Archie Sturmer
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
As others have indicated, loud volume and advance timing both may be key. They are also inter-related, as the timing relates to distance (and speed), so the sound-maker has to project over that braking distance.
New spinner bells (Taiwan; China) can be quite loud, as are the 4” reciprocating cow-bell type (Coci?, Japan) once sold with Worksman bicycles.
For classic and antique bicycles sometimes the volume of an old klaxon or a used brass or steel bell just might not be sufficient. If the older items (perhaps for antique or classic looks) cannot be made effective; then perhaps consider a more modern bell as the primary?
I believe that yelling out port or starboard just confuses a lot of people, and not just the dyslexic ones.
Whispering accuse me may work as well, but may require the use of a kickstand.
New spinner bells (Taiwan; China) can be quite loud, as are the 4” reciprocating cow-bell type (Coci?, Japan) once sold with Worksman bicycles.
For classic and antique bicycles sometimes the volume of an old klaxon or a used brass or steel bell just might not be sufficient. If the older items (perhaps for antique or classic looks) cannot be made effective; then perhaps consider a more modern bell as the primary?
I believe that yelling out port or starboard just confuses a lot of people, and not just the dyslexic ones.
Whispering accuse me may work as well, but may require the use of a kickstand.
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