chefisaac

I got my mirror about 3 or so weeks ago and use it on my commuter when is a mtn bike. Love the thing. Anyways.... I cant seem to position it right because to look back I need to raise my head and tilt it to the right.

Is that how it is just supposed to be or????

thanks.

Grishnak

Nope,Needs to be adjusted,you should get a really good view of whats going on back there.Look in the packaging for instructions.

volvostephen

I just got one about the same time. I had been commuting for 4 years and decided to get one after seeing all the positive comments on this board. In any case, I had mine on my sunglasses and I also had to move my head around to see anything but then I moved it to the edge of my visor on my helmet and now, I don't need to do anything - it's great. It is a bit weird because I kind of see through it - I mean one eye sees what is behind it and one eye sees what is on it so you have to train your brain which image to process, but that is pretty simple.

Initially when I had it, I was looking in it all the time and it just made me a bit unnerved but now, I only use it for when i need to change lanes or when I want to move over on the road and it is awesome. I steer clear of far more potholes and other road debris because checking what is behind me is so simple.

So - for me, mounting it on my helmet made this go from a novelty - to something of great value. The only issue now is that I keep bumping the mirror on doors and stuff.

Doohickie

Assuming you have it mounted on the left, I bet your right eye is your "dominant" eye. Your brain takes info from that eye with a higher priority so that if the images conflict it discounts what your left eye is seeing; like you're looking "through" the mirror. I'm fortunate in that my left eye is dominant so from almost all positions, I see the image in the mirror just fine.

Chris_in_Miami

That's a good theory, but as a right-dominant person, I can attest that making the switch is not that difficult.

I find that my mirror works best mounted pretty far outboard on my helmet. It usually requires a couple of seconds of tinkering while riding to get it pointing where I need it.

stringbreaker

I love mine and yes it takes a bit to get it adjusted properly but only seconds after you get used to wearing it. It is small but surprising how well you can see whats back there. I do have to move my head a bit but just slightly.

Tractortom

After 10 years of using those mirrors, I can assure you that you'll never go back to a handlebar mounted mirror. After you get used to looking at it, and realize you can sweep your head around and see the big picture, you'll be hooked. I wear my on my glasses, and 'yes' I do have to move my head a bit to get the view I want, but it becomes common place and you just do it. I use the mirror daily for my commute to and from work and just love it.

Tractor Tom in Okeechobee, FL

chefisaac

thanks guys.

The only issue I am having is finding the sweet point because when I look in the mirror while riding, I see my shoulder (which yes... is sexy) and to see any oncoming cars I have to slightly turn my head left and then up. I am mounting it far back on the visor on the side by the clip. Perhaps I should mount it forward a little more.

AdamDZ

If your riding position is low then it's possible that your shoulder will be in the way. But it does take some time to adjust to helmet/glasses mounted mirror. Your brain needs to be trained and you need to experiment with the positioning.

I haven't used any mirrors until 2010. Many people advocated the glass mounted mirrors on this forum so I tried. It took me weeks. It was difficult because of the need to change focus rapidly and my eyes wanted to jump out of my skull and I actually felt dizzy a few times. At first it was just on weekend rides and tours, then I started commuting with it.

But now I can't live without it. I can look in the mirror and ahead of me at the same time. I started mountain biking last year, so a mirror is completely out of question when you ride through bushes, and not necessary, but I had to adjust again to the lack of one. I'm so used to it.

fietsbob

seems incompatible if you need glasses to read, Age makes closer focus not work,
the the reflected image is still on a thing that is inside less than a inch away.

tried them years ago DNF , then.

Powerarranger

Take-A-Look is the best mirror I've ever used. I clip it to the side of the visor and secure it with a rubber band. You'll want to extend the arm farther outboard in order to get a good view past your shoulder. Make sure the mirror doesn't obstruct your view to the front too much - keep it to the upper left as much as possible. Once you get it dialed in, you have very good visibility to the rear. A slight movement of your head and you can sweep the entire lane behind you.

JanMM

I have my Take a Look on the left side of the visor of my Bell Metro.
Great visibility behind me with a little head movement and occasional fine-tuning of the mirror.
I depend on the mirror as a look-behind without a mirror is very very difficult while riding recumbent bikes.

Powerarranger

Here are pictures of my helmet with the Take-A-Look mirror attached. I'm using the side of the visor near where it clips in to the helmet body.


The blue rubber band is for extra security since the mounting fingers are attached from the bottom. You'll have to look closely; both the visor and the rubber sheaths for the mounting fingers are black, unfortunately.

In the second picture, you'll see that the mirror is positioned well to the left. This gives me a clear view to the rear around my shoulder when I'm in a more aggressive posture.

AdamDZ

Your eyes still focus on distant objects, not the surface of the mirror. Besides, nobody can focus on an object that's couple of inches away from the eyes, so it would't work for anyone. I started using glasses for reading but I have no problems with the mirror.

JanMM

+1. Unless you are using your mirror to read a book (that would be a neat trick), it's all distance vision.

idc

Slightly OT but I have a Third Eye eyeglass mirror I'm still trying to get used to. Any advice on positioning with this one?