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 My Ding-A-Ling, My Ding-A-Ling... err, sorry, it's my Dinger!, October 20, 2008
By JargonTalk (Bucks County, PA USA)
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No, this isn't a plug for My Ding-A-Ling, though Chuck Berry's only US number-one single on the pop charts is a funny rock classic. It's a review for the Mirrycle Incredibell, and you can make yourself heard on the road or on a trail with this one.
It's light, little, and loud, it's easy to mount to almost any handlebar, and only takes up about 1/4" of your prized bar space. The ingeniously-designed pivoting 'dinger' allows this bell to be used in a variety of handlebar positions, as it can be rotated 360 degrees.
The bell has a clean, crisp ring. You can control the sound by giving a polite little ding or an attention-getting sharp ring by controlling the thumb action on the dinger, which is quite easy to master. It's quite recognizable as a bicycle bell, and isn't confused to something else. It's easily loud enough for signaling pedestrians and other cyclists. It's also great for warning deer (they run), but not for wandering cows (which just don't heed any kind of warning).
Pros:
* Small, compact, and it sounds good.
* Good looking, light, easy to use, work
* Loud sound for its size, has a pleasant tone.
* Quite reasonable in price, excellent value.
Cons:
* Not loud enough to effectively warn vehicles in traffic.
* Not loud enough to warn idiots hooked up to a loud iPod with headphones.
Some state laws require cyclists to issue an audible warning when overtaking a pedestrian. That can be a vocal warning, but yelling at walkers and runners doesn't cut it, so a bell is the ideal solution. It should be noted that this bell (or any other one) isn't very effective on most city bike trails when the walker/jogger is hooked up to a loud iPod and wearing headphones, lost in a world of his or her own.
If you think you need a slightly louder version, there's the slightly larger Mirrycle Incredibell XL, which might do the job. But if you feel that you need to issue a louder warning that this, just go all out and get a 115 dB Delta Airzound Bike Horn, which is about as loud as the horn on an 18-wheeler... seriously.
Note: there are a number of small bells out there that look similar to the Incredibell. Many of these are either poorly made, or have a dinger spring that rusts out in record time. There are some decent copies, but at the low price of the real thing, why not just spring for the best.
This little Incredibell is one of the best functional gadgets that you can get for your bike, and it also makes a great (and well-appreciated) for any cyclist gift.
Now play your Dinger, and sing along with me...
My Ding-A-Ling
My Ding-A-Ling, My Ding-A-Ling,
I'm going to play with My Ding-A-Ling!
59 of 62 people found the above review helpful.
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My Ding-A-Ling, My Ding-A-Ling... err, sorry, it's my Dinger!, October 20, 2008
By JargonTalk (Bucks County, PA USA)
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No, this isn't a plug for My Ding-A-Ling, though Chuck Berry's only US number-one single on the pop charts is a funny rock classic. It's a review for the Mirrycle Incredibell, and you can make yourself heard on the road or on a trail with this one.
It's light, little, and loud, it's easy to mount to almost any handlebar, and only takes up about 1/4" of your prized bar space. The ingeniously-designed pivoting 'dinger' allows this bell to be used in a variety of handlebar positions, as it can be rotated 360 degrees.
The bell has a clean, crisp ring. You can control the sound by giving a polite little ding or an attention-getting sharp ring by controlling the thumb action on the dinger, which is quite easy to master. It's quite recognizable as a bicycle bell, and isn't confused to something else. It's easily loud enough for signaling pedestrians and other cyclists. It's also great for warning deer (they run), but not for wandering cows (which just don't heed any kind of warning).
Pros:
* Small, compact, and it sounds good.
* Good looking, light, easy to use, work
* Loud sound for its size, has a pleasant tone.
* Quite reasonable in price, excellent value.
Cons:
* Not loud enough to effectively warn vehicles in traffic.
* Not loud enough to warn idiots hooked up to a loud iPod with headphones.
Some state laws require cyclists to issue an audible warning when overtaking a pedestrian. That can be a vocal warning, but yelling at walkers and runners doesn't cut it, so a bell is the ideal solution. It should be noted that this bell (or any other one) isn't very effective on most city bike trails when the walker/jogger is hooked up to a loud iPod and wearing headphones, lost in a world of his or her own.
If you think you need a slightly louder version, there's the slightly larger Mirrycle Incredibell XL, which might do the job. But if you feel that you need to issue a louder warning that this, just go all out and get a 115 dB Delta Airzound Bike Horn, which is about as loud as the horn on an 18-wheeler... seriously.
Note: there are a number of small bells out there that look similar to the Incredibell. Many of these are either poorly made, or have a dinger spring that rusts out in record time. There are some decent copies, but at the low price of the real thing, why not just spring for the best.
This little Incredibell is one of the best functional gadgets that you can get for your bike, and it also makes a great (and well-appreciated) for any cyclist gift.
Now play your Dinger, and sing along with me...
My Ding-A-Ling
My Ding-A-Ling, My Ding-A-Ling,
I'm going to play with My Ding-A-Ling!
51 of 54 people found the above review helpful.
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 Good Sound, August 18, 2006
By KENZAI (Vancouver, WA USA)
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The bell has a good ring to it and is easily heard at a distance while on the road. The mechanics are very simple though, you basically pull back the thumb hammer and release. Works good enough. It is very adjustable which is nice for positioning it just where you want it.
28 of 32 people found the above review helpful.
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Not Junk, February 10, 2007
By dham2 (Phoenix, AZ)
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I've had one of these little beasts for almost 10 years on my mountain bike. It's loud and very simple. I'm buying another for a new bike.
26 of 27 people found the above review helpful.
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I love to ding my dinger..., October 13, 2008
By JargonTalk (Bucks County, PA USA)
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The Mirrycle Incredibell Original Bicycle Bell...
It's light, little, and loud, and you can make yourself heard on the road or on a trail with this simple bell that has a proven design. It's easy to mount to almost any handlebar, and only takes up about 1/4" of your prized bar space. The ingeniously-designed pivoting 'dinger' allows this bell to be used in a variety of handlebar positions, as it can be rotated 360 degrees.
The bell has a nice, crisp ring. You can control the sound by giving a polite little ding or a sharp ring by controlling the thumb action on the dinger, which is quite easy to master. It's quite recognizable as a bicycle bell, and isn't confused to something else. It's easily loud enough for signaling pedestrians and other cyclists. It's also great for warning deer (they run), but not for wandering cows (which just don't heed any kind of warning).
Pros:
* Small, compact, and it sounds good.
* Good looking, light, easy to use, work
* Loud sound for its size, has a pleasant tone.
* Quite reasonable in price, excellent value.
Cons:
* Not loud enough to effectively warn vehicles in traffic.
Some state laws require cyclists to issue an audible warning when overtaking a pedestrian. That can be a vocal warning, but yelling at walkers and runners doesn't cut it, so a bell is the ideal solution. It should be noted that this bell (or any other one) isn't very effective on city bike trails when the walker/jogger is hooked up to a loud iPod and wearing headphones.
If you think you need a slightly louder version, there's the slightly larger Mirrycle Incredibell XL, which might do the job. But if you feel that you need to issue a louder warning that this, just go all out and get a 115 dB Delta Airzound Bike Horn, which is about as loud as the horn on an 18-wheeler... seriously.
Note: there are a number of small bells out there that look similar to the Incredibell. Many of these are either poorly made, or have a dinger spring that rusts out in record time. There are some decent copies, but at the low price of the real thing, why not just spring for the best.
The Incredibell is one of the best functional gadgets that you can get for your bike, and it also makes a great (and well-appreciated) for any cyclist gift.
Ding... ding... ding!
12 of 13 people found the above review helpful.
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I love to ding my dinger..., October 13, 2008
By JargonTalk (Bucks County, PA USA)
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The Mirrycle Incredibell Original Bicycle Bell...
It's light, little, and loud, and you can make yourself heard on the road or on a trail with this simple bell that has a proven design. It's easy to mount to almost any handlebar, and only takes up about 1/4" of your prized bar space. The ingeniously-designed pivoting 'dinger' allows this bell to be used in a variety of handlebar positions, as it can be rotated 360 degrees.
The bell has a nice, crisp ring. You can control the sound by giving a polite little ding or a sharp ring by controlling the thumb action on the dinger, which is quite easy to master. It's quite recognizable as a bicycle bell, and isn't confused to something else. It's easily loud enough for signaling pedestrians and other cyclists. It's also great for warning deer (they run), but not for wandering cows (which just don't heed any kind of warning).
Pros:
* Small, compact, and it sounds good.
* Good looking, light, easy to use, work
* Loud sound for its size, has a pleasant tone.
* Quite reasonable in price, excellent value.
Cons:
* Not loud enough to effectively warn vehicles in traffic.
Some state laws require cyclists to issue an audible warning when overtaking a pedestrian. That can be a vocal warning, but yelling at walkers and runners doesn't cut it, so a bell is the ideal solution. It should be noted that this bell (or any other one) isn't very effective on city bike trails when the walker/jogger is hooked up to a loud iPod and wearing headphones.
If you think you need a slightly louder version, there's the slightly larger Mirrycle Incredibell XL, which might do the job. But if you feel that you need to issue a louder warning that this, just go all out and get a 115 dB Delta Airzound Bike Horn, which is about as loud as the horn on an 18-wheeler... seriously.
Note: there are a number of small bells out there that look similar to the Incredibell. Many of these are either poorly made, or have a dinger spring that rusts out in record time. There are some decent copies, but at the low price of the real thing, why not just spring for the best.
The Incredibell is one of the best functional gadgets that you can get for your bike, and it also makes a great (and well-appreciated) for any cyclist gift.
Ding... ding... ding!
12 of 13 people found the above review helpful.
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 Super high pitched annoying ring, August 10, 2009
By RissaRoo (All over the USA)
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I think this will be the first time I ever returned something to Amazon. This is a fine bell and loud, like the other reviewers said.
However, I never even attached it to my bike. After ringing it, I discovered that it has a very high pitched ring. I wear digital hearing aids and the pitch of this ring was enough to make them squeak! My hearing aids are programmed to adjust automatically and I've never had a problem like this with them, but something about the tone of this bell makes them unable to respond appropriately and I get this whistling aftereffect. From a few feet away it might not bother me (ie on someone else's bike) but I don't think I could stand using this on my own bike.
But, it would probably be fine for most users with normal hearing.
11 of 16 people found the above review helpful.
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Quality at a great price!, May 15, 2009
By Mondoman (Seattle, WA)
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I ride the often-crowded streets and urban trails of Seattle, so I need a bell that just works. This bell is so good at that that I would have gladly paid twice as much for it!
Pros: small, easy to mount, robust adjustable striker, pleasing sound that carries without being obnoxious
Cons: none so far!
I've experimented with at least 5 different brands/models of bells, and this is the best.
For me, the most important task of a bell is that it ring when I want it to, and not when I don't. Surprisingly, other bell designs fall short, using plastic instead of a spring in the striker (soon loses ability to ring at all), or *only* a spring (rings every time you ride over a bump!).
The Incredibell uses a simple-yet-durable spring+hinge design for its striker, along with a clever rotating mount. Thus, you can adjust the angle of the striker to best fit your hand position on the bar, and can modulate the ring volume by adjusting how far you pull back on the striker before release.
This is an excellent safety aid that should be purchased by all riders.
9 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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Perfect!, April 24, 2009
By deadly car bomb (flo mo us)
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This is the third bell I've purchased in an attempt to find one I like that also doesn't ring when I don't want it to. One bike bell I bought would ring at every bump. This bell was about half of the size I thought it was going to be, which is great. Even when I jump (bunny hop) over things with my bike, it doesn't ring; it only rings when I want it to. I especially like how it's available in three different colors. The chrome/silver one perfectly matches my bike. It blends in so that you don't even notice it unless you're up close. It's also the ideal volume for a bike bell. Perfect!
9 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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Very good, but DOESN'T WORK AT ALL IN RAIN, December 29, 2010
By prof (United States)
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I have been using this bell for about 7 months in the bike capital of Europe (if not the world!), Amsterdam.
Generally speaking, it deserves a very high rating, reflected by many of the reviews. When there's no precipitation, it's great. However, if you live in a rainy area and you are forced to leave the bike outside, forget it. The bell becomes virtually useless. No matter how far back you pull the hammer, the water will almost completely dampen the sharp 'ping' that you'd normally hear.
If you bike where it's rainy, skip this bell and find one that doesn't depend on a hammer.
6 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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simple designs are the best, July 20, 2011
By SheenL (San Diego, CA)
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Meh - Not as loud as I hoped, August 27, 2009
By Pitter S. Chi (Herndon, VA)
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Ok, its a very simple bell. Nothing fancy but I was a bit disappointed. The description marketing got me.
Its basically a metal cup with a mini hammer that has a rubbery-plasticky hammer with a metal pin. So you pull back and it makes a single ping.
Its not overly loud and some people you may pass might not even realize you rang a bell.
If I had to do it all over, I'd buy one of those annoying bells I remember as a kid.
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junk, February 6, 2007
By Shawna Crandell
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First of all I canceled this order before they had even processed the order and they ignored my cancelation and shipped it out. I rang the bell one time and it broke. Piece of junk!
5 of 51 people found the above review helpful.
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simple designs are the best, July 20, 2011
By SheenL (San Diego, CA)
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Lasted 10 years.. until I wore out the spring, August 11, 2008
By ...and this is my favorite store on .. (Columbia, MD, United States)
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This isn't going to get the attention of a motorist cloistered in his car jamming to the radio, but it surely gets pedestrian attention. The mechanism is just a plastic clapper mounted on a spring beside the bell that mounts on your handlebar.
After 10 years, my spring is a bit worn - I noticed that a new Incredibell has a louder ring and I'll replace my old one with a brand new one shortly. On the local trails the bell has a high ringing tone that carries well. For pedestrians who are deeply absorbed by conversation you'll have give several quick rings to get their attention. But the average pedestrian usually only needs one - it's pretty loud for such a little thing.
EDIT: I got a new Incredibell, and it has a different clapper mechanism. Instead of a spring, the hard plastic clapper is integrated with a semi-rigid plastic arm which has enough spring and tension to snap out a loud clear ring compared to my aging spring style Incredibell. This should last a good long time as well.
Tip: Sometimes people on the trails are engrossed in their own thoughts, talking or plugged in to their iPods. Give about three to four quick rings in a row to get their attention.
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GET OUT OF MY WAY, DING DING DING, April 4, 2008
By phobos
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DEAR PEDESTRIANS AND SLOW BIKE RIDERS. GET OUT OF MY WAY. FEAR THE SOUND OF THE BELL. Well, not quite, but it works.
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The mount is WAY too small for standard (Trek) handlebars, October 31, 2011
By J. Fullerton (Sterling, VA)
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I'm not sure who this bell is designed for, but the bell mount is WAY too small for what I would have considered "standard" handlebars. I have a 2011 Trek and this mount is too small by nearly an inch! There is no way to make it fit. I think this might fit a kids bicycle.
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 Check your handlebar size!, June 3, 2011
By J. Renaut (Washington, DC)
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This is a nice bell, but MAKE SURE you check the handlebar size on your bike. It doesn't even come close to fitting around the bar on my bike (A new Giant road bike). My understanding is that most newer bikes are using handlebars with a much larger diameter than older bikes, and this bell won't fit on them.
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Good Item, but color in picture is wrong, May 10, 2011
By Brendan
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It looks like a good bike bell, nice and loud and easy mounting. Also good price/free shipping. Only gripe is that the photo of the "silver" one is wrong. It makes it look like it has a matte white finish. It is in fact polished steel so it looks more like the one called "gold solo" but it is silver instead of gold. Just something to bear in mind.
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Simple yet clever design, compact, functional, May 4, 2011
By E. Carbone (United States)
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I replaced my previous bell because it tended to ring when I went over a bump and also, it didn't have the best configuration for actually ringing it. This item improved on both issues. It does not vibrate or ring when you ride over bumps. More importantly, the adjustable lever allows you to position it in a way that's most comfortable for you to ring it quickly when needed. It's not a loud ringer; it's more like a chime. But it's loud enough to get the attention of pedestrians (unless they are blasting music through headphones). Good little product. I like the small size. There is an XL version if you want one that is bigger (and louder).
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I like it, May 4, 2010
By Brett (Columbia, MO USA)
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Easy to install. Easy to ding. The bell is loud but not annoying (unless you are my easily annoyed wife, might have something to do with my skill at annoying, though),
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Quality Product, January 10, 2009
By Everglades Bear (Florida)
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In a maze of junk products that try to do it all - this is a simple product, that is built extremely well and works - need to say more?
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Bad fit and too expensive, November 12, 2011
By bikerider
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These bells do not fit road bike handlebars. The inside diameter of the clamp is too small. I bought two (black and brass) and the brass one is even smaller. They will fit mountain bike handlebars.
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 The spring eventually stretches and then hard to ring, July 8, 2011
By christopher f brown
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The spring eventually stretches and then won't ring well or maybe not at all. The spring won't bend back. Have tried two from this name brand company and if you hit it quickly and jam it to warn someone then it may get stretched. I ride a lot and find it hard to find a good durable bell. This is probably good for the casual user. My Trek bike has a built in bell that has lasted for years; wish i could buy it somewhere.
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ding ding, May 8, 2011
By J. Chan
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Works as advertised. It'd be great if it the bell ring was a little louder though. The price on amazon was comparable to prices in a bike store (in NYC) and so if you want it sooner than later, just head on over to your local bike shop.
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Good Bell, April 2, 2011
By JT (West Coast)
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Small, effective, well designed. Now if there was something to get people's attention when they are using a phone or headphones. To them it seems that the bell is just an annoyance.
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Great bell for my mountainbike - very clever, March 21, 2011
By Big D (Memphis, TN United States)
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I spend a lot of time riding on public paths getting between my house and mountain bike trails, so I need a bell. And this is a very light, small, loud bell that looks decent on a mountain bike. Easy to put in almost any position, black and small so it blends into the handlebars and grips, shifter etcetera.
Very clever design, the makers of this have done very well.
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very important for bike paths & commuting, March 17, 2011
By Jazzman (Vermont)
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These bells are not toys. Every biker who pedals around walkers, other bikers, and through traffic, should have one of these on their handle bar. Proclaiming, "coming up on your left," as you pass a walker on a bike path is usually information too late, that doesn't fully register with the person you are trying to warn. Gently clicking the bell a couple single tones, 25' back, gives very ample warning that you exist, and are probably coming their way - without startling. It is so very effective !!
My only problem is minor. The screw on clamp is not meant for repeated removal and re-installation. Not a problem with my home bike, since I never take it off. But my wife and I carry a couple with us when we travel, to put on rental bikes, and I fear that the screw threads of the sleeve (on the clamp) won't take too many more installations/removals. No biggie, I'll probably just use a plastic zip tie.
Rear view mirrors get mixed reviews, with regard to utility. These are a no-brainer, in fact, I think they should be required, just as lights & reflectors are after dark.
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Easy to install and well built bell!, June 3, 2010
By Jan (California)
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Delivery was quick and the bell quality is excellent. It doesn't make much noise on the handlebar when I hit some bumps. I keep it next to my left index finger about 3/4 of an inch from the end of my left hand grip. Works perfectly and I've already used it a number of times just to let people in cars and other bicyclists know that I'm around.
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Love My Incredibell!, April 20, 2010
By Katawampas (USA)
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I love this little bell. It makes a nice "ting" sound that's not obnoxious but warns others on the bike trail that I want to pass. It was really easy to put on my bike & can be adjusted for the perfect position without removing it.
Ting Ting!
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Does what it's supposed to!, April 15, 2010
By E. Tom (Texas)
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I do most of my riding on mixed use (bike/pedestrian/joggers) paved trails where I come up on others from behind. This is a good little bell that is a cinch to install and doesn't take up much space at all on your handlebars. It can be mounted at any angle, so I positioned it right next to my left hand grip with the bell and thumb trigger facing towards the rear of my bike, within easy reach so I don't have to take my hand off the grip to use it. Makes a nice ringing sound. For getting the attention of motor vehicles, I also purchased a Delta Airzound which is much louder and positioned that next to my right hand grip. So, now I should be able to get the attention of just about anyone that I need to while riding.
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CUTEST BELL EVER!! Very Loud for its Size but never intrusive, October 24, 2009
By winshay
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im in the philippines and am a bike enthusiast, there aren't too many people who take the initiative to put a bell on their bikes in the city where i live, so practically strangers call upto me now mimicking the sound of this bell whenever i pass them by. it's such a hit. i do get the attention of pedestrians when i flick the switch but haven't had a bad reaction from anyone yet because it gives off a very surprisingly loud yet pleasant DING! i just love it. would highly recommend this! i'm actually planning on buying the XL size. ^_^ woot to incredibell!
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Very good, but be aware..., August 23, 2009
By BNS (NY USA)
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Very good product bu be aware that for some bikes with a thiner handle at the extremities it does not fit. My solution to that: cut half of the internal foam, it's working.
Bottom line: very nice product, fair price, delivered on time. recommend
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Gets the Job Done, August 4, 2009
By Tweedy (Chicago, IL)
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From all the bells I reviewed, I was happy to find that this bell certainly "Gets the Job Done". It's small but rings loud enough for all to hear or you can ring it softer so as not to startle anyone from behind. It doesn't ring when goving over bumps so all in all I am very happy with this bell.
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Great bell, June 17, 2009
By Malu (Virginia, USA)
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I really like this small bell. It fits in my already cramped handlebar. You can turn the thumb hammer in any direction so you can use it on your right or left side of the handlebar. It is cute and loud. Easy to install.
The price is very good.
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Ding Ding!, April 24, 2009
By pebblepuppy (Missouri)
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It's small, but it's loud for its size for sure. Just what you need on a busy public trail. It's simple, straight forward and it works great. It slipped right on my Trek bike handlebar and tightened securely. No worries. I'm off for a ride now. DING DING!
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Needed The 'Ding'!, September 15, 2008
By J. Jenkins (USA)
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The product is great. The single clear 'ding' enables me to do away with the 'On your left' shout. My beef is that shipping (around $5) was about the same as the price of the product. Find it locally if you can. I couldn't and was willing to bite the bullet.
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Thought it was broken, July 18, 2011
By 248AM (Kuwait)
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They really need to put instructions with this thing. When I first got it I thought it was broken because when I pulled the leaver nothing happened. Then by mistake I found out the leaver was also the bell hammer and you need to pull it and let go so it rings the bell.
It's tiny so it doesnt take up space and the leaver is also big so I could still reach it with my thumb even though I put it after my gear leavers.
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Not what I expected, June 23, 2011
By Joe
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So so bell. The mount is cheap plastic and stripped out extremely quick. Did some modifications and it is ok now. They honestly need to think about this hold down system.
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Simply Good, September 30, 2009
By Live Love Laugh (Philadelphia, PA)
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It's a simple design, easy to install, and does the job. If I could mount it closer to where my thumb rests, it would be great. But that is in part due to the design of my handle bars (mountain bike) and not the product.
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Mirrycle Incredibell Original Bicycle Hell, December 20, 2010
By A casual stroll through the lu.. (Prague)
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After a near-crash accident involving a circus elephant in Berlin, I needed something to warn animals, pedestrians, or persons traveling on wheelchairs. I got the Mirrycle Incredibell Bicycle Bell.
It didn't come with instructions so I couldn't figure out how to mount it or use it. After many times of attempted use on the bike, I was suffering from Laryngitis (swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the voice box) at the time so I couldn't yell out, I just gave up and got a bird whistle that I tied with a string around my neck.
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Returned, August 28, 2011
By Sarah Saladini
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The bike bell arrived quickly but wasn't in working order. Refund was fast and easy. I had no problems at all.
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Single Dinnnng - Works Well, August 26, 2011
By S. Faulk (Sacramento, CA United States)
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When I purchased this for some reason I was thinking I was getting one of those old fashioned style bells that makes a ring like I had 40 years ago on my Schwinn. I am sure you know the type we had when we were kids, as you push it forward with your thumb it makes a bell ring like an old phone. When the Mirrycle bell arrived I found it was a single bell using simple strike action. You just push down the strike and when you release you get a nice loud DINNNNG.
I am pleasantly happy I ended up purchasing this item because the bell is loud enough to get other riders attention for passing even from a reasonable distance away (provided they aren't blasting music in a headset). As far as installation goes, I did read some reviews where the attachment strap did not fit the purchaser's bikes but it fit mine perfectly. I have a Trek hybrid bike and had no problem installing this on the handlebar in about 1 minute. You will need a smaller Phillips head screwdriver for the install.
I will edit this review should any changes arise but so far I am very happy.
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Perfect, August 19, 2011
By L. Busch (Somerville, MA USA)
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I love this bell. It is small -- a little smaller in diameter than the width of my two thumbs. The sound is pure and lovely. The design allows me to position it perfectly. The clamp is closed via a small phillips-head screw, and the interior of the clamp has a soft plastic pad for some friction and protection. The black version disappears on my black handlebars, so it's not junking up my bike. It's made in Japan, not China, so although it's still not good for USA jobs, at least I'm spreading my money around ;-)
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Great Bell, August 12, 2011
By Frequent Amazon Purchaser
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Great bell for rail trail riding. When it dings, most everyone gets over to the right. It seems that it can be heard even with those with earbuds. Finally, it was easy to install and looks great.
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Great bell, August 2, 2011
By Glenn R. Bass (NC, USA)
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I bought this bell for my wife's vintage cruiser bicycle. It is small,easy to install,easy to use, and is loud but not an annoying loud. It comes in different finishes, not just black. She loves it and dings it whenever she is riding her bike (I even find myself dinging it from time to time). We are going to get another one for her mother's cruiser bike. It can also be neat for a kids bike. I dont have any children but I can see where they would love it. Maybe I should get one for my mountain bike. :)
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Not Particularly Useful in an Urban Environment, July 22, 2011
By S.V. (New York, NY)
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This bell puts me in compliance with the law and serves its basic purpose, but since I ride in NYC which is normally very loud this is not very audible. As other reviewers have said most times I end up passing pedestrians before they even relaize that I was ringing the bell.
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Great little bell, July 13, 2011
By phadams (Chesapeake, VA USA)
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Nice, simple, classy. It looks sharp on my new Nirve cruiser and makes a nice solid "ting." I like that the thumb piece can be rotated for the optimum angle. I don't think you could ask for more from a bike bell.
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Small Package - Great Sound, July 4, 2011
By Bobbilee (GA, USA)
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If you are like me, then your handlebar real estate is at a premium. This small bell takes up very little space (See my picture) and works very well. Positioning is really easy too as the tab to ring the bell rotates to get the ideal position. The ring is loud and distinctive enough to get any normal-hearing pedestrian's attention. Works great for dogs too! I had an incident where an older dog was ambling across the road ahead of me. A couple dings of the bell got him to move out of my way quickly. I love it!
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Loud but mostly ignored, July 4, 2011
By Nolan Alston (Birmingham, AL USA)
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The bell is loud, so long as you pull the hammer back all the way. What I find is that most people ignore the sound. They respond when I yell "passing on the left". So I don't use the bell much any more.
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Always good, July 3, 2011
By AB (Seattle, WA USA)
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Good standard bell. 2nd one (bought for another bike). One thing they improved is the range of motion (seems to go down just the right amount). Still doesn't work well when wet/rain (but people aren't out that I need to ding the bell out usually then).
Note: this one won't fit oversize handlebars... make sure you measure.
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Not very loud, June 27, 2011
By JDJ
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Bell only dings and is not very loud, but is very small and fits where I needed to have it on handlebars.
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Bike Bell, June 25, 2011
By JT
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I really like this bell and so does my son. It is very adjustable on the bars and can be installed anywhere you personally like. It is smaller than a golf ball, light and very loud for the size. I like that it doesn't interfer with any other of my components on the bike. Buy one for everyone in the family.
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Compact, convenient, fairly loud, polite sound, June 14, 2011
By Vasiliy
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The "trigger" on the bell can be rotated around -- you can turn it to a convenient position within thumb's reach, even while riding.
The bell's size and shape make it unobtrusive -- it blends in with my handlebars well.
The sound:
* The sound is a single *ding*. The more you pull back, the louder the ding will be.
* You could use a quiet ding to politely pass pedestrians, or several loud dings to alert cars.
* In city traffic, the volume is usually high enough to be heard by drivers. However, it won't scare them and make them jump in their seats -- it's a bell, not a bullhorn.
Overall, I am very happy with this bell's design, sound and durability.
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A lovely ding, June 14, 2011
By -AK (USA)
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Bell has a nice sound to it. Definitely not loud enough to warn cars. I use the Airzound horn in conjunction with this...as to not blast the pants off pedestrians :)
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Didn't work, June 13, 2011
By Consumer in Kentucky
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Ordered two at the same time. Neither worked at all; not a sound. What is nice is that Amazon has a great return policy.
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A little black bell, June 11, 2011
By Frugal Too (Atlanta, Georgia USA)
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I was surprised that this little bell doesn't work like the bicycle bells I had when I was a kid. There are no internal working parts. The bell is just a little metal dome; like a tiny bell tower bell. The bell is struck by the plastic thumb piece. It's simple. It should last a long time; until the plastic thumb piece wears out. The thumb piece can be rotated around the bell, so it can be placed exactly where one wants it. The sound is a crisp ringing sound. I ride my scooter on the sidewalk. This bell does the job of warning pedestrians that I am approaching.
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Small and rings, June 10, 2011
By A guy from Philly (Philadelphia, PA United States)
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This goes on pretty easily. It is indeed small and it does indeed ring. The clapper is just a plastic spring-activated lever that you flick with your thumb. It is not as easy to ring other bells, but it does the job.
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Works well, looks sharp, June 4, 2011
By Guy Parker IV (San Antonio, TX United States)
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This bell produces a nice clear ring. You pull back on the thumb device, and release to ring the bell. It rings louder the further you pull it back, so you can somewhat control how loud it is. It was easy to install and has stayed secure on my handlebar. You can swivel around the thumb ringer position so that it is in a good location for how your hands rest. Not much else to say, it does the job as expected.
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It's Good!, May 12, 2011
By christie311 (Ohio)
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This fits my bike, it's loud enough for other riders and joggers to hear it. I have no issues with this.
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mirrycle incrdibell, February 20, 2011
By pinniro
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it is fine, not great. It is smaller than I expected but again you do not want a large size bell sticking out on the handle bar.
works fine, nothing incredible.
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Great purchase, January 11, 2011
By Mom of two year old
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This bell is great - easy to install, great sound, moves around in a circle so you can position it where you want and it is great encouragement to entice my two year old to get on his new balance bike. Very happy with this product!
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My Bike Path Dinger ~!, January 3, 2011
By R. P. Crockett (Akron, OH USA)
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It's little, it's light, it's just right :)
I have one of these on every one of my Bicycles and 'bent Trikes~! The 'ding' is perfect, not too loud to startle or upset, but is recognized by everyone that I ride by.
For road use, you'll want something much louder (to deal with cars), but for MUPs this is just right. Easy to mount, stays where you put it, you can rotate the thumb button to the perfect spot and it just works - every time.
I'll keep buying these for any new rides my family gets in the future.
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Don't let the size fool ya!, December 30, 2010
By Southern Belle (Northern AL)
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Ordered this for my son's bike and it is perfect. So perfect that I am back on here today to get one for my daughter and myself. The bell is small and offers a nice, consistent "ding" that is adjustable according to how hard you strike it. I love that it can rotate 360 degrees allowing for different positions. With a variety of colors to choose from, I highly recommend this bell to anyone!
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Great attention-getter, December 18, 2010
By Timothy J. Patton (CLAYTON, OH, US)
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When I ring this bell on a bike path, I'll bet over 90% of people turn around to see what's coming. They probably think it's an ice cream truck, but they at least are aware that something is coming up from behind them. :)
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Effective, Cute, Takes up little space!, December 10, 2010
By www.ecomama..
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These are so cute and useful! They are tiny and don't take up a lot of handlebar space but get the job done with a polite little ding.
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Tiny but loud, October 25, 2010
By A. Scharfenberger (Nashville, TN)
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I saw this bell on a bike at the local bike shop where I was going for a test ride. I liked that it was small but loud over the busy traffic noise in front of the shop. Once I chose a bike I made sure to order this bell. It was very easy to install (one screw) and stays snug on the handlebar. It makes a neat "ping" noise which sets it apart from other bells. I would recommend this to anyone in an urban, suburban, or rural area.
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Small, loud, effective, October 14, 2010
By Beetles (Denver, Co)
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This takes up little space, is loud enough to be heard quite a distance away (although you must consider ambient noise), and gets pedestrian's attention on the bike trail or along the street - which is what you want. I've used this many a time and often find that the pedestrian will give a little leap of surprise when I ring it, even when 50 feet away. It's not an annoying sound or overly loud. Just right! Way better than whistling or yelling, which just comes off as rude. Get it; you'll love it.
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A little bit louder and it would be perfect., October 11, 2010
By marianojf
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So far, perfect. Adjusts very well, it is simple and it seems like is going to last. My only complain is that it is a bit smaller than I expected and not as loud either. However, as I said, just a bit, it is almost perfect.
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Ding!, October 9, 2010
By dentrecords (Ottawa)
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This is a nice bell. It doesn't rattle, it has a very clean look to it and is quite audible. What more could you want for the price? Look no further.
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best in its class, March 23, 2010
By Seneca reader (Georgia)
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positives:
Bell is solid brass on model I purchased (but also offered in black or silver).
Nice brass bell ring (sample audio offered on manufacturer's website [...] for all three).
Great design - rotational base, narrow clamp band.
Made in Japan, not China.
Small size.
Easy to install.
Fits handlebars 21.7mm to 26mm.
No plastic in packaging.
negatives:
Clamp is plastic though appears to be a flexible good quality plastic. I hope the plastic does not degrade in sunlight.
I hope the spring in the thumb striker does not fatigue and break.
Bottom line:
Appears to be best bike ringer available today, and I would buy it again and recommend it.
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Nice addition to my bike, February 17, 2010
By T-Bone (Lincoln, NE)
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This little bell is a nice addition to my bike, its tiny in size, but big in sound. perfect.
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very nice, February 12, 2010
By M,ST (Ca,USA)
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the sound very nice ,love the sound of this little bells ,the price is ok.
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Great Little Bell, February 7, 2010
By Amir Akhlaghi
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This bell is wonderful. Its so easy to ding and it has a sound that is anything but annoying. My son received a different bell for his birthday and it can be quite awful at times. It is now rusting so I will be buying another one when his has expired. This bell really is incredible for the very low price I paid for it.
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Incredible Little Bell, February 6, 2010
By Duane Thorp (Rio Rancho, NM United States)
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Takes up little space on the handle bars and produces an attention getting sound. Easy to use if placed correctly and most attractive.
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for the price it the bast bell with quality, January 17, 2010
By isreal (brooklyn, NY, US)
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this is very good bell for biking but on electric scooter you do not need it,the motor of the scooter it enough for people to move away
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Great bell!, November 24, 2009
By C. Griffiths (Plantation, FL United States)
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Great little bell. Takes up very little space on the handle bars and is loud enough to warn even those wearing headphones.
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Cute and Simple, November 18, 2009
By Picky Shopper (San Francisco, CA)
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Perfect inexpensive bell for your bike. Easy to install and makes a cute and effective "bing" sound.
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So glad my old bell broke, September 6, 2009
By AprilsMichele
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I replaced a relatively new bell that had broken with the Mirrycle Incredible bicycle bell. So nice to have a working bell, the brass parts will find this bell working much longer than my last bell which housed plastic parts.
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Cheap and effective, August 28, 2009
By K. Ward (Hyde Park, NY)
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I didn't want to spend a lot of money for a bell. I was only getting it as a more polite way to tell people to look out. Don't use this as a warning for cars though...they will never hear you. I liked the mounting as it was much better than a cheaper knock off, and the sound was clearer too.
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Nice bell, but not what I thought it was, November 25, 2011
By Raymond W. Johns
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Nice bell, but the way it works is to depress the spring loaded lever and then let it go and the up motion makes the ring. In my opinion it does not make the sound that someone would look up and say, "hey a bike is coming". Has a nice sound and it works but if you are buying it to make sure you get someone's attention you might not get what you want.
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Ring-a-Ding-Ding, November 25, 2011
By CDawg (Phoenixville, PA United States)
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I bought this bell for my wife's Trek 7000. Not too much to say other than it was easy to install and doesn't take up a lot of room on her handlebars. It's loud enough that people have no problems hearing it. I bought a similar, black-colored bell for my bike. My wife's silver-colored bell is definitely louder but both work well.
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Great Product, November 23, 2011
By C. Harry (California)
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Very small, very loud, and easy to mount on a bike. It can be mounted on both the left or right. Highly recommended.
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Good, loud, warns some pedestrians to your presence, November 3, 2011
By David Hawman
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The bell is very easy to mount in about 2 minutes. Adjustable ringer is nice so you can position it so you don't have to move your hand to ring it. Ring is nice and loud. Unfortunately, some pedestrians are completely oblivious to the world around them and ringing the bell constantly still doesn't get their attention.
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Small, and easy to install in narrow handlebars, October 22, 2011
By JORGE FONSECA (COLOMBIA)
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I like the sound it makes and that it was easy to install. However the handlebars of my bike are 1" in diameter so I had to modify the bell strap to make it work.
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Me gusta el sonido que hace y que es fácil de instalar. Sin embargo el manubrio de mi bicicleta tiene 1" de diámetro así que tuve que modificar la correa de la campana para que funcionara.
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Beware of mount; single ding is not effective, October 16, 2011
By The Penguin (Santa Clara, CA)
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The mount on this is really awful. My handlebars have cloth wrapped around them and the bell will NOT fit over the cloth. Beware!
I also find this bell to be ineffective. If I am moving at more than 10 mph into a head wind, the single ding cannot be easily heard by people walking ahead of me. I really think a bell that has the longer brrrrrng brrrrrrng brrrrrrng is a better choice. The single ding can be ineffective. The only advantage of this bell is that it doesn't add a lot of weight.
After seeing so many good reviews, I was very disappointed in the functionality of this bell. It seemed like a great bell in the store, but in practice, I found it lacking.
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simple and small, October 11, 2011
By solocanoe (fort smith, ar)
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It's not a law for me to have a bell where I am - but it's still a great idea. I've been commuting on my bike for a few months when I go the main office. This bell appealed to me as it's small, black, and generally blends in pretty well on my commuter bike.
Being able to rotate the dinger really does make help. Being able to mount it over, under, or left/right side of bars is pretty smart. I ended up mounting it in a different place than I thought I would...and the design flexibility allowed me to do that.
Certainly loud enough and easy to actuate
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Decent bell, crappy mount, October 5, 2011
By John
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I have a relatively new road bike, and the mount on this will not fit the thicker handlebars found on most modern road bikes. The loop just isn't big enough. I made do with some string, but it would have been nice if the bell would mount without having to resort to that. The road bike version of the bell only works with Shimano shifters, which is not what I have, so that wasn't really an option either.
The bell itself is easy to operate and has a clear ding sound. It's pretty much just a hammer and bell, so there's not much that can potentially break, which is nice.
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effective and small, September 24, 2011
By InfoSeeker (Wausau, Wisconsin)
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Got this for warning pedestrians on a pathway while biking. It has a spring lever that can be pulled back a little for a light ring or pulled back farther for a louder ring. It is compact and mounts easily, looks nice and so far is robust. It is actually no frills but I'd recommend.
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My Bike Path Dinger ~!, January 3, 2011
By R. Peter Crockett (Akron, OH USA)
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It's little, it's light, it's just right :)
I have one of these on every one of my Bicycles and 'bent Trikes~! The 'ding' is perfect, not too loud to startle or upset, but is recognized by everyone that I ride by.
For road use, you'll want something much louder (to deal with cars), but for MUPs this is just right. Easy to mount, stays where you put it, you can rotate the thumb button to the perfect spot and it just works - every time.
I'll keep buying these for any new rides my family gets in the future.
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Small, loud, effective, October 14, 2010
By Charles Darwin (Denver, Co)
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This takes up little space, is loud enough to be heard quite a distance away (although you must consider ambient noise), and gets pedestrian's attention on the bike trail or along the street - which is what you want. I've used this many a time and often find that the pedestrian will give a little leap of surprise when I ring it, even when 50 feet away. It's not an annoying sound or overly loud. Just right! Way better than whistling or yelling, which just comes off as rude. Get it; you'll love it.
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best in its class, March 23, 2010
By Seneca reader (Georgia)
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positives:
Bell is solid brass on model I purchased (but also offered in black or silver).
Nice brass bell ring (sample audio offered on manufacturer's website [...] for all three).
Great design - rotational base, narrow clamp band.
Made in Japan, not China.
Small size.
Easy to install.
Fits handlebars 21.7mm to 26mm.
No plastic in packaging.
negatives:
Clamp is plastic though appears to be a flexible good quality plastic. I hope the plastic does not degrade in sunlight.
I hope the spring in the thumb striker does not fatigue and break.
Bottom line:
Appears to be best bike ringer available today, and I would buy it again and recommend it.
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