{"product_id":"hornit-db140-electronic-bike-horn","title":"Hornit dB140 Electronic Bike Horn","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hornit dB140 V3 is an electronic bike horn for riders who share the road with cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHornit rates it at up to 140 decibels in its road mode, designed to get a driver's attention where a bell often goes unheard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second, lower-pitched 121dB mode is there for shared paths. A wired thumb trigger lets you sound it without taking your hand off the brake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo sounds for two situations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad mode (140dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e a piercing alert for traffic, for when a driver hasn't seen you and you need them to, right now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorn mode (121dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e a lower-pitched horn sound for shared paths, still clearly louder than a bell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse road mode for cars, not people. At close range, 140dB will startle pedestrians and other riders, so switch to horn mode on paths and save the loud setting for traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound it without letting go of the brakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horn mounts on your handlebar and connects to a small thumb trigger on a cable, which you position next to your grip or brake lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you need it most, you're usually braking at the same time. The remote trigger means you don't have to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V3 uses a new Garmin-style quarter-turn mount: it holds solidly on the bar and twists on and off in a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mount also takes other Garmin-compatible devices, such as a bike computer. Two mounts are included:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 to 26mm mount with four spacers, for the narrower section of most handlebars, near the grips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31.8mm mount for oversized road and mountain bike bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit one mount to each of two bikes and move the horn between them. The mounts need round handlebars: they don't fit flat-profile aero bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBatteries and weather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt runs on two AAA batteries, included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHornit quotes up to 12 months of battery life based on about six one-second blasts a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's rated IP44, which means it handles rain and road spray, but it isn't waterproof, so don't submerge it or point a hose at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs an electronic horn legal on a bike in Australia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Australian road rules require a bicycle to have a working bell, horn or similar warning device. An electronic horn like the dB140 meets that requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow loud is the Hornit dB140?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHornit rates it at up to 140dB in road mode and 121dB in horn mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the dB140 the loudest bike horn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHornit markets it as the loudest bike horn available. What we can confirm is Hornit's rating of 140dB in road mode, well above a traditional bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the trigger wireless?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a wired thumb trigger, so there's no second battery to charge or pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my handlebars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with mounts for 22 to 26mm and 31.8mm round handlebars. It won't fit flat aero bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's rated IP44: fine in rain and spray, but not waterproof or submersible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat batteries does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo AAA batteries, included. Hornit quotes up to 12 months of normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: dB140 V3, black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound: 140dB road mode, 121dB horn mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger: wired thumb trigger, 355mm long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts: Garmin-style, 22 to 26mm (with 4 spacers) and 31.8mm, round bars only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather rating: IP44. Power: 2 x AAA (included), up to 12 months (Hornit figure).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 102g with larger mount and batteries (horn 48g, trigger 10g).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorn dimensions: 98 x 48 x 42mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hornit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52933561844021,"sku":"5060509922468","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/3468\/6261\/files\/hornit-db140-electronic-horn-1.jpg?v=1779940452","url":"https:\/\/ivanhoecycles.com.au\/products\/hornit-db140-electronic-bike-horn","provider":"Ivanhoe Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}