Mirrors
04-06-10 | 03:45 PM
#26
Senior Member
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From: Montreal
Bikes: Peugeot Hybrid, Minelli Hybrid
The normal view in my Take-a-look glasses mount mirror is of my shoulder, but it only takes a few degrees twist of my head to see the traffic in either the lane behind me, the lane to my left or the lane to my right. I would rather ride without the helmet than without the mirror. I also use the mirrors when driving my wife's car.
04-06-10 | 04:26 PM
#27
cyclepath
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: "The Last Best Place"
Bikes: 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0, 2001 Specialized Sirrus Pro, Kona Lava Dome, Raleigh hardtail converted to commuter, 87 Takara steel road bike, 2008 Trek Soho
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04-06-10 | 04:39 PM
#28
Galveston County Texas
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: In The Wind
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
I use to be a mirror advocate in the past. And I still have this type mirror. While it works fine and it's less Fredly than other types it's just gives me chills when I am thinking what could happen in case of a accident! Long, sharp wire with a glass attached to it?
I've made a habit to look over my shoulder and keep my ears open.
I've made a habit to look over my shoulder and keep my ears open.
4 riders were killed when this tractor ran over all 10 riders in the group.
Would that hurt much more than a wire in your eye?
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04-22-10 | 05:03 AM
#29
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From: Hailey ID
Bikes: Trek Elite 9.8
Thought rider injury is possible due to bumping it or in an accident, I haven't come close to pushing it towards my face, it pivots. As others state here, I use it in conjunction with head turns.
Posted here for those interested its its design to copy (or follow signature link).
04-22-10 | 05:28 AM
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From: Alamogordo
The only downside is that it's not as easily adjustable.
This thing looks interesting, though it's probably too Fredly for most.
https://www.bike-eye.com/
04-22-10 | 05:30 AM
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Upgrading my engine
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From: Alamogordo
