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Old 01-14-16 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sriley4290
I user the Zefal Mirror Spin. very inexpensive, and love it. takes some getting used too, but very versatile.

https://www.amazon.com/Zefal-96018-Mi...icycle+mirrors
Yes this is the one I'm using very good
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Old 01-14-16 | 07:10 PM
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Thank you, I will wait for your report.
I was surprised to find it in the mail today! I rode with it over to the Bike Shack (a local co-op where I volunteer. It works well but I think I would have preferred the larger version. I wear it on the back of my hand, and with my hands on the sides of the drop bars I can easily move my hand enough to see what is going on behind me. If I put my hands on the crossbar part, the mirror points the wrong way.

I do not want to suggest that this means the mirror would work only if you keep your hands on the sides of the bar. The mirror is very adjustable for both angle and direction, and I am sure it could be set to work with just about any bar set up.

I should say say that the mirror did not change its setting as I rode. Seemed to be a pretty solid piece.
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Old 01-14-16 | 08:15 PM
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Thank you for replying so fast. I'm small; 5' 3" the SL-15 is made for small people with thinner arms. I have a Specialized crosstrail small frame with straight bars. Did you buy it from Amazon?
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Old 01-14-16 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by carlom0
Thank you for replying so fast. I'm small; 5' 3" the SL-15 is made for small people with thinner arms. I have a Specialized crosstrail small frame with straight bars. Did you buy it from Amazon?
I looked at Amazon but bought it directly from RearViz.

Although the the mirror may be designed for arms, I wore it on the back of my hand. It's easier to "adjust" on the go that way. Wrists are pretty flexible!
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Old 01-15-16 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by carlom0
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Does anyone use the Rear-Viz SL-15 slimline wrist/arm mount rear view mirror?
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I used a similar wrist/arm band mirror years ago. Worked great. I could redirect the mirror pretty easily, especially on the wrist just by flexing the wrist a bit. At the time I seldom wore a helmet so helmet mounted mirrors were out. I'd consider a helmet mounted mirror these days since I usually wear a helmet. But for now I'm satisfied with the Mirrycle handlebar mounted mirror.
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Old 01-15-16 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by onbike 1939
In my opinion this is the best mirror available and is so durable it will last for many years. It fits both straight and drop handlebars and I've found it indispensable. The Mirrycle mirror.

Another Mirrycle user here too. I have tried several types of mirrors and this is the one I settled on. Sturdy, versatile, and really easy to use.
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Old 01-15-16 | 11:35 AM
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How stable is the image with these bar-end mirrors? I always envisioned [pun intended] it would not be very good with the bike transmitting vibrations and all and we don't have the smoothest roads around here.
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Old 01-15-16 | 12:03 PM
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I've used helmet mirrors but I must admit I was always knocking them when I took the helmet off or looking close at something, & forever adjusting them on the road or trail. Basically the surface on the helmet mirror base requires a flat surface, but helmets are not flat. ...
I have had the same issues (as I am sure many of us have). I finally made a custom bracket that is simply a bent sheet of aluminum taht extends down from the visor with a small lip to help steady the mirror clamp. (I use the short Cat-Eye mirrors with the screw clamp.) I then fiberglass both sides of the aluminum, pressing the visor side firmly to the visor while the epoxy is still wet (using a mold release). Clean up the fiberglass, drill a couple of small holes through the bracket and visor and I now have a mirror mount that is very strong, very secure and doesn't rattle at all. (And outlasts several visors.)

My big question - why don't the helmet guys and mirror guys adopt a standard so one bracket will fit any visor? My simple little $3 bracket (if it were mass produced) is radically better than what is out there and brain dead simple. (I am not willing to do this, I have emptied my pockets once already pursuing a patent. My life is too short.)

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Old 01-15-16 | 12:07 PM
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I've tried 'em all.
I like the helmet mirror best.
The Hubbub is my fave, with the shorter extension and big mirror surface (larger field of view yet less obtrusive). Plus it is very adjustable and holds the adjustment. Also easy to switch it between helmets (if you replace one).

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Old 01-15-16 | 01:44 PM
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I use the cat eye, works good on hybrids too. https://www.amazon.com/CatEye-Road-Bi...886983&sr=1-21
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Old 01-15-16 | 01:57 PM
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there's also the italian mirror:



The Italian Road Bike Mirror - EasternSlopes.com
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Originally Posted by onbike 1939
In my opinion this is the best mirror available and is so durable it will last for many years. It fits both straight and drop handlebars and I've found it indispensable. The Mirrycle mirror.

only if you don't have bar end shifters. I prefer Take a look. Then I have the same mirror on the tandem, on touring bike, on the mountain bike, on what ever bike I rent when I go out of town. Easy to switch from sunglasses to clear sense glasses when it rains or is cloudy.
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