Question 1

Should a bicycle have a bell?

Accepted Answer

The short answer is yes. Though it might seem like a bell is unnecessary, if you ride your bike on any trails, paths, or roads that have other users — whether walkers, runners, horseback riders, or other cyclists — having a bike bell will make you a safer cyclist. Certain places, such as New York City, actually have laws requiring cyclists to have bike bells.

Question 2

Where should I put my bike bell?

Accepted Answer

Typically, the best place to mount your bike bell will be on your handlebars near the handlebar grip. The optimal location on the handlebars for your bike bell will vary from bike to bike. The main thing you need to be sure of is that the bell does not interfere with the brake lever or shifters. And make sure that you can comfortably reach the bell with your thumb or index finger without having to move your hand from the handlebar grip.

Question 3

When should I use my bike bell?

Accepted Answer

Best practices are to use your bike bell whenever you are overtaking and passing other people and when you are heading into a blind turn to warn any oncoming traffic. When passing others, common courtesy is to ring the bell while you are still far enough away to give them time to move over to the side of the path. Also, remember that having a bike bell does not automatically give you the right-of-way. You will still need to practice proper cycling etiquette and yield to other traffic based on the rules of the road or trail system where you are riding.

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