I found this $125 Trek accessory for $37 on eBay!
My Trek Alon 8 Pluss came stock with this sort of analog bell and it it works fine. However, with gloves on during the winter, not so fine. Since safety is important, I decided to go back and get one that I had bought previously in return. I thought it was too expensive. This uh Trek bell beats. It’s a really nice bell, but it was like, you know, 120 bucks at the time or something. So, I decided to look around at a few other options and see what I could come up with to make a little bit more affordable. This one, of course, has different bell sounds on there. They come pre-programmed and uh it also you can play Bluetooth from your from your speaker. So, there’s that. So, I’ll put this on and give this one another shot. And you can click on the longer video for a little more detail.
I scored this Trek BellBeats electronic bike bell on eBay for just $37 – that’s a 70% savings off the $124.99 retail price! After struggling all winter with my stock analog bell while wearing gloves (I nearly crashed trying to ring it!), I knew I needed an upgrade for my Trek Allant+ 8S.
The BellBeats is a game-changer for my daily commute from Northern Virginia into DC. It’s not just a bell – it’s a full Bluetooth speaker that lets me stream podcasts from my iPhone during those long rides. With USB-C charging, 8 pre-programmed bell sounds, and crystal-clear audio powered by Harman technology, this little device does it all.
The quick-release mount makes it easy to take on and off (definitely recommended since it’s pricey at retail!), and the ergonomic trigger works perfectly even with winter gloves – no more dangerous fumbling trying to alert pedestrians.
At $37 from eBay, it’s actually CHEAPER than many high-end analog bells. If you’re patient and check eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Craigslist regularly, you can find incredible deals like this. Pro tip: Search used marketplaces for premium bike accessories – the savings are absolutely worth it!
🔗 LINKS:
Trek BellBeats (Retail – $99-125): https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-bells-horns/trek-bellbeats-digital-bike-bell-and-speaker/p/41812/
eBay Search (find deals like mine!): https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=trek+bellbeats
FEATURES:
✅ USB-C rechargeable (6 hours battery life)
✅ 8 customizable bell tones
✅ Bluetooth speaker with Harman audio
✅ IP67 waterproof rating
✅ Quick-release mount
✅ Works with gloves!
