In praise of the ding ding
I recently went from whistling to alert walkers on paths and roads to using a (very cheap) bicycle bell. I'm really surprised how much more effective the bell is. I think people are trained to know what the "ding ding ding" sound means. Several people just move to the side and wave without even looking back.
Now I just need to find a way to install a bell so I can get to it from the hoods or the drops. Currently I put it on my aerobars and it works ok. If you haven't tried using a bell and often ride on bike paths, you might be surprised how useful it is. Here is the one I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RJGWRCQ...roduct_details |
So nice, you praised it twice?
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Sorry about the double post. Can’t seem to delete it
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Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 22675875)
So nice, you praised it twice?
Symox was you accident caused by getting slapped after whistling at the wrong person? We want details. |
Yep, I have a bell. Works well for the people who are not distracted walkers/runners/cyclists.
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Originally Posted by Symox
(Post 22675966)
Sorry about the double post. Can’t seem to delete it
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I have a bell and use it, but unfortunately, a lot of people on the pathways here wear earbuds.
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TL;DR - is this a thread about a male cyclist finally finding the right saddle?
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Originally Posted by timdow
(Post 22676095)
a lot of people on the pathways here wear earbuds.
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Originally Posted by bikehoco
(Post 22676361)
I’ve found people with earbuds hear my bell better than verbal commands such as “on your left”.
I don't ride on MUPS much anymore but if I did I'd probably do the ding-ding thing instead of verbal announcing.. |
Originally Posted by WhyFi
(Post 22676097)
TL;DR - is this a thread about a male cyclist finally finding the right saddle?
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Usually the people that step left when you announce passing are noobs to walking the MUP or they are out for one of their bi-annual walks. One in the spring and one in the fall. Regulars on the trail generally get the picture after a few experiences.
What I'm still trying to figure out is why so many runners look over their right shoulder when I say I'm passing them on the left. The bells that sound like the more traditional brass bicycle bells are more pleasant, noticeable and readily recognized as being a bike coming up on me while I'm walking the MUP with my wife. Electronic bells are weird and I have trouble recognizing them much less am I able to tell what direction they are from me. |
How about some praise for the humble Ring Ding?
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We spend $$$$ on lightweight bikes but keep adding things onto them: computers, phones, lights, bells, etc. At the rate we are going, we are all going to ride 46 cm bars at some point to leave enough space for our hands.
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
(Post 22676504)
We spend $$$$ on lightweight bikes but
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
(Post 22676504)
We spend $$$$ on lightweight bikes but keep adding things onto them: computers, phones, lights, bells, etc. At the rate we are going, we are all going to ride 46 cm bars at some point to leave enough space for our hands.
If you are a purist and don't want stuff other than you and your bike, that's okay. I don't make fun of you for that. Except for maybe when you make fun of us! My bars are only 38cm wide. |
Bells are awesome on MUP's. Someone gave me this one as a gift and I like it a lot - takes up very little handlebar space and makes a pleasing ding sound.
Oi Luxe Bike Bell | Style & Tone | Knog https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...feb8d6dc3f.png |
Originally Posted by Iride01
(Post 22676464)
What I'm still trying to figure out is why so many runners look over their right shoulder when I say I'm passing them on the left.
Originally Posted by raqball
(Post 22676407)
Most time when you say "on your left" they step to the left...
Unless I'm in a pure bike event on a closed course. Then it's "On your ***" for consistency. |
Originally Posted by RCMoeur
(Post 22676829)
A while ago, I hypothesized that other path users, especially members of the non-cycling public, react (seemingly subconsciously) primarily to the direction they hear; e.g. "on your left" elicits a move to the left in response, since they heard "left".
Though It takes more effort, I usually say "Passing on your left", "Passing Left", "I'm passing on your left" depending on amount of time and breath I have. Still the noobs jump out of their skin and might do anything. so I always try to announce well in advance so I can avoid any thing they might do wrong. |
Originally Posted by Iride01
(Post 22676799)
If you are a purist and don't want stuff other than you and your bike, that's okay. I don't make fun of you for that. Except for maybe when you make fun of us! My bars are only 38cm wide.
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found the perfect spot to mount
I just got the Incredibell ring o ring which attaches with o rings. This bell is loud and clear and much better designed (you can rotate the hammer with respect to the mount point) than the cheapie I just replaced. I can reach it now with my thumbs either on the hoods or in the drops. I'm a happy camper
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b225f72458.jpg |
Originally Posted by bikehoco
(Post 22676361)
I’ve found people with earbuds hear my bell better than verbal commands such as “on your left”.
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I wish I could whistle, it looks super effective from videos ive seen of mexican/latin american cyclists who seem to have loud whistles
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
(Post 22678195)
I wish I could whistle, it looks super effective from videos ive seen of mexican/latin american cyclists who seem to have loud whistles
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
(Post 22678357)
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