Bells

[ste.pearson]

i have a bell on my hybrid and have experienced much the same as yourself when on shared paths,which i use quite often.i think the dog walkers resent us cyclists much the same way some car users do

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Friend of mine has one of those that @Rickshaw Phil has up page, very loud and distinctive sound, must weigh a ton though.

I agree, it's no lightweight, but it's not like it's making a performance difference on my bike.

For the weight weenies among us, how about this: Link - Light and aero.

 

[potsy]

For the weight weenies among us, how about this: Link - Light and aero.

Or for @coffeejo this one?

 

[gaz]

Bell make some ok helmets, but I don't see how they help with pedestrians.

I'll get my coat.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

I'm not sure a bell works these days, even when walking through a high street I end up playing dodgems with some twat paying more attention to their smart phone than their own safety. Let alone when on a bike.

 

[MarkF]

How many of you have a bell on your bike? Many cycle paths are shared with pedestrians, who are often walking in groups straddling the whole path, and I always ring the bell to warn them of my approach. However, the response is often negative; .

Cycling on the canal is a bugger at the weekend near Saltaire, if I use a bell, walkers often tut and roll their eyes before deigning to let me pass and this s.h.a.r.e.d path. Sometimes I'll change tactic and offer a polite "Excuse me" , this will often elicit a "Haven't you got a f****n bell"! You can't win.

PS When out walking on the canal, cyclists don't half get on my tits.

 

[Davidc]

I've got 2 bikes and 2 bells. Sometimes useful.

Put my Airzound on sometimes, much more fun.

 

[biggs682]

yes to a well used bell

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Can anyone spot a bell here? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-22514601

Perhaps it's fashioned like a saddle...

 

[coffeejo]

Or for @coffeejo this one?

 

[wheres_my_beard]

Maybe a horn instead of a bell might be less startling/ upsetting and may even raise a smile. Unless people of terrified of clowns of course.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

wo betide you if you ride in Germany without a klinger...

 

[coffeejo]

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Probably best to shut your eyes............

 

[Davidc]

wo betide you if you ride in Germany without a klinger...

Not to mention ride on the road if there's a cycle path, ride at any time of day or night without fully working and legal lights, and much much more.

Don't think we want that here - 90% of CCers would be doing time.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I possess the power of speech, so I've no need for a bell