Which mirror do you use?

[dachshund]

What type of bike mirror do you like? Helmet, handlebar... attached to glasses?

I used to use the end-of-handlebar kind, and I'd like to try a helmet type this time around. But I hesitate to glue anything onto my helmet. Do the clamp-ons stay on?

Thanks in advance.
Amy
p.s. I've had the flu for 5 days, so y'all are providing some nice entertainment the few moments I'm at the computer. So much time, so little energy. Good thing there's lots of women's sports on the tube this weekend. Who knew college softball could be engaging?

[Geonz]

I have a Chuck Harris original on my helmet and it's not very likely to ever come off. (He makes them from old spokes and discarded glass & trash.) My store-bought ones did alright, but would in a year or two lose their stiffness and a stiff wind would move it around. (OTOH, the Chuck Harris one is a little harder to get adjusted.)
I like the helmet one because I can move my head and direct the thing - but it's individual. Some people don't like the quick shifts from near-point to far-point vision.

[Brandi]

love this mirror! It is simple with lots of mobility. The mirror move easly. Wouldn't leave home without it! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C17M26/qid=1149468594/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/002-2554886-7752822?%5Fencoding=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&v=glance&n=3375251

[Fredwina]

I also really, really like the Take a look

[Tuckervill]

Anyone use a helmet mirror with tri/bifocals? I suppose I would have to be adjusted so I could use the near vision, because I wouldn't be able to focus that close to my face. Hmm...

Karen

[tomgrrrl]

I have a mirror screwed into the end of my drops (left side) which I love....tried the mirror on the helmet thing and hated it....the one on my drops give me an excellent view of any traffic coming up behind me

[Starfish]

I use one clamped to my sunglasses, and love it. It stays put (although it comes off easily if I want to wear the glasses for driving), and I like that I can move my head to see different areas and distances (without having to move handlebars to get various angles).

[Fredwina]

I have bifocals, and really don'y have a problem with the Take-A-Look. You can bend the wire to get it where you want it. Then again, I really don't have a that great a difference im my lens.

[dachshund]

I wondered about the bifocal thing. Looking through the mirror you would focus on whatever's off in the distance (even though it's behind you), and even though the mirror is close to your eye. So you would need to use the upper distance lens in your glasses. Good thing, huh!

[Nanci]

I have the Take A Look, too. It's great for riding, but looks stupid in pictures.

[Brandi]

your right Nancy it is not attractive in the photo's. But it was what a few people recommended. And I am very happy with mine.

[Fredwina]

I was told that my take a look made me look like the female Col. Klink from Hogan's Heros...

[Nanci]

Some kid asked me if the sun ever shined in my Take A Look and blinded me...

(I can't believe I rode for so long without a mirror- just wish it was prettier!)

[dachshund]

Thanks for the info... Such a clear consensus. :D I'm glad I asked!
-Amy

[Tuckervill]

I wondered about the bifocal thing. Looking through the mirror you would focus on whatever's off in the distance (even though it's behind you), and even though the mirror is close to your eye. So you would need to use the upper distance lens in your glasses. Good thing, huh!

That is a good thing!

I've only been wearing glasses since August, and I went straight to bifocals. I wonder how many more of these unanticipated "adjustments" I'm going to have to make! lol.

Thanks!
Karen

[Starfish]

Mine's a Take A Look, too. Never knew what it was called until I checked the website someone listed here.

I love it.

[donnambr]

I have the Bell Metro Helmet that you can get the mirror that snaps right on. It's great. I think I want a handlebar mirror, too.