Bells for bicycle

[MagicHour]

I use one of these Cateye flex tight bells. It's tiny and easily detaches when I don't want a bell on my roadbike. It's not very loud but loud enough to alert people on city bike paths and bridges.

The Spurcycle or Crane ENEs are both very nice-just not easy-on easy off like the Cateye. Will probably end up with one someday.

Put a Incredibell brass duet on my girlfriends beater MTB, that thing is loud! Kinda wish there was a road bike sized model that sounds like that.

[cinco]

Maybe this should have its own thread, but seems would fit in here just as well. Admittedly, I know nothing about engineering these types of gadgets. I've wondered why there isn't a digital alternative to this. Could sample any number of sounds. Is it battery or speaker size? Why isn't there already something like this available?

Oh, btw, I use the RockBros Spurcycle knockoff from Amazon. Not quite the pretty sound, but not too far off. And no malfunctions yet.

Andy in Houston.

[joosttx]

The guys that make spur bells are local to the Bay area. Support the home town boys and Make America Great Again on your terms. If you dont someone else will with their vision....

For the black bells spur uses a special coating that doesnt wear off with use. Standard anodization will "rub off" with constant use.

I love my spur. Its easy, small, and has a nice sound.

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?

[bking]

spur bell, black one, right side of bar. don't even notice it.

[kevinvc]

I have a Spurcycle that I bought as one of their "Frankenbells". It supposedly has a cosmetic defect that made them lower the price, but I honestly don't see any blemish on it. It works well. It's generally loud enough for a little more than half of the people wearing ear buds seem to hear it.

If anything, it can be too loud when used in close proximity to people. In those situations, I semi-muffle it with my hand while ringing it to dampen the decibel level and shorten the length of the tone.

I've learned to never yell "on your left", since it makes too many people either veer to their left, or look over their left shoulder, which causes them to drift left. If using my voice instead of the bell, I'll usually say "coming up behind you" or "good morning".

[FL_MarkD]

I have both the original Spurcycle and one of the knockoffs that I bought 'spur of the moment' on Amazon.

They look the same, but the original is better quality sound. Worth the extra for the original and after all they should benefit from their innovation.

[hobbanero]

piling on...+1 for Spurcycle. Really clean sound that carries. I had broken several bells on the mtb before deciding to splurge on the spurcycle, and have since bought several more.

For the mtb, I also use the Lindaret's Belltower, which places the Spurcycle slightly further out from the handlebar to clear thicker grips, clamps, etc. I know...a niche accessory for my niche accessory.
http://www.lindarets.com/belltower

[adrien]

Don't want to open up politics or trade wars.

I will point out that those considering a copy might avail themselves of some information.

https://cyclingtips.com/2016/08/a-ta...ounterfeiters/

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by adrien

Don't want to open up politics or trade wars.

I will point out that those considering a copy might avail themselves of some information.

https://cyclingtips.com/2016/08/a-ta...ounterfeiters/

It's not much about politics as it is ethics.

[one60]

Sure, its one of the more expensive bells on the market. But it is the titanium bike frame of bike bells...it will last a lifetime & possibly more!

But the value of avoiding a crash to your body or your bike makes it a smart purchase for anyone who encounters other cyclists, pedestrians or vehicles on their outings.

Then there is the added benefit of remaining calm because you didn't have to yell at an unsuspecting fellow human. In the current political climate anything that keeps tempers at bay is a gift to humanity.

I own three!

[FlashUNC]

Spurcycle or the King Cage Barbell.

Both great, both made here.

[bikinchris]

Crane Riten Rotary Bell. All else is a lesser object.

Another decent bell is here:
https://www.dutchbikebits.com/80mm-ding-dong-bell

[pdmtong]

Originally Posted by MagicHour

Put a Incredibell brass duet on my girlfriends beater MTB, that thing is loud! Kinda wish there was a road bike sized model that sounds like that.

Spurcycle for the looks and great (but single flick) sound.

Incredibell-brass-duet for affordability and constant ringing as the lever moves.