Bullhorn Mirror solution?
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Bullhorn Mirror solution?
Hi, I have "chopped and flopped" bullhorns with a bar-end mirror. I'm going to install bar-con levers but this leaves nowhere for my mirror
I looked at the Blackburn Road mirror which attaches to the brake lever but would be in the way of my hands.
Any suggestions (apart from a helmet mirror which will be my final resort)?
Thanks!
I looked at the Blackburn Road mirror which attaches to the brake lever but would be in the way of my hands.
Any suggestions (apart from a helmet mirror which will be my final resort)?
Thanks!
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German ultra-light mirror: https://www.rivbike.com/search/run?qu...product=20-177
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I also ride bullhorns on my commie bike. I'm looking at the Zefal spy mirror. It can be mounted just about anywhere on the bike.
I can't really find a good pic of it anywhere:
https://www.xxcycle.com/php/boutique/...8&FROM=froogle
Not even the Zefal site shows it very well.
I can't really find a good pic of it anywhere:
https://www.xxcycle.com/php/boutique/...8&FROM=froogle
Not even the Zefal site shows it very well.
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Thanks for the replies
I do absolutely NOT want a convex mirror (the zefal spy is, and the german mirror looks like it is, thanks for the suggestions anyhow)... I've tried them, and tried to get used to them, but cannot judge speed and distance accurately... vehicles seem first a long way away and slow moving then all of a sudden they're bearing down on you at seemingly galactic speeds :/ ymmv...
The Blackburn Helmet mirror seems to be flat (?? anyone know)... I'll have to give it a try...
I do absolutely NOT want a convex mirror (the zefal spy is, and the german mirror looks like it is, thanks for the suggestions anyhow)... I've tried them, and tried to get used to them, but cannot judge speed and distance accurately... vehicles seem first a long way away and slow moving then all of a sudden they're bearing down on you at seemingly galactic speeds :/ ymmv...
The Blackburn Helmet mirror seems to be flat (?? anyone know)... I'll have to give it a try...
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Yup, it's flat; so is the Third Eye Pro helmet mirror. Those are the only two helmet mirrors I've tried so far (aside from the Bell accessory mirror that clips into the visor on a Citi or Metropolis helmet).
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Thanks for the replies
I do absolutely NOT want a convex mirror (the zefal spy is, and the german mirror looks like it is, thanks for the suggestions anyhow)... I've tried them, and tried to get used to them, but cannot judge speed and distance accurately... vehicles seem first a long way away and slow moving then all of a sudden they're bearing down on you at seemingly galactic speeds :/ ymmv...
The Blackburn Helmet mirror seems to be flat (?? anyone know)... I'll have to give it a try...
I do absolutely NOT want a convex mirror (the zefal spy is, and the german mirror looks like it is, thanks for the suggestions anyhow)... I've tried them, and tried to get used to them, but cannot judge speed and distance accurately... vehicles seem first a long way away and slow moving then all of a sudden they're bearing down on you at seemingly galactic speeds :/ ymmv...
The Blackburn Helmet mirror seems to be flat (?? anyone know)... I'll have to give it a try...
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I've seen someone with a mirror that you can strap anywhere on your handlebars but I don't know who makes them. I'm also interested because I currently can't use a mirror on either of my commuter bikes. My touring bike has bar-end shifters, and my other bike has bullhorns, so I can't use bar-end mirrors on either bike.
I've tried a helmet-mount mirror and it didn't work well for me. It got out of adjustment too easily, and I found myself taking my eyes off the road too much while trying to adjust or see with the mirror.
I've tried a helmet-mount mirror and it didn't work well for me. It got out of adjustment too easily, and I found myself taking my eyes off the road too much while trying to adjust or see with the mirror.
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I cut off the end of a 1" stem and slipped it over the end of my drops. Tighten it down and you are left with tube to mount your bar end mirror. I use the mirrcycle mountain mirror on two bikes.