Bells for bicycle

[roadie7]

How many of you have a bell on your bike? I stumbled across several ads and comments about "high quality" bells. Some don't take up much handlebar space and could be useful. I'd like to know if you: have one; if so, do you like it; or don't want one and why.

Thanks

[Bentley]

I have a small one (spurbell?). I think it's useful, I always announce when I passing other riders, runners, walkers but I notice that I am in the minority. I now add an "early" warning that I am approaching, some folks are startled, but they seem to appreciate knowing that I'm coming by

Best

Ray

[rodcad]

I have one on my townie bike and my do anything Atlantis. Super nice to have if you ever ride on bike paths. For the street I don't think they are all that useful. Generally roadies are passing me, lol.

[pinkshogun]

It's on my quill stem...brass Crane

[adrien]

Spurcycle bells on all my bikes. They are handmade in the USA, very low-profile, look nice and make a very loud "ping".

Please don't buy the Chinese copy that pops up on Amazon.

https://www.spurcycle.com/products/better-bicycle-bell

[false_Aest]

Lately I've come close to smacking into a few too many people. They've all been in various states of not paying attention or I'm coming around a family with a wobbly 6 year old. If I hit one of them it's probably going to be my fault. People tend not to hear "LEFT!" So I needed another option.

The Spur Cycles bell works really well for me. Mounted next to my Garmin with the bell facing forward so that I can easily hit the trigger with my thumb if I'm on the tops. It seems loud enough to get most people's attention and sometimes works for those with ear phones in or are inside of cars.

My bud has an Incredibell. The Spur is louder and IMO sounds better. Crane bells are nice but all the ones I've seen have a bigger profile than the Spur.


I think $50 for a bell is worth it if it helps prevent a collision.

[R00td0wn]

I've got an Incredibell on my mountain bike. It's been great for alerting other trail users. The downside is that I ordered the 'oversize' version. Fits great all the way down by my stem, but I've had to rig a shim to make it fit by the shifter/brake lever. That and the thumb hammer (?) can get out of position sometimes because it's on a spring. This tends to happen a couple times a ride and more frequently with bulky winter gloves.

[commonguy001]

I have Spur Cycle bells on two of my main bikes and Crane E-ne bells on my commuters. I use enough MUTs to get around and out of town that they come in handy on a regular basis.

The Spur Cycle bells are the nicest I've used and I actually like the way the look on the bars.

[CSKeller]

Spur-cycle and done!! Have one on each of my 3 current road bikes. They are great if you do organized rides. It is much easier to ring the bell than to say "on your left" a thousand times!

[firemanj92]

Originally Posted by CSKeller

Spur-cycle and done!! It is much easier to ring the bell than to say "on your left" a thousand times!

I couldn't agree more, wonderfully made in the U.S.

[Look585]

The SpurCycle looks great, but $50 for a bell is a bridge too far for me.

Has anyone tried the $5 Chinese knockoffs available on eBay?

[MerckxMad]

I have Crane bells on my steel allroad bikes and Spur-cylce bells on the racers. I find them useful on bike paths and wondering into pedestrian zones, but not very useful on the road.

[veggieburger]

I have a basic ding bell on my commuter bike. Works fine, and people don't get too annoyed...I always say thanks when they move to the side.

(Now folks with dogs on extra long leashes taking up the entire path...that's another thread..)

[miguel]

Originally Posted by Look585

The SpurCycle looks great, but $50 for a bell is a bridge too far for me.

Has anyone tried the $5 Chinese knockoffs available on eBay?

yes. they're not as good. "dinger stall" in weeks after installation.

[mktng]

Have a big crane brass bell on the commuter. Works perfectly. Loud and always dings. It's 6 years old and stuff functions fine.

Have a knog oi. Toss it. It's garbage.

Wish I could splurge on a spur cycle. Fully admit I bought a rock bros bell ( the knock off ). 2 years old and zero issues.

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