I don't ride in NYC . I am generally fine with traffic as it exists where I am, but its mostly moderate traffic roads that are used to bikes, or roads with good bike lanes. I would not like the more crazy roads or riding in NYC from the way people describe it. I occasionally go on some of the busier roads at rush hour in SF that don't have a dedicated bike lane, but usually on one of those bike share bikes on days that I bus in SF. Traffic is usually in a traffic jam and I am working my way through it. My normal commute is a largely a mix of roads with bike lanes, bike friendly roads, and paths.


I have to agree with PaulRivers, that looks like a mirror worth using, not a small little thing. I see some other videos posted here so will have to look it up. I feel like drop bars make it a bit more challenging to get a well positioned mirror, but I will evaluate some options for that or helmet/glasses mount.