I recently switched from those to the SpurCycle mirror, much better optics, but those are fine.
Djamalfna on
Don’t work for me, my knee keeps hitting them.
I prefer a glasses mirror these days.
Whisky-354 on
I’ve never used them, but I just watched that fella from the cade media YouTube channel cycle across Australia and he rated them (different model mirror though).
NorthNorthAmerican on
I’ve used them for years on road and gravel bikes.
The ones I bought came in a two pack so both bikes have a mirror on the “road side”.
They hold up pretty well, no serious scratches or failures.
Occasionally I have to readjust them if I hit em with my knee but not enough for it to be a problem
Dr_Cee on
Yep. Have them on all my drop bar bikes. Indispensable. If I ride somebody’s bike without one, I probably find myself looking at an empty bar end about a thousand times on a ride.
GottaGoFast_69 on
I kept hitting my knees when stand pedaling. I’ve found a Garmin Varia radar has become indispensable.
SasquatchInFlipflops on
I do. Doesn’t look like absolute shit on the bike. Not the best picture rearward. Need to adjust it sometimes, and move my leg out of the way. But overall I don’t hate it.
retrac1324 on
Yes I have it on two of my bikes. It’s not as good as a helmet mirror but it’s better than nothing and it’s streamlined / always there.
maxkon88 on
Are you asking about this particular model or mirrors in general?
I don’t know this one, but i really like having a mirror. I still do shoulder checks before changing lanes but i like knowing that something is coming up. I normally keep a mental map of where all the cars around me are, same as when i’m driving.
Taco_Pie on
I have one on my commuter. Makes me feel a lot better on the road.
trtsmb on
Both of my bikes have mirrors on them.
Zephron29 on
Yup, they work great. I use this together with my Varia.
My varia let’s me know a car is coming, and I use the mirror to see what they’re doing as they pass.
Critical_Garbage_119 on
I can’t ride without a mirror. The one downside to these is after a huge grocery shop, my bulging panniers tend to block the view somewhat.
Peskers on
I tried this bar mirror but it did not work for me.
For many years, I have used the unobtrusive Specchio glasses mirror (cyclingmirror.com).
WiartonWilly on
Yes and yes.
Knowing when trucks will pass relieves a lot of the anxiety. Also great for keeping someone on your wheel.
redbent_20 on
I tried them. Did not like the vibration. Could not see anything. Ended up getting Tri-eye sunglasses with built-in mirror. They are a game changer.
Not a fan
Prefer to keep my eyes up so I ride with a helmet mirror
Drd2 on
I have a varia and one of those, I really like having both.
MagicManTX84 on
My riding colleagues put their mirrors on their helmets. I don’t have mirrors yet, but they would have been useful on tonight’s road ride 15 miles.
morrison666 on
Honestly I don’t see the point in this, unless you have the eyes of a hawk, trying to focus your vision on a tiny mirror is more dangerous then just looking back for a couple seconds. It take a little bit to learn but looking back with your own head is free and safer then those mirrors.
Fr00tman on
I use a Blackburn helmet mirror. Works great.
incrediblynormalpers on
For me it was the same movement to move my knee or arm out of the way to see it then it would be just a look behind me so whenever used it more than once
ngugeneral on
I used the one, which you attach to the helmet. Looked like a dork but was helpful, helped to understand if you have a car immediately behind you and partially replaced the head turn. Which was a win in my book
TheScummy1 on
Nope, I rawdog it and shoulder check constantly.
Powerful-Disaster-32 on
All of my road bikes have a similar mirror.
NotKhad on
There is two kind of cyclists:
a) Not using the mirror
b) Not having the mirror installed
lemiran79 on
Garmin Varia team +1 here 🤩
Seems expensive but once you mounted it on your bike… you can not unmount it anymore!! Way more efficient than a mirror…
PleasantMongoose5127 on
I have the stupidly expensive Gillies Berthoud mirror with matching bar end plug for other side. Questioned my sanity buying it but I do really like it.
RbotR on
i didn’t want my bike to look like a dork, so i removed it. but now i see spurcycle has one that looks ok: [https://www.spurcycle.com/products/r35-mirror](https://www.spurcycle.com/products/r35-mirror)
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Yes, they’re very useful.
I recently switched from those to the SpurCycle mirror, much better optics, but those are fine.
Don’t work for me, my knee keeps hitting them.
I prefer a glasses mirror these days.
I’ve never used them, but I just watched that fella from the cade media YouTube channel cycle across Australia and he rated them (different model mirror though).
I’ve used them for years on road and gravel bikes.
The ones I bought came in a two pack so both bikes have a mirror on the “road side”.
They hold up pretty well, no serious scratches or failures.
Occasionally I have to readjust them if I hit em with my knee but not enough for it to be a problem
Yep. Have them on all my drop bar bikes. Indispensable. If I ride somebody’s bike without one, I probably find myself looking at an empty bar end about a thousand times on a ride.
I kept hitting my knees when stand pedaling. I’ve found a Garmin Varia radar has become indispensable.
I do. Doesn’t look like absolute shit on the bike. Not the best picture rearward. Need to adjust it sometimes, and move my leg out of the way. But overall I don’t hate it.
Yes I have it on two of my bikes. It’s not as good as a helmet mirror but it’s better than nothing and it’s streamlined / always there.
Are you asking about this particular model or mirrors in general?
I don’t know this one, but i really like having a mirror. I still do shoulder checks before changing lanes but i like knowing that something is coming up. I normally keep a mental map of where all the cars around me are, same as when i’m driving.
I have one on my commuter. Makes me feel a lot better on the road.
Both of my bikes have mirrors on them.
Yup, they work great. I use this together with my Varia.
My varia let’s me know a car is coming, and I use the mirror to see what they’re doing as they pass.
I can’t ride without a mirror. The one downside to these is after a huge grocery shop, my bulging panniers tend to block the view somewhat.
I tried this bar mirror but it did not work for me.
For many years, I have used the unobtrusive Specchio glasses mirror (cyclingmirror.com).
Yes and yes.
Knowing when trucks will pass relieves a lot of the anxiety. Also great for keeping someone on your wheel.
I tried them. Did not like the vibration. Could not see anything. Ended up getting Tri-eye sunglasses with built-in mirror. They are a game changer.
I’ve never liked bar mirrors. I’ve sworn by [this](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BDJP66/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)for over 12 years.
Not a fan
Prefer to keep my eyes up so I ride with a helmet mirror
I have a varia and one of those, I really like having both.
My riding colleagues put their mirrors on their helmets. I don’t have mirrors yet, but they would have been useful on tonight’s road ride 15 miles.
Honestly I don’t see the point in this, unless you have the eyes of a hawk, trying to focus your vision on a tiny mirror is more dangerous then just looking back for a couple seconds. It take a little bit to learn but looking back with your own head is free and safer then those mirrors.
I use a Blackburn helmet mirror. Works great.
For me it was the same movement to move my knee or arm out of the way to see it then it would be just a look behind me so whenever used it more than once
I used the one, which you attach to the helmet. Looked like a dork but was helpful, helped to understand if you have a car immediately behind you and partially replaced the head turn. Which was a win in my book
Nope, I rawdog it and shoulder check constantly.
All of my road bikes have a similar mirror.
There is two kind of cyclists:
a) Not using the mirror
b) Not having the mirror installed
Garmin Varia team +1 here 🤩
Seems expensive but once you mounted it on your bike… you can not unmount it anymore!! Way more efficient than a mirror…
I have the stupidly expensive Gillies Berthoud mirror with matching bar end plug for other side. Questioned my sanity buying it but I do really like it.
i didn’t want my bike to look like a dork, so i removed it. but now i see spurcycle has one that looks ok: [https://www.spurcycle.com/products/r35-mirror](https://www.spurcycle.com/products/r35-mirror)