Earplugs

[Khanivore]

I was going to order some generic foam earplugs from ebay. A job lot of. The 3m 1100 ones to be precise. I thought I would check whether there is a particular earplug that is good for biking first though or are they all much of a muchness?

CaNsA - if you happen to know of any contemporary ones that would be awesome.
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[Musketeer]

I use 3M bag of 25(?) from Halfords. They are good when fitted correctly. I used them on long journeys, motorway and on the track.

These are the ones
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[Islander]

I use these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pairs-Moldex-Spark-7800-Plugs/dp/B004KIRO3Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1385977804&sr=8-4&keywords=earplugs

Cheap as chips and work really well.

[Knightsy]

These are my choice:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moldex-Contours-natural-shape-adapting-foam-earplugs-50-pairs-35db-full-blocking-/330629635860?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item4cfb0fdf14

I like their shape as it makes it less likely you'll push one too far in by mistake. I buy them in bulk for the entire year.
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[-Matt-]

[esullivan]

I'm detecting a trend -- the bullet-shaped ones (as opposed to the cylinder ones) appear to be most popular. These are mine:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pairs-E-A-R-Earsoft-Ear-Plugs/dp/B00374LCFS/

A pack of 20 lasts me several weeks at least. I'll wear the same pair for a few days until they get too soft and don't expand as well.
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[supZ]

just to be different these are the kind of ones i wear.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/EAR-Ultrafit-Pre-Moulded-Earplug/dp/7264995380/ref=sr_1_27?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1385980252&sr=1-27&keywords=earplugs

i think i actually am using those at the moment, but i swapped the plasticy lead for a fabric one as it kept catching and pulling them out as i put my helmet on.

i've tried a few others but these are the only ones for me that block out the nasty wind noise but still allow me to hear cars around me and even have short chats at the lights
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[Irn-Bru]

[Monkeypony]

As I like music while I'm riding, these are my weapons of choice:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230840619964?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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[CaNsA]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330591473444

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=3311585#3311585

[Matt B]

[MarJay]

I use MAX Lite ones, they won a RIDE mag test a few years back. They seem to isolate the unwanted noise such as wind noise etc, whilst still allowing you to hear car horns etc. I got a box of 200 pairs on Ebay for about £20 and it lasts about a year. I replace my earplugs after each day of riding so as to avoid possible ear infections etc.
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[Rogerborg]

Hang fire, find ones that suit you. You can order sample packs:

10 types for £2.99

20 types for £9.95 if you can figure out how to buy them

20 types for £19.99, including silicone and wax

Or personally I'd suggest skipping all that, paying £3.40 for some silicone putty and moulding two pairs of custom plugs.
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[Benno]

The plain foam ones are the best in my experience. The fancy ones often don't seem to block as much noise and are less comfortable and harder to put in. I've got hundreds of pairs from the army. I can post a few to anyone for free if they really, really want some

The "bullet shaped" ones I find to be absolutely terrible. The cylindrical foamy ones block far more noise. I barely even notice when I'm redlining if I've got them in. The bullet ones on the other hand slip out and let the wind in.
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[JP7]

I buy the 3M ones, I buy a load to last the whole year. I've always found them to be really good.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111107948111

[DrDonnyBrago]

[Skudd]

I have the moulded ones with filters in them so that I can hear my Autocom and music. Cost me £60-70 about 7 years ago. So comfortable that you forget that you are wearing them and ideal if you use any coms on your bike. Even if you don't they are worth it.
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[Khanivore]

[Khanivore]

I will also order that first kit you linked. It has the main ones people have mentioned.
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Monster 1200R

[lihp]

the DIY mould ones are shit at preventing noise, as there's no real way of expanding the silicone to fill the ear canal properly, foam disposable ones do a far better job of supressing noise than the mould your own.
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[Khanivore]

[Rogerborg]

[suburban myth]

https://www.specsavers.co.uk/hearing/hearing-aids/hearing-protection

I have the sleepsoft ones and they're really good (for sleeping) so I reckon I'd take a punt on the moto's

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