Recommend a bell

qb123 · 04-10-2017 9:19am #1

Just want something neat but loud, having no joy in the LBS so will order online.

martyc5674 · 04-10-2017 9:21am

qb123 wrote: »

Just want something neat but loud, having no joy in the LBS so will order online.

Have these on the kids bikes and they are nice and punchy....

https://www.decathlon.ie/300-bike-bell-en-s145316.html

Fian · 04-10-2017 10:48am

http://www.airzound.co.uk/

if you need something that can be heard in traffic/inside cars. Not sutiable for alerting pedestrians/other cyclists etc., it is too loud, useful for getting cars to react though.

papu · 04-10-2017 11:48am

Fian wrote: »

http://www.airzound.co.uk/

if you need something that can be heard in traffic/inside cars. Not sutiable for alerting pedestrians/other cyclists etc., it is too loud, useful for getting cars to react though.

These are Illegal.

93. (1) Every pedal cycle (other than a cycle constructed or adapted for use as a racing cycle) while used in a public place shall be fitted with an audible warning device consisting of a bell capable of being heard at a reasonable distance, and no other type of audible warning instrument shall be fitted to a pedal cycle while used in a public place.

Alanstrainor · 04-10-2017 11:52am

I've had a good few bells at this point, but I've yet to find one that lasts. This one started very well:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crane-Bell-Aluminium-Bicycle-Steel/dp/B00KFCYV9E/ref=sr_1_2?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1507110468&sr=1-2&keywords=crane+suzu

It's super loud. But mine has dulled to nothing at this point, I've had it a few months and it's now useless. I can't figure out what it is, I've examined it and it's not dented and I've cleaned and polished it. My theory is that the material of the tip of the striker has worn away somewhat.

I'd be interested to hear of other options. Not a fan of anything too big, or the airzound option.

07Lapierre · 04-10-2017 12:01pm

We all have a built in Bell

https://youtu.be/Ehh8ZdIMMj4

papu · 04-10-2017 12:02pm

I'm still waiting for this in the post.

I'll report back once it gets here

Fian · 04-10-2017 12:23pm

papu wrote: »

These are Illegal.

Dead letter law:

http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/dead+letter

run_Forrest_run · 04-10-2017 12:36pm

got this delivered the other day and it's nice and clear.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/s?q=bbb+loud+%26+clear+bike+bell&cat=product

Doctor Bob · 04-10-2017 3:08pm

Of my three bells, this is my favourite:

http://www.lionbellworks.co.uk/

It can be mounted on your stem or handlebars, and you can get it engraved too. Not the cheapest, but the sound is beautiful.

ED E · 04-10-2017 4:50pm

Fian wrote: »

http://www.airzound.co.uk/

if you need something that can be heard in traffic/inside cars. Not sutiable for alerting pedestrians/other cyclists etc., it is too loud, useful for getting cars to react though.

+1.

Technically illegal, but when 84+% of motorists aren't on their phone I'll consider changing back. Till then I'd feel naked without it.

#BrownUndies

MeWantBroadband · 05-10-2017 8:38am

HornIt - NI company - just electric - way smaller than that air horn.

Is V loud - can be heard inside buses.

tomasrojo · 05-10-2017 10:49am

If you're in Dublin , the Dutch Bike Shop in Goatstown has a range of bells. I got a brass one not that dissimilar to Doctor Bob's, though not as nice. It works ok anyway, though when it gets wet it loses a lot of volume.

Pinch Flat · 05-10-2017 10:57am

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

got this delivered the other day and it's nice and clear.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/s?q=bbb+loud+%26+clear+bike+bell&cat=product

Just ordered a BBB Clear & Loud, comes recommended according to the reviews. Good to hear it's well received!

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/bbb-loud-clear-bike-bell/rp-prod86426

Sick and tired of shouting at peds crossing on smart phones, etc.

qb123 · 05-10-2017 11:56am

Doctor Bob wrote: »

Of my three bells, this is my favourite:

http://www.lionbellworks.co.uk/

It can be mounted on your stem or handlebars, and you can get it engraved too. Not the cheapest, but the sound is beautiful.

Anyway, have decided to go with the luxury option given here. Expensive I know, but given I've spent that amount buying crappy bells in the past, figure it's worth it. Will let you know how impressed I am (or not!) after it arrives.

Cheers.

Alanstrainor · 07-10-2017 7:31pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I've had a good few bells at this point, but I've yet to find one that lasts. This one started very well:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crane-Bell-Aluminium-Bicycle-Steel/dp/B00KFCYV9E/ref=sr_1_2?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1507110468&sr=1-2&keywords=crane+suzu

It's super loud. But mine has dulled to nothing at this point, I've had it a few months and it's now useless. I can't figure out what it is, I've examined it and it's not dented and I've cleaned and polished it. My theory is that the material of the tip of the striker has worn away somewhat.

I'd be interested to hear of other options. Not a fan of anything too big, or the airzound option.

I had another look, and found a hairline crack straight through the bell... oh well...

uck51js9zml2yt · 08-10-2017 1:09pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I had another look, and found a hairline crack straight through the bell... oh well...

Keep it, might me worth a fortune one day.... another Liberty Bell

papu · 09-10-2017 10:13am

These two arrived today,

bbb Loud and Clear

85-95db Ring Alarm Loud Horn Aluminum Alloy Mountain Bicycle Bike Handlebar Bell

The little Ebay special is not as loud, and much more high pitched, I really like the design of it though, the only problem is, the ID of the fitting is too small for my handlebars.

Quite impressed with the bbb bell, nice and loud, plenty of room for the fitting to go over the handlebars + tape

tomasrojo · 09-10-2017 10:30am

I think the eBay one you got is a copy of the Knog Oi bell. The Oi comes in two sizes, one for mountain bike-style handlebars, and one for road bike-style handlebars. It's regarded in reviews I read as very clever, very stylish, very discreet visually, and too quiet.

papu · 09-10-2017 11:23am

tomasrojo wrote: »

I think the eBay one you got is a copy of the Knog Oi bell. The Oi comes in two sizes, one for mountain bike-style handlebars, and one for road bike-style handlebars. It's regarded in reviews I read as very clever, very stylish, very discreet visually, and too quiet.

Yes that's it exactly, spot on!

Pinch Flat · 09-10-2017 12:38pm

Used my bell (BBB Loud and clear) for the first time this morning at this junction: https://goo.gl/maps/EYuTmY1Bb642. I turn left at the church to avoid the junction further up.

Lots of zombie mobile phone users here in the mornings. So a tinkle of the bell, 200 lumen strobe not enough.

"WATCH THE BIKE" Seemed to work eventually, getting her away from that most important of tweets.

qb123 · 10-10-2017 9:39am

qb123 wrote: »

Anyway, have decided to go with the luxury option given here. Expensive I know, but given I've spent that amount buying crappy bells in the past, figure it's worth it. Will let you know how impressed I am (or not!) after it arrives.

Cheers.

Arrived yesterday, fitted to the bike and proudly ringing it on the way to work this morning. And it's fantastic!! Really loud and clear sound, pedestrians can't fail to notice it. Would definitely recommend to others despite the price.

Effects · 10-10-2017 10:37am

Fian wrote: »

if you need something that can be heard in traffic/inside cars. Not sutiable for alerting pedestrians/other cyclists etc.

I had one of these about 15 years ago. Only used it a handful of times after I saw the reaction from pedestrians!

Doctor Bob · 10-10-2017 4:00pm

qb123 wrote: »

Arrived yesterday, fitted to the bike and proudly ringing it on the way to work this morning. And it's fantastic!! Really loud and clear sound, pedestrians can't fail to notice it. Would definitely recommend to others despite the price.

Glad to hear it.

Did you get it engraved?

Alanstrainor · 10-10-2017 4:04pm

Effects wrote: »

I had one of these about 15 years ago. Only used it a handful of times after I saw the reaction from pedestrians!

I am planning on picking up a Hornit 140db when it comes into stock in my local Halfords for 30 quid... I'm a small bit concerned I'll sound like a complete bell-end using it though... ah I don't encounter too many peds on my route, should be okay hopefully.

Feckofff · 10-10-2017 4:07pm

papu wrote: »

These are Illegal.

I will mime my terror in future! Anybody got some white gloves?

Effects · 10-10-2017 6:23pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I am planning on picking up a Hornit 140db when it comes into stock in my local Halfords for 30 quid... I'm a small bit concerned I'll sound like a complete bell-end using it though...

Yeah, it sounds a bit off alright. I bought something similar for a friend before from deal extreme. Someone stole her bike but ripped off the electronic bell and smashed it on the ground!

site_owner · 11-10-2017 10:36am

bought a "knog oi" fell apart within a day.
was not very loud before it broke either

Alanstrainor · 11-10-2017 11:07am

site_owner wrote: »

bought a "knog oi" fell apart within a day.
was not very loud before it broke either

That's not great

I've had 3 bells, Crane, Trigger Bell, and a cheapy compact one. Every single one has broken in some way in short time.

Effects wrote: »

Yeah, it sounds a bit off alright. I bought something similar for a friend before from deal extreme. Someone stole her bike but ripped off the electronic bell and smashed it on the ground!

Ah sure I'll give it a go, I'll reserve it for motorists or emergencies. I can use my singing voice for peds. I'll post up my impressions when I get it.

qb123 · 11-10-2017 11:10am

Doctor Bob wrote: »

Glad to hear it.

Did you get it engraved?

Nope, would feel a bit self conscious with an engraved bell (or anything).

tomasrojo · 11-10-2017 12:21pm

The other bell that's regarded as visually discreet, but is also regarded as loud enough is the Spurcycle. About $50 though. Cheaper knock-offs available, at buyer's risk.

(I quite enjoy this bit of BSNYC sark:

Ultimately though I decided to tackle the bell removal, and after employing an exotic tool known as a "screwdriver" I eventually succeeded in doing so, but then there was a frightening stretch of time during which my bicycle had no bell at all which meant it was completely unrideable!

)

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