Author Topic: Does your bell stop working in the rain? (Read 2074 times)

rogerzilla · « **on:** 20 March, 2010, 06:48:07 am »

Mine does. The water drops damp its ringing. MAybe I should have got that AirZound after all.

Tewdric · « **Reply #1 on:** 20 March, 2010, 07:17:14 am »

You clearly need an MKS titanium racing bell. I can't remember if they work in the rain but who cares, they is KEWL!

Regulator · « **Reply #2 on:** 20 March, 2010, 07:28:37 am »

I've got a cheap bell. It's loudish and works in all weather

The AirZound doesn't like it when it's cold or wet.

SpaceBadger · « **Reply #3 on:** 20 March, 2010, 07:32:50 am »

What bell?

Wendy · « **Reply #4 on:** 20 March, 2010, 08:11:58 am »

Neither bell nor airzound at the moment.

teethgrinder · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 March, 2010, 09:49:43 pm »

The bell on my mounain bike emits a pathetic, "plink," when it gets soggy.

Luckily it has a Hope freehub. The noisiest freehub known to mankind.

rower40 · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 March, 2010, 11:07:34 pm »

My Brompton's Dynamo stopped working tonight. Complete lack of friction between rear tyre's sidewall and dynamo, because of the rain.

greenmeansgo · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 March, 2010, 11:00:06 pm »

Quote from: Regulator (a.k.a. DUG) on 20 March, 2010, 07:28:37 am

I've got a cheap bell. It's loudish and works in all weather

The AirZound doesn't like it when it's cold or wet.

What happens? I've not noticed any problems with mine. I just pump it up a bit more when it's cold.

oncemore · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 March, 2010, 11:00:31 am »

Dunno - but my voice doesn't seem to be affected so no problem!

Charlotte · « **Reply #9 on:** 23 March, 2010, 11:02:26 am »

Neither does my whistle

hulver · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 March, 2010, 11:38:30 am »

Quote from: Charlotte

disentangled your bike from the impromptu game of roadside twister

RJ · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 March, 2010, 01:29:54 pm »

My bell goes "plunk" (not "ping") in the rain ...

jogler · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 March, 2010, 03:23:31 pm »

Quote from: oncemore on 23 March, 2010, 11:00:31 am

Dunno - but my voice doesn't seem to be affected so no problem!

I have the same device

extremely reliable under all weather conditions

Zoidburg · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 March, 2010, 03:32:19 pm »

Quote from: Charlotte on 23 March, 2010, 11:02:26 am

Neither does my whistle

Surely my dear this confuses the public?

A whistle being the sound of a constable summoning assistance in the apprehension of a villian or a green party member?

Charlotte · « **Reply #14 on:** 23 March, 2010, 03:38:46 pm »

Apart from the motorcycle escort wonks, I've not seen a copper with a whistle since... well, ever.

Mind you, this is Wild, Wild West London where even the grannies need a good hose down with Pava spray to come quietly.

Zoidburg · « **Reply #15 on:** 23 March, 2010, 03:43:28 pm »

I did read that some forces are bringing them back in, they are a usefull bit of kit.

Charlotte · « **Reply #16 on:** 23 March, 2010, 03:51:45 pm »

My recent experience is that when you absolutely, positively have to make sure that A.N. Other Dozyped has looked where he's going and isn't about to do an Emily Davison on yo' ass, it's priceless.

Zoidburg · « **Reply #17 on:** 23 March, 2010, 06:00:06 pm »

"The ACME police whistle, when you absolutely, positively have to deafen every mother fudger in the room!"

Moloko · « **Reply #18 on:** 23 March, 2010, 06:01:44 pm »

Brings a carnival atmosphere to your commute.

Zoidburg · « **Reply #19 on:** 23 March, 2010, 06:02:58 pm »

I have yet to find a west indian steel-drum band that can keep pace with me.

RJ · « **Reply #20 on:** 23 March, 2010, 06:13:08 pm »

Quote from: Zoidburg on 23 March, 2010, 06:00:06 pm

"The ACME police whistle, when you absolutely, positively have to deafen every mother fudger in the room!"

These are even better. Trust me

nuttycyclist · « **Reply #21 on:** 23 March, 2010, 10:23:31 pm »

Nah, when in Singapore Charlotte should go to the Duk Tours place (link) and get their tacky whistle. It quacks (badly).

John the Monkey · « **Reply #22 on:** 25 March, 2010, 01:32:21 pm »

Whilst I have a couple of Fox40s, I prefer the Crane Bell "Suzu" - a large, lever strike brass bell.

Aside from being pleasantly decorative, it has a loud, piercing yet sonorous tone that's yet to be unheard by pedestrians.

Author Topic: Does your bell stop working in the rain? (Read 2074 times)

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