Do you need a $49 bike bell?
Do I regret testing theSpurcycle bike bell, said $49 trinket?
You could spend a tenth of that to pick up some generic one online.
Its built in the US and partly handmade, with parts like the dome hand-brushed and finished.
The bell will fit just about any handlebar, ranging from 22.2mm to 31.8mm.
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Once installed, it has never budged or rattled after hundreds of miles through bumpy city streets.
Point is, its built well, and it feels like it could last for years.
To that end, Spurcycle backs it up with a lifetime warranty.
So how does it sound?
I consider myself an audiophile.
To me, that means caring not just about music, but aboutsound.
This little bell sounds beautiful.
It rings at a pitch high enough to get your attention without being annoying.
Ive not seen a similarly sized bell quite as effective.
The Spurcycle is louder, sounds nicer, and looks good doing it.
It was nearly as audible in heavy rain too, although it wont ring for quite as long.
Importantly, the Spurcycle seemed to grab the attention of people further away than usual.
Passersby have less time to react when youre traveling faster.
I should have known better.
Unless yourereallyclose, in which case youre just going to give someone a heart attack.
Yes, the Spurcycle bell is expensive, but its also practically flawless for what it is.
Theres value in buying something for life, too.
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