Consider…
Where are you riding
Bike bells are important if you ride in environments where there are other users. Pedestrians, other cyclists and motorists. You need to use a bike bell to be heard to ensure safety for yourself and others on bike paths, shared paths, dual direction mountain bike trails, blind corners, the road and at times so motorists can hear you. See Be heard with Bike Bells
What type of riding do you do
There are bike bells more suited to different types of riding. On a mountain bike you do not want a bell that protrudes as it could get in the way and be easily damaged so consider a sleek minimalist bell – the Knog Oi. The commuter, urban, bike path rider is more suited to traditional type of bells.
The age and skill of the rider
If the rider is young or a beginner consider if they can still control their steering to operate the bell. Can you position a traditional bell so they don’t become challenged with their steering. You can get bells with remote triggers that can be fitted right where their thumb is – so there steering doesn’t become compromised – the super fun Mini Hornet with its 25 sounds. See Bike Bells and Bike Lights for Kids
Will it fit your handlebar circumference.
Determine where you have room on your handlebars for a bell and where you can use it safely. Understand the circumference of the handlebars. Some bells come in different sizes like the Knog Oi and others like the Beep Bells are one size fits all
Quality.
There are varying quality of bells. Cheaper bells do not last very long and often have a poor ‘ring’ to them.
goRide’s BIKE BELL Solutions
Bell Type
Traditional ring. Thumb activated.
Features
Sleek minimal low profile design – good for mountain bikers, commute riding
Fit/Size
Small 22.2mm diameter
Med 25.4 up to 31.8mm diameter
Bell Type
Traditional ringing bicycle bell. Thumb activated trigger.
Features
Steel bell. Beautiful hand painted colours and designs.
Fit/Size
Adjustable to different size handlebars – suits child or adult riders
Bell Type
Traditional ringing bicycle bell. Thumb operated trigger.
Features
Steel bell. Beautiful prints sealed onto large 80mm surface.
Fit/Size
Adjustable to different size handlebars – better suited to adult riders
Bell Type
Battery operated bell & light. Remote trigger can be placed near child’s thumb.
Features
25 different fun sounds. Includes a 12 lumen light. Fun, functional addition to bikes/scooters/balance bikes
Fit/Size
Flexible rubber adjustable attachment.
Make your purchase a success…
Fitting your bell
Position your bell for safety on the handlebars. See how to fit beep bicycle bell.
To find the natural crease line of your waist, stand straight with hands at the side. Then bend sideways running the hand down the outside surface of the leg. This movement will produce a crease at the waist so place your measuring tape on this crease. Return to standing straight and place the tape measure around your waist at your crease point (usually the narrowest part of your torso).
Helmet Fit
To find the natural crease line of your waist, stand straight with hands at the side. Then bend sideways running the hand down the outside surface of the leg. This movement will produce a crease at the waist so place your measuring tape on this crease. Return to standing straight and place the tape measure around your waist at your crease point (usually the narrowest part of your torso).
To find your inside leg measurement stand with heels against a wall. Place a book between your legs as high up as it will go. Move away from the wall keeping the book against it. Place a tape measure at the top end of the book and let it drop to the floor.
Hi is there any shops in christchurch that sell the mini hornet kids bell so i can look at them before i buy please
Hi Anaru,
we are not the distributors of this cool kids bell so we don’t have any idea which bike shops stock it. I would phone a few of the independently owned shops they may be able to help. This is a really popular seller for us and no one has ever been disappointed with it. Regards Annette