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Permalink Reply by jessiejane on October 22, 2009 at 9:12am

Love the bells! I just picked up the Japanese brass and they are so loud and clear...so much better and more pleasant than somebody shouting.
I find that it's especially effective with kids on the trail. They ALWAYS look to their right for some reason when you say 'on your left'.

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Permalink Reply by Eric R on October 22, 2009 at 12:54pm

I've been meaning to get a bell for my bike. The incredibell looks and sounds nice. Does anyone know where I can get one in West Town? I imagine during the first week or so I would be an overzealous bell ringer.

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Permalink Reply by mattbikes1 on October 22, 2009 at 5:00pm

No one should pass on the right, right?!

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

I respectfully disagree with you.

I hate it when someone comes up from behind ringing his or her bell. I always say, "Doesn't tell me what side you're on." Ring your bell, then pass me on the right, and I'll be more pissed than if you said, "On your right".

Going across Iowa a couple weeks ago, many exchanges went like this:
"On your left"
"Thank you"
"You're welcome"

No one getting pissed off. Even saying "On your right"(which happened frequently with 20000 riding across IA) lets the person in front of you know that you're on his or her right, even though you shouldn't be if possible.

A major part of it is delivery though, like the way a car horn can sound friendly or like the most important person in the world is behind you.

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Permalink Reply by mattbikes1 on October 22, 2009 at 5:06pm

I think you sold me! I usually pass like a stranger in the night, but I want to be more considerate in the future. What is the best kind? Sounds like the incredibell has quite the following.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on March 17, 2010 at 2:56am

I have been using mine regularly now. I love it, but I'm still a bit fumbly with it.

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Permalink Reply by Ali on March 17, 2010 at 4:26am

I think a stern "On your left!", "On your right!" or "Hold your line!" does the job just fine...

-Ali

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Permalink Reply by dan brown on March 17, 2010 at 4:34am

I just got a really loud whistle from REI. I save it for cabbies and iPod wearing folks crossing without
looking both ways before crossing. it scares the sh#t out of people . $5.00 well spent :

(Thanks martin h for the great idea btw)

Ali said:

I think a stern "On your left!", "On your right!" or "Hold your line!" does the job just fine...

-Ali

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Permalink Reply by alex on March 17, 2010 at 6:33am

This is an excellent idea but how do you make sure its easily accessible during emergencies?

daniel brown said:

I just got a really loud whistle from REI. I save it for cabbies and iPod wearing folks crossing without
looking both ways before crossing. it scares the sh#t out of people . $5.00 well spent :

(Thanks martin h for the great idea btw)

Ali said:

I think a stern "On your left!", "On your right!" or "Hold your line!" does the job just fine...

-Ali

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on March 17, 2010 at 6:39am

If I know Dan it never leave his mouth.

I would be terrified of wrecking with it in my mouth, swallowing it and forever speaking with a whistle in my voice.

alex said:

This is an excellent idea but how do you make sure its easily accessible during emergencies?

daniel brown said:

I just got a really loud whistle from REI. I save it for cabbies and iPod wearing folks crossing without
looking both ways before crossing. it scares the sh#t out of people . $5.00 well spent :

(Thanks martin h for the great idea btw)

Ali said:

I think a stern "On your left!", "On your right!" or "Hold your line!" does the job just fine...

-Ali

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Permalink Reply by dan brown on March 17, 2010 at 7:06am

doug you are 100% correct.

it also works for training winnie the wonder-destroyer around the house. and since he wants to demolish it -- all the more reason why it is always accessible. LOL

DB

notoriousDUG said:

If I know Dan it never leave his mouth.

I would be terrified of wrecking with it in my mouth, swallowing it and forever speaking with a whistle in my voice.

alex said:

This is an excellent idea but how do you make sure its easily accessible during emergencies?

daniel brown said:

I just got a really loud whistle from REI. I save it for cabbies and iPod wearing folks crossing without
looking both ways before crossing. it scares the sh#t out of people . $5.00 well spent :

(Thanks martin h for the great idea btw)

Ali said:

I think a stern "On your left!", "On your right!" or "Hold your line!" does the job just fine...

-Ali

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Permalink Reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on March 17, 2010 at 8:42am

I'm a fan of a loud but friendly "On your [left/right]!" and as I am passing exclaiming "Good [morning/afternoon/night]!"

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on March 18, 2010 at 2:01am

I do like bells for most situations. Most people get the message quickly, and there's never a language barrier as there can be with "on your left." I'm not sure of all the shops selling Incredibells around town, but if you can't find the one you want, you might want to check out their web site for the full product line. You can even hear what each one sounds like. Pretty cool!

That loud whistle sounds great for cabbies and those clueless jaywalkers in the Loop who are texting or reading newspapers while they walk.

daniel brown said:

I just got a really loud whistle from REI. I save it for cabbies and iPod wearing folks crossing without
looking both ways before crossing. it scares the sh#t out of people . $5.00 well spent :

(Thanks martin h for the great idea btw)

Ali said:

I think a stern "On your left!", "On your right!" or "Hold your line!" does the job just fine...

-Ali

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