@Tania 130371 wrote:
Hopes (the new Pro 4s).
Squirrels, bunnies, deer and pedestrians will flee as I approach. No more shouts of “onyerleft!”: I’ll just coast.
Hope (Pro 2s in my case) are really fantastic for this. I just freewheel as I approach people and typically they indicate they hear me before I use the bell or call out.
I have the trials hub (SS) on my mtb and it is even louder, actually is a little embarrassing in races. Not sure how either compare to the Pro4. Typically the hubs can be quieted by changing the viscosity of the oil.
Speaking of which, I just ordered myself a nicely discounted ($168) Hope Pro 2 rear hub to complete some wheels for a new geared hardtail MTB project this winter. Bye bye, single-speed; it has been tons of fun but a more versatile option makes more sense filling the MTB slot in the rack.