Originally Posted by
bikecommuter13
I bought a helmet mirror from ebay for less than $3. I have been using it for 2 days now. I am not sure how the expensive ones performs or do they give you a better view. But for the one I got, when I set it up for the hoods, I can't see what's behind me on the drops. And you have to train your eyes to get used to seeing what's behind you. Bottom line, it's not like a car rear mirror.
Being able to see what's behind me give me chance to relax a bit if I know there are no cars behind.
However, do you guys really feel/think having mirrors improves safety? I am thinking if cars want to hit you, they hit you regardless of you having mirrors or not.
Are you riding any differently with or without a mirror? For me the benefit is noticing no cars behind and ride more enjoyably.
Not sure about your type, but the eyeglass mounted to helmet visor works really well and has many adjustment points. it took me a while to adjust it well, but works really great. i have flat bar, not sure how it would work when you bend down on the hoods. you may have to rotate your head up to see. also an unlike-car situation because you change where your head is unlike in a car.
it will have less range than car mirrors due to size and location and also due to not being 3 mirrors like in cars. Cars themselves also are faster compared to what may be behind them.
will it improve safety, yes. but for left turns I still turn my head around just to be safe. (I'm also the guy who looks to the side first in a car before changing lanes)