Review on Classic Brass Bicycle Bell With Loud Sound - Greallthy Bike Bell For Road And Mountain Bike Handlebars - Ideal For Adults by Flex Morgan

This bell has a nice, piercing, loud, distinctive ring. It is perfect for two lane trails shared by bicyclists, pedestrians, runners, families with strollers, etc. This bell is very effective at warning people ahead that a cyclist is approaching, and they instantly move or stay in their lane so the cyclist can pass unseen on their left.The clapper is spring loaded requiring the cyclist to allow the lever to snap at the bell. However, under constant ringing, this can potentilly cause irritation to the bellringer's thumb. Thus the reason for only 4 stars instead of 5.The clapper must "snap" in order for the bell to ring.I would suggest gloves covering the thumb in winter, and otherwise practicing a technique whereby the thumbnail does most of the interaction with the spring mechanism. One could probably also wear some sort of protective bandaide or other covering on the thumb. The user will have to decide what is best for their circumstances.There are other bells easier to ring, but this one is very loud and distinctive, and for me, worth the inconvenience of learning the "thumbnail technique."UPDATE TO MY INITIAL REVIEWI love this bell, and I would definitely buy it again. PLEASE NOTE: I added a modification that I would like to share.Using Wedgewood Contact Cement, I attached a strip of tough polyester fabric to the metalic ringer mechanism. This tough but soft fabric protects the thumb from chaffing when ringing the bell (Please see photo). I suggest that a small strip of soft leather would work just as well and perhaps be even more durable. With this easy improvement, I can now raise my rating from 4 to 5 stars.