Originally Posted by
sdmc530
Same for me! I got it for a specific hills ride that was all on road riding and had lots of traffic. I spent more time trying to make it work than using it for its intended purpose. I just decided to turn my head instead.
I would try the bar end version next time though. They seem like a better design IMO.
If there were no differences of option there would be no horse races. Use what works for you. Getting used to a helmet mirror takes some time, and vision problems can factor into it. Since I used one for so long it was just a matter of getting the new one adjusted right and I was happy. I'm far sighted, can't read this screen without glasses but distance vision is fair without - don't know if that makes it easier to use. The main thing I like about helmet/glasses mount mirrors is that by just turning my head slightly I can see back on curved roads or check out all the traffic lanes. Unless the bar mirror is curved that is not an option.
But my wife never did like the helmet mirror and I wound up putting one of the old style Schwinn bar mirrors on her bike.