Bicycle Bells
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Bicycle Bells
I have on my commuter bike this brand of bells but is there anything out there that is better or louder? https://www.mirrycle.com/product-category/new-products/
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The loudest bell is a double-dome rotary bell that is very common in China. The original design I suppose comes from UK. This is my own take:
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I have this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is a horn and light. Works well for me and it is loud.
It is a horn and light. Works well for me and it is loud.
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https://www.modernbike.com/dimension-headset-spacer-bell-black
I like this one. It seems to be heard (on the mup)better than others I've used. If the peds are "plugged in", I'm not sure anything short of an airzound would be heard.
I like this one. It seems to be heard (on the mup)better than others I've used. If the peds are "plugged in", I'm not sure anything short of an airzound would be heard.
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I've been using AirZound Airhorns for 25 years. They are louder than any bell or electronic horn.
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I bought a few weeks ago a Spurcycle bell. It's a bit expensive for a bell but like I said in another sub:
The sustain of the ring is also long and the pitch of it is loud but not annoying
https://vimeo.com/72919661
I was riding on a road that is crossed by a trail popular to runners, I saw a runner wearing headphones (cover your ear type) emerged from the trail (trees are blocking the view until about 5 feet from the road) while I was about 75 feet from him. He was completely oblivious that he was off the trail and about to cross the road. I rang my bell once and he stopped like you would see in cartoons with both heels forward (was funny to see
). So what they said is true, that bell IS heard through headphones when the ringer is fully depressed.
). So what they said is true, that bell IS heard through headphones when the ringer is fully depressed.
https://vimeo.com/72919661
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I have on my commuter bike this brand of bells but is there anything out there that is better or louder? https://www.mirrycle.com/product-category/new-products/
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This is thread number 289 started by Colorado Kid. Compare that figure to the total number of posts by the Kid, and you'll see that the Kid typically disappears after launching yet another discussion for others to respond to. The Commuting forum seems to be the Kid's favorite forum to play in.
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Interesting timing on this thread. I was riding to my girlfriends place Saturday afternoon when I came up behind an older woman being walked by her dog on the left side of the path. First I rang my bell, then I said passing as I went around and then she noticed I was there. She said something about how I should say "beep beep" beforehand, and when I rang the bell again she points to her ears and says something about not being able to hear because she's old before she started to apologize.
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Where Are The Moderators?
This used to be a great and friendly list and I've learned a lot from it. Certain members such as axolotl have diminished the enjoyment factor. I have to publicly ask where are the moderators? Due to limited time I don't do a lot of posting and replies. Yet some have found it in their heart to publicly belittle me on this list. I call for justice and a return to civility to this list. May the wind be to your back.
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This used to be a great and friendly list and I've learned a lot from it. Certain members such as axolotl have diminished the enjoyment factor. I have to publicly ask where are the moderators? Due to limited time I don't do a lot of posting and replies. Yet some have found it in their heart to publicly belittle me on this list. I call for justice and a return to civility to this list. May the wind be to your back.
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Now you are calling for "justice" and use language like "some have found it in their heart to publicly belittle me on this list". Do you know the word chutzpah? The classic definition of chutzpah is if someone were to kill their parents and then beg for mercy in court because they're an orphan.
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On MUPs I just use my voice (mostly), if I really need attention (or to chase geese) I've got https://orpland.com which is louder than a bell but not enough for the cars/trucks in intersections. For them I have https://us.thehornit.com/the-hornit-db140-new
On my daily ride, I've got one switch on the right and the other on the left.
On my daily ride, I've got one switch on the right and the other on the left.
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This used to be a great and friendly list and I've learned a lot from it. Certain members such as axolotl have diminished the enjoyment factor. I have to publicly ask where are the moderators? Due to limited time I don't do a lot of posting and replies. Yet some have found it in their heart to publicly belittle me on this list. I call for justice and a return to civility to this list. May the wind be to your back.
Your original post didn't have a lot of details to clue us in to your reason for posting. So, did you have an issue where you felt that your Mirrycle bell was not adequate? Which particular model of Mirrycle bell are you using?
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On MUPs I just use my voice (mostly), if I really need attention (or to chase geese) I've got https://orpland.com which is louder than a bell but not enough for the cars/trucks in intersections. .
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I had a bell but I was at a party for my PhD students and had to much raki and they wouldn't let me cycle home (they need me to finish their PhDs on time) and in anger I threw my bike over a fence and the bell snapped off.
No more bell
No more bell
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The reason I posted earlier about the bell is that it's starting to get rusty and wouldn't ding right. Maybe it's worn but I'm looking to see if there is something better out there. I didn't see my bell in the current line up for Mirycle. It's a large Brass bell about 2-3" across. Thank you for the all help in the new bell question. Hopefully. I can find something soon before I run into someone playing Pokemon. LOL
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I bought a few weeks ago a Spurcycle bell. ...
... The sustain of the ring is also long and the pitch of it is loud but not annoying...
... The sustain of the ring is also long and the pitch of it is loud but not annoying...
https://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/...-review-51427/
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This used to be a great and friendly list and I've learned a lot from it. Certain members such as axolotl have diminished the enjoyment factor. I have to publicly ask where are the moderators? Due to limited time I don't do a lot of posting and replies. Yet some have found it in their heart to publicly belittle me on this list. I call for justice and a return to civility to this list. May the wind be to your back.
1. Moderators are volunteer. They have 40 hours jobs, they have family, houses to clean, meals to cook and also would love to go out and ride. They are not on here all the time.
2. There are thousands of posts, every single day. Hundreds per hour. We do not see every single post. It's impossible.
3. Most people report an issue and that usually warrants quick action. I combed through the reports. I've yet to see one from you. :confused:
4. If you would like to show us how to run this forum, I'm really ready to learn from you. I've been moderating on here for... 12 years now and I'm sure you can teach me more. Please, tell me what forums, sites or pages you run voluntarily, for how long and then show me the way to make this place better. I'm always open to suggestions. I'll be awaiting your reply via PM. :thumbsup:
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My kids got me a Spurcycle bell for Fathers Day last year. It is kind of expensive, but it is my favorite bell and I've owned a lot of them over the years.
https://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/...-review-51427/
https://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/...-review-51427/






