I have the "Take-a-look" mirror that hooks to my sunglasses. This is the square one that most cyclists who use mirrors recommend. I previously used an oval one that stuck to my helmet, but that stickum, which is supposed to last forever, DIDN'T. Not recommended. The Take-a-Look, once in place, doesn't move around and is very secure.

I totally, completely love my mirror! It does not bother me one bit in my peripheral vision (I strongly disagree with the bike shop person who said that); after all, that's what it is there for - to look through. And although the "geek factor" may be a bit high, I feel much more aware of what is going on behind me on rides than before I started wearing it. I am usually one of the very first to call "car back" on group rides because I can see cars before the non-mirror-wearing riders can hear them. From a safety perspective, I wouldn't ride without one anymore - I'd feel naked!

The nicest thing about the mirror is that it keeps me from having to peer over my shoulder constantly and possibly risk my bike veering out into the road further to the left than it should be. I know that very experienced cyclists can hold their line well when looking back, but I admit to not being quite that talented! Because of this, I wouldn't look back nearly often enough, so sometimes cars would sneak up on me. Depending on wind direction and how quiet they are, sometimes you truly don't hear them til they are right on top of you.

So, I can't say it enough: I highly recommend the Take-a-look mirror. I ordered mine through the Terry Bicycles web site and believe it is also available here on Team Estrogen.

Emily