Where to source this mirror
01-22-21 | 03:10 PM
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Where to source this mirror
Does anyone know where to get this mirror. My sister likes the wide angle as she feels it could help with a rider who has trouble turning head to look rear ward. Think it was made in Taiwan but not sure.
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01-22-21 | 05:41 PM
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01-22-21 | 08:14 PM
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Probably Sunlite sells them. Ask you local JBI dealer and they can order one for you. If that bikes is of someone you know I wouldn't worry so much about the mirror and get the brake cables and housing replaced and probably get the bike looked at by a professional. The mirror is the least of my concerns if I cannot use the front brake.
01-23-21 | 11:15 AM
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Thanks my sister ordered the mirror; thanks for the link! The pictures were from a bike that did not belong to my sister she saw that mirror and liked it so the bike itself is not hers.
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01-27-21 | 03:11 PM
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I don't feel safe riding without a mirror. However, I use a helmet mirror. I tried a fixed mirror on the bars but it drove me crazy trying to see anything because the bars were constantly in motion.
If you are concerned with seeing behind you, I think you should be looking at a helmet mirror.
the Old Peddler
If you are concerned with seeing behind you, I think you should be looking at a helmet mirror.
the Old Peddler
01-27-21 | 06:04 PM
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I don't feel safe riding without a mirror. However, I use a helmet mirror. I tried a fixed mirror on the bars but it drove me crazy trying to see anything because the bars were constantly in motion.
If you are concerned with seeing behind you, I think you should be looking at a helmet mirror.
the Old Peddler
If you are concerned with seeing behind you, I think you should be looking at a helmet mirror.
the Old Peddler
Only my drop bar bike has a mirror on it and it is at the bottom of the bars. I prefer this mirror position.
01-27-21 | 07:06 PM
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And your head is not in motion? We are opposite, I tried a glasses mounted mirror and found myself kept moving my head around to see the correct spot behind me. I also looked at it too much since it was in my field of vision
Yes, that is the case, I have trouble turning my head to look behind me so I keep my head in one position most of the time. I thought that was your original premise. A helmet mirror works well for me but it does take careful positioning and practice to focus on the mirror quickly when I want to, check my six and get back to watching the road ahead while then ignoring the mirror that is in my field of vision. Anyway, it is a personal thing. Whatever keeps you safe on the road.
Good Luck,
The Old Peddler
