mirrors on you bikes
07-23-08, 11:00 PM
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I have a Sprintech drop bar mirror. I like it.
https://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30...ils&sku=MI2000
https://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30...ils&sku=MI2000
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07-24-08, 06:18 AM
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I'm working on one. Bought one and it doesn't fit in the handlebar the way the diagram shows. (Thank g-- I didn't cut off the end of the handlebar grip before I tested the fit of the mirror!)
I do think it is a necessity in the same way a rear-view is a necessity on a car or truck. I can't imagine having to stick my head out of the car over and over every time I wanted to turn or pass. I mean, there is still a head turn, but the mirror gives you some foresight. It saves a couple of head turns, at least.
I do think it is a necessity in the same way a rear-view is a necessity on a car or truck. I can't imagine having to stick my head out of the car over and over every time I wanted to turn or pass. I mean, there is still a head turn, but the mirror gives you some foresight. It saves a couple of head turns, at least.
07-24-08, 07:29 AM
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+1.
I'm more a fan of glasses-mounted mirrors, because they tend to provide a more stable view (especially on rough roads), and because they allow me to see around corners by turning my head.
But, a few years ago I tried out several models of bar mounted mirrors.
Of the bar end mirrors that I tried, the cheap Cateye mirror was the best. It's only $7, can take some abuse, and provides a good field of view.
I'm more a fan of glasses-mounted mirrors, because they tend to provide a more stable view (especially on rough roads), and because they allow me to see around corners by turning my head.
But, a few years ago I tried out several models of bar mounted mirrors.
Of the bar end mirrors that I tried, the cheap Cateye mirror was the best. It's only $7, can take some abuse, and provides a good field of view.
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07-24-08, 08:13 AM
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For some stupid reason, I cannot use helmet mounted mirrors.... I always end up one lane over about to get squished.
I'm waiting for my treking bar to show up from NASHBAR, and am trying to find some way to mount a mirror to that....any ideas?
I'm waiting for my treking bar to show up from NASHBAR, and am trying to find some way to mount a mirror to that....any ideas?
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07-24-08, 08:33 AM
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I bought a Zappa mirror off Nashbar and was horribly disappointed. I rode twice with it and it was quite nice in regards to field of view and everything. However, while dismounting my bike I hit my knee against it and it instantly severed. It was some cheap plastic. Absolutely worthless mirror since it really should be designed to withstand some common abuse.
At lease Nashbar is being good enough to give me a refund.
At lease Nashbar is being good enough to give me a refund.
07-24-08, 10:12 AM
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1+ on the Take-A-Look, glassess mounted.
Won't happily get on a bike without it now (even if I'm riding with my kids on a bike path), and I kind of expect to be able to see behind myself at all times even when off the bike.
It took about 1-2 weeks to get used to and a month to get really good at using it, but you can see everything behind you, over either shoulder, and there is no blind spot.
Won't happily get on a bike without it now (even if I'm riding with my kids on a bike path), and I kind of expect to be able to see behind myself at all times even when off the bike.
It took about 1-2 weeks to get used to and a month to get really good at using it, but you can see everything behind you, over either shoulder, and there is no blind spot.
07-24-08, 10:13 AM
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+1.
Of the bar end mirrors that I tried, the cheap Cateye mirror was the best. It's only $7, can take some abuse, and provides a good field of view.
Of the bar end mirrors that I tried, the cheap Cateye mirror was the best. It's only $7, can take some abuse, and provides a good field of view.
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These are what I use. Work well, are cheap & don't seem to break that easy. I've parked my bike in high traffic areas, come out to find the mirrors "readjusted", but never broken. Actually, I think I got mine for $5 a piece.
07-24-08, 12:33 PM
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07-24-08, 12:44 PM
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All of these posts show mirrors that will work with drop bars. If you have straight bars on a road bike, any of the other bar-end style mirrors will work.
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All of these posts show mirrors that will work with drop bars. If you have straight bars on a road bike, any of the other bar-end style mirrors will work.
Evo Sport on my bike.
https://www.calhouncycle.com/productc...5&idcategory=0
The mounting system it uses is ********, but once mounted it works GREAT.
https://www.calhouncycle.com/productc...5&idcategory=0
The mounting system it uses is ********, but once mounted it works GREAT.
I have a Sprintech drop bar mirror. I like it.
https://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30...ils&sku=MI2000
https://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30...ils&sku=MI2000
On my commuter, I use a mirrycle https://www.mirrycle.com/main_mirrors.htm
07-24-08, 01:24 PM
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When I first started commuting, I decided it would be a good idea to get a mirror. I never did get around to it though, and now I'm just used to not having one. I think just turning works out mostly fine, though I read a post on BF that I thought made sense. Someone said that it makes checking the traffic behind you easier without possibly making a motorist think you're going to turn, or switch lanes. That over the shoulder look is a strong visual cue to motorists that you're going to change position, but sometimes you just want to see what's behind you. A mirror would be very good in this instance.
That said, I still don't think I'm going to get one.
That said, I still don't think I'm going to get one.
07-24-08, 01:29 PM
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Love mine. Allows me to be aware of more at once. Turning my head constantly takes my eyes off the prize.
Of course, just like the mirrors in the car, I am well aware there is a blind spot and always look before changing course, but it is nice to forecast what is coming up behind me!
I have a bar-end Mirrycle, and it seems to be pretty tough.
Of course, just like the mirrors in the car, I am well aware there is a blind spot and always look before changing course, but it is nice to forecast what is coming up behind me!
I have a bar-end Mirrycle, and it seems to be pretty tough.
07-24-08, 01:29 PM
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This is the one I have. After about a year, It got loose, so I fixed it with some CA (Superglue) Good for the price, but next time will probably go with a sturdier one. Love my CatEye head light. Real bright on only two C cells.
07-24-08, 01:47 PM
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Use Mirrycle Bar end Mirror on Hybrid. Was not aware of the Original version for drop down bars!
For drops have the CatEye version mounted to tube end, but often need to move arm for good view.
Have also used version that fastens over grips, with velcro strap, too much vibration for good view, so utilized the Mirrycle style on recommendation of friends. These swivel end and can be titled easily to avoid storage mishaps as well.
For drops have the CatEye version mounted to tube end, but often need to move arm for good view.
Have also used version that fastens over grips, with velcro strap, too much vibration for good view, so utilized the Mirrycle style on recommendation of friends. These swivel end and can be titled easily to avoid storage mishaps as well.
07-24-08, 01:53 PM
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07-24-08, 04:48 PM
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07-24-08, 05:07 PM
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I've got it as a surplus mirror on Ebay. It has performed very well and I've got few more there since as spares. In the meantime, while flying, I realized that it is a corner mirror from 737, for a flight attendant to see from the entrance whether there is someone in the corridor and the other way around. It is 5"x4" glass convex, in an alu frame, with ball mount.
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Cool.... a little hard to buy on EBAY, but cool....
Any practical solutions for Trekking bars?
Any practical solutions for Trekking bars?
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It is actually mounted on touring bars. I have used a piece of old damaged bars, that points forward, combined with pieces from discounted aero bars. The pile-up of pieces is a bit clumsy, but gives a decent flexibility. I tried to bend some tubes of handlebar diameter, to match aero-bar clamps, but my bending efforts were not very successful. Thus, I have resorted to cutting the ready pieces.
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07-24-08, 09:57 PM
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I use the sprintech on two of my bikes and I have the take a look which I use with all my bikes even the ones that have mirrors attached. Just like blinky lights I don't think you can have too many
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