User submitted reviews
Review by Anonymous
It's a pretty bell with a slightly louder ring than other bells, but in many instances it is not loud enough to overcome city background noise
Review by Anonymous
Best used on bike trails with pedestrian traffic.
Review by Modo
Copper-plated brass resonates loudly enough to warn walkers and runners. Spring-loaded clapper lets you modulate volume with a gentle ping or urgent clang. The iconic design is a hallmark of classic touring cyclists and committed commuters. Safety and bling in an understated, Japanese design. Nothing better.
Review by Sri Lanka Taizz
I've had the brass Crane bell for years, on all my bikes. It has a lovely clear tone and a lot of sustain. I play percussion and really appreciate the sound quality. People look pleased when alerted to a bike passing close to them with this lovely bell. I have an EBike that goes 28MPH so I made sure to get this bell, even tho my bike has a built in horn. When my friend got his new EBike I gifted him with this bell and he loves it. Bonus: you can show support for BLM or other demos by ringing it!
Review by martywoodman
Crane is an established company and makes quality products. This is not the cheapest bell you can buy, but it screams elegance and style! A marvelous, noticeable tone and long decay make it a classic accessory to your ride. Easy to install and versatile in terms of location- you can put it on your handlebars or stem, right or left hand. Glad I bought it!
Review by SFValleyCruising
Beautiful, large brass bell with a pleasant (and loud) ring. Very well made (in Japan), the tone resonates for a long time. Be aware that this is a relatively large and shiny brass bell (not at all stealthy), but it works well, I enjoy owning it, and expect it to last well beyond my lifetime. Highly recommended.
Review by triwaldaus
Retro good looks and no tarnish copper finish combined with authoritative sound will get you noticed on trails crowded with earbud-wearing hobby cyclists and walkers. If you replace the metal clip with a strong rubber band (slice of inner tube works great), the bell goes on and off in seconds, saving yourself embarrassment at the Saturday hammer ride.
Review by Cello''Ed
I'm a musician and can say that this bell really sings out! Nice midrange ring (no tinky tinky toy sounds!)that carries and well and sustains for a long time. I like the retro styling and the quality of construction is first rate.
Review by Anonymous
Put this on my kid's bike and she loves it! veeeerrry loud!
Review by Steve
This bell is loud with a nice sounding after-ring. It looks good and was adjustable to fit my handle bars.
Review by Steve
This bell looks great (brass version), but more importantly, it sounds great. Loud, pleasant ring with long after-tone. Easily attached to handlebar with sturdy mounting clamp.
Review by Anonymous
Simple, clear and bright. Great product, beautifully made.
Review by dvsjes
This bell is awesome. Amazing copper shines nicely. Very loud and gets me noticed on the rail trails. Looks great on my Vintage Trek
Review by WSBiker
Nice copper-coated bell. Loud and good sound. Bought for wife's bike, she loves it! Easy to make work, unlike one of it's competitors!
Review by MR WONDERFUL
IT LOOKS JUST LIKE THE PHOTO, GREAT
Review by Perry
The long term durability of the finish is still unknown but should fare well with basic care.
The sound is as good as you would expect from a large diameter, copper bell. The volume is easy to modulate with the spring loaded striker. The mounting bracket will accomodate any bar size. The max volume is as loud as I would want on a multiple use path. A for looks!
Review by GreatDane
I picked this bell, mostly because I thought that my son who rides in a baby seat attached to the steerer tube would like it. He is very excited about it and I understand why. The copper is very shiny, and it has a very nice sound, loud enough to be heard but not obtrusive or obnoxious. The bell feels like it is very solidly built and the copper will hopefully weather nicely.