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Here are pictures.
I recommend these. This solar bicycle light has a built in horn. It is a good quality bright light. There may be a model with and a model without a horn. I think the horn has 4 modes, for different sounds. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6092a8bf25.png For a louder horn, use these. Be aware, the vibrating part that makes a noise, breaks after about 6 months. It is easy to replace with a similar thing from a child's toy, so you can continue using it. Mine also has some rust after 3 years. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...38118aa5e2.png I like to have both of these on my bike. These, don't require you to do anything. The solar panel charges the battery in the light when exposed to the sun. You don't need to charge or replace batteries. I noticed another horn in previous posts, that needs the air to be pumped up. This one does not require anything like that. |
LOL, where does one even begin with that? :foo: :twitchy:
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Originally Posted by HD3andMe
(Post 21812123)
Nah, many folks without earplugs are still oblivious to a bell, even a quality bell like the Spurcycle.
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Originally Posted by mr_pedro
(Post 21811912)
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7fc695d55.jpeg
My bell also holds my Garmin. |
I have a Knog Oi Luxe on one of my bikes and it works really well.
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Originally Posted by myemptymind
(Post 21812338)
That’s cool!!
In an attempt to increase safety and mutual respect among cyclists he came up with the idea of a bell that was so cool that people actually would like to have it. The HideMyBell concept was born. |
I just buy the brass and plastic type at my local bike shop for about $7 and get a lot better results than “rider back or on your left” . I was riding home and used it when passing someone and when I stopped at a light she came up behind me and said that she was going to get a bell because she had some guy respond poorly to her when she yelled on your left when she passed him. I said he was probably just pissed that you passed him! LOL
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Zombie thread alert...
Felt the need to get something after first basically harmless encounter with group of pedestrians since starting to ride again. Simple slow down and a "sorry, thanks!" worked fine but got this for not much $, just as an extra precaution: https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...978e609d8b.jpg |
I use the old-fashioned kids bell, the one that goes riiiiinnnngriiiiiiinnnngriiiinnng. Works well.
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I've been using a cute bird shaped one because I thought my kid would enjoy it:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c3205602bb.jpg Pretty unhappy with it, though. If it rotates too far forward and touches a cable, it doesn't work. If you don't pull the handle all the way back before letting go it also doesn't work, bird's head stops before reaching the bell. I guess the spring is set to keep the head off the bell to prevent unwanted sound on bumps or something, so it has to overcome that. Even worse, the bell slides around on the handlebar because the only spot I have free for it isn't a perfect cylinder (thus the zip tie trying to fix it in place horizontally). |
Somebody has to mention Crane Suzu: https://www.cranebellco.com/suzu-bell
I have them on all my bikes, great sound and lasts quite a while. Had to try one after this review on Amazon: . https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/R1E3O6FV9U24XI?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00KFCYUYK Then you ring the bell and behold as the true magnificence is revealed; just one simple ping and a sphere of utter joy instantly grows around all within earshot as people turn to .point actually smiling in delight (even in London), the Sirens of mythology would change their tune if only they knew, the reception desk at the gates of heaven has one of these. It resonates clear and long unlike any mere bicycle bell before ever dared to dream, I have found myself going down to the bike shed late at night just to check it wasn’t my imagination before climbing into bed with an inane grin then falling into a content deep slumber. Yes you could buy cheaper or neater but surely you would missing out on this sonorous brass bliss ? https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...afce1de016.jpg |
Originally Posted by jackb
(Post 23601785)
I use the old-fashioned kids bell, the one that goes riiiiinnnngriiiiiiinnnngriiiinnng. Works well.
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I have a number of Crane's and a few knock offs of the same
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Originally Posted by jackb
(Post 23601785)
I use the old-fashioned kids bell, the one that goes riiiiinnnngriiiiiiinnnngriiiinnng. Works well.
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Originally Posted by lnanek
(Post 23601794)
I've been using a cute bird shaped one because I thought my kid would enjoy it:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c3205602bb.jpg Pretty unhappy with it, though. If it rotates too far forward and touches a cable, it doesn't work. If you don't pull the handle all the way back before letting go it also doesn't work, bird's head stops before reaching the bell. I guess the spring is set to keep the head off the bell to prevent unwanted sound on bumps or something, so it has to overcome that. Even worse, the bell slides around on the handlebar because the only spot I have free for it isn't a perfect cylinder (thus the zip tie trying to fix it in place horizontally). |
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