Bike Bells and Hikers

[PHAT TIRE]

Originally Posted by dstepper

Note how my bell is mounted, just flick it with my thumb without changing my grip.

Flick? Firm Grip? Mounted? Oh my

ps- what are Bear Balls...I mean Bells?

[dubjay]

Originally Posted by PHAT TIRE

ps- what are Bear Balls...I mean Bells?

It's what hikers sometimes put on their hiking sticks to make noise so that they don't come around a corner and startle a bear.



There's a little magnet inside that sleeve, so when you leave the bell inside, it stays quiet. For biking use, it's nice to have the option of keeping it quiet in areas you may not need it, like long fireroad climbs with tons of trail visibility, otherwise the noise may drive you crazy.

[PHAT TIRE]

Originally Posted by dubjay

It's what hikers sometimes put on their hiking sticks to make noise so that they don't come around a corner and startle a bear.
There's a little magnet inside that sleeve, so when you leave the bell inside, it stays quiet. For biking use, it's nice to have the option of keeping it quiet in areas you may not need it, like long fireroad climbs with tons of trail visibility, otherwise the noise may drive you crazy.

Well, hot damn...I need that for my sack. No more in the way of the seat!

[Johnny Dirt]

Originally Posted by dstepper

Note how my bell is mounted, just flick it with my thumb without changing my grip.

This is pretty trick-- New Bar End Incredibell - Mirrycle Corp.

[Schecky]

I bought one at REI on Friday.
Works pretty well, except the magnet should be a little stronger/bigger- It rattled a bit when it should have been silent.
It was great to have on Fenceline/Missing Link and BVD today.