I hear The Bell Ringing
05-27-24, 12:02 AM
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bironi
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I'm in the Crane camp as well, for my Manhattan commuter I find the Crane RIten gets noticed more than the Suzue. It has North Road bars so the bell is on the left side just past the grip and brake lever clamp, where my thumb can reach the lever with minimal movement. The right side has a Sturmey Archer 8-speed shifter. I mount Suzues on the stem, right side.
I've embraced the natural brass oxidization, at least on this bike. My others are shiny.
I've embraced the natural brass oxidization, at least on this bike. My others are shiny.
I'll give that RI model a shot. I used to try to keep my bells shiny, but have come to embrace the aging process.
05-27-24, 12:41 AM
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But then I got a second Suzu for another bike so I could try them side by side.
The lacquer definitely reduced the sustain, so I removed it.
Now I let them patinate and polish them once a year.
