Theodore

I saw a couple of bike mirrors today. One was the blackburn multi mirror and the other was the
Mirrycle MTB Bar End Mirror. Both were around 20 bucks. I am presently using a 3rd eye helmet
mounted which I am not comfortable with for two reasons. First is if I crash I am always concerned
about the stem breaking and piercing my eye. Second, the focal length is short and it takes me some time focus my eye to the mirror thereby distracting me to what's in front of me.

Can anyone give me their experience with the two mirrors I mentioned and what others are out there.
Thanks for the feedback in advance.

ted

bcbcbc

I've just been looking for first bicycle mirror ever. completely struck out with the eyeglass mirror. Can only see my own fat head.

Got the mtn mirrycle and it works pretty good. I have a roadster with albatross bars not an actual road bike. the fexibility in the mounting system seems like it could be made to work in any situation. There is not enough length in the mount to give a lot of margin for error. I can just see past my own arm and I can just get my hand on the grip without moving the mirror, expecially with 3 layer mittens. I also 'adjust' the h*ll out of the mirror by the time I get the bike thru 5 doors from my apartment to the street.

Today was the first time I ever rode in significant traffic with a mirror and I'll never want to ride without one again. The immediate practical effect is not huge but the psychological benefit of seeing things coming is huge. Come good weather I think I'll try the eyeglass mirror on the right side.

botto 

ask here.

KasbeKZ

https://reviews.roadbikereview.com/bl...ycling-rookie/

you noob! you can't have a mirror!

joejack951

You will get more useful answers in the commuting or A&S forums. I only use a glasses mounted mirror which takes some getting used to and also requires occassional readjustment. It's worth the hassle to me because the view is so much better due to it's proximity to my eyes and I can easily take it with me between my 4 bikes. Helmet mounted mirrors don't stick to my various hats either

For the mirror skeptics, you have 3 mirrors on your car; why not one on your bike? If you only do big group rides, nevermind

Ames

Mirror? Never used one in 40 plus years but have been side swiped and broke the collar bone maybe it is a good idea.

joejack951

Mirrors are extremely useful (to me) for a few things, some of which may not apply to every cyclist.

1. Lane changes. I have to make a few every day cycling to work. It's much easier to watch behind me in a mirror while I try to negotiate my lane change than constantly looking back for a gap. I only look back when I absolutely need to to confirm someone is letting me over.

2. Riding with a slower partner. Nothing's more annoying than constantly looking behind to see if someone is falling back. I can easily keep tabs on my wife/friends without ever needing to take my eyes off the road in front of me.

3. Riding further left. I know it's not cool with some roadies to ride anywhere but the edge of the road or on the fog line, but I personally prefer more space and less flats from debris and potholes. I ride as far left as I please and keep tabs on who's behind me. If moving right will help someone pass, I do so then move back left once they are gone. It's much easier to do with a mirror than without.

YMMV.

merlinextraligh

https://themirrorlady.com/Full_Length.../c5/index.html

tad heavy, but excellent coverage, and when it comes to safety, do you want to comprimise?

merlinextraligh

Because, I sit in an enclosed area in my car with things constricting my view, not so on the bike.

joejack951

You tow a trailer everywhere? Last time I drove (today), I could see everything I needed to see by turning around. It's a lot easier to get the same view with a mirror though. Same applies on my bike. Maybe I'm just lazier than you.

fauxto nick

Does not compute.

MONGO!

dekindy

https://www.bike-eye.co.uk/new/product.shtml

My favorite by fat. I mount it on the right side of the down tube so that it will not get knocked out of adjustment when I lay my bike down. I can see straight behind which is handy to make sure the drafters behind are keeping up. Cars can be seen for long distances and I use my ears to hear cars that are close.

I used a third eye 10+ years and Sprintech bar end mirror on both bar ends for two seasons. I liked the Sprintech pretty well. But the Bike-Eye is the best. Cateye also makes a version that can be mounted like the Bike-Eye. It may be out of production because I could not find it at Cateye or Amazon. It is smaller and oval shaped and attaches by an adjustable rubber strap compared to the larger rectangular shaped Bike-Eye that attaches using plastic ties. I recommend the Cateye also if you can locate one.

Lucky07

FL_MarkD

I have used a couple of different mirrors on my road bike. Both of these work well. The 'italian' looks best and is almost not noticed when looking at the bike. I use a mirror because I am blind in my left eye and 'turning around' far enough the left to see approaching traffic or checking for the group of riders is very difficult.

Sharp looking: https://www.aspirevelotech.com/Mercha...ry_Code=MIRROR

Easy to adjust and removable : https://www.biketiresdirect.com/psprb...mirrors/pp.htm

Mark

Nachoman

My wife wouldn't think so.

pdedes

i don't use a mirror. i don't ride with those that do.

MONGO!

I'd rather get hit by a car than wear a mirror.

zonatandem

MONGO: Been hit by a car, more than once, in 300,000 miles of bicycling. Apparently you haven't . . . yet!
Yup, wear an eyeglass mounted mirror for the past 30 years. And yes, a couple times it has been useful in getting out of an agressive motorist's way!
Just my experience.

Carbon Unit

I won’t ride without a mirror, period. I like to know what is sneaking up behind me and I would rather stay alive than look cool.

Here is the mirror I use and it works perfectly.

https://www.rei.com/product/752285

daredevil

Perfect!

Randochap

Sprintech.

joejack951

You'll probably be wearing your styrofoam hat though if/when it does happen

MadCowMoo

All said and done this is the one you want.
https://www.aspirevelotech.com/Mercha...ry_Code=MIRROR

Carbon Unit

I have not used this mirror but others that have used mirrors that plug into the end of handlebars say that they vibrate to the point that they are unuseable. Has this been your experience?