Mirrors
Looking for feedback on mirrors for cycling. And I think this could be a good topic for general readership to increase safety in riding. Currently I have a handlebar mounted mirror which I do not care for as the angle of view changes when you turn the handlebars. Also, my arm in the natural riding position obscures the view ( I think this may be because it is not the exactly right type of mount for my road bike. The cycle store guy promised it was even though it said "mountain mirror" on it).
So I am thinking a helmet mounted mirror (I have also seen eyeglass mounted mirrors) may be the way I want to go. Would appreciate hearing comments on brands/styles people have used and liked or not liked and why. And any other (nice) comments on the subject in general.
Thanks!
Tom Baldwin
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mirrors
I've used both handlebar and helmut mirrors and now have stopped using mirrors completely. I think its distracting to constantly look behind you and the helmut mounted mirror can make you nauseaus. I find that listening and being attentive to what's around you works better for me.
helmet mirror is essential
I've been riding with a helmet mirror for years. It saved my life at least once, and without it I feel half blind. When I'm leading a ride I can see who is with me, who is falling behind, and I know a car is coming up from behind long before the person in the back does. There is nothing distracting about a helmet mirror-- it makes as much sense as using the mirrors in your car when changing lanes on the highway. They take just a little getting used to-- you move your head slightly to get the view from behind.