I don't have to fumble for my vocal cords, they are way louder, and come
with any message you can imagine (and a few you can't). In fact, I find
that when I am coming up to a tricky situation in an intersection, I
spontaneously fill my lungs like a drill sergeant ready to let fly.
By the way, don't buy your kids cheap bikes. A used quality bike (which
will last indefinitely with good maintenance) will be twice as good as a new
cheap one.
"Bob" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:My kids ride in residential streets or in bike lanes in an area where
pedestrians walk on the sidewalks and bikes stay on the asphalt.The Rules for Bike Safety listed in my son's Cub Scout handbook say that
he must
have a bell or a horn on his bike. Local law does not require them.I was taught that such things are more of a hazard than a help, at least
to a
relatively inexperienced child, because he is likely to waste time
reaching for
the bell when he should be hitting the brakes.Keep in mind that this is a kid on a 1-speed bike with hand brakes who
rarely
gets above 10mph. Neither weight nor dorkiness are issues.I'm considering telling him that having the card in his spokes to make
that cool
motorcycle sound takes the place of a bell or horn.Is there a consensus among experienced riders about the value of bells or
horns
when riding under these conditions?Thanks