Swisstrailbell®

What is the purpose of the bell?

This crisp and typically Swiss sounding bell is attached to the handlebar or stem of a bicycle or mountain bike with a specially designed strap and will not cause any scratches. It is a great way for cyclists to alert hikers of their presence even from a long way off.

What is the purpose of the magnet?

If there are no hikers on the trail, the bell can quickly and easily be «silenced» with the sewn-in block magnet 10 x 10 x 5 mm.

For a positive bike rider image

Hikers usually react positively and often very surprised, since they don’t associate the sound with mountain bikes. And if the rider utters a friendly “baa…” in passing, a positive reaction by the hiking folks is almost guaranteed. The path has been cleared, and a contribution was made to convey a positive image of bike riders.

Information about swisstrailbell®

Swisstrailbell costs CHF 25.- (RRP) and is available from bike and sports shops listed at www.swisstrailbell.ch. Swisstrailbell is a registered trademark and the bell with strap is a registered design.

Similar projects

The following projects also feature sewn-in magnets:

• Magnetic loop hanger
• Rain canopy for camper

Additional ideas for bicycle equipment are shown in these projects:

• Attach bike light
• Bicycle map holder
• Speed Sensor for Racing Bikes
• Dog treat pouch

The silencing of rattling items with the help of magnets is also subject of the project Silencing spray cans.