Bells

[Mike_P]

Once in response to ringing the bell a pedestrian eventually realised it was not their mobile

 

[BoldonLad]

Yup, I have two. They make a nice little ting.

I'd say 'both' are best. I usually 'ting' some distance away, giving the folk plenty of time. If they don't hear me I'll ting and say excuse me. If they've heard me, I always say thank you. It's met be 'your welcome' / 'no problem' / 'have a good ride'.

A bell is useful for canal bridges as you can't always see round the other side, so even taking it slowly, a bell helps warn others that there is a bike there.

To be honest, there is nothing better than being respectful for others.

Pretty much our approach too.

 

[Brads]

I have a crane, stem mounted brass afair that makes a belting ding.
even been told my bells "too bloody loud" lol.

On the bikes without one I just bawl passing on the left / right .

 

[Moon bunny]

Pending the arrival of
https://hollandbikeshop.com/en-gb/b...horn/bike-fashion-bicyce-horn-felix-the-hare/
I will continue to shout “Get out of my way, you low life pedestrian!”

 

[avecReynolds531]

I'd say 'both' are best. I usually 'ting' some distance away, giving the folk plenty of time. If they don't hear me I'll ting and say excuse me. If they've heard me, I always say thank you. It's met be 'your welcome' / 'no problem' / 'have a good ride'.

A bell is useful for canal bridges as you can't always see round the other side, so even taking it slowly, a bell helps warn others that there is a bike there.

To be honest, there is nothing better than being respectful for others.

+ 1

 

[Eribiste]

I put a Spurcycle bell on my bike, extravagant but so nicely made. A couple of tings on the bell is good for alerting horses that I'm on the way and I usually get a cut glass crystal "thank you" from the well heeled riders too.

 

[Leedafeeder]

Sorry to resurrect this - but I assume it is uncool to have one on a road bike?
I live close to where there are lots of walkers and most of the time walkers have no idea I am approaching them?
Should I just hurl expletives?
I honestly don't know whether to purchase a bell or not?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/bells-horns/samui-air-zound-3-rechargeable-horn/

 

[Leedafeeder]

Thanks T.M.H.N.E.T
The average walker around here is eighty years old.
Maybe a bell will just give most people a cardiac.

 

[Leedafeeder]

That one will. Lol .

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I'd have too much fun

 

[mjr]

Sorry to resurrect this - but I assume it is uncool to have one on a road bike?
I live close to where there are lots of walkers and most of the time walkers have no idea I am approaching them?
Should I just hurl expletives?
I honestly don't know whether to purchase a bell or not?

Buy one. Much less cool to scare walkers by shouting or startling or skimming.

 

[IaninSheffield]

Sorry to resurrect this - but I assume it is uncool to have one on a road bike?
I live close to where there are lots of walkers and most of the time walkers have no idea I am approaching them?
Should I just hurl expletives?
I honestly don't know whether to purchase a bell or not?

I find a cheery "Good morning/afternoon" is usually met with a grateful response.

 

[mjr]

I find a cheery "Good morning/afternoon" is usually met with a grateful response.

I find it often not heard until shouted, as mentioned previously. Maybe you can avoid bell use if you only ever ride quiet roads.

 

[DRM]

I find a cheery "Good morning/afternoon" is usually met with a grateful response.

You and me both