Popular Post Marty Backe Posted February 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2020 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblade Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Nice post! I have been thinking about setting something up for a mirror, but there are a ton of ways to go. This probably will save a lot of trial and error on brands, mounting, and gotchas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwila Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Thanks for the video Marty, Inspired me to pull the trigger and buy the EXO-AT950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainystateguy Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Thanks for the video, Marty. Your tips about using hot glue to secure the mirror inside its housing and the recommendation for 3M dual Lock are especially appreciated. I got the mirror mounted this afternoon and then went ahead and added a light to the back of the helmet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 1 minute ago, rainystateguy said: Thanks for the video, Marty. Your tips about using hot glue to secure the mirror inside its housing and the recommendation for 3M dual Lock are especially appreciated. I got the mirror mounted this afternoon and then went ahead and added a light to the back of the helmet. Post a picture And what kind of light did you install? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainystateguy Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 25 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: Post a picture And what kind of light did you install? The light may be overkill, and sticks out quite a bit so I am not sure that I will keep it, but it is a Meilan X5 complete with turn signals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand Don Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, rainystateguy said: The light may be overkill, and sticks out quite a bit so I am not sure that I will keep it, but it is a Meilan X5 complete with turn signals How'd you attach it to your helmet? i've got the same light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainystateguy Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Brand Don said: How'd you attach it to your helmet? i've got the same light At the very back of my helmet there is a little flat lip that faces down, so I was able to screw the mount from the light up into that, and then I reinforced it with hot glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 1 hour ago, rainystateguy said: The light may be overkill, and sticks out quite a bit so I am not sure that I will keep it, but it is a Meilan X5 complete with turn signals Yeah, that light is way too big for my tastes. I've seen some guys with really low profile lights which I may try, once I find one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefteris Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) On 2/14/2020 at 3:05 AM, Marty Backe said: i have one LS2 Sphere Lux OF558!! Nice models! now to buy a mirror from a local vendor Edited February 16, 2020 by Lefteris typo + image 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblade Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Curious, @Marty Backe , any update on how the 3M dual lock worked out vs. the epoxy? I hadn't heard of that dual lock material before, looks like a similar but much more secure fastening option than velcro. I can think of a few places that might be a better alternative to use... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand Don Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Blueblade said: Curious, @Marty Backe , any update on how the 3M dual lock worked out vs. the epoxy? I hadn't heard of that dual lock material before, looks like a similar but much more secure fastening option than velcro. I can think of a few places that might be a better alternative to use... I have been using dual lock for a while and i have not experienced any negatives with it yet. It is super strong and I even use dual lock to secure my go pro to my helmet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 13 hours ago, Blueblade said: Curious, @Marty Backe , any update on how the 3M dual lock worked out vs. the epoxy? I hadn't heard of that dual lock material before, looks like a similar but much more secure fastening option than velcro. I can think of a few places that might be a better alternative to use... I haven't used that helmet yet. But the mirror is still firmly stuck on there. The 3M adhesive on the Dual-Lock is much stronger then typical Velcro adhesive. The Dual-Lock feels much more like a mechanical joint - there's essentially no movement between the two pieces. In contrast, Velcro establishes a more "squishy" joint, and although it may be very strong, the two jointed pieces will move about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fryman Posted March 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2020 Installed the nerd mirror. Works well 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 51 minutes ago, fryman said: Installed the nerd mirror. Works well Looks good. Nothing nerdy about being safe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, fryman said: Installed the nerd mirror. Works well Nerd mirror? I resemble that remark BTW, the 3M Dual Lock that I used on my last helmet (in the video above) is holding strong. So it looks like I don't need to use anything stronger, like epoxy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryman Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Marty Backe said: Nerd mirror? I resemble that remark BTW, the 3M Dual Lock that I used on my last helmet (in the video above) is holding strong. So it looks like I don't need to use anything stronger, like epoxy. I’m using Dual Lock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedroTec Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Hi, I'm using mirrors on my gloves for some time and it is amazing and is always with me, I just did a post sharing how is it, let me know what do you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 6 hours ago, PedroTec said: Hi, I'm using mirrors on my gloves for some time and it is amazing and is always with me, I just did a post sharing how is it, let me know what do you think. It's a personal preference. I prefer the helmet mirror since I have near continuous insight into what's happening behind me. Mirrors on the hand/wrist are better than nothing but lack the continuous view. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTW Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) The mirror Marty links to under his video on Youtube (Bike Helmet Mirror: https://amzn.to/2OToD1I) is no longer available. I've found some similar looking ones on Amazon and eBay, but just curious if others have recommendations for mirrors they have had really good experiences with (or really bad ones that should be avoided). I've only been riding my first wheel for a week, but I've already found that it'd be really nice to know when bigger vehicles are sneaking up behind me. It would be a delightful added bonus if the tube holding the mirror could shoot darts out the back at the tires of cars going too fast and/or cutting it far too close to me. Just a (nefarious) thought, one I've probably been harboring in the back of my mind from my cycling days. 😏 P.S. - Thanks for another very helpful video Marty! Edited April 18, 2020 by FTW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 5 hours ago, FTW said: The mirror Marty links to under his video on Youtube (Bike Helmet Mirror: https://amzn.to/2OToD1I) is no longer available. I've found some similar looking ones on Amazon and eBay, but just curious if others have recommendations for mirrors they have had really good experiences with (or really bad ones that should be avoided). I've only been riding my first wheel for a week, but I've already found that it'd be really nice to know when bigger vehicles are sneaking up behind me. It would be a delightful added bonus if the tube holding the mirror could shoot darts out the back at the tires of cars going too fast and/or cutting it far too close to me. Just a (nefarious) thought, one I've probably been harboring in the back of my mind from my cycling days. 😏 P.S. - Thanks for another very helpful video Marty! It's frustrating that these mirrors keep disappearing. You can see that there are many different models available on Amazon and they all share the same basic design and hardware. The only question I have is the type of mirror. I really like the slightly convex mirrors instead of the flat mirrors but you can't tell from the description which mirror type is supplied. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennBruce Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Marty Backe said: .....I really like the slightly convex mirrors instead of the flat mirrors but you can't tell from the description which mirror type is supplied. I finally found a convex mirror on eBay but it didn't come in its original packaging so I don't know the brand. I'm using it on my Scorpion EXO AT950. I just knew the visor would come in handy for something. Bruce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 54 minutes ago, PennBruce said: I finally found a convex mirror on eBay but it didn't come in its original packaging so I don't know the brand. I'm using it on my Scorpion EXO AT950. I just knew the visor would come in handy for something. Bruce Do you like your AT950? I really like mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennBruce Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Marty Backe said: Do you like your AT950? I really like mine. I do. When I used to ride motorcycles I had a Nolan. The AT950 is as good at half the price. BTW, the eBay seller that I purchased my mirror from has additional units available. My only criticism is that the mirror is not as clear as a flat mirror. But as you have pointed out in a previous post, we only need to see that something is behind us. Make, model and license plate number is not necessary. Each of my three helmets has a different type of mirror. Here's the eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-Helmet-Riding-Mirror-Flexible-360-Degree-Adjustable-Rear-View-Mirror/164005938821?hash=item262f840685:g:T80AAOSwQLVeBMxH Bruce Edited April 19, 2020 by PennBruce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 14 hours ago, PennBruce said: I do. When I used to ride motorcycles I had a Nolan. The AT950 is as good at half the price. BTW, the eBay seller that I purchased my mirror from has additional units available. My only criticism is that the mirror is not as clear as a flat mirror. But as you have pointed out in a previous post, we only need to see that something is behind us. Make, model and license plate number is not necessary. Each of my three helmets has a different type of mirror. Here's the eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-Helmet-Riding-Mirror-Flexible-360-Degree-Adjustable-Rear-View-Mirror/164005938821?hash=item262f840685:g:T80AAOSwQLVeBMxH Bruce Thanks for the link. I also just found (on Amazon) the same mirror (I think) from China (based on the delivery time). I can get two for $8. I'm going to buy a couple as a test to see if they are indeed the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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