Yeah... I've found that they cause more trouble than anything, and seem to
come across as more of an offensive gesture than a polite request.  I now
use mine for aesthetics and ringing it for little kids who smile and wave
when I ride by. :-)

-"On yer left" Rex

On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 8:11 PM, rob markwardt <robmar...@hotmail.com>wrote:

> > now that I have a bike that's more trail-able than my road bike was, I do
> > appreciate having a bell; I know that the people on the trails much
> prefer
> > it to "On your Left!"
>
>    I use a bell when on a big bike ride with lots of people...riders
> seem to get what it means.  However, I find on the busy multi-trail
> that most people either can't hear them or don't have a clue what they
> mean.  A lot of riders and especially walkers look around aimlessly
> (...is it the ice cream man?)... or worse turn around to look and veer
> into the passing area.  I now either pass stealthily (word?) or use
> "on your left".
>
> Rob Markwardt
> Seattle, WA
>
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