!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42799 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:30:42\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-headphones-safe-cycling-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Post-header-Joe-and-Maggie-safest-headphones.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42799 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Post header Joe and Maggie safest headphones\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Best Safe Headphones for Cyclists Compared<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45252 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-22 20:57:16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Piriformis-muscle-seen-from-behind-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45252 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists - How to Prevent and Cure It<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45526 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-08 16:15:36\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/are-garmin-edge-bike-computers-worth-it\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/keen-cyclists.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"If you are you a really keen and serious cyclist, aspiring to train hard and become fitter and faster, then it is possible that a Garmin Edge bike computer would be a good choice for you\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45526 msDefaultImage\" title=\"keen cyclists\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Are Garmin Edge Bike Computers Worth It?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><h3>Did you enjoy this post or find it helpful? 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