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.
the incredi-bell is nice (i have two installed on my other bikes) but the long loud ring of a brass bell with hammer is a lot better for dealing with NYC pedestrians.
i have my incredi-bell installed on my road bike because i like the weight savings... just like this... but I'm going to switch it out to a stem mounted brass bell with hammer for safety's sake.
it just doesn't scatter/warn the masses as well as my brass bell with hammer.