Mirror

[Roadrider48]

Thats what I've got on my Boardman , post #4, the mirror works really well and is very discreet.

The one I am talking about is the same size as a bar end plug, so it looks like one, no bits coming off it.

 

[ianrauk]

Never found the need. Even on some of the busiest London roads.

 

[Roadrider48]

Like this one @steve50

 

[Roadrider48]

Never found the need. Even on some of the busiest London roads.

Nor me, it was just something I saw once.

 

[Dirk]

I have one of these bar end mirrors fitted, small but gives me a good view of traffic approaching from the rear and folds neatly away when not in use. View attachment 142258

I have the same mirror fitted to my Ridgeback Voyage tourer.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I think I would confuse myself with mirrors on the bike, as my perception of distance is pants.
I'll rethink the matter once/if I can't look behind anymore.

I have one in the bedroom

What for?

 

[steve50]

You're repeating yourself @User259

 

[doog]

Got one on the tourer for when abroad ..zefal cyclop...comes into its own when wobbling up mountains or hills and not used to looking over your left shoulder.

Don't need one here.

 

[Lozz360]

Understand the need for one if you are limited in being able to turn round. However, I choose not to have a mirror as it might encourage me not to look behind which could be dangerous for me.

 

[Tin Pot]

My daughter keeps stealing the bathroom mirror, and my work shower doesn't have one, so I've learned to shave without one.

 

[Zimbob]

I have one of these on my commuter/tourer, it's really rather good : http://www.mirrycle.com/item/mirrycle-road-mirror/

 

[Dirk]

I have one of these on my commuter/tourer, it's really rather good : http://www.mirrycle.com/item/mirrycle-road-mirror/

The blurb says it won't fit STi levers after 2010.
This is the one I use.
Using any mirror takes a little getting used to, but I find them invaluable in traffic and when approaching junctions, where you can make multiple checks without really taking your eye off what's going on in front of you by turning your head. I do, of course always make a shoulder check immediately prior to committing to a turn.

 

[Zimbob]

'The blurb says it won't fit STi levers after 2010.'

Aye, there is that - mine is fitted to a 2014 Trek CrossRip Elite, so it depends a bitty on spec. I guess...

I like the idea of the Zefal being folding, useful that

 

[Curb]

http://www.zefal.com/en/mirrors/110-spy.html

As mentioned earlier, I have this one also and can recommend it.

I've used it on drop bars, near the brake hoods, and now moved down to near the 'plug' end.

A great aid on my daily commute in Manchester.