I agree. Also one of the very few that mentions there are 2 modes and the 2nd one is what we majority probably want, since people tend to ignore the "alarm" sound.
I rather blast music instead lol get peaple attention but ether way use the horn and get sweared at just pkay music hey some peaple prefer music over a horn
Helpful review, thank you. Respectfully though - and saying this as a cyclist who is constantly challenged by people walking, jogging and walking their dogs on lines reserved for bicycles only here in Romania - your style of cycling does come across somewhat aggressive - even if you're not breaking any laws.
Thank you, glad you found the review helpful. I can't speak for Romania, but my experience in London is that many pedestrians and drivers try and force cyclists out of the way and refuse to give us space, I counter this by cycling purposefully and holding my ground where I have right of way.
The upcoming changes to the highway code mean that cycling like this will in future be illegal. Pedestrians have absolute priority, even when they do stupid things.
@@SC-hk6ui 5:05 he's actually commiting a quite serious dangerous driving offence. Pedestrians crossing the road, him on a different road, turning into them completely ignoring give way lines. If he's got a driving licence and the police see him, that's 3 points and a fine.
Bought one myself after watching this. Great little devices. The car horn mode seems to be better in certain situations. Still, as Ryan showed us, some pedestrians and cars are still oblivious. Good thing helmet cam footage proves innocence in an accident.
Excellent review. Phaser sound rocks. I average 31 km/hr speed and find old people and earbud pedestrians the worst using a basic bell. I cycle at -10c to -20c when there is no snow. Batteries much better than USB charging.
Excellent video, great review. However, if you drove a car in the same manner as you ride your bike, there would be issues. If you anticipate a pedestrian about to step out into your path, it is common sense to slow down in anticipation of them actually stepping out, not continue towards them hell for leather and then grab 2 handfuls of brake and/or swerve as if you'd not anticipated it at all. Almost all the examples of pedestrians stepping/about to step out in this video were obviously anticipated (hence your shouts/siren) and therefore the ensuing heavy braking was avoidable. Remember, just because you are not riding a mechanically propelled vehicle does not mean you shouldn't slow down when necessary. We would expect a car driver to slow down in those examples and cyclists, in that regard, are no different.
The issue is that pedestrians treat cyclists very differently to cars. Many walk out knowing you are there, knowing they can force you to stop. They don't do that to cars as they rightly think it's dangerous. I'm in control and always ready to stop, it's constant pedestrians during rush hour in certain areas so you have to make progress, if you give the impression that you're not going to stop then a lot of pedestrians think twice and wait. Otherwise they just stream and I may as well just get off and walk.
@@MrFookface That ancient law was used in a cyclist recently (who collided with a pedestrian who unfortunately died) due to the cyclists having an illegal cycle that had no front brake, and due to him braking too late to avoid the collision. It doesn't really fit (as it's a law for horses and carriages) but that's the best law they had to punish that cyclist (and it was right to punish him). There's a big difference between how I cycle and that idiot.
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 Ryan, it is you who has made a comparison with the legal case you mention, not I. It is neither for you or I to decide what does and does not fit the legal definition. While I did not make any comparison to your riding style and the tragic case of the involving the death of the pedestrian, the fact remains that should any cyclist be involved in a collision causing serious injury to another, the historic law is there to use, should the CPS so wish, regardless of the condition of your bike. Safe riding to you.
@@MrFookface To my knowledge, that's the only time the Wanton and Furious cycling law has been used on a cyclist. When cycling I take utmost care to follow the rules at all times. My goal is to get to and from work safely each day. Have a great weekend.
Just purchased this product after watching most of your videos of near misses....... and this product review one. Needed something loud since I ride in N.Y.C Ty very much.
Don't cycle near yoga instructors crossing the road while looking at their phone or see yourself getting sued and having to pay thousands in damages...
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 The pedestrian was held 50% liable, but the cyclist has to pay damages and legal costs. The story didn't state if the pedestrian had to pay anything, but the ruling may set a dangerous precedent: you can endanger yourself and cyclists and get thousands in compensation. Cyclists meanwhile have to contend with not being maimed/killed by motorists and possibly getting knocked unconscious/sued/cleaned out financially by irresponsible pedestrians. Honestly, cycling in the UK is becoming a sick joke. I'm always braking and ringing along the cycle lane at Brighton seafront, but many pedestrians just ignore me or become abusive. They don't even bother looking when crossing the lane.
@@AlanMacKenzieBTN Nope, she was suing the cyclist, he's been given 50% blame so has to pay 50% of the claim plus costs. There's no claim against her so she pays nothing. There's a real anti cycle bias in this country, motor vehicle drivers who collide with pedestrians are treated far more leniently. I hope this chap counter-sues plus appeals this decision.
I’ve got one and I find that the response is pretty variable. Depends mainly if pedestrians have their heads down looking at their phone. Cars generally don’t seem to hear it it unless slow moving.
manxshaun I don't tend to use it for cars, the horn is loud but I don't think a driver would hear it through the window, over the engine noise, radio etc. If preference is their headphones in then there is no hope either unfortunately! 😉 Cycle safe.
This van once overtook me while I was overtaking parked cars in my bike, only to stop immediately after in front of me. My bell wasn't very loud to point out his mistake though.
That's very annoying when that happens! I hate it when a car overtakes you then immediately turns left across the front of you, forcing you to brake! Safe cycling my friend. 🙂
It's a big issue, these people walk out without looking plus have taken their hearing out of the picture with these headphones. Yet opinion still seems it the cyclist fault of we have a near miss with one of these zombies!
I prefer to mimic a car horn, it is the sound drivers know! They react to a car horn, get mixed reactions with any other sound. Thing is that I observe that drivers will stop or back off more often if they hear a car horn as they will be expecting to see a car, something they respect! I prefer a bell for pedestrians, I'd use a horn on a pedestrian the same way I would in a car- only when I really need to get their attetion quickly, don't want to be a jerk!
Thanks for this informative video! My ping bell does not work when wet, and now the pinger has bust. I am looking at alternatives. I don't cycle in a city like London, but mainly on cycleways in North Wales, and occasionally in towns like Bangor and Llandudno. But the problems I face are similar. Pedestrians disregard the rightful use of the Highway by cyclists, they often are wearing headphones or listening to music, and they do not keep to their 'left-hand-side' of the pathway. Is there a convention about which side of a cycleway walkers / runners should use?
Sorry to hear you encounter similar frustrations. This article is quite helpful about explaining the cycle tracks. www.cyclescheme.co.uk/community/featured/a-commuters-guide-to-cycle-paths Keep safe out there. 🙂👍🏻
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 Thanks for the link. The article your refer to does not actually provide any clarification so I have wrtten to the website as follows... What side of a cycleway should people keep to? I regularly use the Lon Las Ogwen cycleway in North Wales, and pedestrians often move to my side of the track when I ring my bell, or they stay in the middle of the track because they have earphones on and can't hear the bell. it seems there needs to be a clear code of conduct that all users keep to the left (in the UK) and also pedestrians must be able to hear and respond to cyclist bells. I welcome your comment. It seems that their web site requires that you are an employer or an employee or a retailer. What if you are a retired person who cycles?
@@biopoweruk Sorry, was at work earlier so gave you a quick response. The Highway Code (extract below) does talk about helping pedestrians stay on the correct side, but doesn’t specify what side that is. Perhaps it depends on each individual route and the markings they have. The rule also talks about remaining aware and avoiding unnecessary distractions: Rule 13 Routes shared with cyclists. Cycle tracks may run alongside footpaths or pavements and be separated from them by a feature such as a change of material, a verge, a kerb or a white line. Such routes may also incorporate short lengths of tactile paving to help visually impaired people stay on the correct side. On the pedestrian side this may comprise a series of flat-topped bars running across the direction of travel (ladder pattern). On the cyclist side the same bars are orientated in the direction of travel (tramline pattern). Some routes shared with cyclists will not be separated by such a feature allowing cyclists and pedestrians to share the same space. Cyclists should respect your safety (see Rule 62) but you should also take care not to obstruct or endanger them. Always remain aware of your environment and avoid unnecessary distractions. Where signs indicate, some routes are shared between pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and horse drawn vehicles. Cyclists, horse riders and drivers of horse drawn vehicles should respect your safety, but you should take care not to obstruct or endanger them. Always remain aware of your environment and avoid unnecessary distractions.
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 Again, thanks your detailed reply. it seems that there is very seriuous lack ofprecision on this important issue. I have had so many near misses, because pedestrians do not know which side of a cycleway to go to when a cycle is approaching and is ringing a bell, (this is why I want to make a better horn to give distant warning). The route I am most concerned about is a cycleway built upon the routes of two former railway lines that goes from Penrhyn Dock near Bangor to the Ogwen valley and Tryfan. It is a beautiful route and I use it almost every day. The lower part is mainly through a wooded valley with wonderful wild flowers. The route allows use by horses, and there has been muchuse by noisy motorbikes who claim that if horses are allowed then so also are motorbikes. But I have witnessed many occasions where these motorbikes have nearly caused injury to family groups with dogs or toddler children. An especially annoying user is the jogger who occupies the centre of the path and has earphones on. The path in many parts is only 1.2 meters wide so passing a jogger can be difficult. I greatly enjoy cycling, and now do not drive. It is clear that these cycleway encourage a great deal of use bypeople who vaule quiet exercise. I just wish that our laws made it absolutely clear what is expected of all users in terms of giving way and what side of a cycleway pedestrians should keep to.
@@biopoweruk Wow your route sounds beautiful! One day when I retire I wish to find such a fantastic route also. I hope the authorities can keep the motorcycles off as the noise and speed ruins it for everyone else. You keep safe out there my friend. 🙂👍🏻
I think there are hours of operation for some lanes, after 7pm you can park in the cycle lane etc. I don’t think there’s anything to stop cars, taxis etc pulling up for a few minutes in the cycle lane to pick people up or load stuff in/out of the car.
The riding position of road bikes and hybrids make it hard to use bells as the rider is leaning forward with a fair amount of weight on the hands which are gripping the handlebars. Dutch bikes don't have this problem.
No, I’ve never had a problem with using bells on my bikes. However the common issue for all bikes (including Dutch bikes), is that if your fingers are on the bell they aren’t on the brake lever. And typically that’s the point when you need maximum braking. The Hornit partially solved that problem with the button you could locate.
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 It is easier to lift your hand to reach the bell on the upright position of Dutch Bike unlike a hybrid or road cycle where you have to lean back to ease your weight both off your shoulders and your wrists to reach for the bell, then prepare to get back to the brakes.
@@sporo2000 I can lift my hand off easy on my bike. That’s not the issue, the issue is that the hand is now off the brake lever. If you’re ringing the bell that means there’s a hazard ahead and really you’re safer with both hands on the brakes.
Impressed by your engineering skills....duck tape....!! Being Scottish l must inform you of what most weeegies would think of your Installation skills and montage.....!! FANNY...........!!
'AirZound horn' is much much louder (actually painful )and it's also lighter; just stick it into the bottle cage and blow it up with your tyre pump when it runs down (last for ages). schrader valve. No batteries and nothing to breakdown.
If the handle bars are too thin to mount something, strips cut from an old inner tube work well, just wrap around while stetching slightly and then secure as normal. Don't need the manufacturer to overengineer a solution, you could find all kinds of ways to make it work longterm using things you likely have around the house, engineer the solution that best fits your needs, get creative. Always satisfying to make something work yourself!
Hi very good review. In fact you're the reason I bought it. Its just come in the post and yes it's very loud but I just did a quick Google search and apparently 140db is REALLY DANGEROUS. According to Google results can kill you. Surely this isn't that loud? And if it is how is it legal?
140db is great! But, I am searching for more! What I want to have is a horn with more sounds! But not the usual crap sounds! For example "La Cucaracha" would be great, or a train or ship sound! Maybe a horn where you can download different sounds! Any ideas, recommendations, links?
First: Horns like these are primarily meant to warn drivers of motorized vehicles, who would not be able to hear a traditional bell. Second: In case of pedestrians, always try a traditional bell first. If that doesn't alert them or they ignore it, sure, go ahead and give them a scare! Third: If you feel like there is no time to sound the bell first, and you fear crashing into pedestrians if they don't react within a fraction of a second, consider riding a bit less recklessly, at a speed that's more appropriate for busy urban cycle ways? I have both a traditional bell and a DB140 on my bike, and I rarely ever have to use the DB140 because the bell will alert pedestrians just fine like 95% of time!
nielzdg I haven't gotten on with a traditional bell as it requires letting go of the brake lever to ring it. With the DB140 I can position the button on such a way that I can ring it whilst keeping all fingers on the brakes. I don't fear crashing into a pedestrian because I always keep my fingers on the brakes and am ready to stop if necessary.
I had one of those back in the early 90s!! With that exact sound!! .... But i do prefer this new updated version!! Brilliant idea!! Rather safe than sorry. 😉👍
Thanks a lot . I was thinking how to install a horn on a road bike without taking the hand from the brakes. So that I can do both braking and press the horn too. Is wrapping the horn button with the tape is required, isn't it suffering enough with the strap that comes with the button to be in position? Please let me know
Most welcome. I found the strap that the button came with wasn't right for the exact positioning I wanted, for me taping into the right spot was the answer.
Thanks.... good detail.. this still seems to be the loudest one around, says 140dB, that is loud, is your one still up and running... ? on similar devices I found rubbing Petroleum Jelly into the plastic case seams works a treat to water proof, and perhaps looks a tad better than the various tapes... and does last a long time as goes slightly solid after a few weeks, or silicone clear as you would use for tiling edges, but be quick to wipe of excess.
Welcome. I used it for well over a year. I changed to a new bike in Q2 2019 and never moved the horn across. I've reverted to shouting at people to get their attention, does better on my RUclips clips! Good idea with the jelly, my tape looked pretty tatty! Safe cycling. 🙂👍
If you drove a car in the same way you drive your bicycle, you should be behind bars. It is not acceptable to threaten jaywalkers with your vehicle. Most of the situations appear to be caused by pedestrians who underestimate your speed. They think they can cross the street before you get there. Also, when you make a turn, don't you have to give way to those pedestrians who walk straight ahead over the side road?
Pedestrians pay far more attention to motor vehicles so it’s very different when driving. I do not threaten anyone, this is about making pedestrians and other road users aware of your presence when they haven’t looked. In the UK (at the time of this video) if you are turning into a side road and pedestrians were already in the road you must give way, if they were on the pavement then they had to stop, look, let oncoming traffic pass and wait for a safe gap before crossing. The rule changed this year (2022) so now if you’re turning into a side road and a pedestrian is waiting to cross, you need to stop to let them cross first. 🙂👍🏻
After using the horn after few weeks their are loads of dozey people who don't hear it or just plainly egnor it and just end up in me way plus I get the impression some drivers are the same so ha I invested in a fire chief gas horn and gaffer taped it to the handle bars and oh believe me now no-one gets in my way it sounds just like a truck horn so when I get a dozey People or drivers I just get my little friend out haha I think you should get one to an thy it out £15 on Amazon 👍
@@karlosthehawk3730 Ha ha that's brilliant! Once lock-down ends and my office opens up I'll check it out. I think tricking people into thinking you are a car is the only way. If they know that you're a cyclist, they don't care and just walkout regardless! Keep safe out there. 😉👍
Those annoying ignorant beggers that see and hear you and STILL step out? I take them out with a really hard shoulder, sometimes an accidental boot or knee in the leg (dead-leg stylie) for good effect. Don't deliberately use the 'helmet in the face', but accidents do happen. The trick is to hit them just above their CG (about solar-plexus height) and as I dive/shoulder-roll, and if possible use them as a crash-mat grabbing an arm or clothing to complete the throw (I mean, to steady myself and them), so that I am on my feet faster than they are, it looks really spectacular and nasty but it is impossible to hurt yourself. Then the trick is I stand over them and say 'Forfuxake!' as if I was hurt and angry and so surprised when I couldn't avoid them. And then in a rapid switch to calm and seemingly concerned way I ask them if they are ok. Ask them if they didn't see me. Tell them they might have got really hurt doing that. Some times if they are still being arsey I 'accidently' step on their fingers and/or clothing while helping them up, apologising that I am still a bit groggy from the collision/fall (not); one time I actually 'fell over' one ranting egotist bloke three times as I 'lost my balance' and I stepped on his wrist (the one with the expensive watch on it) and fell with my knee in his ribs. I 'try' to avoid landing/stepping on them by supporting myself with a hand/elbow/knee on whatever is available on them and sometimes 'accidently' getting a grip of some skin/earring/collar etc and/or digging a thumb in a sensitive spot, accidental head-butt etc. The more 'flustered' you get at not being able to help them up the more 'clumsy' you can get. I do this all 'innocently' until they tell me to leave them alone, because they get the message that they are not getting up anytime soon and they're losing all street cred. By this time you have usually got a crowd of 'witnesses' that see it was not your fault and you are trying to help this fukwit who steps into traffic. As soon as the idiot is up, I say 'hang on a bit', get the bike, and then I wish them well as off I go. A diving shoulder-roll is easily learned at a judo or other jujitsu type class, and it should be in every cyclist skill kit anyway, y'know, for big pot holes, tram-lines etc. The rest you make up on the fly. If you ever see them again you give them a cheery wave and a 'Halloo, how are you? I'm fine, thanks''. They don't step out again. And the 'witnesses' don't want that to happen to them either, so they look twice before stepping into the road. Result all round. And its free.
a@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 It doesn't happen often. I don't go looking for 'them'. But the boy-scout motto 'be prepared' is apt. (And a bit of 'do unto others'). I'm really a very nice guy, but these people just push my devil button. I am serious about learning the dive-shoulder-roll though, its saved me from some nasty falls quite a few times. Whats going to happen when all cars are electric and nobody hears them coming? The Darwin awards will break guiness records I suppose. Nature finds a way. ;-) Just saying. Take care Dude.
@@bikerfirefarter7280 I can totally understand, and empathise. I often think the same thing, especially with electric mopeds and motorbikes. With electric cars you tend to get a bit of tyre roar at least but the mopeds are very quiet. That's going to catch quite a few people out!
I bought a horn off of Amazon, it seemed okay when I tested it at home and it was very, very loud, but then out on the road it just doesn’t seem as loud any more…
I have a similar product that makes the same noise. The sound is less aggressive than a car horn and I also find that other road users react very well to it. They become apologetic rather than confrontational. Car drivers are able to hear it loud and clear. I've also had the problem with headphone-wearing pedestrians though, I end up buzzing them and that usually wakes them up.
@Ryan Sedgwick - London Cycling I don't know how it will do with rain I just know it's extremely tough cuz I tried pulling it off after tightly winding around some small wire and couldn't get it off for the life of me I tried wire strippers and also pulling it off with pliers and yeah the backing is basically very strong had to cut the wires completely and resolder new ones annoying and tried to avoid that but yeah all that to say it's pretty dang strong.
I'm actually considering fitting a 6v motorcycle horn to my bike and running it off a pair of 18650 cells. I have a standard bell and most pedestrians simply ignore it. I need something more powerful to stop them simply stepping out without looking and let them know I'm there. I ride for a living doing 40 to 60 miles per day and both cars and pedestrians alike frequently need alerting to my presence. Most annoying is the ones that look right at me and then step out anyway. "Yeah keep walking, my bicycle is made of marshmallows and happy thoughts, it won't hurt at all if I hit you".
Those are the most annoying, they see you, decide that you're "just" a cyclist and walk out. They know that they can force you to stop. They wouldn't try that with a car but somehow think that a cycle approaching at 20mph poses no danger. Very foolish! Keep safe!
Pro tip - neverr swerve behind a pedestrian even if they freeze. When ever possible always swerve in front. Why? They will often, out of instinct step back, into your path
kierenkd It's damned if you do and damned if you don't. I find often they keep going in the same direction, mostly speeding up. Hence I aim where they were, on the basis that they will no longer be there when I get there. I'm always ready on the brakes to stop if necessary.
Nice Jungle That does not sound right to me. You're moving forward in a straight line when suddenly you heard a siren that could be warning you of an impending danger. Instead of moving back to where you were safe, or staying rooted to the ground while you search for said danger, your instinct is to continue moving forward?
Great video Ryan. Informative, well scripted and edited and balanced commentary. Good to always recap that nothing is foolproof and we all need to look out for one another. By that I mean humans to humans, not cyclists to cyclists. I still have my 9v police siren that I had as a kid. Put black tape over the yellow body and love giving it a blast when it’s needed. Always gets a smile.
Carl Siemens Pollution from the exhaust fumes. I cycle in the traffic to and from work every day so it adds up. Try and filter as much as possible to save my lungs.
Good product but it does need to be made stronger.Ive had four in the last 10 years and all four became damaged with parts breaking easily.The company however were very helpful and replaced some of the horns..Needs to be more robust like the Wallfire horn .Today the very thin connecting wire broke whilst taking the horn off ..very useful in London and big cities
I see why cyclists are getting such a bad rep. Most of the people in this video could be easily avoidable without them even knowing it either by slowing a bit down and let them pass or/ and anticipating their path but yeah let me use the horn when I'm in the 2meters zone and going 60 km/s just to scare the shit out of them because the boss is passing by. How could the boss of bosses slow down? Nah. Glad I don't cycle in London. Looks like a jungle of racing and agitated cyclists that would piss me off.
My office is closed due to lock down so I haven't been cycling to work to get the footage. As soon as our office reopens I'm begging my boss to let me be first back! 🙂👍
I'd put it on the rear portion of my left brake (if the rubber band stretches enough) :) It'd be close to my thumb so I can press it in case of emergency, but not too close. It's kinda dissuasive, so at least I wouldn't use it when unnecessary !
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 cycling aggressively fast towards pedestrians and shouting at them mostly, but also cycling into dangerous positions instead of avoiding them, general escalation of danger instead of checking your speed to prevent accidents. Putting more vulnerable road users at risk
@@eddjcaine That’s not aggression my friend, I’m just cycling along the road, below the speed limit, as I’m supposed to. Because a pedestrian decides to step out without looking doesn’t suddenly make it aggressive. I can’t disappear the second they decide not to look and run out, all I can do is shout to make them aware of my presence whilst I brake or take other avoiding action depending on circumstance. London rush hour is full of potential hazards everywhere, same as driving along the motor way has potential hazards everywhere. What if the car ahead suddenly slams on the brakes, what if the car in the next lane suddenly weaves into your lane without indicating. Yet you still drive along at 70mph, because 99% of the time these things don’t happen, and you are prepared to react if they do. This is not aggressive, this is how the road is intended to be used. If you tiptoe along the motorway at 50mph whilst the flow is 70mph you’re more likely to cause an accident. My videos are filled with misses because I assess the potential hazards and am prepared to react. If all other road users looked where they were going, assessed hazards, and were prepared to react the roads would be far safer.
They should create a horn that uses your shouting.
theodoro89 I have one of those already! 😉
Ah that would be superb!
I would buy that
My shout would be move the F out lol
There was one that was a kickstarter but I don’t think it ever went through
One of the best presentations on this horn cherio
Bubacat 1 Thank you.
I agree. Also one of the very few that mentions there are 2 modes and the 2nd one is what we majority probably want, since people tend to ignore the "alarm" sound.
0:51 the shouts had me crying 😂😂😂😂
Glad you were entertained! 😉👍
That shit made the video 🤣😭
AAuuuughHhPphhh HEEEUUUUUUPPPHHHH BLAAAAAUAUAUAUAPPPH HAAEEEEUEUIUPPHHH
Birds signing sounds? OMG. That's pathetic. I've ordered AirZound truck-like horn today. Let's see how it goes!
omg imagine seeing this guy zoom by in the street with his gasmask and phaser horn.
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I rather blast music instead lol get peaple attention but ether way use the horn and get sweared at just pkay music hey some peaple prefer music over a horn
One of the best reviews I have ever seen for any product. Good Job!!
Helpful review, thank you. Respectfully though - and saying this as a cyclist who is constantly challenged by people walking, jogging and walking their dogs on lines reserved for bicycles only here in Romania - your style of cycling does come across somewhat aggressive - even if you're not breaking any laws.
Thank you, glad you found the review helpful.
I can't speak for Romania, but my experience in London is that many pedestrians and drivers try and force cyclists out of the way and refuse to give us space, I counter this by cycling purposefully and holding my ground where I have right of way.
The upcoming changes to the highway code mean that cycling like this will in future be illegal. Pedestrians have absolute priority, even when they do stupid things.
@@SC-hk6ui it changed Monday. You now have to anticipate that a pedestrian may set foot on the road and give way to then.
@@SC-hk6ui 5:05 he's actually commiting a quite serious dangerous driving offence. Pedestrians crossing the road, him on a different road, turning into them completely ignoring give way lines. If he's got a driving licence and the police see him, that's 3 points and a fine.
Raised by Nanny State. It's a bicycle, not a truck.
Oh the joys of cycling in London.
come to china and tear your hair out
@@Morattis no, you get quarantined.
Bought one myself after watching this. Great little devices. The car horn mode seems to be better in certain situations. Still, as Ryan showed us, some pedestrians and cars are still oblivious. Good thing helmet cam footage proves innocence in an accident.
I used to cycle in London, the sheep could do with a good tazer blast
Ha, tis tempting to pop a cattle prod on the front of the bike! 😉👍
Excellent review. Phaser sound rocks. I average 31 km/hr speed and find old people and earbud pedestrians the worst using a basic bell. I cycle at -10c to -20c when there is no snow. Batteries much better than USB charging.
Glad you liked the review. Even with this loud horn some people just don’t react.
That’s a chilly commute, where are you based? Canada?
Happy new year
I've found a really squaky front brake works well as a horn.
The shouting was very funny. Great review.👍
Excellent video, great review. However, if you drove a car in the same manner as you ride your bike, there would be issues. If you anticipate a pedestrian about to step out into your path, it is common sense to slow down in anticipation of them actually stepping out, not continue towards them hell for leather and then grab 2 handfuls of brake and/or swerve as if you'd not anticipated it at all. Almost all the examples of pedestrians stepping/about to step out in this video were obviously anticipated (hence your shouts/siren) and therefore the ensuing heavy braking was avoidable. Remember, just because you are not riding a mechanically propelled vehicle does not mean you shouldn't slow down when necessary. We would expect a car driver to slow down in those examples and cyclists, in that regard, are no different.
The issue is that pedestrians treat cyclists very differently to cars. Many walk out knowing you are there, knowing they can force you to stop. They don't do that to cars as they rightly think it's dangerous. I'm in control and always ready to stop, it's constant pedestrians during rush hour in certain areas so you have to make progress, if you give the impression that you're not going to stop then a lot of pedestrians think twice and wait. Otherwise they just stream and I may as well just get off and walk.
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 I can understand that view. But such riding can at times border on wanton and furious cycling under legislation.
@@MrFookface That ancient law was used in a cyclist recently (who collided with a pedestrian who unfortunately died) due to the cyclists having an illegal cycle that had no front brake, and due to him braking too late to avoid the collision. It doesn't really fit (as it's a law for horses and carriages) but that's the best law they had to punish that cyclist (and it was right to punish him).
There's a big difference between how I cycle and that idiot.
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 Ryan, it is you who has made a comparison with the legal case you mention, not I. It is neither for you or I to decide what does and does not fit the legal definition. While I did not make any comparison to your riding style and the tragic case of the involving the death of the pedestrian, the fact remains that should any cyclist be involved in a collision causing serious injury to another, the historic law is there to use, should the CPS so wish, regardless of the condition of your bike. Safe riding to you.
@@MrFookface To my knowledge, that's the only time the Wanton and Furious cycling law has been used on a cyclist.
When cycling I take utmost care to follow the rules at all times. My goal is to get to and from work safely each day. Have a great weekend.
That is one comprehensive review sir. Fair play!
Thank you. Hope it's useful.
Just purchased this product after watching most of your videos of near misses....... and this product review one. Needed something loud since I ride in N.Y.C Ty very much.
I hope it works out for you. I've watched a few NYC cycle videos and it seems every bit as "exciting" as cycling in Central London! Keep safe. 🙂👍
This has aged well. As other’s have stated…very well done on this video.
Merry Christmas🎄
Just started biking again after a long absence...really good channel..loads of tips and insight
Thank you, glad you enjoyed my videos. Keep safe. 🙂👍🏻
Don't cycle near yoga instructors crossing the road while looking at their phone or see yourself getting sued and having to pay thousands in damages...
Tell me about it, what a crazy ruling! It seems pedestrians now legally take zero responsibly for their actions, no matter how stupid!
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 The pedestrian was held 50% liable, but the cyclist has to pay damages and legal costs. The story didn't state if the pedestrian had to pay anything, but the ruling may set a dangerous precedent: you can endanger yourself and cyclists and get thousands in compensation. Cyclists meanwhile have to contend with not being maimed/killed by motorists and possibly getting knocked unconscious/sued/cleaned out financially by irresponsible pedestrians. Honestly, cycling in the UK is becoming a sick joke. I'm always braking and ringing along the cycle lane at Brighton seafront, but many pedestrians just ignore me or become abusive. They don't even bother looking when crossing the lane.
@@AlanMacKenzieBTN Nope, she was suing the cyclist, he's been given 50% blame so has to pay 50% of the claim plus costs. There's no claim against her so she pays nothing.
There's a real anti cycle bias in this country, motor vehicle drivers who collide with pedestrians are treated far more leniently. I hope this chap counter-sues plus appeals this decision.
I’ve got one and I find that the response is pretty variable. Depends mainly if pedestrians have their
heads down looking at their phone.
Cars generally don’t seem to hear it it unless slow moving.
manxshaun I don't tend to use it for cars, the horn is loud but I don't think a driver would hear it through the window, over the engine noise, radio etc.
If preference is their headphones in then there is no hope either unfortunately! 😉
Cycle safe.
Ryan Sedgwick they can, trust me
Seems like a great horn, but I don't feel like people will actually react the way I want them to react to it
100% of the people I use it against don’t respond. It’s an unrecognized sound.
Great review. Answered all of my questions
Thank you. Well done. I'll probably get it based on your review.
Thank you, it's a good bit of kit. Just watch out for wet days, my friend had one and didn't waterproof it with tape and it got a bit temperamental.
Zip ties are fantastic and come in various sizes
Thanks for the review,this has saved your vocal cords Ryan.Love the videos,stay safe 👏
Thank you. You stay safe too my friend. 🙂👍
• Great review. Thank you, Ryan :)
Really nice review. Super thorough and informative. Thanks so much
Thank you, glad that you enjoyed it. ☺️👍
This van once overtook me while I was overtaking parked cars in my bike, only to stop immediately after in front of me.
My bell wasn't very loud to point out his mistake though.
That's very annoying when that happens! I hate it when a car overtakes you then immediately turns left across the front of you, forcing you to brake! Safe cycling my friend. 🙂
I find my bike bell no longer does the job as it cannot be heard with noise cancelling headphones
It's a big issue, these people walk out without looking plus have taken their hearing out of the picture with these headphones. Yet opinion still seems it the cyclist fault of we have a near miss with one of these zombies!
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 zombies is the right designation
@@paths2go Unfortunately so! 😉👍🏻
Hi Steven, can you hear me?
Would you not prefer a more obnoxious horn?
You shut the F up Clem Fandango, and your made up name! 🤣👍🏻
Great video! How does it work on cars? We don't have many pedestrians in Auckland but many cars that change lanes right in front of me.
I prefer to mimic a car horn, it is the sound drivers know! They react to a car horn, get mixed reactions with any other sound. Thing is that I observe that drivers will stop or back off more often if they hear a car horn as they will be expecting to see a car, something they respect! I prefer a bell for pedestrians, I'd use a horn on a pedestrian the same way I would in a car- only when I really need to get their attetion quickly, don't want to be a jerk!
Thanks for this informative video!
My ping bell does not work when wet, and now the pinger has bust. I am looking at alternatives.
I don't cycle in a city like London, but mainly on cycleways in North Wales, and occasionally in towns like Bangor and Llandudno. But the problems I face are similar. Pedestrians disregard the rightful use of the Highway by cyclists, they often are wearing headphones or listening to music, and they do not keep to their 'left-hand-side' of the pathway. Is there a convention about which side of a cycleway walkers / runners should use?
Sorry to hear you encounter similar frustrations. This article is quite helpful about explaining the cycle tracks.
www.cyclescheme.co.uk/community/featured/a-commuters-guide-to-cycle-paths
Keep safe out there. 🙂👍🏻
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 Thanks for the link. The article your refer to does not actually provide any clarification so I have wrtten to the website as follows...
What side of a cycleway should people keep to? I regularly use the Lon Las Ogwen cycleway in North Wales, and pedestrians often move to my side of the track when I ring my bell, or they stay in the middle of the track because they have earphones on and can't hear the bell. it seems there needs to be a clear code of conduct that all users keep to the left (in the UK) and also pedestrians must be able to hear and respond to cyclist bells. I welcome your comment.
It seems that their web site requires that you are an employer or an employee or a retailer. What if you are a retired person who cycles?
@@biopoweruk Sorry, was at work earlier so gave you a quick response.
The Highway Code (extract below) does talk about helping pedestrians stay on the correct side, but doesn’t specify what side that is. Perhaps it depends on each individual route and the markings they have. The rule also talks about remaining aware and avoiding unnecessary distractions:
Rule 13
Routes shared with cyclists. Cycle tracks may run alongside footpaths or pavements and be separated from them by a feature such as a change of material, a verge, a kerb or a white line. Such routes may also incorporate short lengths of tactile paving to help visually impaired people stay on the correct side. On the pedestrian side this may comprise a series of flat-topped bars running across the direction of travel (ladder pattern). On the cyclist side the same bars are orientated in the direction of travel (tramline pattern).
Some routes shared with cyclists will not be separated by such a feature allowing cyclists and pedestrians to share the same space. Cyclists should respect your safety (see Rule 62) but you should also take care not to obstruct or endanger them. Always remain aware of your environment and avoid unnecessary distractions.
Where signs indicate, some routes are shared between pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and horse drawn vehicles. Cyclists, horse riders and drivers of horse drawn vehicles should respect your safety, but you should take care not to obstruct or endanger them. Always remain aware of your environment and avoid unnecessary distractions.
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 Again, thanks your detailed reply. it seems that there is very seriuous lack ofprecision on this important issue. I have had so many near misses, because pedestrians do not know which side of a cycleway to go to when a cycle is approaching and is ringing a bell, (this is why I want to make a better horn to give distant warning). The route I am most concerned about is a cycleway built upon the routes of two former railway lines that goes from Penrhyn Dock near Bangor to the Ogwen valley and Tryfan. It is a beautiful route and I use it almost every day. The lower part is mainly through a wooded valley with wonderful wild flowers. The route allows use by horses, and there has been muchuse by noisy motorbikes who claim that if horses are allowed then so also are motorbikes. But I have witnessed many occasions where these motorbikes have nearly caused injury to family groups with dogs or toddler children.
An especially annoying user is the jogger who occupies the centre of the path and has earphones on. The path in many parts is only 1.2 meters wide so passing a jogger can be difficult.
I greatly enjoy cycling, and now do not drive. It is clear that these cycleway encourage a great deal of use bypeople who vaule quiet exercise. I just wish that our laws made it absolutely clear what is expected of all users in terms of giving way and what side of a cycleway pedestrians should keep to.
@@biopoweruk Wow your route sounds beautiful! One day when I retire I wish to find such a fantastic route also. I hope the authorities can keep the motorcycles off as the noise and speed ruins it for everyone else.
You keep safe out there my friend. 🙂👍🏻
Out of interest is it legal to park in a cycle lane? They do that in droves near me and I never see them ticketed. Seems crazy.
I think there are hours of operation for some lanes, after 7pm you can park in the cycle lane etc.
I don’t think there’s anything to stop cars, taxis etc pulling up for a few minutes in the cycle lane to pick people up or load stuff in/out of the car.
"Like a rabbit in the headlights" 😂
🤣👍🏻
The riding position of road bikes and hybrids make it hard to use bells as the rider is leaning forward with a fair amount of weight on the hands which are gripping the handlebars. Dutch bikes don't have this problem.
No, I’ve never had a problem with using bells on my bikes.
However the common issue for all bikes (including Dutch bikes), is that if your fingers are on the bell they aren’t on the brake lever. And typically that’s the point when you need maximum braking.
The Hornit partially solved that problem with the button you could locate.
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 It is easier to lift your hand to reach the bell on the upright position of Dutch Bike unlike a hybrid or road cycle where you have to lean back to ease your weight both off your shoulders and your wrists to reach for the bell, then prepare to get back to the brakes.
@@sporo2000 I can lift my hand off easy on my bike. That’s not the issue, the issue is that the hand is now off the brake lever.
If you’re ringing the bell that means there’s a hazard ahead and really you’re safer with both hands on the brakes.
I use a similar device that makes the chirping sound. People respond well to it
Excellent, keep safe out there! 😉👍
Loved your review
Thank you, hope it was useful. 🙂👍🏻
Impressed by your engineering skills....duck tape....!!
Being Scottish l must inform you of what most weeegies would think of your Installation skills and montage.....!!
FANNY...........!!
There’s nothing that can’t be fixed with Duct-tape! 😉👍🏻
Duck tape is a universally known brand of tape.......👍....unfortunately it doesn’t mend pedestrians👩🦯👨🦼👫 run over by aggressive 🚴
@@scottcraig6381 Thankfully never needed it for a pedestrian! 😉👍🏻
'AirZound horn' is much much louder (actually painful )and it's also lighter; just stick it into the bottle cage and blow it up with your tyre pump when it runs down (last for ages). schrader valve. No batteries and nothing to breakdown.
I have resorted to a good old fashioned shout for now. 🙂👍
Thanks for great review!
Excellent video. Genuinely useful. Many thanks. 🤗
Thank you. Glad you liked it.
Did anyone actual test if it's 140 decibels? I highly doubt it. 140db is REALLY loud.
What is the make and model of the face polution mask?
Thanks
V2? Is their a v1 or is it just the same.. hornit didn't update their product?
Most likely a V1. 🙂👍🏻
If the handle bars are too thin to mount something, strips cut from an old inner tube work well, just wrap around while stetching slightly and then secure as normal. Don't need the manufacturer to overengineer a solution, you could find all kinds of ways to make it work longterm using things you likely have around the house, engineer the solution that best fits your needs, get creative. Always satisfying to make something work yourself!
Excellent stuff 😉 I'll order one right now. Cheers mate!
Enjoy. Just give it a bit of extra protection for wet days. I think they may have a newer model out now. 🙂👍
Hi very good review. In fact you're the reason I bought it. Its just come in the post and yes it's very loud but I just did a quick Google search and apparently 140db is REALLY DANGEROUS. According to Google results can kill you. Surely this isn't that loud? And if it is how is it legal?
😂
140db is great! But, I am searching for more! What I want to have is a horn with more sounds! But not the usual crap sounds! For example "La Cucaracha" would be great, or a train or ship sound! Maybe a horn where you can download different sounds! Any ideas, recommendations, links?
No idea but let me know if you find one! 🙂👍
First: Horns like these are primarily meant to warn drivers of motorized vehicles, who would not be able to hear a traditional bell.
Second: In case of pedestrians, always try a traditional bell first. If that doesn't alert them or they ignore it, sure, go ahead and give them a scare!
Third: If you feel like there is no time to sound the bell first, and you fear crashing into pedestrians if they don't react within a fraction of a second, consider riding a bit less recklessly, at a speed that's more appropriate for busy urban cycle ways?
I have both a traditional bell and a DB140 on my bike, and I rarely ever have to use the DB140 because the bell will alert pedestrians just fine like 95% of time!
nielzdg I haven't gotten on with a traditional bell as it requires letting go of the brake lever to ring it. With the DB140 I can position the button on such a way that I can ring it whilst keeping all fingers on the brakes.
I don't fear crashing into a pedestrian because I always keep my fingers on the brakes and am ready to stop if necessary.
nielzdg consider not jaywalking?
searchoverload8 Jay waking is legal in the UK, however you are supposed to look first and wait for a safe gap before walking into the road.
Good balanced approach. I've got flat handlebars so I can do that too. But with droppers it sounds more difficult.
Great review!
I had one of those back in the early 90s!! With that exact sound!! .... But i do prefer this new updated version!! Brilliant idea!!
Rather safe than sorry. 😉👍
Thanks a lot . I was thinking how to install a horn on a road bike without taking the hand from the brakes. So that I can do both braking and press the horn too. Is wrapping the horn button with the tape is required, isn't it suffering enough with the strap that comes with the button to be in position? Please let me know
Most welcome. I found the strap that the button came with wasn't right for the exact positioning I wanted, for me taping into the right spot was the answer.
That was amazing. Thank you.
Thanks.... good detail.. this still seems to be the loudest one around, says 140dB, that is loud, is your one still up and running... ? on similar devices I found rubbing Petroleum Jelly into the plastic case seams works a treat to water proof, and perhaps looks a tad better than the various tapes... and does last a long time as goes slightly solid after a few weeks, or silicone clear as you would use for tiling edges, but be quick to wipe of excess.
Welcome. I used it for well over a year. I changed to a new bike in Q2 2019 and never moved the horn across. I've reverted to shouting at people to get their attention, does better on my RUclips clips!
Good idea with the jelly, my tape looked pretty tatty!
Safe cycling. 🙂👍
If you drove a car in the same way you drive your bicycle, you should be behind bars. It is not acceptable to threaten jaywalkers with your vehicle. Most of the situations appear to be caused by pedestrians who underestimate your speed. They think they can cross the street before you get there. Also, when you make a turn, don't you have to give way to those pedestrians who walk straight ahead over the side road?
Pedestrians pay far more attention to motor vehicles so it’s very different when driving.
I do not threaten anyone, this is about making pedestrians and other road users aware of your presence when they haven’t looked.
In the UK (at the time of this video) if you are turning into a side road and pedestrians were already in the road you must give way, if they were on the pavement then they had to stop, look, let oncoming traffic pass and wait for a safe gap before crossing.
The rule changed this year (2022) so now if you’re turning into a side road and a pedestrian is waiting to cross, you need to stop to let them cross first. 🙂👍🏻
Just ordered this horn after watching this video 👍
Hope you get good use from it. 🙂👍
After using the horn after few weeks their are loads of dozey people who don't hear it or just plainly egnor it and just end up in me way plus I get the impression some drivers are the same so ha I invested in a fire chief gas horn and gaffer taped it to the handle bars and oh believe me now no-one gets in my way it sounds just like a truck horn so when I get a dozey People or drivers I just get my little friend out haha I think you should get one to an thy it out £15 on Amazon 👍
@@karlosthehawk3730 Ha ha that's brilliant! Once lock-down ends and my office opens up I'll check it out.
I think tricking people into thinking you are a car is the only way. If they know that you're a cyclist, they don't care and just walkout regardless! Keep safe out there. 😉👍
Those annoying ignorant beggers that see and hear you and STILL step out?
I take them out with a really hard shoulder, sometimes an accidental boot or knee in the leg (dead-leg stylie) for good effect. Don't deliberately use the 'helmet in the face', but accidents do happen.
The trick is to hit them just above their CG (about solar-plexus height) and as I dive/shoulder-roll, and if possible use them as a crash-mat grabbing an arm or clothing to complete the throw (I mean, to steady myself and them), so that I am on my feet faster than they are, it looks really spectacular and nasty but it is impossible to hurt yourself. Then the trick is I stand over them and say 'Forfuxake!' as if I was hurt and angry and so surprised when I couldn't avoid them. And then in a rapid switch to calm and seemingly concerned way I ask them if they are ok. Ask them if they didn't see me. Tell them they might have got really hurt doing that. Some times if they are still being arsey I 'accidently' step on their fingers and/or clothing while helping them up, apologising that I am still a bit groggy from the collision/fall (not); one time I actually 'fell over' one ranting egotist bloke three times as I 'lost my balance' and I stepped on his wrist (the one with the expensive watch on it) and fell with my knee in his ribs. I 'try' to avoid landing/stepping on them by supporting myself with a hand/elbow/knee on whatever is available on them and sometimes 'accidently' getting a grip of some skin/earring/collar etc and/or digging a thumb in a sensitive spot, accidental head-butt etc. The more 'flustered' you get at not being able to help them up the more 'clumsy' you can get. I do this all 'innocently' until they tell me to leave them alone, because they get the message that they are not getting up anytime soon and they're losing all street cred. By this time you have usually got a crowd of 'witnesses' that see it was not your fault and you are trying to help this fukwit who steps into traffic. As soon as the idiot is up, I say 'hang on a bit', get the bike, and then I wish them well as off I go.
A diving shoulder-roll is easily learned at a judo or other jujitsu type class, and it should be in every cyclist skill kit anyway, y'know, for big pot holes, tram-lines etc. The rest you make up on the fly.
If you ever see them again you give them a cheery wave and a 'Halloo, how are you? I'm fine, thanks''. They don't step out again. And the 'witnesses' don't want that to happen to them either, so they look twice before stepping into the road. Result all round.
And its free.
Ha, I'll leave those sort of stunts to the professionals. I just want to get to work safe. 😉👍 Keep safe.
a@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 It doesn't happen often. I don't go looking for 'them'. But the boy-scout motto 'be prepared' is apt. (And a bit of 'do unto others'). I'm really a very nice guy, but these people just push my devil button. I am serious about learning the dive-shoulder-roll though, its saved me from some nasty falls quite a few times.
Whats going to happen when all cars are electric and nobody hears them coming? The Darwin awards will break guiness records I suppose. Nature finds a way. ;-)
Just saying.
Take care Dude.
@@bikerfirefarter7280 I can totally understand, and empathise.
I often think the same thing, especially with electric mopeds and motorbikes. With electric cars you tend to get a bit of tyre roar at least but the mopeds are very quiet. That's going to catch quite a few people out!
I bought a horn off of Amazon, it seemed okay when I tested it at home and it was very, very loud, but then out on the road it just doesn’t seem as loud any more…
What if your pedestrian is deaf ?
Gonna miss the shouting now 😘❤️👍
Do you still use it
I have a similar product that makes the same noise. The sound is less aggressive than a car horn and I also find that other road users react very well to it. They become apologetic rather than confrontational. Car drivers are able to hear it loud and clear. I've also had the problem with headphone-wearing pedestrians though, I end up buzzing them and that usually wakes them up.
Tremendous review and video 👍🏾
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Brilliant Video, might invest in one myself, although i just splurged a bit on the "MIO Discover Cycle computer"
Use tessa tape it's a cloth wiring tape and it's very strong and soft and would work with this application for the button
I shall check it out, thank you for the tip. 🙂👍🏻
@Ryan Sedgwick - London Cycling I don't know how it will do with rain I just know it's extremely tough cuz I tried pulling it off after tightly winding around some small wire and couldn't get it off for the life of me I tried wire strippers and also pulling it off with pliers and yeah the backing is basically very strong had to cut the wires completely and resolder new ones annoying and tried to avoid that but yeah all that to say it's pretty dang strong.
The horn's nice, but your Clem Fandango t-shirt's even better. Great review though!
Clem is a legend! 🤣👍🏻
Is it battery charged!?
Yes, a pair of batteries lasted well over a year. I guess actual usage is low.
where do you attach the horn?
It comes with an attachment that I clipped to the handle bar, I attached the switch so that it was right next to the brake lever.
your Spartaaaaa like scrams are much more effective :-)
Velofil More fun too! 😉 The horn is less aggressive however so that's the way forward.
I'm actually considering fitting a 6v motorcycle horn to my bike and running it off a pair of 18650 cells. I have a standard bell and most pedestrians simply ignore it. I need something more powerful to stop them simply stepping out without looking and let them know I'm there. I ride for a living doing 40 to 60 miles per day and both cars and pedestrians alike frequently need alerting to my presence.
Most annoying is the ones that look right at me and then step out anyway. "Yeah keep walking, my bicycle is made of marshmallows and happy thoughts, it won't hurt at all if I hit you".
Those are the most annoying, they see you, decide that you're "just" a cyclist and walk out. They know that they can force you to stop. They wouldn't try that with a car but somehow think that a cycle approaching at 20mph poses no danger. Very foolish!
Keep safe!
I got a phone mount that came with a horn that sounds like that one and it works well.
I bark like a rabid dog... Works very well
🤣👍 I'll have to try that!
I make a crow sound, braaaaaak
@@notorio526 Genius! 🤣
Pro tip - neverr swerve behind a pedestrian even if they freeze. When ever possible always swerve in front.
Why? They will often, out of instinct step back, into your path
kierenkd It's damned if you do and damned if you don't. I find often they keep going in the same direction, mostly speeding up. Hence I aim where they were, on the basis that they will no longer be there when I get there. I'm always ready on the brakes to stop if necessary.
kierenkd
That's the most poor advice I've read on YT.
Pedestrians never go back, it's simple to move forward than backward, that's the human body.
Nice Jungle
That does not sound right to me. You're moving forward in a straight line when suddenly you heard a siren that could be warning you of an impending danger. Instead of moving back to where you were safe, or staying rooted to the ground while you search for said danger, your instinct is to continue moving forward?
Of course, because it's obvious that you run forward faster than backward
I use a similar Horn on My Electric Mobility Scooter with similar results.
It's a good bit of kit and definitely helps, although there are always those that would ingnore you even if you had a train horn! Happy new year.
Great video Ryan. Informative, well scripted and edited and balanced commentary. Good to always recap that nothing is foolproof and we all need to look out for one another. By that I mean humans to humans, not cyclists to cyclists. I still have my 9v police siren that I had as a kid. Put black tape over the yellow body and love giving it a blast when it’s needed. Always gets a smile.
love that bell I got one for my road bike it fantastic
What's the mask filtering? Dust and/or gases?
Carl Siemens Pollution from the exhaust fumes. I cycle in the traffic to and from work every day so it adds up. Try and filter as much as possible to save my lungs.
Ryan Sedgwick
Sounds like a good idea.
So are these near misses just a part of your daily life? 😅🤔
They were before lockdown, and likely will be after too. ☹️👍🏻
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 on the brightside, more videos 😃😃🥳
@@SnedzTheBricklayer Always fun to make a video. 😉👍🏻
Good product but it does need to be made stronger.Ive had four in the last 10 years and all four became damaged with parts breaking easily.The company however were very helpful and replaced some of the horns..Needs to be more robust like the Wallfire horn .Today the very thin connecting wire broke whilst taking the horn off ..very useful in London and big cities
Agreed, wet weather robustness is also a must!
0:59 Sounds like you got shot haha
Consi0snort sections of large diameter MTB INNER Tube as an attachment material.
I see why cyclists are getting such a bad rep. Most of the people in this video could be easily avoidable without them even knowing it either by slowing a bit down and let them pass or/ and anticipating their path but yeah let me use the horn when I'm in the 2meters zone and going 60 km/s just to scare the shit out of them because the boss is passing by. How could the boss of bosses slow down? Nah. Glad I don't cycle in London. Looks like a jungle of racing and agitated cyclists that would piss me off.
So its not a Photon Torpedo?
Sadly not, a photon torpedo would be handy at times! 🤣
have you ever been mistaken for a bird?
No, I have a beard! 🤣
Tip: take it to your local electronic store, the can make it even louder ;)
more details please?
@@ScottSchapiro It can be altered to be louder. I don't know exactly how.
@@rodrigog.c.6047 I have one coming in, gonna look into it more. Thanks for the suggestion.
You should do more videos like this. You should do more videos.
My office is closed due to lock down so I haven't been cycling to work to get the footage. As soon as our office reopens I'm begging my boss to let me be first back! 🙂👍
Great creativity
& in weekends you drive a BMW?
I just ordered is and wow it’s piercing holy shit!!!!
Yeah, don't let it off in your house! 🤣
Ryan Sedgwick I did and I regret it lol
@@superiority7158 My wife was not happy with me when I did that! 🤣 Safe cycling mate.
Ryan Sedgwick thanks you
thx for the review
Can a car shoud it's horn at a bike
Try Self-Amalgamating rubber tape vs duck tape. Good stuff. Good review.. thanks
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0:52 I guess that works! 😆
Can't beat a good old fashioned yell! 🤣👍
I'd put it on the rear portion of my left brake (if the rubber band stretches enough) :) It'd be close to my thumb so I can press it in case of emergency, but not too close. It's kinda dissuasive, so at least I wouldn't use it when unnecessary !
excellent review!
No problem taking your hands off the break to press a bell - you don’t use the breaks
Spelt “brakes”. And yes, I do use my brakes, I have two fingers on the brake levers at all times. Look closely in my videos and you’ll see this.
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 once again focussing on other people’s mistakes and not your own
@@eddjcaine And what mistake was that?
@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 cycling aggressively fast towards pedestrians and shouting at them mostly, but also cycling into dangerous positions instead of avoiding them, general escalation of danger instead of checking your speed to prevent accidents. Putting more vulnerable road users at risk
@@eddjcaine That’s not aggression my friend, I’m just cycling along the road, below the speed limit, as I’m supposed to.
Because a pedestrian decides to step out without looking doesn’t suddenly make it aggressive. I can’t disappear the second they decide not to look and run out, all I can do is shout to make them aware of my presence whilst I brake or take other avoiding action depending on circumstance.
London rush hour is full of potential hazards everywhere, same as driving along the motor way has potential hazards everywhere. What if the car ahead suddenly slams on the brakes, what if the car in the next lane suddenly weaves into your lane without indicating. Yet you still drive along at 70mph, because 99% of the time these things don’t happen, and you are prepared to react if they do. This is not aggressive, this is how the road is intended to be used. If you tiptoe along the motorway at 50mph whilst the flow is 70mph you’re more likely to cause an accident. My videos are filled with misses because I assess the potential hazards and am prepared to react. If all other road users looked where they were going, assessed hazards, and were prepared to react the roads would be far safer.
I need a horn like that to repel dogs attacks!
05:06 u see this ? this is transition for pedestrians and u stop there becouse u are on street
Would have been good to see the impact on cars.
5:39 Damn she's lucky he wasn't a car