Originally Posted by
alan s
Keep focused on the road ahead. If you are hard of hearing, have a stiff neck or poor peripheral vision, and generally lack situational awareness and riding ability, a mirror could come in handy. Tried one once, and it was worse than useless.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
...I think these disputes [like using a rearview mirror] that so often arise on BF may occur because the subscribers only relate to their own cycling circumstances. I can understand why someone riding rural, lightly-traveled and perhaps well-paved roads might not feel the need for a mirror, and rely on their hearing and rearward glances. On my urban commute where auto traffic may be heavy, bike lanes narrow, and hazards frequent and sudden, my mirror is the best bet...
Otherwise I have no further response to the above stiff-necked reply.
ADDENDUM: Actually I do note that my fellow BF correspondent does advocate for a rearview mirror for the activies of daily living:
Originally Posted by
alan s
I wear a mirror 24 x 7 so I can see what's going on behind my back. You'd be amazed if you knew what kind of crazy antics are happening all around you all the time.
