Silent bicycles go quicker.

[MossCommuter]

Downside is you will now need a bell or an Airzound. At least with a noisy bike people can hear you approaching and get out the way.

I have a bell

 

[Serge]

I have a bell

I had a look at those. Any good?

 

[MossCommuter]

I had a look at those. Any good?

Yes, it makes a noise when you need it to and looks reasonably stylish.

 

[Threevok]

Yes, it makes a noise when you need it to and looks reasonably stylish.

Had a look at one of those, but the reviews weren't good regarding fitting to MTB bars

 

[MossCommuter]

Had a look at one of those, but the reviews weren't good regarding fitting to MTB bars

Yes, the diameter of your bars and the availability of cable free, un-taped sections is critical. Mine's mounted right close to the stem but it suits me.

 

[Threevok]

Yes, the diameter of your bars and the availability of cable free, un-taped sections is critical. Mine's mounted right close to the stem but it suits me.

I would have liked one that sat against the left grip on the single speed, but had a similar profile - for that stelthy look

 

[Serge]

I would have liked one that sat against the left grip on the single speed, but had a similar profile - for that stelthy look

Stealthy was the word I was thinking off too. It's very unobtrusive.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

[QUOTE 5357841, member: 9609"]no speed of sound to break in space - why are we in space[/QUOTE]
Space is space. Some of it has stuff in it and some doesn't have much if any. Hope that helps

 

[C R]

Space is space. Some of it has stuff in it and some doesn't have much if any. Hope that helps

And the stuff is what is needed for there to be sound, space is not enough.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

And the stuff is what is needed for there to be sound, space is not enough.

Precisely why no one can hear you sonic boom in (empty) space.

 

[KneesUp]

Yes, it makes a noise when you need it to and looks reasonably stylish.

I've been thinking about getting a bell, and that looks so inoffensive I'm considering investing £1.49 inc. postage in one from China.

OP - since I discovered that all the squeaking I thought was the rear derailleur was in fact loose chain rings and thus made my bike silent again, I'm much happier riding it. If it makes a noise, it means something is wrong.

 

[C R]

I've been thinking about getting a bell, and that looks so inoffensive I'm considering investing £1.49 inc. postage in one from China.

OP - since I discovered that all the squeaking I thought was the rear derailleur was in fact loose chain rings and thus made my bike silent again, I'm much happier riding it. If it makes a noise, it means something is wrong.

Don't, it will be wasted money. I got a cheapo imitation one and it rarely dinged, the spring would just become dislodged.

 

[tyred]

Crane or Lion Bell Works if you want a bell. Might seem a bit pricey but it works better and you will have something to pass on to the grandchildren.

 

[Ajax Bay]

I was tanking along (in excess of 22mph) on the A38 going into Taunton, en route from Tiverton to Oxford last weekend, and was surprised when a 'silent' bicycle came past me at some speed (I estimate at about 35mph) with a 'normal' frame (from what I could see from behind) and 2 inch + tyres. He was not pedaling. Silent bikes go quicker.

 

[mikeymustard]

I was tanking along (in excess of 22mph) on the A38 going into Taunton, en route from Tiverton to Oxford last weekend, and was surprised when a 'silent' bicycle came past me at some speed (I estimate at about 35mph) with a 'normal' frame (from what I could see from behind) and 2 inch + tyres. He was not pedaling. Silent bikes go quicker.

especially silent bikes with motors