All bells are not the same. Some are just so well crafted, they are functional works of art. That’s a Spurcycle bell. With their limited edition Sapphire Bell, it is also a way to support two charities, the San Francisco Bike Coalition and Bend Bikes.
“While we like to ride for fun, encouraging more bicycle use for transportation has always been a driving factor for us,” said Spurcycle co-founder Nick Slone. “These are bells that will move people toward a better future.”
Previously, Spurcycle has released other limited edition bells, including collaborations with Chris King. This is the first limited edition that supports charity though.
Spurcycle operates in both cities, which are also hot spots for cycling, whether you are commuting or racing. Each bell donates $25 to these charities. Both organizations have made a big impact on the cycling infrastructure in their cities.
The Sapphire bell features a blue striker with their DLC (diamond-like coating) black color. The dome is nickel brass with an aluminum striker and stainless steel mounting and hardware. Beyond being a well crafted, durable/serviceable bell, Spurcycle bells ring longer than the competition to alert others to your presence. With a single strike, it produces a loud, clear “ding”. Personally, it is my favorite bell on the market.
Spurcycle bells are made in the United States from domestically made parts and assembled in the Bend, Oregon. While this commands a premium price over cheap, low-quality knockoffs from Asia, Spurcycle bells have a lifetime warranty and are made with massively higher quality parts and precision. From the first ring, there is no comparison between the two.
Spurcycle’s original bell starts at $49 for the raw (silver) colored bell. The DLC black version sells for $59 and the limited edition Sapphire bell sells for $69. They also have a new compact bell that sells for $39 that mixes a nylon mount with a nickel brass dome. The compact features a narrower mount (9mm vs 20mm) and only works with 22.2mm flat bars. The original bells come with metal straps to fit both road and mountain bars.
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott joined Bike World News as the Cyclocross Editor in 2012 before taking over as Tech Editor in 2016. He has also worked as a photographer for various pro teams and shoot races along the east coast of the US, including the 2012 US MTB National Championships, 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, and 2016 UCI Road World Championships. Scott has a passion for performance and technology, with 35 years of riding and mechanic experience. He also enjoys soccer, running, teaching group fitness classes, and is the founder of Lancaster Beard Company.
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