Bells on bikes
Re: Bells on bikes
The other day, I was coming down a hill quite quickly. Narrow lane. Back road.
I have a Lion Bellworks bell with a springy pinger lever.
http://www.lionbellworks.co.uk/webshop.php
Going just at the right speed, along the right road, over the right bump, the bell "auto-rings" as the spring flexes etc.
Rounding a corner, at the right speed, over the right bump .... the bell rang. As it did, I saw a lady walker and she turned round and smiled and moved to one side.
Automatic Pedestrian Recognition Bell Ringing.
APRBR ............................................... the way forward for all modern bicycles!
Mick F. Cornwall
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Re: Bells on bikes
Modern bicycle? Have you treated yourself to a lightweight carbon 12speed Mick F?
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Re: Bells on bikes
Hi,
Nah, Mick will carry on looking for potholes and bumps in the road, with an even bigger grin
Nah, Mick will carry on looking for potholes and bumps in the road, with an even bigger grin
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Re: Bells on bikes
MOARspeed wrote:I have bell which rings cut constantly, like the sort you see on a cat collar (only bigger), I found that a regular bell used to get an aggressive response as often as a non-aggressive one. The bell I have was something I did a few years ago, I understand now that a similar thing is now available in bike shops.
Doesn't Grant Peterson recommend that? Having something like wind chimes or a cow bell hanging from the frame...
Re: Bells on bikes
brooksby wrote:MOARspeed wrote:I have bell which rings cut constantly, like the sort you see on a cat collar (only bigger), I found that a regular bell used to get an aggressive response as often as a non-aggressive one. The bell I have was something I did a few years ago, I understand now that a similar thing is now available in bike shops.
Doesn't Grant Peterson recommend that? Having something like wind chimes or a cow bell hanging from the frame...
No idea, but I got the idea from somewhere.
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Re: Bells on bikes
I have this. It’s very very loud, and very very effective.
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Re: Bells on bikes
hi,
I have got something similar but it messes with my Speedo, I do use it if I have to, you be surprised riding a few feet behind people in the road or blocking shared pass how many don't even hear it.
I can understand that some people are deaf, but 20-year-olds 3 abreast Running in the road and blocking it too..........
I have got something similar but it messes with my Speedo, I do use it if I have to, you be surprised riding a few feet behind people in the road or blocking shared pass how many don't even hear it.
I can understand that some people are deaf, but 20-year-olds 3 abreast Running in the road and blocking it too..........
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You'll Still Find Me At The Top Of A Hill
Please forgive the poor Grammar I blame it on my mobile and phat thinkers.