the brass bell with a hammer is a LOT louder and resonant than the incredi-bell. it has a "huge dong" sound that lasts for 10+ seconds. i love the incredi-bell because of its size and weight (especially for a road/race bike) but my commuter has a brass bell with the hammer mounted using a velo orang headset spacer mount.
its heard by the masses on the NYC streets when the "large dong" has been wrung!
on a side note the incredi-bell is perfect for weight weenies and those that want a tiny bell that hides (my black incredi-bell practically disappears into my black handlebar tape) yet has a piercing sound that will still get attention.
Originally Posted by
tarwheel
The Incredi-Bell is relatively inexpensive and loud. That would be my first choice. Don't waste your money on the fancy Japanese brass bells sold by Rivendell and Vel0-Orange. They aren't nearly as loud.