CloseTheGap has been a well-established name for years when it comes to smart cycling accessories. With the HideMyBell series, they combine a bike computer mount with an integrated bike bell. The new HideMyBell Regular 3 Pro has been developed as an affordable alternative to the popular Raceday 4 Evo. This bike bell is compatible with almost all common bike computers such as Garmin, Wahoo, Bryton, Sigma, and Hammerhead, and is aimed at road cyclists and gravel riders who want functionality without extra costs for options they do not need.
Differences compared to the Raceday 4 Evo
The Regular 3 Pro that I tested offers fewer expansion options than the top model. It lacks a quick-release bell, a light adapter, and the option to mount an Airtag. The material is also simpler, using glass fiber instead of carbon-reinforced construction. Operation is left-hand only, and on paper, the bell sound is slightly less powerful.
Side by side, the comparison looks as follows
| Raceday 4 Evo | Regular 3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Removable bell | Yes (Quickrelease) | No |
| Headlight adapter | Yes (GoPro 2 Style) | No |
| Apple Airtag | Yes | No |
| Belsounds/volume | ●●●●● | ●●●●○ |
| Material | Reinforced Carbon | Reinforced glasfiber |
| Operating | Left-/Righthanded | Only lefthanded |
Real-world experience and use
During several rides, the differences in practice appear minimal. The bell sound is still loud enough to clearly alert other road users. For riders who do not use accessories and are comfortable with left-hand operation, this bell provides everything needed. The design looks slightly less premium, but functionally it performs almost the same as the more expensive version. The weight is comparable to the Raceday 4 Evo, around 50 grams.
Conclusion and price
The HideMyBell Regular 3 Pro is a smart choice for cyclists looking for a reliable bike bell with an integrated mount at a lower price point. For around 50 euros, you get a product that performs almost the same in real-world use, but with fewer additional features. For most road cyclists and gravel riders, this is more than sufficient.
The mount is available for lots of brands/types of handlebars. The computermount/bell part is the same on each Regular3 model, the way you mount it to the handlebar is custom for each type. When you register the bell with CloseTheGap, you also receive a lifetime warranty.
Price Regular 3 Pro €45 to €50 (depending on which version)
More information closethegap.cc
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