mirror with twist shifters
03-12-15, 08:49 PM
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mirror with twist shifters
Does anyone have a mirror that works well with grip twist shifters? The mirrors I see attach to the end of the handlebars so they move when the shifter is used.
03-13-15, 03:44 AM
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I've seen two varieties of mirror attachment, one clamps onto the end of the handlebars, you have to slide the grips along a bit for them to attach or you clamp them over the grips.
The other you either cut a hole in the end or remove a plug, and the mirror assembly slides into the end of the bar. There'll be a wedge and cage nut arrangement that then clamps to the inside of the bar.
https://www.mirrycle.com/ltd_mirror.php ← That's what I use, and I used to have grip shift as well and it was never a problem.
The other you either cut a hole in the end or remove a plug, and the mirror assembly slides into the end of the bar. There'll be a wedge and cage nut arrangement that then clamps to the inside of the bar.
https://www.mirrycle.com/ltd_mirror.php ← That's what I use, and I used to have grip shift as well and it was never a problem.
03-13-15, 08:09 AM
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+1 I think thats exactly what I use in summer. fits inside so no conflict at all.
In winter I'm running a 10$ k-mart crusier mirror that clamps on inboard of the shifter and brakes with a long rod to the actual mirror.
Inelegant and a PITA to keep adjusted but I find my winter gear interferes with the closer tolerance bar end mirror.
In winter I'm running a 10$ k-mart crusier mirror that clamps on inboard of the shifter and brakes with a long rod to the actual mirror.
Inelegant and a PITA to keep adjusted but I find my winter gear interferes with the closer tolerance bar end mirror.
03-13-15, 08:18 AM
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the inside of the handle bar does not rotate, bar end mirrors expand into the handle bar ..
I suspect your mechanic's Logic is weak & should go to a shop to buy the mirror & have them put it in..
I suspect your mechanic's Logic is weak & should go to a shop to buy the mirror & have them put it in..
03-16-15, 09:55 AM
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For me, handlebar mirrors vibrate too much and give too limited view and I have to look down at my handlebars to see taking my eyes off the road.
I prefer a Take A Look eyeglass mounted mirror. With just a small turn of my head (10 - 15 deg.) I can go from looking at the blindspot to my left to looking down the road. and since it is mounted to my eyeglasses, vibration is much less. I have it mounted/bent so it is high and to the left so I still have a view to my left under it without really needing to tilt my head.
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I prefer a Take A Look eyeglass mounted mirror. With just a small turn of my head (10 - 15 deg.) I can go from looking at the blindspot to my left to looking down the road. and since it is mounted to my eyeglasses, vibration is much less. I have it mounted/bent so it is high and to the left so I still have a view to my left under it without really needing to tilt my head.
Frank
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Since a good big mirror can save your life I use scooter mirrors mounted to my bars with "P" clips.
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