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Happy Birthday?
The item was on my birthday table. From my sister-in-law. At first, my face fell apart inside. What on earth am I supposed to do with a mini cowbell like that? I do sport and I'm serious about it! But you don't want to let the house down without forcing it, so I thanked her and stowed the Ebos Alpenhupe in the depths of my bike rucksack for the time being.
And then I got into trouble again on a descent in the mountains. Because a couple of hikers didn't hear me and almost died of fright when I suddenly came hurtling down. Emotions were running high - somehow understandable. I have such encounters from time to time and until now I took the stress for granted. But now the sister-in-law's present was lying dormant in my rucksack. And what can I say: since I've been using the Alpenhupe, biking in the mountains has been 100% conflict-free!
Bicycle bell Ebos Alpenhupe - data and price
- Weight 19 grams
- Can be operated with one hand
- Available in various designs and colours
- rings reliably when it is supposed to - is reliably quiet when it is supposed to
- Small gimmick, great de-escalation effect on the mountain
- Price from 16,90€ >> available here
Bicycle bell: Simple function, can be used with one hand
The ingenious thing about the Alpenhupe is its simple design and easy handling. The strap for attaching it to the handlebars is also the magnetic strap with which you switch the bell on and off. Simply pull the strap off the magnet on the handlebars and let it snap onto the bell housing - and you're done. Pull the strap back and attach it back to the handlebars - the bell rings gently.
A small bell on the handlebars, a big step for peace on the mountain
It's understandable that hikers are annoyed when a biker suddenly comes roaring out of the forest from behind. What surprised me: The effect of the early warning bell is enormous! People stand relaxed at the side of the road and let me pass. Here and there there are nods of recognition - or rather, probably gratitude. The alpine horn is a living example of consideration for little money!
Conclusion: Bicycle bell Alpine horns should be mandatory in the mountains
If only my sister-in-law had given me this thing much earlier! It would have saved me - and many mountain hikers - a lot of trouble, frustration and frayed nerves. For a few euros, the Alpenhupe is a reliable mini-part that no mountain bike should be without.
