Bell on Drop Bars - where do you put one?

[Rebecca19804]

nscrbug - thanks for the alternative suggestion but I do like a big bell.

Lisa - the way you've fixed your big brass bell to the stem is exactly how I have my big bell fixed on my vintage mixte - which, like your Riv, has an elegant quill stem. The Surly has a fat modern-looking stem - more like what you have on your Luna - though possibly even thicker than that. So how have you fitted a bell to the Luna? And, what do you mean by "black hose clamp"?

cheers ladies

[Becky]

When I use a bell on my roadie, I mount it right below the shifter hood and turn it so that I can ring it when my hands are on the hoods.

I use this bell: http://www.mirrycle.com/adjustabell.php

[soprano]

I have this bell screwed directly into the downtube shifter boss on my Surly LHT. It's a nice spot to have a bell - easy to reach, and no conflicts with all of the other equipment already on my handlebar and stem I'll be double checking that this is a good idea for the long-term when I take the bike in for its tuneup in a week or two.

Let me know if you want a photo of this arrangement. Right now isn't so convenient but I could go out to the garage and snap one tomorrow.

Velo Orange also sells a headset spacer with a bell mount. The next time I order anything from them, I'll probably get it... if I ever order anything from them again. (I was less than thrilled with my last order.)

[Thorn]

Saw this on "that other forum" on one of the well-behaved subforums. I really like the position.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post11786764