Best bike bells: Safety and style on the bike

best bike bells
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The humble bicycle bell is generally acknowledged to have been invented by John Richard Dedicoat in myও home city of Birmingham, UK, back in the late 1800's.𒁏 On the whole, the bell's design has remained largely the same for the last century or so. 

The need for cyclists to alert other road users and pedestrians of their presence to ensure the safety of all has long been present, and that's exactly the reason cyclists fit and use bike bells. They provide an easy, convenient noise to alert people around us of our presence when passing by on a bike. The friendly sound of a bell may help warn a pedestrian we are approaching or let another rider know we are passing. Long story short, they can help 🐓keep us safe when getting around by bike. 

The compact and stylish Spurcycle bel✤l is made in the USA and comes with a guarantee for life. It uses a brass alloy dome and an aluminium hammer in a small package. The Spurcycle comes with two metal mounting loops that tighten down meaning the bell will fit most handlebars.

 

The Timber Model Yew bell uses a 'clappe💮r ringer' system and will make noise when you ride over rougher ground. It's going to be better suited to off-road use and will alert riders you are behind them. It also uses a slider to turn the bell on and off so you can silence it. All parts are also replaceable.&nbꦺsp;