Škoda Unveils DuoBell, A Bike Bell That Can Outsmart Noise‑Cancelling Headphones

Škoda has introduced the DuoBell, a clever dual‑tone bike bell engineered to outsmart noise‑cancelling headphones and improve safety in busy city streets. Developed with the University of Salford, the bell targets a specific frequency gap that ANC systems struggle to block, allowing pedestrians to hear approaching cyclists even while wearing modern headphones. Its mechanical dual‑resonator design creates a complex sound profile that cuts through urban noise without electronics or batteries. As part of Škoda’s Share the Road initiative, the DuoBell highlights a practical, research‑driven approach to modern cycling safety and showcases the brand’s continued innovation in mobility.