Instructions are provided on the back of each bell box. For more detailed instruction, please see our installation video. The most common error we see is when initially connecting the Band. Improper attachment prevents the bell from securely mounting and can lead to parts damage. Max torque is 2Nm. In practical terms this means you should slowly tighten the Bolt until your Bell doesn’t rotate easily on your handlebar, then stop. Note that the Bell should move upon impact to help prevent damage during a crash.

Remove the bolt using a 3mm hex key. Flex the plastic band around your handlebar. Reinstall the bolt, position the bell, then tighten to secure. Max torque is 0.5Nm. In practical terms this means you should slowly tighten the Bolt until your Bell doesn’t rotate easily on your handlebar, then stop. Note that the Bell should move upon impact to help prevent damage during a crash.

If something is missing in your bell life—perhaps the small or large metal band included with your bell—don't worry. We have plenty of replacement parts. The most common thing we see is a Lever that is loose or missing. Though it will never lose its spring due to fatigue, Levers do get deformed. Once deformed, they have no spring and sometimes go missing. If anything about your bell isn't working, you have several options: 

• OPTION A: Visit our parts collection and DIY your repair. 
• OPTION B: Email service@spurcycle.com to initiate our free repair process.
• OPTION C: Visit your local dealer. Many stock parts or can order them for you. (Note that professional service rates vary.) 

Our bicycle bells include a promise to be the best now and forever. That means we guarantee them for the life of ownership. Should you ever find your bell isn't performing as expected or would like us to make it sparkle again, just send it back to our shop for a free factory overhaul. Note that damage resulting from a crash or other incident does not technically fall under our warranty, but repairs are usually feasible and at minimal cost.

Here are just a couple pointers on bell care. Each is built to ring far longer than any bell you've owned before. For our Compact Bell, there is little to do besides keep it clean. For our Original Bell, there are a few things we'd suggest:

• TIP 1: When we assemble bells, we place a small amount of lubricant in the pivot. We've cycled the pivot tens of thousands of times, both dry and lubricated. The difference in wear is minor but just a drop of lube every so often is a good idea to keep your bell ringing fully.
• TIP 2*: We use stainless steel for most of our bell parts, but the Hammer and Dome use materials chosen for sound quality that will turn color and patina over time. This process is faster in coastal regions and wet weather. A periodic wipe with a light oil will help keep any oxidation to a minimum in these environments. If at any point you want to restore some brilliance to your bell, any gentle metal polish will quickly deliver results on a Raw Dome. We like using carnauba car wax for Black, which is very gentle but cleans nicely. 
• TIP 3: Brass is a pretty soft metal. After impacting the Dome over a length of time, the Hammer can leave a little brass mark—more obvious on the black Domes. It's just a little surface deposit of brass and can be removed using a soft rag and metal polish to lightly buff out the spot.

*Note that we changed from brass to anodized aluminum Hammers for all Spurcycle Bells starting in December 2019. Like our limited edition Chris King Bells, those that use anodized aluminum Hammers are far more resistant to oxidation and are not soft enough to leave a material deposit on Black Domes. 

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We will have drop bar and flat bar compatible mirrors that can be mounted on either or both sides of any bike.