Originally Posted by
CrankyOne
Bells are quickly becoming the standard on our MUPs. I can't remember the last time I heard someone screaming ON YOUR LEFT or PASSING or anything else. The bells are much more pleasant for everyone and don't cause people to mistranslate ON YOUR LEFT to MOVE TO YOUR LEFT.
I did a test once (in Paris)
- No one responded to an electronic bell
- maybe half the people responded to a bike bell
- 100% of the people responded to loud noisy brakes.
I use a bluetooth speaker (UE Boom in my water bottle mount) and noisy brakes when necessary - if the trail will be crowded or I know I need to make my presence known.