Question about Bike Mirrors
08-15-20, 01:13 AM
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I've been using a take-a-look mirror for years now and would feel naked without it. Tried the tilt yesterday and it does remove part of your shoulder from view. A couple more adjustments and I may have it dialed in.
08-17-20, 08:58 AM
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Those things are toys, and dangerous if you bump into a branch or fall.
I have on both bikes a mirror like what's on small motorcycles. I can see great, when I can get them to stop flopping.
I have on both bikes a mirror like what's on small motorcycles. I can see great, when I can get them to stop flopping.
08-22-20, 11:42 AM
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08-30-20, 12:17 PM
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DreamRider85 The first issue is that you need to train yourself to be able to hold your line even when you turn your head.
Once you have that down, then you can use your mirror whichever way you prefer.
Once you have that down, then you can use your mirror whichever way you prefer.
08-30-20, 11:18 PM
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I have been using the rear mirror on my helmet. It's pretty useful but I have a question. Are you supposed to turn your head to see what's behind you? Or should you be able to see everything as is? When I try to set it to see everything without tuning, I see my own hair and ear. But the problem with turning my head is it causes my bike to go that direction. I have to adjust it usually when I take my helmet off. It has a velcro strap.
08-31-20, 04:54 AM
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I appreciate other cyclists with ugly bikes use mirrors. I don't have to say anything when I come up from behind.
