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Review on ⏲️ Origin8 Timer Bell by Chase Hosea

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Nice, loud, resonant sound.

So far I've bought 3 of these Origin-8 Black Brass Bells for 3 different bikes. I also accidentally ordered the "Lite" version, which is an aluminum version with an almost identical design. Of course, the heavier brass dome delivers a louder, longer-resonant sound than the aluminum "Lite" variant. I love the minimalist bell design because I find a certain beauty in simplicity. The first one I bought I installed on my new Electra Cruiser 1 hanger in 2012 and it still works great despite the scratches and scuffs that now decorate the dome of the bell. I ride this bike every day and the Bell has been put through extremes ranging from the salty air of Miami Beach (5+ years of daily use) to the frigid Chicago winters (3.5+ years of daily use). There is obvious rust on both the striking mechanism and the hex nut that holds the dome in place and when I compare my oldest bell to the newest (less than 1 year old) I can easily see that the old bell's spring has come off it's lose. over the years. HOWEVER, the attacker is still capable of smashing the dome and I summon him with ruthless force for no reason.

Pros
  • Sports & Leisure
Cons
  • old