Crane Bell Company Suzu Bell - Brass

sweet bell, ringer wore out after a while

i bought this about 4 years ago. the ringer eventually wore out though. it came loose and doesn't seem to be user serviceable.

Pros: sound

Cons: longevity

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 11, 2012
Reviewed by: abraham h., NYC

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great little bell. Works best for the left hand. Louder than I am able to yell and seems to get people's attention better than yelling and they turn into me far less often.

Pros: Simple.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 19, 2011
Reviewed by: Daniel P., Washington

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this bell has saved me from quite a few accidents since i've had it on...about a dozen in the first couple of days.
long lines of parked cars, cars pulling out, doors, cars/bikes turning in front of you, intersections where you have the right of way...cyclists are notorious for running 'stops'...please stop doing this and making it unsafe for other cyclists...we have enough to worry about with cars.
this bell is loud if you want it...TIP: clang it repeatedly if you have long lines of cars parked on your route...it has the same effect as a siren...people stop instantly.
TIP: use it to pass other cyclists...give us a break not the "wobblies"...PRACTICE MUTUAL AID...people love it and always say 'thanks'
thanks!

indispensable!


Pros: it could save your life...priceless, loud if you want it, quality

Cons: clamp won't fit 31.8 h'bars...only 25.4/26...this is just plain dumbness for the sake of retro/classic nonsense...really too bad...lost a star for this...need to use a zip tie
the 'no' underneath is for the clamp

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 10, 2011
Reviewed by: Jeff P., Oregon

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Great bell at a great price. Extremely well made, looks great and has really loud, good tone with a lot of reverb. Makes a nice addition to my commuter.

Pros: Sound
Look
Price

Cons: Maybe a bit too loud if you ring directly behind someone.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 27, 2011
Reviewed by: Jeremy H., Illinois

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Great quality retro bell with a good sound

I picked up this bell for my grandson's bike (4 yrs old). He loved the look and the quality and durability of the bell have been impressive. The sound is loud, but pleasant. Has a definite chime sound like the bells at a hotel desk.

Pros: Good quality and nice old school look.

Cons: price is high, but not excessive.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 20, 2011
Reviewed by: David Y., Oregon

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Big & loud

The best and loudest bicycle bell out there for handlebar mount. A wonderfully deep, brassy sound unlike any other bicycle bell out there. Polishes to a mirror shine, to impress your friends aurally & visually. People inside cars will hear you coming.

Makes a great gift.

Pros: beautiful sound, all brass construction

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 01, 2011
Reviewed by: DL, Wisconsin

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Simply the nicest bell I am aware of. Excellent, rich, loud tone. I like it better than the equally beautiful, non-spring loaded version also sold here, as this one is completely quite over bumpy roads.

Pros: Classy appearance, rich tone, nice touch of retro

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 24, 2011
Reviewed by: Fredrik S., International

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Go for the brass

This is a powerfully shrill bell that really gets peoples attention. We have a brass version and an aluminum version. The brass version has a great sound but the aluminum bell doesn't sound nearly as pleasant. Its a bit to sharp of a sound for us. Also this bell doesn't work well in the rain. The water seems to almost completely inhibit the bell sound from a "ping" to a "thunk".

Pros: Loud, attention getting sound.

Cons: The aluminum version is a bit too shrill and doesn't work well in the rain. Also the bell is a bit large in size.

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: December 12, 2010
Reviewed by: Logan S., Oregon

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Crane Bell Company Suzu Bell

This bell is BIG, almost 2" in diameter. Excellent tone. Nice hammer mechanism. Very loud so use with care or if you give a full strike too close to a pedestrian you'll likely scare them rather than give them a courteous notice of your presence.

Pros: The hardware fits both 26.0/25.4 road bars and mtb handlebars.

Cons: Big Bell, becomes a space hog on the handlebars for drop bars.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 01, 2010
Reviewed by: Joe B., Washington

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Add a touch of class to your bike

Everyone should use a bell especially commuters. This is a wonderfully made, high quality product that rings true everytime you use it. (See what I did there?)

Pros: excellent quality, pleasing sound

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 01, 2010
Reviewed by: RC, California

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