Bells

[energyman]

Does the widek rattle?

Nope - just rings sonorously (if such a word exists)

[Relayer]

An essential but overlooked bit of kit.  I make use of a Ł3 special but often think it looks tacky on a Thorn.  Lion bell works do a nice one but maybe a bit large http://www.lionbellworks.co.uk I've just seen this from the US http://www.spurcycle.com, not sure I'll pay $39 plus $20 postage but it would be good if there was something similar this side of the Atlantic. Any other contenders?

Well, I think I'm now officially a bike nut!  I've just pulled the trigger on a Spurcycle bell from SJSC, can't wait!!   

https://vimeo.com/72919661

Jim

[richard s]

Looks nice, geo, but yes, pricey. I have a Lion bell, fits in middle of spacers on steer tube, set quite low down, but easy to find quickly without looking.

Lewis

I have the same bell and fitting arrangement. Looks very good and makes  a lovely and sustained note.

[ají]

ere's my next bell

[onrbikes]

We bought a couple of steel ones and got them painted while in Bangladesh

[Javier]

In some countries a bell is mandatory, otherwise, you would be better learning to whistle, it is loud, reliable, fast, always handy, inconspicuous on the handle bar, weightless, cannot be stolen, last a lifetime and a long-established flirting tool 

[jags]

i remember back in the early 80's i done dublin to belfast  maracycle as it was called then,  a cop stopped us  in the north of ireland  trying to take our names because we had no bells we just rode off he was a total idiot jobsworth .
mind you  bike shops have to supply a bell when they sell new bikes

[Mike Ayling]

ere's my next bell

The Airzound is a good bit of kit too!

Mike

[ají]

thanks Mike i didnt know about airzound!

[Matt2matt2002]

I'm a bell man myself but realised that in Kyrgyzstan folk just don't realise it's a warning.
Once I knew the score my BP dropped.

[sweats]

I can vouch for this little beauty:-
https://www.rosebikes.com/article/xtreme-free-tony-xs-bell/aid:355988
The brass finish dulls down very nicely with a bit of scotch brite and looks very classy despite being reasonable priced. It has a great sustained ring. It won't fit on oversized bars though and shipping is now a bit pricy.

[John Saxby]

Nice piece of kit, sweats. 

This is what I use:  http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/bells/brass-temple-bell.html  It's on the left side of my Thorn acc bar, opposite my Rohloff shifter, underneath the handlebars.  No trouble finding it, though -- it's just below my left hand, easily reachable with my thumb.

None of the bells I have works very well in the rain; the VO item is no better or worse than the others in that respect.

[jul]

Do you have an idea where can i find this bell ?

[Danneaux]

Yes:
https://www.amazon.com/Mirrycle-Incredibell-Grip-Bicycle-Brass/dp/B001SMOYJW

Best,

Dan.

[jul]

Thanks Dan,
The bell is not exactly the same.
I found it in Europe here  http://www.singlespeedshop.com/Single-Speed---Fixed-Gear/Bells/Mirrycle-Incredibell-Grip-Bell.html

So with the shipment to France, the bell cost me 24 euros, a bit expensive for a bell i think   
and as well i've a doubt about the sound quality ..