Mirrors
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Mirrors
I don't want to start a Flame War but I need a good handle bar type of mirror that can out live the rough roads in my area. All the Chip and Gravel roads do a number on most mirrors that I have bought over the years. Right now, I do good if I get two years out of a mirror before it starts to fall apart. Does anyone have any ideas of what mirror can stand up to the beating it gets on the rough road I must travel?
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"Take a look" mirror that go on sunglasses will solve your problem. Humans naturally stabilize images a little bit like chicken. So the impact of the rough road is reduced when your mirror is on your head vs your handle bar
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add in the fact that you can swivel your head to get better views behind you...
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I actually feel naked without my helmet mirror...
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Ditto Take a look mirror.
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D+D Oberlauda "ultralight german mirror". Mounts to any handlebar shape, or even a fork, rack, or frame tube.
$26 from Riv
$27 from Amazon.
Quality, wide view, stays where you adjust it.
$26 from Riv
$27 from Amazon.
Quality, wide view, stays where you adjust it.
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He specifically asked for a handlebar mounted mirror and made it clear he didn't want to start a Flame War. That said, I vote for the Mountain Mirrycle. Hate the name; love the mirror.
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