Cycle commuting at this time of year means running the gauntlet of bad drivers, slippery roads and dark evenings so it pays to be well equipped. As well as the basics like mudguards and a good set of lights, a loud bike horn can be invaluable.
The Air Zound bike horn might not make anywhere as much noise as our own Guinness World Record-holding Hornster, but it emits a useful 115 decibel blast that aims to jolt even the most inattentive driver away from their phone.
The horn is handlebar mounted and volume can be regulated with the turn of a switch. The air reservoir is attached to your water bottle cage, or by using the velcro straps provided. Once filled (using any bike pump), it’s good for around fifty blasts.
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Craig
I fully understand the sentiment behind one of these, however, I am concerned that its use may just antagonise drivers, creating aggressive responses, which can also be very dangerous for cyclists!?
Chris Johnson
Sometimes its necessary to give an audible warning and its difficult to shout without sounding aggressive, so I think this Air Zound could be most useful if used sensibly.
Bryn Jones
I’m 88 & need people to get out of my way,
& this is perfect.
Wolf Simpson
Love the idea of this, but the horn design looks awkward to fit on my e-Cruiser’s apehangers & not sure they’re worth the grief to buy. Did wonder if they could make a frame mounted one.
Keith
I think it’s a very sound idea.
Paul Magnall
Sounds like a great idea at first but in the wrong hands it could be a nuisance.
Of course, my hands would be the right ones! 😎
Vincent
No thanks. I rather think that the police would blame me for provoking an otherwise law abiding motorist, OLAM, should I sound the horn after another close pass, resulting in the OLAM cowardly hitting me with their weapon of choice.
Philip Gregg
115 dB should be audible on the noisiest street in London. Thank you.
Peter Clark
Wow. The bell has certainly evolved
Al Napp
I’d like one, I’m all for parity in honking
Sam
Need this, the amount of ignorant people that don’t move out of the way is annoying, this would help to let them know I’m coming.
Julie Leakey
Looks like it should come with a government health warning.
The recoil from the horn will blow you backwards!!!
Peter Chisnall
Alarming!
John
Brilliant, I could give my wife the horn for Christmas
Johnny
What a lot of (hot) air, would be a blast though
Matthew Newell
Just what I need – definitely better than yelling oi!
james
retro
John Darby
I can’t tell you how useful this would be. Well actually yes, I can. Very very. There have been countless occasions where a device such as this would make such a difference, like when high viz clothing, multiple lights, shouting and throwing arms up in despair just don’t get you noticed 🙄 Fingers crossed! Thanks 😊
Mike
Seems an absolutely st(h)onking idea to me.
Peter Shirley
Bell doesn’t cut it sadly. This could save a life.
Peter Shirley
Sounds fair
David
Gosh! One for each side of my handlebars. Just as well I have two bottle cages. Yes please.
Les Gunbie
Parp!
Colin
Great idea – just a shame it’s so very much needed
Rachel
Brilliant noise
Mark B
Oh yes please!
Chris Bromwich
Seems like a sound idea to me!
Frank
Wake Up and Look Out to the sound of this !!!!
Gillian
Would be useful to communicate frustration towards disrespectful drivers who sit in their tonne of metal and beep at cyclists!
Peter
Just what’s needed to be heard. Bell doesn’t quite do these days
Sarah
I could see this being a very useful addition to my kit
David
Sometimes a bell just isn’t enough to let people know you’re there…
Del Pickup
This would be a step-up from the clown horn I currently use.
Mags
Would it work on dogs? Worst hazard on my seafront route.
Bazzer
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Mike Croker
What a hoot! Yes please 🙂
Peter Harrison
Yes please!
Scott Cowie
Honk Honk 😀 Sounds like an amazing idea, especially for close passes at Kidical Mass rides!
TD
Fabulous; this should wake up the pedestrians who seem wedded to their phone screens, drivers in all sorts of vehicles – bring it on!
Fred
Honk, honk