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Finally... The Ultimate Earphones for Motorcycle Riders are here.
✅ Perfect fit and comfort under a helmet
✅ Zero dislodging. Stay perfectly sealed at all times
✅ Superb noise reduction. Bye, bye wind noise!
✅ Incredible audio quality
✅ Built super tough
ON MOBILE: Click "READ THE STORY" below for more info.
RiderBuds is our response to all of your audio challenges as a rider.
We've talked with well over 1,000 riders during our development process.
These are the earphones you've told us to make.
This is the ultimate audio solution so many riders have been waiting for. They fit under any helmet, stay comfortable, cut down the wind noise, and deliver next-level sound quality and precision.
We’ve seriously prioritized making RiderBuds the smallest earphones ever.
In order to make earphones that are guaranteed to work with even the tightest helmets, never dislodge, and stay comfortable, we had no other choice - we had to make earphones that would hide entirely inside the ear canal.
Size is what really differentiates RiderBuds from any other earphones.
With our earphone disappearing entirely inside your ear canal, there’s nothing to come in interference with your helmet liner. This means no more dislodging, no pressure points, and no vibrations being transferred from the helmet at high speeds.
Our earphones are the first ones to be able to clear even the tightest helmets out there. They will never fall out or break seal while putting your helmet on, period.
Most earphones easily break their seal with even a lightest pull on the wire. RiderBuds seal up inside your ear canal so well that it takes a far greater effort to break their strong seal compared to ordinary earphones.
Ordinary in-helmet speakers that come with the popular intercom headsets have been the bane of existence for most riders who’ve tried them.
The sheer logic behind how they’re supposed to work - by producing the sound outside of your ear in a high noise environment (often reaching 110dB+), while fighting through protective earplugs - is so utterly counterproductive, it might as well be a bad joke.
...except it has been the reality for many riders.
With RiderBuds, we’ve taken a fundamentally different approach with delivering audio into your ears. Instead of having the source of the sound outside of your ear, it’s deep inside your ear.
The combination of superior noise attenuation and use of our extremely precise audio driver means one thing. Enjoy the quality and crispness of sound that’s never been experienced before on a bike. At any speed.
We’ve tested every single available Balanced Armature driver on the market before deciding on the absolute best one.
It wasn’t an easy process - the driver had to be small enough to fit inside the ear canal rather than outside of it like in conventional earphones.
After a long and stringent selection process, we’ve decided to go with the single best driver on the market for its size, made in USA. The end result is very impressive - extremely crisp, precise audio, with a decent bass response.
Studies have shown that it only takes 15 minutes of wind noise exposure at highway speeds to lose some of your hearing permanently, without wearing any protection.
Wind noise is not a joke. It’s also called a “silent killer” for a reason. The hearing loss happens slowly and gradually, over long time. We don’t really notice it until it’s already too late.
The damage has already been done, and it's irreversible.
That’s why an adequate level of noise attenuation is absolutely key for protecting our hearing as riders.
Most ordinary earphones or In-Ear Monitors don’t offer the same level of hearing protection as a set of a good industrial foam earplugs does.
Thanks to our unique silicone and foam ear tips design, we were able to match the level of noise reduction normally only seen in protective earplugs.
Every rider has individual preferences. Some prefer the rock solid seal and durability of the triple-flanged high grade silicone tips, while some prefer the comfort and cushiness of memory foam tips.
We’ve made the ear tips entirely replaceable, and both of them are washable. Foam tips will always degrade faster with use and washing, but that’s why we’re throwing in an extra spare set into each shipped RiderBuds unit. Replacements will be obviously also available, so you can continue on using our earphones season after season.
Where most of the earphones have a hard plastic housing that digs into your ears under tight helmets, ours have a soft and rounded silicone shell. This ensures that your ear tips of choice will stay comfortable, even on those very long rides and adventures.
We know that our users will put RiderBuds through their paces.
Building our earphones extremely tough was a big priority during the design process.
We’ve achieved an unseen-before strength of connection between the cable and the speaker. Since RiderBuds need to be pulled by the cable every time when removing them from your ears, it’s absolutely essential that they can withstand that kind of use and abuse over a long time.
No more replacing your earphones every riding season.
After collecting nearly a thousand responses on our survey for the cable modules, we’ve listened and picked the riders’ absolute favorites.
Here are the modules you’ve told us to make - and we’re including all of them with each shipped unit of RiderBuds!
Intercom headset user? Our short cable module does the trick. No extra wires hanging around and getting all tangled up. Easily connect and disconnect your RiderBuds with your helmet already on.
Using other devices? Just use one of the two longer modules - with or without the remote controller.
Our uniquely over-sized volume remote controller is easily operated with all kinds of gloves.
The modular cable design we've used also has another very important added feature.
Imagine what could happen in a crash with the Kevlar-reinforced wires attached to earphones deeply anchored inside your ears - not a pretty picture.
With RiderBuds, the wire simply disconnects at the mid-way connection point as soon as enough force is applied. It won't disconnect on its own, but will save your ears from some serious pain in an event of any sudden pull - whether it's a dismount, or any other scenario.
With ordinary earphones, once you're all geared up, the cable of the earphones usually ends up being "trapped" between the jacket and your body.
This creates a very easy opportunity for the cable to get pulled as soon as you move or twist your head - and ultimately, have the earphones dislodge or break their seal.
That's all about to change now. RiderBuds are the first mass production earphones to feature a unique coiled cable section that stays around your neck area.
This is the final step that guarantees your earphones will never get dislodged again.
Some people have asked us why we didn't go with wireless earphones - it's 2018 after all, right?
Except that Bluetooth earphones have serious challenges when used on a bike.
The battery has to go somewhere, which is usually around your ears, neck, or somewhere in between - not a good idea to have any bulky parts where a tight helmet meets your head.
Once under the helmet, the quality and reliability of connection becomes an issue.
Once the battery is dead, they're useless. (And many won't even last a whole day of riding).
(Plus, over 2,000+ surveyed riders and 1,000+ conversations say that most riders prefer the all-important advantages of wired earphones: low profile, reliability, ability to connect to their intercom.)
You can have the best of both worlds with above setups:
The extreme low profile of RiderBuds - unrivaled fit and comfort under a helmet
Superior battery life and connection quality
Once battery runs out, you can still use the earphones
As motorcycle riders, we have a very unique set of challenges around our audio.
We need:
Something that fits under our helmet and stays comfortable.
Precise and crisp sound- at any speed - whether we’re listening to music, communicating with each other, or hearing navigation commands.
Adequate hearing protection. Far too many riders develop hearing loss over their years in the saddle.
A solution that's reliable and won't start breaking up on us in the middle of a season, a commute, or - especially - a long trip.
The in-helmet speakers that come with all intercom headsets are always a big disappointment. With earplugs in, the sound is barely audible at high speed. It’s utterly counter-productive to have the speakers fight through both the wind noise, and protective earplugs. With no earplugs in, the audio is still mixed with the wind and exhaust noise.
The currently available earphones don’t fit well under the helmet. They dislodge, break seal, become uncomfortable, put too much pressure on your ears, and transfer vibrations from the helmet - straight into your ear canals. They don’t offer as much hearing protection as earplugs do.
I’m Maurice - the guy behind RiderBuds™
RiderBuds started over one year ago when I was doing a lot of sport touring around Asia on various different bikes. I found myself in need of an audio solution that would let me hear my navigation, music, and rider communication - while also protecting my hearing and staying comfortable.
After shelling out well over a few thousand dollars on some of the quietest modular helmets on the market, two high-end intercom headsets, and countless different earphones - I was mind-boggled. How could there not be ANY good earphones or audio solutions for riders out there?
And then it all began...
I did a very extensive research, validated the product concept using proven lean startup principles, talked with over 1,000 riders in the process, and then finally hired very competent people to develop RiderBuds to where we they are today.
This isn't my first time manufacturing and delivering a product.
My background is creating new, better products and delivering them to the market.
Just over the last 12 months, I've made, sold, and shipped over 31,000 units of fully proprietary products in my other businesses. I am not new to manufacturing and making customers happy, at all.
I have extensive knowledge and expertise around manufacturing a new product, as well as all of the connections and resources we need to make RiderBuds a huge success.
After I saw just how many riders were looking for a better audio solution that didn't exist out there yet, I was hooked and it became my number one mission to change that.
I saw that as the perfect opportunity to apply all of my experience, creativity, and relentless drive.
Motorcycles are my #1 true, genuine passion, and that isn't changing anytime soon.
My intention and vision is to focus 100% of my efforts on fundamentally changing the audio experience for riders, worldwide.
I stand behind my product and will not stop until we've made, shipped, and delivered RiderBuds to your hands. And if you're not satisfied, I will personally refund you.
We've done multiple prototype iterations and have the final designs and prototypes in place, already in use by our Beta Testers in 7+ countries.
All we really need to do now is get everything ready for mass manufacturing. We'll be making last little tweaks - to streamline the assembly process and make sure that overall quality stays really premium. The core design and function are already there and working very well - as evidenced by our Beta Testers. We've already secured factories for all of the components.
We are shipping worldwide - to all countries*
We have backers from all over the world. Main countries include United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, Ireland, and more. Please see our FAQ section for estimated duties and taxes for your region.
*Excluding Argentina, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Myanmar/Burma, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.
Legal disclaimer
Using this device while operating a motor vehicle may increase the risk of serious injury or death to you, your passengers, and/or other drivers. By using this device, you agree that you understand these risks and waive all liability of RiderBuds Limited and its owners. Always ride in a responsible manner, respecting state and local law. RiderBuds Limited informs that using this device while operating a motor vehicle may not be authorized by law in your state or country. Certain states and countries prohibit an operator of a motor vehicle from using earphones, earbuds, or headsets in public traffic. Please check your local law and use this device only out of public traffic such as private properties or closed circuits. if the simultaneous use of both ear speakers while riding a motorcycle is prohibited by your local law, please use only a single ear speaker while riding. Should you choose not to respect this warning, RiderBuds Limited denies any liability. Using earphones with loud volume may be harmful to your health by damaging your eardrums and causing hearing loss. Please maintain proper volume level to protect your ears.
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FAQ
$50 OFF - Get RiderBuds™ at the second lowest price. Includes 1 extra set of foam ear tips.
Ships via express.
Please note that you may be responsible for duties, fees and taxes applicable to your region. (See FAQ)
Included Items
RiderBuds
3 sizes of silicone ear tips
3 sizes of foam ear tips
(2)
Short cable module (intercom)
Long cable module
Long cable module (w/ remote)
Protective pouch
1 Year Worldwide Warranty
Estimated Shipping
Original: May 2019
Current:
December 2019
91 out of 1000 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Regular Bird - Dual Pack (x2)
$279 USD$398 USD(29% off)
$119 OFF - Get 2 pairs of RiderBuds™ at the second lowest price. Includes 2 extra sets of foam ear tips.
Ships via express.
Please note that you may be responsible for duties, fees and taxes applicable to your region. (See FAQ)
Included Items
RiderBuds
3 sizes of silicone ear tips
3 sizes of foam ear tips
(2)
Short cable module (intercom)
Long cable module
Long cable module (w/ remote)
Protective pouch
1 Year Worldwide Warranty
Estimated Shipping
Original: May 2019
Current:
December 2019
9 out of 500 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Regular Bird - Triple Pack(x3)
$389 USD$597 USD(34% off)
$208 OFF - Get 3 pairs of RiderBuds™ at the second lowest price. Includes 3 extra sets of foam ear tips.
Ships via express.
Please note that you may be responsible for duties, fees and taxes applicable to your region. (See FAQ)