Mirrors; are they any use

[potsy]

As for whether they look "cool", I'm not sure whether I'd choose cool over safe but I think that the Bike-eye is much less conspicuous than either helmet mounted or bar-end mirrors.

Trouble is some people are far too bothered about looking 'cool' and not as bothered about their own safety or comfort.
When I was out train spotting this morning with my t-shirt and fleece tucked into my pants, being seen to be cool was the last thing on my mind

 

[Origamist]

In the same way that most motorcyclists manage to combine the use of mirrors with shoulder checks/lifesavers, I believe a competent cyclist can similalry use a mirror to complement rearward observation.

[Patrick Moore stylee]I think the geekiest mirror is the spectacle or helmet mounted variety. This peculiar looking mirror on a stalk would often engender curiosity and the occasional snigger at traffic lights from other cyclists. When I lost it many years ago (it fell out of my Carradice side-pocket), I didn't bother replacing it...

 

[400bhp]

When I was out train spotting this morning with my t-shirt and fleece tucked into my pants

See, I am correct.

 

[Arch]

You can shave with it. Or apply makeup.

Applying makeup with it suggests a trowelling depth of foundation. Shaving is even more hard core - you have to smash it for a sharp edge I assume?

What's wrong with tucking a t shirt into trousers? It's too cold otherwise, you get a draught...

 

[Hawkeye]

Most of my interaction with traffic is being overtaken by all and sundry and I've used a Cateye teardrop mirror for years. Wouldn't be without it. The question should be "why be without one?". Is it the extra weight?

 

[BentMikey]

In the same way that most motorcyclists manage to combine the use of mirrors with shoulder checks/lifesavers, I believe a competent cyclist can similalry use a mirror to complement rearward observation.

[Patrick Moore stylee]I think the geekiest mirror is the spectacle or helmet mounted variety. This peculiar looking mirror on a stalk would often engender curiosity and the occasional snigger at traffic lights from other cyclists. When I lost it many years ago (it fell out of my Carradice side-pocket), I didn't bother replacing it...

Oh yes! I actually want to pour scorn on you for owning one. But I can't, because I once owned a finger bell [1]. This is equally uncool, making me a hypocrite.

[1] Mounts on your finger, for when you don't have handlebars, such as when skating.

 

[Jezston]

Oh yes! I actually want to pour scorn on you for owning one. But I can't, because I once owned a finger bell [1]. This is equally uncool, making me a hypocrite.

[1] Mounts on your finger, for when you don't have handlebars, such as when skating.

Like a ring? That actually sounds quite cool!

Head-mounted mirrors have always been out for me as I'm long-sighted so wouldn't be able focus on them anyway. Never felt much of a need for mirrors as I'm fairly decent at looking behind without changing direction these days, and don't feel much need to see behind me unless turning or approaching pinch points.

 

[BentMikey]

Nooooo no no no, it is very uncool, even more uncool than skating with a heelbrake and severe pronation. Yes, like a ring.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I use a mirror strapped to the right brake hood. It doesn't interfere with my use of the handlebar or brake levers, and I find it very useful. I don't rely on it 100% of course, i.e. I do headchecks as required. I liked this particular mirror so much, I soon went and bought another as a spare.

 

[decca234uk]

Ouch, I've just dropped my train spotters bible on my foot and pulled my tee shirt out>

Mirrors are for train spotters and for people who tuck t-shirts into their trousers.

 

[decca234uk]

Thanks for your replies. I can see the advantages but really don't fancy having one on my road bike, might try one on my glasses though, see what it's like. I'll have a look at the bike eyes Norm, thanks for the suggestion.
not sure I'd fancy a helmet mounted mirror Canucks, I've seen some guys with them and they do look a bit eccentric but I've read comments where people swear by them.

 

[Headgardener]

I have a mirror on the right hand barend of my tourer and other than making sure it is straight before I set out I find it no problem. Not sure about the mirror that mounts on the head tube if a rack and panniers are used as to whether they would block the view.

 

[BlackPanther]

I'd not be without my bar end mirror. It keeps me 99% aware of what's going on around me, and before changing lanes, a quick 'lifesaver' glance covers the 1%, and lets everyone behind know I'm about to move out.

 

[cheadle hulme]

Bike eye on the road bike and bar end Zefal ones on the other bikes. I leave looking cool to other people.

The only problem with the Zefal one is it adds 4 inches or so of width, which on the commuter MTB is detracting to its already cumbersome filtering ability. It does fold in quite easily though.

Mirror for an overview, and a physical check before committing to a maneouvre.
Works for cars, works for motorbikes, works for bicycles.

 

[harryhead]

Why not it is i always use mirrors or do not ride ,,,i am not confirtable in traffic without mirrors.



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