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Review on πŸ”” Knog Oi Bike Bell: Original & Luxe Styles with Cable-Clip - Adult/Youth Bicycle Bell (Black, Copper, Brass, Aluminum) by Jason Hayes

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not for Quasimodo. Best Accessory

Sunday drivers who think they need the sonic power of a church bell might not like this little one. I do. I ride my bike 14 miles 5 days a week. New York law requires a phone call, so I wanted something light and stylish. I almost never touched the last call I had. I find that my voice is much more effective. The only time I use this polite solo xylophone is when I'm passing another cyclist and we're both going slow. Passing the Navy Yard at 25-30 mph, I give an unsuspecting pedestrian a "yo" at 30 yards. No bell beats a voice when you're really moving. Even at 15 to 20 mph, pedestrians who like to get up or suddenly stand in front of a pedestrian on a bike lane seem to be more responsive to speech. That little bell is a cute part of the design though. I agree. As for those who say it rings unintentionally, I've found it only rings slightly over railroad tracks, lattice drawbridges, and the occasional pothole or steel plate.

Pros
  • Great Construction
Cons
  • Zero