I read several reviews before I decided to get this item. One of the negative feedback I read is that once you changed your position, you lose visibility. I typically place my hands at the bottom part of the hood and that's my optimized arm position when riding maybe 80%-90% of the time (I bike for fitness). Based on this riding style, I was thinking that this would work for me so I decided to buy it (plus the fact that I had an option to get a blue one as well ). I was able to only use it once this weekend so my initial first ride impressions are below:


The GOOD
- You don't feel the weight.
- Unit is perfectly contoured for the arms.
- Looks cool + color options.
- Top quality materials.
- Perfect view on the "optimized position".
- Once you set up the mirror angle that works for you when riding, it's fixed. It does not get jarred closed when hitting bumps or ruts or wind when riding downhills.
- Easy to adjust when riding.


The BAD
- Will take time getting used to it. I still look at the back of my shoulder forgetting I have the mirror.
- It's somewhat expensive (approx $60 including shipping).
- Once you take it off you need to adjust it all over again when putting it back on to find the correct unit placement on your arm as well as the mirror angle.
- You lose some or all visibility depending on how you place your arm on the bar (outside your optimized are position).
- Sunburn mark so wear sunscreen.
- No visibility out of the saddle.


There you go!