i need to get a bike bell but I am not sure where to mount one since my cockpit is a bit cramped.

That's brilliant!

Yes, I often follow up the bell with something like like this. I also say "thanks" as I pass by.

Just say "Thank You!" as you pass. Makes whatever sound you made or yelled before the pass, okay.

You guys are marvelous...

wat i do

actually, incorrect, what i do is avoid the mup

It's not the greatest picture but this is where I've mounted one on my road bike - upside down under the stem with a couple zip ties. Works great. I think it's an Incredibell from Amazon.

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3b5a6a04.jpg

My bike doesn't even have a bell, and I rarely say "on your left" or anything like that. I guess it's kinda stupid but around here in Chicago not many people seem to care anyway.

do you have a bigger picture?

I have found a bell to be much more effective than shouting at pedestrians when riding on MUPs, but sometimes I have to do both. The main problem is joggers wearing earbuds and listening to music, which apparently drowns out the bell. In such cases, I pass very cautiously and sometimes yell, but even yelling doesn't work if they are zoned out on loud music.

I keep thinking about getting a bell. Not sure where I can mount it.

Haha love the video.

I normally bike with my Akita when excising him. The sound of my breaks squealing normally alerts any pedestrian around. I just need to get a sled, instead of a bike...then I can yell hohoho!!

This is probably going to be a huge picture so I apologize for that as I can't resize in photobucket from a mobile device.

Hope this helps...
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmsh7peg9.jpg

Soma, Rivendell, Velo Orange, and probably a few others sell bells mounted on headset spacers. The stem on my bike is 1" threaded, but I was able to get a handlebar-mount bell around the shaft of the stem.

thanks folks i guess i will just have to get creative.
the picture was perfect thanks again

I have tried a few different bells and the one I like best is marked VanAndel Amsterdam. It's a typical bicycle rinng-rinng bell but has a great tone and a long decay. Wish I could find another.

While I have only very occasional need to warn pedestrians and other cyclists I do use my bell frequently to respond to barking dogs. They seem to like the conversation. Cats just find it annoying.

Try an old fashioned bulb horn - like Classic Bugle Horn - Bell Sports - Bell Sports - Toys "R" Us

They are loud, unusual, and very attention-getting.

Could someone tell me why they say/yell/shout instead of ringing a bell, please? :rolleyes:

I believe most bike bells are more pleasing to the ear than a yelling.

How many pedestrians and cyclists are constantly expecting someone to be talking/yelling to them, so much so that they immediately realize it was directed at them, and what it's about?

Not to mention most I heard was a low murmuring sounding like toothache or talking to oneself or his/her companion at best.

Some have become so habitual about yelling "On your left" that they say exactly the same when they are passing on your right.

They don't have a bell to ring? That's my case though I can't speak for anyone else.

Why not get one? I think in at least some states it's required, too.

I live in Montana where there are no laws.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqomZQMZQCQ

I rarely have a need to communicate using sound to others.

A friendly 'hello' or two always gets the attention needed. No need to bark it or shout or say some phancy frase.

I switched to a bell some time ago and it's definitely better than anything said or yelled. If someone is keeping to the right then I'll not use the bell. If they're not keeping to the right or I have much concern that they'll move left I ring. Fortunately people are getting better and better at keeping right.

Only true on roads. For MUPs or unpaved trails you are supposed to walk with the traffic. Hence "Passing on your left".

You only have to yell if there are earphones involved.