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  1. #1
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    Apr 2005
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    Mirrors

    Since 90% of my riding is on roads and highways, I have a handle bar mirror on my bike. I really like being able to see what's coming up behind me. DH has decided he wants one too. Since we are getting another one, I would love some input. Mirrors on the helmet vs. handle bars. I do have blind spots in the current mirror mostly caused by my elbow! Any opinions would be greatly appreicated. BikerHen

  2. #2
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    I thought it might be a good idea to have a mirror for my road rides, so I bought the kind that hook onto your glasses. I've only tried it twice, and maybe didn't give it enough time. I kept having to move my head around to different angles to see what I wanted to see behind me. I never felt secure enough in that tiny reflection that I could rely on it to make any moves. So, I put it aside and continue to rely on my ears and a glance over the shoulder.

    I will be interested to hear others' reports of their experiences with mirrors. Maybe I chose the wrong kind, or didn't give it enough time.

  3. #3
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    I started using the glasses type mirrors a few months ago. It took some getting used to, but now that I've been riding with them a while, its second nature to use them. I even catch myself looking up and to the left before crossing the street when I'm walking my dog . I chose the eyeglass style mirror because I have a couple of bikes and a tandem that I ride on--I only need one this way.

  4. #4
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    Bikejournal.com

    You can also go over to bikejournal.com and type mirrors in the search box....there was just a Huge thread going over there recently about mirrors, different types, what ppl use or don't use and why or why not, etc.

    (of course while you're There - if you're so inclined of course - you could join the TE club over there and start logging your miles! it's free although a minor $10 donation is appreciated but Not Required to help Slantz keep it up and running )
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  5. #5
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    Corsair, you're shameless!!

    I've been using the handlebar mirror on my hybrid with straight-across bar and I am totally dependent on it (I'm not good at the quick swivel of the head back - my wheel follows my head direction!) Now that I have a road bike, I'm going to give the helmet mirror a go. It's got to be safer than turning my head!!!

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    i'm thinkin' corsair REALLY scored when she was a kid and selling girl scout cookies... or candy bars... or magazines...

    or were you that girl at the fair sellin' kisses, hmmmm
    no regrets!

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  7. #7
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    I've been out a couple of times now with my new "Take-a-Look"mirror which is mounted on my sun glasses. There is a learning curve for this thing, but I think it is going to be just fine. I found I kind of needed to do a drop left shoulder, raise and turn head slightly to get the best view from it. The hard part was figuring out how to adjust it right on the glasses. It also has a mount for ny helmet that has to be glued on. I hate to try it on the helmet then not like it there and be left with sticky stuff on my new helmet. Certainly it is better than no mirror for me and my self confidence on the road.
    Sandy
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