Comments on: Schwinn OPP Bell

By: Royce D. Myers

Royce D. Myers — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:49:44 +0000

It claims to fit most bikes, but is far too small to fit a drop-bar road bike handlebar. It is fragile and not very loud.

At best, this is an overpriced toy.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: Dana A. Nuccitelli

Dana A. Nuccitelli — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:02:37 +0000

While attaching this bell to my bike, I dropped it. It stopped functioning and I haven’t been able to repair it.

I think it’s too fragile and would not recommend this bell.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: Winston R. Schooley

Winston R. Schooley — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:45:50 +0000

This bell is metal which gives it the appearance of being sturdy. The trigger is stiff and does not glide smoothly. The bell also sounds muted frequently. I have to play with it to get it sounding right.
Rating: 3 / 5

By: John Wishman

John Wishman — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:54:57 +0000

This bell works great. It makes a nice sound that meets most local laws because it is audible at over 100 feet in my experience. Just like any bike bell, however, it doesn’t work in the rain or when the surface (chiming device) is wet. The water dampens the vibrations that make the nice “briiing” sound. When dry, though, it’s wonderful!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Zachary Shalla

Zachary Shalla — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:13:43 +0000

This is a very good bell for the price. My two complaints for it:

1) It only realistically goes on the left handlebar. Putting it on the right doesn’t seem to allow for easy bell ringing.

2) If I leave my bike out in the rain and the bell gets wet, it doesn’t want to work unless I “ring” it out about 10 times.
Rating: 4 / 5