A nice looking bell
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A nice looking bell
Someone posted this over on the CR list. Thought I'd add it here. Very nice looking product.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ade-in-the-usa
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ade-in-the-usa
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I saw this the other day. It looks like a nice bell but, alas, at the moment I don't think any of my bicycles have bells. I would have to think long and hard about putting bells on any of my bicycles.
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Looks like this is a popular idea, they already have $244,000 pledged on a $20,000 goal.
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somewhat over-engineered, and I have a hard time believing this bell beats my beautiful old French aluminium bell in terms of function and looks I have mounted now on my urban bike, but cool nonetheless...
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The little copper and brass ones are cool, but I like what these guys have done with this. Over engineered
maybe, but it looks like a quality product. I like quality products. Now, if it ends up selling for forty five
bucks, well ....
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Fresh take on the classic Crane bell. Interesting to see innovation in clamp, size and suitability for modern bicycles. You may remember coverage of Peter Sagan's bell in the 2012 Tour de France: https://westrivercycles.com/cannondale-panic-bell/
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I'm in on this one.
It has become so busy on our paths, roads and lanes that this should become sop here in the Twin Cities.
Very nice looking product!
It has become so busy on our paths, roads and lanes that this should become sop here in the Twin Cities.
Very nice looking product!
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I think they did a great job with that bell, well thought out and executed, I'd buy one. Its great to see pride in USA craftsmanship in these days of Chinese junk.
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Your mileage will vary (most assuredly), LOL
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I'm down on this too. Good to see folks making things like this.
By the way, I'm sure I could research it and find out but, how does this kickstarter pledge thing work? Of course, they won't collect all two hundred grand in pledges, but say you pledge fifty bucks. When and how do they collect? At the end of the pledge deadline do they then solicit payments based on pledges?
By the way, I'm sure I could research it and find out but, how does this kickstarter pledge thing work? Of course, they won't collect all two hundred grand in pledges, but say you pledge fifty bucks. When and how do they collect? At the end of the pledge deadline do they then solicit payments based on pledges?
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I was happy to see that they are being manufactured by Bevin Brothers, https://bevinbells.com who have a long history making bells here, going back almost 200 years. I always like seeing well crafted products which have a real attention to detail and style.
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I'm down on this too. Good to see folks making things like this.
By the way, I'm sure I could research it and find out but, how does this kickstarter pledge thing work? Of course, they won't collect all two hundred grand in pledges, but say you pledge fifty bucks. When and how do they collect? At the end of the pledge deadline do they then solicit payments based on pledges?
By the way, I'm sure I could research it and find out but, how does this kickstarter pledge thing work? Of course, they won't collect all two hundred grand in pledges, but say you pledge fifty bucks. When and how do they collect? At the end of the pledge deadline do they then solicit payments based on pledges?
Then they will have a goal delivery date. Since most people haven't a clue about new product development, they will miss that date. A good person will inform you about the delay before the delay actually occurs.
Then, in theory, your item comes in the mail. I have pledged for the Orp bike horn and a stainless multi-tool.
I hope the bell does well. I like the design.
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I like it a lot, and many of my bikes have bells. I'd be likely to try one assuming a reasonable price (under $30).
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Thanks Iab. Looks like that Orp horn will really clear them out of the way! 96 db. Yikes.
I'm wondering, Aaron. At a minimum $35 pledge to receive a horn, I presume that will be their offering price, or close.
I'm wondering, Aaron. At a minimum $35 pledge to receive a horn, I presume that will be their offering price, or close.
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Generally, if a Kickstarter reaches mass market, and to clarify, this bell's $200+K is not mass market, the price could come down. I have seen Kickstarter items lower their price after they have moved successfully to the mass market. The current $35 "price" covers development costs in addition to production costs. Development costs can be significant, and any smart person on Kickstarter would want to cover those knowing after the Kickstarter experience, their product could die.
That said, price is determined by what the market will bear. If they go mass-market and people are willing to pay $35, they would be fools to lower their price. It is not like they could raise their price to $40 without backlash.
That said, price is determined by what the market will bear. If they go mass-market and people are willing to pay $35, they would be fools to lower their price. It is not like they could raise their price to $40 without backlash.
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Next time I have a spare $35 around I might just have to pick one up. Working for a US based cycling component manufacturer, I like to back other US manufacturers when I can.
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I'm a big fan of bells .. every rail trail deserves one. Here's a design that caught my eye a few years ago from Denmark.
https://sogrenibikes.com/index.php?ma...&products_id=2
While I was attracted to the simplicity of the design, I'm not confident of what the sound would be like. Plus, for the cost, it kind of looks like it was put together with leftovers from my plumbing box. Rootboy could do better!
Here's another Kickstarter project I've been following, a magnetic bike light. Seems ideal if you have multiple bikes and are looking for a way to interchange them easily:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...e-lanes-worldw
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https://sogrenibikes.com/index.php?ma...&products_id=2
While I was attracted to the simplicity of the design, I'm not confident of what the sound would be like. Plus, for the cost, it kind of looks like it was put together with leftovers from my plumbing box. Rootboy could do better!
Here's another Kickstarter project I've been following, a magnetic bike light. Seems ideal if you have multiple bikes and are looking for a way to interchange them easily:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...e-lanes-worldw
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Brass Sogreni bells sound good, the other materials less so. They are expensive as hell and the spring on the hammer wears out quickly so soon you'll be going dingdingdingdingdingding on every pedal stroke.
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That clamp looks great. I have Incredibells on my all my bikes but my main road bike just because I can't fit anything on the oversized (31.8) part of the bar.
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looks pretty sweet. i always try to buy US made stuff, but $35? damn. i have a $3 regular 'brriiingg brriingg' bell now its fine. and i think people respond better to those anyway since they're more recognizable for bikes.
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You can pick up a "Smart" looking Hello Kitty bell for only $7.50, and people who buy this also buy a $650.00 Diamondback Hybrid....at least this is what my quick search came up with! :-) It MIGHT look smart on my Pink Bridgestone! :-) but I have enough people saying snide things about it!
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I really liked the video showing the manufacturing process. Might get a standard version, and put the high buff polish on it myself.
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I really liked the video showing the machining processes. Everything machined by hand except for the CNC sheet metal cutouts for the straps. I'd gladly pay $35 for one.
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I'd buy one for sure. Looks good, sounds good and if it keeps the crazies and hippies out of my way on the paths around me, I'm in.
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Fresh take on the classic Crane bell. Interesting to see innovation in clamp, size and suitability for modern bicycles. You may remember coverage of Peter Sagan's bell in the 2012 Tour de France: https://westrivercycles.com/cannondale-panic-bell/
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