Originally Posted by
ColonelSanders
My bell has served me well multiple times when I have been on pathways shared by pedestrians and bikes.
Ditto for me.
Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
... I consider it rude to ping them, no matter how slowly they are walking...
I don't think it's rude to use it for pedestrians. Actually, I think it's a courtesy to them. It lets them know that you're approaching from behind, and that (hopefully they realize) sudden/erratic movement by them may result in an unintentional bike-pedestrian collision. And, I frequently hear "thank you" as I pass the pedestrian or other cyclist.
Dan