Originally Posted by
daredevil
With a handlebar mirror, your vision is restricted by where your bars are pointed. No such problem with a head mounted system. I don't wear glasses either but I put a mirror on my helmet and when I don't wear that, I throw on some clear glasses which isn't a bad idea for protecting vision anyway. Pretty much a no brainer folks.
btw, the advantage of being able to see absolutely anything, anywhere behind you, far outweighs the burden of wearing a helmet or some kind of eye wear to put the device on.
I will give you this though, any mirror is better than none at all.
Originally Posted by
travelmama
Huh? Are you disagreeing with the choice one has made to state your claim?
Originally Posted by
daredevil
I am explaining the the OP the advantages of a head mounted mirror vs a stationary bar mounted mirror. I'm not sure I understand your question but I guess I'll say yes, I am disagreeing with the choice of a less efficient mirror.
Noting that the original post is from Somerville, MA, as a year round cycle commuter in Boston, I heartily endorse the opinion of Daredevil. Why bother to post to the Forums just to announce you are buying a handlebar mirror? Whoop-dee-doo.