Originally Posted by
capejohn
It's a good technique for checking behind you. I normally grab the back of my saddle to pull myself into turning more to get a real good look. I tried using a mirror a couple of times but never felt comfortable with one.
How true!
I once felt comfortable about having a mirror to look behind me on the left. After, using the mirror successfully on numerous occasions, I once tried to use it, when a hybrid blew its horn just in the nick of time, so as to warn me of its quick approach from behind. I swerved back inline just in time to miss it!
I then immediately removed the mirror, and considered it more of a safely hazzard, than anything else.
I have now reattached the mirror and only use it either as a backup, or for a brief scan, just before I do a quick glance over the left shoulder for visual confirmation.