DSK
Senior Member
During my first proper ride (returning after many years) I found myself constantly looking over my shoulder even on long straights only to see whats going on behind, how much traffic there is, when will it catch me etc. In the car and the motorbike, I check my mirrors every few seconds to help paint a picture of whats going on behind and potentially at the sides at all times. This was not possible on the bicycle.
So I looked around for some bike mirrors and decided to give the Cateye mirrors a go having read through customer reviews on these and others, buying from Amazon knowing that if they don't work the return is easy and hassle free.
I have only ever seen the odd cycle around with either a helmet mirror or something very large like a motorbike mirror poking from the handle bars. So just thought I'd share my initial thoughts after a 3 mile test ride.
Firstly, its easily to install, just push it in and tighten the allen screw with the allen key provided. I think 1 mirror is about £8.99 with Prime.
I wasn't expecting much, assuming it would be one of those things that sound good but, do not work in reality. However, I was wrong, These mirrors are actually useful (to me anyway). I set them up in the driveway and out on the road, allowed me, at a glance to see whats going on behind, allowing me to keep more focused and plan ahead much more easily. The view isn't obscured by legs, I was able to plan ahead much more easily as I do in the car/motorcycle. My knees have plenty of room between them and the mirrors so they don't get knocked. Aesthetically, in my opinion, they don't look like something out of space has stuck itself to my bike.
Well worth considering/trying for yourself if you ride on the road.
So I looked around for some bike mirrors and decided to give the Cateye mirrors a go having read through customer reviews on these and others, buying from Amazon knowing that if they don't work the return is easy and hassle free.
I have only ever seen the odd cycle around with either a helmet mirror or something very large like a motorbike mirror poking from the handle bars. So just thought I'd share my initial thoughts after a 3 mile test ride.
Firstly, its easily to install, just push it in and tighten the allen screw with the allen key provided. I think 1 mirror is about £8.99 with Prime.
I wasn't expecting much, assuming it would be one of those things that sound good but, do not work in reality. However, I was wrong, These mirrors are actually useful (to me anyway). I set them up in the driveway and out on the road, allowed me, at a glance to see whats going on behind, allowing me to keep more focused and plan ahead much more easily. The view isn't obscured by legs, I was able to plan ahead much more easily as I do in the car/motorcycle. My knees have plenty of room between them and the mirrors so they don't get knocked. Aesthetically, in my opinion, they don't look like something out of space has stuck itself to my bike.
Well worth considering/trying for yourself if you ride on the road.