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Chirping noise bell thingy

by AfterPeak
Wed, May 26, 2021 11:38
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I have heard a few cyclists in London using a sort of chirping noise bell thingy to alert people who are about to walk into the road/cycle path. I am assuming its electronic but no idea what it is or where I can get one. I quite like the idea of it over a traditional bell. Seems less aggressive.

Anyone have any ideas what it is?

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AfterPeak | 3 years ago
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Thanks all

That Hornit db140 seems to be the right sound so I think thats the one. 

Now we wait for payday......

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gbayf2308 | 3 years ago
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I've used the Hornit db140 which can be configured to sound a chirping noise. It's certainly loud and works better than a bell in Central London. It'll be a bit excessive for parks or quieter areas.

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AlsoSomniloquism replied to gbayf2308 | 3 years ago
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Just seen the video from 2015 advertising that where the start is two cyclists being hit. The first appears terrifying as not only does the cyclist get hit by a car turning into a junction, he then almost got driven over by the other car emerging from the same junction who didn't even notice the crash right in front of them. 

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jh2727 replied to gbayf2308 | 3 years ago
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The horn mode is better for quieter areas. Chirping mode for roads. The chirping mode is louder, but if you're in a park you run the risk that people will look up to see what sort of bird it is.

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0-0 | 3 years ago
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I saw this "Gravel bike" bell being featured on this YT video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygwqVW1n7FI
Fast forward to around 2:56 for demo.
You can use it as a regular bell, or it can be set to "ring" all the time, as you go over bumpy ground.

I use this on my bike, as well as a regular bell.
It's useful to warning people at long distances that they're in the way 😉 or cars.
You know, those people who aimlessly walk in the middle of the road, with their unleashed dogs. Not paying attention to what's around them.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Generic-Zound-Rechargeable-Horn-Multicolour/dp/...

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The _Kaner replied to 0-0 | 3 years ago
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0-0 wrote:

You can use it as a regular bell, or it can be set to "ring" all the time, as you go over bumpy ground.

 

A bit like the Kickstarter Knog Oi, then??

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AlsoSomniloquism | 3 years ago
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Play the video from Amazon Rock Bros Electric bell. First one might be if from the description of the chirping. 

 

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Veloism | 3 years ago
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I used to use a 'personal attack alarm' attached to my bars. You can get wrist-strap versions for less than £10 on Amazon and they are extremely loud/effective.

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