look at this cool mirror!

[RoseC]

My local bike shop has these...I'm thinking of picking one up. I (foolishly) mail-ordered one of the types that clip onto glasses awhile back, but it doesn't fit my lightweight frame without flopping around. This seems like it would be more stable. Not very big...but I guess none of 'em are.

[GLC1968]

I ordered that exact model and it sucks. It's small and it's VERY hard to get adjusted just right. That one has you unwrap your bar tape and attach it to your bars over the end cap. It's a pain because you can't really adjust it's position/angle after it's on the bike and wrapped up. I actually have an extra one still in the package somewhere that I'd be happy to sell to someone.

My husband bought a different one that just inserts into the bar opening (in place of a regular bar end) and then has a swivel attachment for adjustments. It works well but was expensive at about $36. I can't recall the name, but if anyone is interested, I can find out tonight. It has a similar profile to the one in the original post, but it works MUCH better (I need to order one).

I use the Mirrycle on my commuter. It sticks out quite a bit to the left of the drops, but it's a big viewing area, it doesn't vibrate much and it's easily adjustable but still doesn't migrate on it's own. I can't see it really well when I am in the drops, but I only use it when changing directions or in traffic and that's when I'm up on the hoods for visibility anyway.



Oh, and I have a bar-end shifter for my front derailluer but also wanted a mirror....so I put the shifters on the right bar instead.

I also saw a woman with this mirror rigged from her bar ends and it hung vertically to the left of her drops (with the wider part towards the top). It was nice because it didn't stick out as far as mine does.

[HillSlugger]

I ordered that exact model and it sucks. It's small and it's VERY hard to get adjusted just right. That one has you unwrap your bar tape and attach it to your bars over the end cap. It's a pain because you can't really adjust it's position/angle after it's on the bike and wrapped up.

The one I have inserts in place of the bar end plug. It's very easy to adjust and keeps its position well. My bike shop sold them individually.

[GLC1968]

The one I have inserts in place of the bar end plug. It's very easy to adjust and keeps its position well. My bike shop sold them individually.

Yep - that's the one my DH uses. He likes it a lot! I think I need to get one for my road bike, too.

[mimitabby]

wow! i like this one even better. thanks! I just sent that link to my LBS.

[SouthernBelle]

Much cheaper here:

http://www.westernbikeworks.com/prod...il.asp?p=SPRBM

[polaris]

I also tried the Italian Road Mirrors to replace the Sprintechs, which I found constantly required a slight readjustment due to road vibrations. I agree that the IRMs required too much effort to install. I also found the field of view too small on both mirrors requiring lots of double-checking. I'm no Spring Chicken (68) so my reflexes aren't as sharp as a younger person's. And the number of vehicles without daytime running headlights is surprising.

I'm currently using an adjustable $10 mirror on my road bike, similar to the Mirrcyle, which I have on another bike. Great wide-angle field of view, leaving no doubt as to what you're seeing. A tip for the Mirrcycle when you have to constantly fold the mirror in and out when transporting - when you get the mirror perfectly adjusted, paint a stripe with bright red nailpolish. Sure makes for speedy realignment. Just line up the stripes, tighten with the hex key and perfect alignment.