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Old 08-09-11 | 10:12 PM
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TransitGeek
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From: New York City

Bikes: Brompton M6R, Jamis Aurora Elite, Specialized Globe since 2007

It's been a real pain to find a mirror (and bell) that will fit on the 31" "oversized" bars on my new Jamis Aurora Elite touring bike. But I just ordered this one:
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show...-mirror/20-177

I got a mirror about a year ago for my hybrid bike which I use for city riding. I find that it really helps me judge how much space a car is about to give when passing, and also to check for quick merges. Since I now have my touring bike I don't use the hybrid every day and don't take it on long rides, but still the mirror is useful.

Oddly, I also find that drivers yield to me much more often when I use the mirror (as opposed to turning my head), I guess because they don't think I'm looking.
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