All About Mirrors
08-18-15 | 07:51 AM
#26
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From: Florida
Bikes: '02 Bianchi Strada, '01 Specialized Rockhopper, '02 Specialized Sirrus A1 Pro, 70's Fuji road bike, '15 Diamondback Apex Elite
I can't remember if there is plastic on the lens or not, the two pairs I own have what I consider to be great quality mirrors for the purpose they serve . I've had mine for over ten years and couldn't be happier. I have had other mirrors that had plastic frames, they never lasted. Usually the ball/socket would wear out and not maintain adjustment or the plastic mounting legs would break off. Buy the ticket, take the ride. Really what are we talking about, $10?
08-18-15 | 07:53 AM
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From: Nashville, TN.
Bikes: 2020 Specialized Roubaix Comp SC - 2016 Specialized Roubaix SL4 - 2015 Giant Roam 2 Disc
I can't remember if there is plastic on the lens or not, the two pairs I own have what I consider to be great quality mirrors for the purpose they serve . I've had mine for over ten years and couldn't be happier. I have had other mirrors that had plastic frames, they never lasted. Usually the ball/socket would wear out and not maintain adjustment or the plastic mounting legs would break off. Buy the ticket, take the ride. Really what are we talking about, $10?
08-18-15 | 08:05 AM
#28
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From: Florida
Bikes: '02 Bianchi Strada, '01 Specialized Rockhopper, '02 Specialized Sirrus A1 Pro, 70's Fuji road bike, '15 Diamondback Apex Elite
08-18-15 | 12:43 PM
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From: Morris County, NJ
Bikes: 90's Bianchi Premio, Raleigh-framed fixed gear, Trek 3500, Centurion hybrid, Dunelt 3-spd, Trek 800
I was checking out the Take-A-Look at my LBS through the package it's in. Is there a removable thin plastic film initially over the glass? If not, the quality of the mirror is terrible. And is it true glass? The guy at the LBS did not know and didn't want to open it to find out.
08-18-15 | 01:48 PM
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From: Victoria BC Canada & La Quinta CA USA
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We have Mountain Mirrycle mirrors on the bar end of all our bikes.
We also have Take a Look mirrors which I've tried left and right side and mounted on both glasses and helmet visor.
Both mirrors are excellent optically though they won't look it if they are in plastic packaging.
We both prefer the Mirrycle bar end mirrors and only use our Take a Look's if riding a bike without a mirror or in special circumstances.
We are currently trying the Mirrycles turned down and in rather than up and out. It's better in tight spaces both riding and parking but the view past your body is more restricted. I might try it in conjunction with a right mounted Take a Look.
We also have Take a Look mirrors which I've tried left and right side and mounted on both glasses and helmet visor.
Both mirrors are excellent optically though they won't look it if they are in plastic packaging.
We both prefer the Mirrycle bar end mirrors and only use our Take a Look's if riding a bike without a mirror or in special circumstances.
We are currently trying the Mirrycles turned down and in rather than up and out. It's better in tight spaces both riding and parking but the view past your body is more restricted. I might try it in conjunction with a right mounted Take a Look.
Last edited by energyandair; 08-18-15 at 01:50 PM. Reason: typo & clarification
08-18-15 | 01:48 PM
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Bikes: 2015 Charge Plug, 2007 Dahon Boardwalk, 1997 Specialized Rockhopper, 1984 Nishiki International, 2006 Felt F65, 1989 Dahon Getaway V
I was checking out the Take-A-Look at my LBS through the package it's in. Is there a removable thin plastic film initially over the glass? If not, the quality of the mirror is terrible. And is it true glass? The guy at the LBS did not know and didn't want to open it to find out.
