Ding, Ding! Bell or No?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Bike bells are such a lovely tradition. What a happy sound! Makes others want to get on their dusty old bikes. I think of a bike bell as sort of a biking 'ambassador of good will'.

I've always loved this video on 'the power of the bike bell'- cracks me up every time!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtv2_-2mHck

[luv2climb]

I have bells on all of my bikes except my road bike and Specialized Sirrus hybrid. I use the small Incredibell types that are about an inch in diameter. On one of my adult trikes I have a Brass Solo. It's still small, but has a nicer tone to it.

[crazycanuck]

I have a problem with people who do have bells & insist on ringing them 5-6 times when they do want to pass. ONCE is enough . If you see me move out of your way after one ring, figure it out

Bells are so annoying.

[Aggie_Ama]

I have a problem with people who do have bells & insist on ringing them 5-6 times when they do want to pass. ONCE is enough . If you see me move out of your way after one ring, figure it out

Bells are so annoying.

I do three rings at an intersection but only one if I am coming on someone. This is because I tend to have trouble placing sounds and I prefer more than one ring to orientate myself. To each her own? Oh and I don't use my bell in a race, people out there are attentive and know someone might be passing.

[hebe]

I love that video, BleekerStGirl! I wish bells had that effect here.

I really want a dingdong bell now :easilyled: Small Girl would adore it too, she thinks that bells are the best part of a bike after the pedals.