The humble bicycle bell is generally acknowledged to have been invented by John Richard Dedicoat in my home city of Birmingham, UK, back in the late 1800’s. On the whole, the bell’s design has remained largely the same for the last century or so.
The need for cyclists to alert other road users and pedestrians of their presence to ensure the safety of all has long been present, and that’s exactly the reason cyclists fit and use bike bells. They provide an easy, convenient noise to alert people around us of our presence when passing by on a bike. The friendly sound of a bell may help warn a pedestrian we are approaching or let another rider know we are passing. Long story short, they can help keep us safe when getting around by bike.
Best bike bells
1. Spurcycle Original Vintage Bell
The compact and stylish Spurcycle bell is made in the USA and comes with a guarantee for life. It uses a brass alloy dome and an aluminium hammer in a small package. The Spurcycle comes with two metal mounting loops that tighten down meaning the bell will fit most handlebars.
The Timber Model Yew bell uses a ‘clapper ringer’ system and will make noise when you ride over rougher ground. It’s going to be better suited to off-road use and will alert riders you are behind them. It also uses a slider to turn the bell on and off so you can silence it. All parts are also replaceable.
Lion bells are manufactured in England and some parts are made in Birmingham and Barnsley. The more retro style uses a brass dome and stainless fittings and comes in three bar clamp sizes. Listen to its happy old-school ring down below.
4. Lezyne Classic Brass Bell
The small Lezyne brass bell is made from aluminium and brass and fits using rubber O rings. Meaning you can mount it in a variety of places easily. Useful if you want a small bell on your road bike drops themselves. It…
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