Originally Posted by Son_Rising
(Post 21017146)
I wasted my money on a Take A Look mirror last year. For me (probably due to my vision) it's pretty much useless. It seems to work well for some people, but not for me.
I would try the bar end version next time though. They seem like a better design IMO. |
Originally Posted by genec
(Post 21105372)
"curved handlebars?" As in drop bars, mustache bars, or longhorn steer bars... don't know what you mean by "curved bars."
But I do suspect that a suitable mirror is available... if you desire to use one, you will find it. |
Originally Posted by Chris0516
(Post 21108801)
Drop bars
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Originally Posted by sdmc530
(Post 21108554)
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. 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. |
I bought a bar plug style mirror but I just decided that where I ride I could do without.
Still got it, probably never use it, guess it's time to Craigslist it or something. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...37c0b0275d.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...dab25daef9.jpg |
Originally Posted by mynewnchome
(Post 21109928)
I bought a bar plug style mirror but I just decided that where I ride I could do without.
Still got it, probably never use it, guess it's time to Craigslist it or something. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...37c0b0275d.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...dab25daef9.jpg Cheers |
Originally Posted by genec
(Post 21109902)
Drop bars are easy... you aren't looking hard enough.
Originally Posted by Miele Man
(Post 21110010)
I tied mirors like that twice and both times I found that my arm blocked the view of the mirror.
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For commuting I've used this mirror with drop bars perhaps for over 12 years. I don't notice it riding. I remove it for long weekend rides with others.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...61a28b62f0.jpg |
Originally Posted by ChrisWagner
(Post 21013815)
Mirror is glass and replaceable but haven't broken one in 4 years of use and the bikes have taken a couple of mirror side dumps.
Every mirror I've tried mounting there has gotten broken from the bike falling over fairly quickly. Also, vibration was always a big issue, no matter how securely I mounted the mirror. I now ride with a mirror mounted to my helmet and that avoids both issues. |
In 12yr I've only broken one bar mount mirror. They vibrate a tiny bit, but I can see traffic or a vehicle behind me very far back more than adequately.
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Originally Posted by dougmc
(Post 21119785)
You must be doing something really right that I was doing really wrong!
Every mirror I've tried mounting there has gotten broken from the bike falling over fairly quickly. Also, vibration was always a big issue, no matter how securely I mounted the mirror. I now ride with a mirror mounted to my helmet and that avoids both issues. Mirror CRG - Constructors Racing Group Bar end mount CRG - Constructors Racing Group |
I accidentally took a pic of my commuter with bar end mirror a few days ago.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a48ecd2b1a.jpg (Note the torn up bar wrap, I had a minor crash when riding with my son a couple months ago. Mirror shifted out of the way and was fine.) |
I use a helmet-mounted mirror. It's tiny, but shows me what I need to see. I just need to know if there is a car behind me when I come to an intersection. I ride mostly on MUPs and don't need it at all there except to see if my husband is still within sight or if I should slow down and let him catch up.
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Originally Posted by NomarsGirl
(Post 21126605)
I use a helmet-mounted mirror. It's tiny, but shows me what I need to see. I just need to know if there is a car behind me when I come to an intersection.
I ride mostly on MUPs and don't need it at all there except to see if my husband is still within sight or if I should slow down and let him catch up.
Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
(Post 15468661)
I use both left and right rearview mirrors, in my case Take-a-Look eyeglass mounted ones...
This past weekend I rode with a companion on a low-riding recumbent three-wheel trike. I just deflected my right-hand mirror slightly downwards so I didn’t have to crane my neck upwards to see him. The left-hand mirror was still in place to monitor rearward traffic. |
Originally Posted by NomarsGirl
(Post 21126605)
I use a helmet-mounted mirror. It's tiny, but shows me what I need to see. I just need to know if there is a car behind me when I come to an intersection. I ride mostly on MUPs and don't need it at all there except to see if my husband is still within sight or if I should slow down and let him catch up.
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Originally Posted by noisebeam
(Post 21119795)
In 12yr I've only broken one bar mount mirror. They vibrate a tiny bit, but I can see traffic or a vehicle behind me very far back more than adequately.
Most of the bar end mirrors I break are due to going through narrow "car gates" or something similar, and doing so at speed, yet slightly misjudging the offset needed to save the mirror. ;) I really like my new velcro mirror. :) |
Just started using a "Velcro Bar End Mirror" with a red blinkie light attached in addition to my helmet and under seat lights. Seems drivers are giving me a bit more passing distance with the left boundary of the bike being more apparent. BTW, before lighting up the mirror I tried it out and just couldn't make the mirror work as well as my eyeglass mount mirror
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Originally Posted by NomarsGirl
(Post 21126605)
I use a helmet-mounted mirror. It's tiny, but shows me what I need to see. I just need to know if there is a car behind me when I come to an intersection. I ride mostly on MUPs and don't need it at all there except to see if my husband is still within sight or if I should slow down and let him catch up.
The view ahead when looking into an eyeglass or helmet mounted mirror might be out of focus but you can still see what's in front of you. Cheers |
Originally Posted by OldTryGuy
(Post 21127573)
Seems drivers are giving me a bit more passing distance with the left boundary of the bike being more apparent. BTW, before lighting up the mirror I tried it out and just couldn't make the mirror work as well as my eyeglass mount mirror
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...16d169f28d.jpg |
Originally Posted by rumrunn6
(Post 21134464)
encouraging isn't it? I found the same to be true for me when I added a 2nd rear facing strobe on my left drop bar. last year I added a mirror I found at a consignment shop. got a pic? here's mine
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...16d169f28d.jpg The bar end mirror didn't work for me since riding on my aerobars prevents viewing so I attached the light to the mirror. Money well spent just in a different way. |
Originally Posted by noisebeam
(Post 21119982)
I accidentally took a pic of my commuter with bar end mirror a few days ago.
(Note the torn up bar wrap, I had a minor crash when riding with my son a couple months ago. Mirror shifted out of the way and was fine.) |
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE.
Well if anybody is still following this thread, and my rant about eyeglass/hemet mirrors and how they don't work for me... here's news... The dang thing works great in the office as a "who's behind me" mirror at my computer. I work with my back to the door, due to the office arrangement. Not the best arrangement, to be sure... and on occasion someone pops in and surprises the heck out of me... in a rude way. Well, I popped that bike mirror up against my computer and braced it with a touch of tape, and I have no problem focusing on it and looking behind me. Of course it is about 20-22 inches away. No wonder I could never focus on it, while attached to my helmet. I AM using a very nice "velcro on" bar end mirror on my bike. It works great... bit expensive, but heck... I'm worth it. ;) Anyway, thought you folks would like to know... it was definitely an issue of focal length. And, the mirror has not gone to waste. :D |
Originally Posted by genec
(Post 21180797)
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE.
Well if anybody is still following this thread, and my rant about eyeglass/hemet mirrors and how they don't work for me... here's news... The dang thing works great in the office as a "who's behind me" mirror at my computer. I work with my back to the door, due to the office arrangement. Not the best arrangement, to be sure... and on occasion someone pops in and surprises the heck out of me... in a rude way. Well, I popped that bike mirror up against my computer and braced it with a touch of tape, and I have no problem focusing on it and looking behind me. Of course it is about 20-22 inches away. No wonder I could never focus on it, while attached to my helmet. I AM using a very nice "velcro on" bar end mirror on my bike. It works great... bit expensive, but heck... I'm worth it. ;) Anyway, thought you folks would like to know... it was definitely an issue of focal length. And, the mirror has not gone to waste. :D |
Originally Posted by genec
(Post 21180797)
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE.
Well if anybody is still following this thread, and my rant about eyeglass/hemet mirrors and how they don't work for me... here's news... The dang thing works great in the office as a "who's behind me" mirror at my computer. I work with my back to the door, due to the office arrangement. Not the best arrangement, to be sure... and on occasion someone pops in and surprises the heck out of me... in a rude way. Well, I popped that bike mirror up against my computer and braced it with a touch of tape, and I have no problem focusing on it and looking behind me. Of course it is about 20-22 inches away. No wonder I could never focus on it, while attached to my helmet. I AM using a very nice "velcro on" bar end mirror on my bike. It works great... bit expensive, but heck... I'm worth it. ;) Anyway, thought you folks would like to know... it was definitely an issue of focal length. And, the mirror has not gone to waste. :D
Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
(Post 20778215)
When we go ballroom dancing on a crowded floor, my wife will sometimes say "Watch behind you." :foo:
I once put on my eyeglass-mounted Take-a-Look mirror, but she was not amused.
Originally Posted by AlmostTrick
(Post 21062699)
Right. Besides, anyone who wears two helmet mirrors, (one on each side) is a not only a safety fanatic but obviously proud to ignore the fashion rules. Both A-OK in my book! :lol:
The other choice is the compact, or wider original size mirror. When I bought my most recent one, the shop only had the compact size. I was skeptical about it, but with the proper adjustment, as with the original size, it works fine. Probably more stylish for those persuaded by fashion. :innocent: |
Originally Posted by Jungleland
(Post 21134856)
How is that mounted? That looks exactly like something I need (I am far sighted and don't think the helmet/glasses mirror will work well).
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