StephenH

Every rider I know uses a mirror, but they all use DIFFERENT mirrors, no consistency at all.
I use a Cycleaware that goes on eyeglasses. It's the best I've found. You do need a rubber band around it so it doesn't go flying if you accidently knock it off.
I tried one that glues to the helmet, and it vibrated too bad. I tried one that clips on the helmet, and the helmet was tapered the wrong way. Seems like I've tried a couple of other glasses-mounted ones.

canklecat

Mirrycle on the bike handlebars, Take-A-Look on the helmet.

The bike mounted mirror was intuitive for me, same as on a motorcycle.

The helmet mounted mirror took some getting used to. I hated it for the first couple of weeks and swore every day to get rid of it. After a month it became comfortable. Now I've been using it for a few months and wouldn't want to ride without it, although it's not perfect.

The Take-A-Look has approx 1:1 magnification, showing very little of what's behind, so I must pan around often to see everything behind me. That took a lot of adapting. But I'm accustomed to it now. On the plus side, the narrow angle of view makes it easier to estimate distance and speed of approaching vehicles or cyclists.

One drawback to the Take-A-Look is the sharp edged/angled design. It could cause nasty cuts or eye damage in a bad crash. I'm considering switching to a round or oval mirror with a rounded frame edge. Or I might make my own bumper cushion for the TAL. One big advantage to the TAL is the adjustability to get just the right viewing angle.

The Mirrycles have a wide angle view and are great for a quick peek behind, especially at night with approaching vehicles using headlights. But NEVER assume the absence of headlights in the mirror at night means it's safe to turn. Too many folks still neglect to turn on their headlights.

I still see many cyclists who don't use mirrors, but they have full neck flexibility and are comfortable looking behind. Due to permanent C2 damage I cannot look over my shoulder or look upward without pain, so I need the mirrors.

linberl

Huge fan of Ortlieb mirrors. super durable and lightweight. Adventure Cycling sells them.

Chuck Naill

I continue to enjoy this little mirror. Cycle Star Mirror 901/1 Short/Straight by B & M

KD5NRH

I use the handlebar mirror to keep from having to turn and look unnecessarily several times; check the mirror until I see the clearing I need, then turn and verify, rather than having to look back each time. Last time I broke one, replacing it was a no brainer after just one commute without it.

wphamilton

That's why I have them on sunglasses and goggles, so that I'll have a mirror when I don't feel like wearing a helmet. I'd put one on both, but having two mirrors on one side would be too goofy even by my standards.

rumrunn6

how do you attach it to the goggles?

wphamilton

Gorilla tape.

The goggles have a take-a-look, but looks the same.

cmac77

wow, i guess i'll take a look at the take a look mirror. thanks all!

rumrunn6

takes some getting used to. others swear by larger mirrors & mirrors mounted to the bars. once you get the take-a-look set up it works well. but don't be disappointed if it takes a while, or a few rides

PatrickGSR94

I prefer a mirror near my left eye, because you can see a much larger field of view when the mirror is located close to your eye. You can also swivel your head to get an even wider scanning field of view.

JPow90

I got mine from amazon

rydabent

+1 they are what I use on both my bent and my trike. They are fully adjustable, and should work on most any bike.

bobwysiwyg

Seriously!?

nicasiri

I have that mirror too, it's a good one...

PatrickGSR94

ummm yes I do. I can see motorists slowing or changing lanes from 100 yards or sometimes even as much as 1/4 mile back behind me. If I see a motorist approaching but not changing lanes, I watch to see if they slow or put their right turn signal on. It's pretty easy to tell if neither of these happen, in which case I'll move right quickly if I feel the need to do so. In 5 years of riding with a mirror, I've had to do this once, maybe twice at the most.

DougG

Not sure what an "endurance bike" is exactly, but from my experience the D&D Ultralite is hands-down the best mirror I've ever had for a drop-bar bike (also works on other bar types), and I've tried a lot of 'em. Very steady image and a wide field of view, although you really do have to remember that "objects are closer than they appear!" At first I was afraid it would be flimsy and easily broken, but so far it's held up well. The biggest issue is having it in the way if you want to lean it on that side, or when laying it flat in the back of our SUV, but even then it's just a matter of easily repositioning it. And placed as shown it doesn't get in the way of any of my hand positions on the bars.

tramptrade 

I use a Mirrycle. It works very well for me with little vibration and a good, clear view of approaching vehicles.

As far as mirrors not being of any value, I have to disagree - at least for my own purposes. Seeing a 5-ton truck or a bus coming up on me when I am approaching a narrow bight is enough to get me to back off on entering the bight until the big boy passes.

I often pull a trailer with my dog in it, so I definitely, and unashamedly err on the side of caution.