Granite Cricket Mountain Bike Bell with Single-Strike Mode and Constant Cowbell Mode, Bike Bell for Mountain Bike, BMX Bike, Road Bike and Gravel Bike, Bicycle Bell for 22.2mm to 35mm Handlebars

Bought two of these for gravel bikes after getting a Timber bell for a mountain bike.The design has two types of operation, constant tinkle in which it gently tinkles away as you ride, which is great for alerting pedestrians etc on shared trails, or manual ‘ping’ via a lever as with most regular bike bells. It can also be set to silent but the manual lever will still ping it. This is a distinct advantage over the Timber which doesn’t have a manual pinger.The ‘tinkle’ mode is operated by pulling the bell part downwards. It’s much more polite to my mind than dinging behind someone and startling them. It’s not quite as convenient as the Timber which has a button, but it’s not difficult and the other advantages make this a good choice.Being small it is easy to find space on the bar for it.It isn’t as robust as the Timber, but it’s half the cost, half the size and half the weight.Timber is shown on my last photo.The negatives:1: the dangly striker inside the bell can come off as it is only held in with a spring wire. I suggest putting a blob of Araldite or similar adhesive in the centre hole to stop it being lost from an impact.2. The tiny captive nut that the fixing bolt uses to secure it to the bars is not retained so is easy to lose if you don’t notice this when fitting. I also put a smear of glue on that to retain it.3. It’s not as loud as the Timber, but it’s loud enough for most scenarios, and the manual ding lever is a definite advantage and is louder than the tinkle.I have the timber on one of my mountain bikes as I can often hurtle downhill in the woods and it is a little louder so announces my approach sooner. It’s more robustly made too so might survive a few knocks better, but generally I think the Cricket is better value and more functional and definitely better suited to road or gravel bikes.

The Granite Cricket bell had a good review on road.cc, and as the standard bell that came with my bike was so poor I decided to splash out on this.This one has a metal hammer, so whilst the sound is reduced when wet, it's still louder and clearer than the cheap rubbish sold elsewhere that have flimsy plastic hammers. At first I wasn't sure if it was loud enough to be heard, but I found I was able to get people's attention even from 100m away and in traffic. Clearly the sound travels further than I thought it would.I've not really used the cowbell feature; I'm generally a road cyclist so the terrain is not rough enough to rattle the bell when set to cowbell mode.Expensive but quality made bell and looks great on my e-bike.

The bicycle bell in question is well-engineered, with a sturdy construction that appears to be built to last. The installation instructions are simple and easy to follow, making the installation process a breeze. Even better, the bell is easy to install and can be adjusted to fit a variety of handlebar diameters, ensuring that it can be used with a wide range of bikes.However, while the bell is easy to operate, it falls short in one crucial aspect: it simply isn't loud enough. This is a major drawback, as a bell that is too quiet will not effectively alert other cyclists, pedestrians, or drivers to your presence. In fact, I would go so far as to say that this bell is not suitable for use on cycle paths, shared paths, or on roads in traffic, where it is essential to have a bell that can be heard from a distance.Overall, while this bicycle bell has many positive attributes, its lack of volume is a serious drawback that cannot be overlooked. If you are looking for a bell that can effectively alert others to your presence, I would recommend looking for a different option.It's worth noting that if the manufacturer were to create a new design of this bicycle bell with a larger size and a larger clapper that produces a louder, more audible ring, I would be more inclined to consider purchasing it. As it stands, however, the bell's lack of volume is a significant issue that cannot be ignored. A bell that can't be heard clearly and loudly from a distance defeats the purpose of having a bell in the first place.In conclusion, while the bell in question has some positive attributes such as easy installation and a well-engineered construction, its lack of volume is a significant drawback in terms of safety. A redesign that addresses this issue could make it a more appealing option for cyclists looking for an effective and audible warning signal.

The quality is fine and it is easy to fit however the bell itself is not particularly loud, I have it in cowbell mode along the canal path to alert other users, but it can't be heard until you're very close to them. The regular ring is also pretty subdued.

Far too quiet to warn anyone, even if they're not chatting on their mobile 😀. Now reverted back to shouting ting ting, gets a smile from people.

Excellent product, well made and came with different shims to ensure right fit to bars.Tested this morning and 80% of people heard the bell from 30m awayThe cowbell works well could do with being a bit though, I did speak to a horse rider and she confirmed that she could hear it but only when within 20m or soWould highly recommend as it stops the rambling brigade from having something to moan about