Suggestions for mounting a bell on my bicycle

[Herr Kutz]

Looking to mount a Mirrcycle bell on my bike so I can alert noobs when to GTF out of my way. Unfortunately space is at a premium on my bike's handlebars, and I can't find a good location to mount it.

My cellular telephone, which doubles as a bikeputer goes in the rubber mount on the stem.

 

[cbrunny]

What kind of bike is that? Brand/model?

 

[Charmonium]

I'm not sure a bell is going to cut it for many situations. I'm thinking very noisy environments like road traffic. Also, what about people who are blasting their headphones? They're not going to hear a bell.

A police whistle is loud enough and you can wear it around your neck. It's not as convenient as having something on the handlebar but it could work. I know one guy who rides with one.

If you don't like that idea, you could go with a variable output electric horn. Looked on Amazon and saw this one. It says it has 5 modes and is 110db but I assume it goes up to that level it's not that loud across the board.

https://smile.amazon.com/DAWAY-Loud-Electric-Bike-Horn/dp/B01A7Y5EEK

 

[lxskllr]

A police whistle is loud enough and you can wear it around your neck. It's not as convenient as having something on the handlebar but it could work. I know one guy who rides with one.

https://www.musichouseshop.com/store/iw-11001.html

 

[Carson Dyle]

Take your pick: https://www.mirrycle.com/incredibell-bells/

It would have to mount to the left of in-line brake lever (do you really need those things?) on the right. Assuming there's room when a phone is mounted.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Don't know if your brake housing and cover would allow it but this is how I'm setup.

 

[BoomerD]

A bell? Do you have little pink streamers on your handlebar grips too?

 

[Herr Kutz]

A bell? Do you have little pink streamers on your handlebar grips too?

Jealous?

 

[Carson Dyle]

That's a good reminder. Deaf old retirees aren't as likely to hear a bell, and if they do, their diminished cognitive ability will take them a while to recognize what it is. You're still just as likely to run his ass over while he's out walking his Pomeranian. Don't expect a bell to help much around the elderly.

 

[Pick2]

OR you could let BoomerD ride your bike ... you wanted a Ding-a-Ling mounted on your bike , right ?

 

[BoomerD]

OR you could let BoomerD ride your bike ... you wanted a Ding-a-Ling mounted on your bike , right ?

Do I know you well enough for that abuse?? Are you one of the crew at "the site which shall not be named?"

That's a good reminder. Deaf old retirees aren't as likely to hear a bell, and if they do, their diminished cognitive ability will take them a while to recognize what it is. You're still just as likely to run his ass over while he's out walking his Pomeranian. Don't expect a bell to help much around the elderly.

This deaf old retiree will shove his cane through your front spokes...then piss on the wreckage...
Fucking smart-ass kids...GET OFF MY LAWN!

 

[Red Squirrel]

Forget the bell, install an air horn!

 

[Fardringle]

Do it like this:

 

[Humpy]

The Crane E-Ne bell has a narrow mounting ring which might help.

It also has a pleasant, friendly ring to it.

 

[Brainonska511]

I'm not sure a bell is going to cut it for many situations. I'm thinking very noisy environments like road traffic. Also, what about people who are blasting their headphones? They're not going to hear a bell.

A police whistle is loud enough and you can wear it around your neck. It's not as convenient as having something on the handlebar but it could work. I know one guy who rides with one.

If you don't like that idea, you could go with a variable output electric horn. Looked on Amazon and saw this one. It says it has 5 modes and is 110db but I assume it goes up to that level it's not that loud across the board.

https://smile.amazon.com/DAWAY-Loud-Electric-Bike-Horn/dp/B01A7Y5EEK

Depending on where you're riding and if a cop wanted to be a jerk about it, you might legally need a bell and a whistle is not allowed. And having ridden a fair amount in NYC, a bell is a great way to politely get people's attention. Much better than constantly yelling at people.

 

[brainhulk]

I use one of these horns. These suckers are loud.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XB5RPMX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_A7HpzbFXEKSJK

 

[sdifox]

when in doubt, go big
http://www.kahlenberg.com/products/marine-signaling/commercial-military-air-horns

 

[boomerang]

I was going to suggest a lot of lube for mounting a bell on your bicycle but I see now that, that would have been wrong.

 

[foghorn67]

Why do you have two sets of bar mounted brake levers? If you are not comfortable on the hoods, you have the wrong size bike.

 

[_Rick_]

There's too much stuff in your cockpit. Get rid of either the map-bag or the phone, or both - they're just distractions, and when you need to look at them, you should be stopped anyway.
Get rid of the extra brake levers, they're pretty pointless, since you have very little stability (high CoG combined with narrow stance) when using them - that's just dangerous - when you're not certain of conditions, always ride the hoods or better yet the drops, so you can brake safely and in a controlled manner.
That done, mount a bell on any of the freed-up real estate. I've got mine on the right inboard position, which isn't ideal, but you should be ringing the bell at least 8 seconds before intersect, so plenty of time to switch back down to the drops and be prepared to come to a full stop.

My credentials: I've commuted and toured on a race bike for around 2 years. Due to local regulations, the bike originally shipped including a bell, but I think I had to mount it myself.

 

[Meghan54]

Yeah, pretty much too crowded. I commuted by bicycle for about 6 years straight and rode with a club a few times a week, some centuries, etc.....

I'd also get rid of the little brake handles.....no need and as you said, I'd think you'd be much more in control of the bike on the hoods. Frankly, I'm surprised there's no mention or sign of a mirror on the bike...indispensable on a commuter bike.

I'd also look into a flat handlebar conversion possibly. Something to consider...I've done a couple of my road bikes like that myself.....

My "bop around-er":

My more "serious" one, well, except for the platforms on it right now:

There's too much stuff in your cockpit. Get rid of either the map-bag or the phone, or both - they're just distractions, and when you need to look at them, you should be stopped anyway.
Get rid of the extra brake levers, they're pretty pointless, since you have very little stability (high CoG combined with narrow stance) when using them - that's just dangerous - when you're not certain of conditions, always ride the hoods or better yet the drops, so you can brake safely and in a controlled manner.
That done, mount a bell on any of the freed-up real estate. I've got mine on the right inboard position, which isn't ideal, but you should be ringing the bell at least 8 seconds before intersect, so plenty of time to switch back down to the drops and be prepared to come to a full stop.

My credentials: I've commuted and toured on a race bike for around 2 years. Due to local regulations, the bike originally shipped including a bell, but I think I had to mount it myself.