Bar or bike mounted mirrors

[thekarens]

I'm not too concerned about what others think either. We ride roads where I can't hear the cars coming from behind and we also ride feeder roads, so just knowing there's something coming up so I don't have to look over my shoulder every 5 seconds will be great.

[Cyclingfun]

It's a pity Mirrycle haven't been able to come up with a post-2009 option suitable for drops... Luckily I've an older road bike and on that and my flat-bar hybrid the Mirrycles are just the best. I notice though that a lot of good comments are made about the 'Italian Road Bike Mirror' for drops, so maybe that's the way to go for a more recent bike? I tried a helmet mirror and couldn't get on with it all - even trying to set it up was a real pain, focussing on it quickly was a problem... and then I broke it so that was the end of that!

I totally agree with you that it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks... in fact I'm delighted if drivers, pedestrians or other cyclists get the idea that they need to give me a wide berth!! And Stylistas on bikes? Frankly I can't see how cycling clothes and looking gorgeous really go together in the first place - Practical they are, 'Cool' they ain't, but that's just my opinion

Hearing what's coming up from behind, especially when the wind's blowing in my ears, is impossible. Knowing in advance what sort of vehicle (wide caravan, tractor, massive lorry etc) is coming is also valuable in case avoiding action is needed. My cycling has been transformed by my mirror and I'm now much more confident, using the look over the shoulder just as final check, like I do when driving, rather than having to rely on it totally. Also, occasional neck stiffness isn't such a problem since I don't have to twist so far round.

Good luck with your hunt for the right thing and hope you'll feel as happy with the choice as I do with mine!

[Sky King]

We stock this one by Ultralite - Made in Germany, it is light, all plastic but very sturdy. Watched one of our friends do a full impact crash right onto his mirror and it just hinged as he landed, repositioned and he was off and running. Have had a few people say they wanted the arm to be longer but I don't know where they were attempting to mount on their handlebar.

[tulip]

We stock this one by Ultralite - Made in Germany, it is light, all plastic but very sturdy. Watched one of our friends do a full impact crash right onto his mirror and it just hinged as he landed, repositioned and he was off and running. Have had a few people say they wanted the arm to be longer but I don't know where they were attempting to mount on their handlebar.

I have one of these on each of my road bikes. I like them very much.

[goldfinch]

We stock this one by Ultralite - Made in Germany, it is light, all plastic but very sturdy. Watched one of our friends do a full impact crash right onto his mirror and it just hinged as he landed, repositioned and he was off and running. Have had a few people say they wanted the arm to be longer but I don't know where they were attempting to mount on their handlebar.

I have this mirror. It does easily take whacks. Nothing is perfect but it has worked better for me than the little mirror that you stick at the end of your drop bars. I kept knocking it out when I would put my bike in the car or wherever.

[emily_in_nc]

I am a huge fan of Mirrycle mirrors! I recently bought both their road mirror (fits on STI brifters 2009 and earlier) and mountain mirror. Never have I used such a stable, clear, high-quality mirror. In the past I've used both Take-a-Look (glasses-mounted) mirror and the ultra-lightweight German mirror, but neither come close to Mirrycle. They really are a miracle!

http://www.mirrycle.com/mirrycle_mirrors.php

No affiliation, just a very happy (new) customer!