Originally Posted by
Doohickie
If there's any traffic around, yeah, head check. If I scan and see nothing, no really, nothing in the mirror, and can't hear any approaching traffic... what's the point? I guess I need to understand more about this blindspot blindsue is talking about. In a car you get that as a result of the c-pillar. There are no pillars on a bicycle to obstruct my view, and I can do a full headscan, to see probably 300 degrees, with the other 60 degrees being the curb on my right. What am I missing here?
I'm not disagreeing here; just trying to understand based on the experience and wisdom that is BF (okay, maybe just experience....)
I'll tell you what's wonderous about a mirror though... I've been picturing what cars do behind me, and kind of take it on faith that they are going around me when I'm in the lane. It's nice being able to see that happen and actually know where the cars are. Kind of empowering.
There was no traffic around Saturday evening as I took a quick glance in the mirror and moved to avoid dead coon...only to find that my wife, who was on my wheel, had already moved left and begun to pass me!
Even with a headscan, there are blindspots that take a little extra effort.
Mirrors are great for situational awareness and planning though.
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