clubber

Well the title says it. What brand/type and where you have it mounted and why.

I just bought an Evo Edge bar end mirror and so far its been great. It allows me to clearly see behind and beside me with a fairly wide field of view. It is mostly when I out with my 13 yr old niece to let her know what (group riders or individuals that don't give any warning ) is behind us especially when I personally have trouble turning myself.

steeljunkie

I'm addicted to the mirror - can't ride without it. The one I use attaches to my glasses and looks totally nerdy, but it's sure nice to see what's behind.

justin70

Take a look mirror. Super helpful when crossing into traffic to turn left.

jimincalif

Yes, beer view mirror. Clips to my glasses. Don't leave home without it.

TrojanHorse

I just received my italian road bike mirror and hopefully will install it tomorrow. I need to do some recabling and rewrapping of the bars anyway so it's a good time.

thump55

How else would you be able to see the tears and crushed souls of those MUP tools you just smashed? Those kitted up fanboys certainly aren't worth turning around for.

mcours2006

I can't even ride now without the mirror. Mine are mounted to my helmet, McGyver style. Quite nerdy, but who cares.

Deal4Fuji

I've had one since I started riding roads with my club, but wasn't a constant user until I got hit recently by a pick-up truck mirror. I'm checking behind me all the time now to make sure I'm getting clearance. A handlebar mounted Zefal Cyclop from my LBS.

wphamilton

I feel the same way but I had to take it off the helmet and put it on sunglasses, so that I could still be safe when I leave the helmet at home.

GlennR

No, guess I'm just a risk taker.

Seriously, it's probably a good idea since Long Island roads have plenty of traffic. But I know enough routes that are less traveled. I do pay attention listening for cars and so far so good.

noodle soup

So what do you do now when you see trouble approaching?

Marcus_Ti

Bar end mirror here. Sprinttech

rpenmanparker 

I wore eyeglass mirrors for many years but found them to be fragile. I was replacing them frequently. I find helmet mount mirrors to be much more durable and just as effective.

Deal4Fuji

I haven't had to cross that bridge yet, but the mental plan is to bail right into the grass or apron of the hwy if there is one.

noodle soup

Good luck with that plan.

deapee

I encounter a lot of riders on a local paved trail I go to -- I always appreciate the couples that are riding and have mirrors -- They always make way long before you're approaching and would yell "ON YOUR LEFT" -- It seems so useful, but I have no mirrors.

I just found out yesterday there are bears at this trail that quite often make their way onto the trail....if I'm fleeing from a bear, I almost don't want a mirror. Fortunately I've never run into a bear. My theory is I'd just have to be at full speed long enough to pass another rider, then he's their problem???

ARPRINCE

I use Rearviz RearViz - Bicycle Rear Vision Mirror Worn on the Arm

silversx80

I used one until I got hit. After seeing the vehicle in the mirror, I moved over as far to the right as I could (I'm usually over as far to the right as safely as I can be regardless of vehicles on the road). I don't know if he drifted over too far, or if I couldn't gauge just how close he was riding to the shoulder, but the point is that short of dismounting and climbing into the ditch immediately off the shoulder, there is nothing more I could have done to avoid being hit.

I do all the same things now as far as defensive riding goes, but instead of a mirror I use a superbly bright light, visible in daytime. I also plan my routes so that I avoid times and/or roads where I'll be riding into the Sun.

dksix

Yes, won't ride without one. I have a cheap plastic one from eBay. The counter-sink for the mount screw broke out so I put some super glue on the tabs and stuck it up in the bar end, it's glue to the bar tape inside the bar. I always mean to buy a better one but this one is working fine so it's not a major priority.

It's mounted in the left bar end.

noodle soup

This is what I was getting at with Deal4Fuji. You might see it coming, but there's little that can be done to avoid it in the time you have.

FTR, I have also been rear-ended by a passing truck.

rpenmanparker 

The two safety measures aren't mutually exclusive. You can have a light AND a mirror. Mirrors aren't just for seeing danger coming at you, but also for safe navigation on the road, changing lanes, turning, etc.

bruce19

Having had C1 & C2 fused I need a mirror. I use an Italian Road Bike Mirror. Takes some adjustment to get just right but then it's unobtrusive and the glass (rather than plastic) gives a clear view.

downtube42

Recently I switched to Take A Look, after years of using a Third Eye. Both glasses mount.

GlennR

I agree they are useless in warning you of a pending collision. But they can assist when you want to make turns or change lanes. They allow you to be safer, not drivers.

mcours2006

This particular topic has been discussed ad noseum over at the commuting forum. Lots of people swear by them. A few claim they are useless and do nothing but add stress and anxiety seeing cars approaching from behind. Most agree that they do little to prevent getting hit from behind, but they increase your awareness of your surroundings.

I find them helpful when trying to get into the left turn lane in traffic. I can see the gap in the traffic where I can squeeze in without taking my eyes off of what's in front of me.

They are also useful when I see drivers behind me perhaps contemplating on squeezing a pass without moving over to the left. In this case I might move closer to the centre of the lane and force him to change lanes to pass. Yeah, might backfire too resulting in a rear-ender. [shrug]