On Few Wheels is a blog about life in the city (Vancouver, Canada) while conciously making use of a variety of transportation options, none of which include owning a car. Walking, public/shared transit, car share, and -- most fun of all -- cycling. In heels.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
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Don't we all need more dinosaurs in our lives?
I'm curious about what these sound like, considering how reliably recognizable a bell is to pedestrians. Are these more like a horn of sorts or like a child's squeaky toy?
Hi Mandy, I love this bell - I know what you mean when you wonder about its effectiveness, but its a great colour and seems to go well with the handlebars, and at a certain level, isn't that all that matters??! I figure one can have 2 bells on a bike, one for grabbing a pedestrians attention, and one for fun too! I also live in Vancouver and take candid shots of bells (and bikes!) when I see one I like. Take Care and Happy Snapping!! PaddyAnne
Hi PaddyAnne. It does seem plausible that if a bell is fun to ring/squeeze, we'll be more likely to enjoy ringing/squeezing it! Sounds good to me: the more bells, the merrier.
Hi Mandy, I love this bell - I know what you mean when you wonder about its effectiveness, but its a great colour and seems to go well with the handlebars, and at a certain level, isn't that all that matters??! I figure one can have 2 bells on a bike, one for grabbing a pedestrians attention, and one for fun too! I also live in Vancouver and take candid shots of bells (and bikes!) when I see one I like. Take Care and Happy Snapping!! PaddyAnne
ReplyDeleteHi PaddyAnne. It does seem plausible that if a bell is fun to ring/squeeze, we'll be more likely to enjoy ringing/squeezing it! Sounds good to me: the more bells, the merrier.
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