John the Monkey
Frivolous Cyclist
- Location
- Crewe
I do follow a chap in to work sometimes who uses a helmet mounted mirror. It's a bit unnerving, as he NEVER looks round.
John the Monkey said:Panter, pal of mine swears by these;
http://www.mirrycle.com/road_mirror.php
Reckons it's the best mirror he's used.
HJ said:Looking behind you gives those who are behind you a message that you are possibly about to do something, like changing direction. Such communication with other road users can increase your safety. Using mirrors is not only naff but it reduces your communication with other road users and therefore, potentially, your own safety...
I agree 99% of the time but looking back ocaisionaly tells that idiot "its OK to overtake, he'll swerve out of the way"HJ said:Looking behind you gives those who are behind you a message that you are possibly about to do something, like changing direction. Such communication with other road users can increase your safety. Using mirrors is not only naff but it reduces your communication with other road users and therefore, potentially, your own safety...
HLaB said:I agree 99% of the time but looking back ocaisionaly tells that idiot "its OK to overtake, he'll swerve out of the way"