This Black Friday headphones deal could let you safely listen to music while you ride

By Will Jones
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Bone conduction tech isn't new, but 31% discount is the cheapest we've seen on multiple Shokz products

Shokz headphones
(Image credit: Shokz)

One of the brands that comes up on offer time and again, be that for Prime Day or Black Friday, is Shokz. It makes 'bone conduction' headphones, which are ideal for cycling as they leave your ear canal open, meaning you can listen to your podcast or music while riding, but still hear your surroundings. 

The speaker presses on the bony bit just in front of your ears, and this transmits sound to your eardrum directly. The sound quality is slightly worse than normal in-ear headphones, primarily in the bass department, but the upside is you can still hear that eighteen-wheeler truck coming up behind you when riding on the road.

OpenFit: UK: £179.00 £152.00 USA: $179.95 $149.95

OpenFit:
UK: £179.00 £152.00 (15% off)
USA: $179.95 $149.95 (17% off)
The OpenFit are unique within the Shokz line in that they come without the headband that wraps behind the head. This means you can stick with the one-ear option if you prefer. 

OpenRun: UK: £129.95 £89.95 USA: $129.95 $89.95

OpenRun:
UK: £129.95 £89.95 (31% off)
USA: $129.95 $89.95 (31% off)
The OpenRun are the sporty version in the range, with lightweight frame and a secure but comfortable fit. They're good for around eight hours of use, and are IP67 rated against water and dust. They're actually probably a better pick for many cyclists than the more expensive OpenRun Pro, because they're better sealed against weather and cheaper. 

The Mini version, which plays slightly nicer with helmets and high-collar winter jackets, are also on the same offer. 

OpenRun Pro: UK: £159.95 £109.95 USA: $129.95 $89.95

OpenRun Pro:
UK: £159.95 £109.95 (31% off)
USA: $129.95 $89.95 (31% off)
The OpenRun Pro are only IP55 rated, so not quite as well sealed as the OpenRun, but that's still probably enough for all but the worst rain conditions. They do benefit from a slightly better sound quality though, as well as a longer batter life of 10 hours and perhaps the biggest reason to choose these, the quick charge that will give 90 mins of use from a five minute charge. 

Read our OpenRun Pro review for more info.

OpenMove: UK: £79.95 £54.95 USA: $79.95 $54.95

OpenMove:
UK: £79.95 £54.95 (31% off)
USA: $79.95 $54.95 (31% off)
The OpenMove are the entry-level product in the Shokz range, with lower levels of sound quality and a shorter battery life (six-hours) than the models above. They're the most affordable in the range though, and the same percentage off deal. 

Will Jones
Will Jones
Tech Writer

Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. There are very few types of cycling he's not dabbled in, and he has a particular affection for older bikes and long lasting components. Road riding was his first love, before graduating to racing CX in Yorkshire. He's been touring on a vintage tandem all the way through to fixed gear gravel riding and MTB too. When he's not out riding one of his many bikes he can usually be found in the garage tinkering with another of them, or getting obsessive about tyres. Also, as he doesn't use Zwift, he's our go-to guy for bad weather testing... bless him.

Rides: Custom Zetland Audax, Bowman Palace:R, Peugeot Grand Tourisme Tandem, Falcon Explorer Tracklocross, Fairlight Secan & Strael