Do you use a Mirror ?

[Winnershsaint]

Only when I shave or trim my nose hair, neither of which I do whilst on the bike.

Exactly.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

No.

 

[blackgoff]

No, but I am developing a bad neck so I did contemplate getting a mirror. Overall though, I think trying to fix the neck problem would be a better solution!

Honestly Colin, they're quite OK to check on things...

 

[blackgoff]

I've had 2 types: 1 had a clamp into the end of the drop bar and was ok BUT went over a pothole on the dark and heard a noise and it snapped off as I realised later in the ride. I also have a bike-eye from Halfords, OK it gets obscured by the leg on a certain section of the leg stroke but moving it out gives you a view.. so as a 'checker' they're bob on for me and I'd recommend them.. and you can keep a check on things at lights on undesirables around you if in a dodgy area... lol

 

[Accy cyclist]

I have a mirror on the downtube on 2 of my bikes.I'm blind in my right eye and i can only turn my neck about 50% of how i once could, to the right.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=downtube+mirrors&espv=2&biw=800&bih=509&tbm=isch&imgil=peK-BoiLHRyPcM%3A%3BADeYFXDRGv_zDM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com.au%252Fitm%252FBike-Eye-Frame-Mount-Narrow-Bicycle-Mirror-Down-Tube-Cross-Bar-Bike-Eye-Mirrors-%25

Even if my sight and total mobility came back i think i'd keep the mirrors. If it's so easy to just turn round and see what's approaching from behind why do cars have mirrors when all the driver has to do is look over their shoulder.

 

[Banjo]

I used one after an op on my neck stopped me looking behind.It worked fine on the bar end of my hybrid but around the same time my neck healed the mirror broke and I never replaced it.

I found it good when on a busy road being constantly passed by vehicles but never felt happy being reliant on it eg during that time I would pull off the road to the left and cross both lanes rather than trying to turn right normally.

tbh I shouldn't have restarted cycling so soon after the operation.

 

[ColinJ]

Honestly Colin, they're quite OK to check on things...

I'm not saying that they are a bad idea but I'm fed up of having a stiff neck so that needs sorting out anyway irrespective of whether I get a mirror.

 

[gottogetfit]

I have one of these on one bike - it's mounted on the end of the o/s drop on the "inside" so it doesn't get bashed when I lean the bike against anything. I get a "squint view" behind but ALWAYS turn to look before making a turn.

I also have one of these on my Tourer - mounts to the brake hood with a velcro strap (to always be on the offside whether UK or abroad - just swaps over) - again ALWAYS look over my shoulder to check

I did try a "Bike Eye" mirror mounted on the top of the downtube - complete rubbish ... poor image and obscured by your leg or any sort of saddlebag.

Rob

I've one of those that wrap round as well. I really like being given warning on whats coming behind. I always have a look over the shoulder when changing direction or when the real need arises but I think eyes are better facing forward.

 

[Tin Pot]

Ceiling mirrors seem to make women more self conscious than wall mounted in my experience.

I don't see the value in them cycling. They are needed in cars to see around the vehicle, and bikes mostly because of the helmet - running and cycling I can use my head just fine, which also lets drivers know I'm thinking about a manoeuvre. People who want mirrors because they are afraid of what's behind them, that's up to them but it won't make a difference in protection. You'll just see it before it gets you.

There are more bedroom fnaars here too.

 

[blackgoff]

I'm not saying that they are a bad idea but I'm fed up of having a stiff neck so that needs sorting out anyway irrespective of whether I get a mirror.

Given the posture-awkwardness of cycling, a stiff neck isn't uncommon.

Flexibility is king on a bicycle...

 

[martint235]

I think if you're going to do something then a shoulder check is the way to go. Mirrors are for when you just need an idea of what's going on behind you but need to focus on what's going on in front of you.

 

[ufkacbln]

I use Mirrycles on all my bikes / trikes

The trick is to leave the bolts sufficiently tight to hold them in place, but loose enough to rotate in when storing or folding

 

[Smokin Joe]

I don't see the value in them cycling. They are needed in cars to see around the vehicle, and bikes mostly because of the helmet - running and cycling I can use my head just fine, which also lets drivers know I'm thinking about a manoeuvre. People who want mirrors because they are afraid of what's behind them, that's up to them but it won't make a difference in protection. You'll just see it before it gets you.

Mirrors are useful for noting cars that are behind but too far away to hear. On a recumbent you can't have a glance under your arm like you can on a DF.

 

[Tin Pot]

Mirrors are useful for noting cars that are behind but too far away to hear. On a recumbent you can't have a glance under your arm like you can on a DF.

Sure, I can see recumbents having the restriction I'm talking about for mbikes and cars.

 

[damj]

I use one of these for long commutes. in particular a fast stretch of road with a right turn filter. I also turn and look of course ; )
Folds away nicely on my hybrid.