SlowMo Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I bought a couple of these wearable rear view mirrors for those times where you need to check for cars passing behind you. http://www.ebay.com/itm/331718597044 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wide-Angle-Bicycle-Rear-View-Mirror-Flexible-Bicycle-Handlebar-Side-View-Mirrors-Bike-Cycling-Handle-Back/32340926507.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.1.f53ibg&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7_79_78_77_80,searchweb201644_0,searchweb201560_9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConjurMan Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Have you checked them out? How well do they work? Curious minds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Just now, ConjurMan said: Have you checked them out? How well do they work? Curious minds... Just placed the order today but I am sure they would be of good use. I hate it when cars just pass you from behind specially along parking area as if they don't see you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConjurMan Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Please let everyone know what you think of them once you get them and start using them. Conceptually they seem good, but I wonder about how they would be from a practical standpoint. I was think that the rear view mirror that bikers attach to their helmet would be more practical, but I'd like to see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Eucist Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I have one of these. They work great to see if my companion rider is still behind me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 8 minutes ago, John Eucist said: I have one of these. They work great to see if my companion rider is still behind me. That's also one of my reasons. I have to stop most of the time to check my companions if they are far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trya Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 2 hours ago, ConjurMan said: Please let everyone know what you think of them once you get them and start using them. It works for me, but requires some caution. It shows clearly objects within ~25 yards, anything further than 50 yards is hard to see in the small mirror due to its high convexity. For example, I usually hear the approaching car long before I can see it in this mirror (unless the headlights are turned on - in which case I can see it in the mirror a lot earlier). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConjurMan Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Does anyone have experience using one of these with their wheel? How do they compare to the wrist wearable rear view mirrors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castShadow Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Nice idea to mount a mirror on the wheel itself, I might try that. I like the wrist mirror as well. A lot of good ideas lately. Just now I bought a bike bell that I want to use when passing pedestrians "on the left" ... I think a bell is interesting - should be a positive reaction. For the bell I'll just keep it my pocket and pull out as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colestien Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Just bought one. Even though I know Joe has already bought me a "take a look" eye glass mounted mirror. Yap I know what my son is getting me for Christmas..... I always wondered where my kids got their detective skills from... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colestien Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Just had a thought while I was riding today. I have a set of Triple 8 Wrist protectors. I have almost gotten into wearing them every time. When the Mirror comes in I'm going to try and mount them on the Guards. I'll have a new function without having to add more gear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 I can't wait to get this. For me it's a must since i'm used to looking at mirrors when driving. I bought 2, one for me and another for my partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vemalilu Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 wow this should be combined with gloves. Is there anything like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCharlieDude Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 On 08/12/2015 at 10:59 AM, ConjurMan said: Does anyone have experience using one of these with their wheel? How do they compare to the wrist wearable rear view mirrors? My dad has been using one of these (but not as fancy) for years while riding his bike and he loves it. I never found it helped because the mirror is too small for me to see much detail. It does take some time getting use to it. If you use one on a wheel be careful that you don't lose your balance from moving your head around to see in the mirror. The wrist mirrors may be a little bit bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetricUSA Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I have another version off amazon, cheaper and they offered two different bands one for wrist or arm band.... I got the armband... Update, since I been wearing this almost everyday, half of the not Velcro velcro has worn off, most likely I will attach a piece of 'real' Velcro hooks to fix the defunked part...already had to hotglue the mirror back on... But I rather havwe this then nothing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Eucist Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Update: My skill in turning my head to the back (momentarily of course) while keeping a straight line forward has gotten to the point where I no longer use this mirror contraption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oily Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 As a keen cyclist (in my younger years) a quick look over my shoulder worked well without the need for extra kit, and I found myself doing this instructively on the EUC. As long as you only turn your head (rather than pivot from the waist) you'll keep going in a straight line for long enough to see if anything is coming ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 2 hours ago, Oily said: As a keen cyclist (in my younger years) a quick look over my shoulder worked well without the need for extra kit, and I found myself doing this instructively on the EUC. As long as you only turn your head (rather than pivot from the waist) you'll keep going in a straight line for long enough to see if anything is coming ! From my experience it is also possible to pivot the shoulders and even the waist without changing direction. As for the head, it needs a little bit of training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Eucist Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 30 minutes ago, Niko said: From my experience it is also possible to pivot the shoulders and even the waist without changing direction. As for the head, it needs a little bit of training I agree. At first I couldn't do it but now I do pivot my waist (and shoulders) too without changing directions. Just takes practice and experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 My order arrived. Will test it at the park later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trya Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 @SlowMo from my experience, I suggest to test it on the road. Just stand close to the curb and check in the mirror the approaching traffic, note when you clearly can notice a car from the quick glance, then turn back and estimate the real distance between you and the car. It helps to make the best judgement when you know what to expect - if you just rely on the seemingly "free of cars" image in this mirror, it may be misleading - as they may catch up with you faster than you expect. Also run the same test with your unicycle buddy - to figure the distance you can see him in the mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Since this is a convex mirror, the images appear further away than the actual object and I have to raise my hand to shoulder level to look at my back. Extra care should be taken until one gets familiar in using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colestien Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I received mine a while ago. My tests will not be done until the weather warms up a bit here. I'm not young, a few minutes on the Wheel at a time is all I'm able to do in freezing weather. If I wasn't afraid of loosing the skill I had acquired this fall, I might not be getting on it at all. I'm using Triple Eight wrist guards. So....I'm thinking of modding them to except the Mirrors. The back of my hands are covered with the spine, so I'm thinking that would be the best place for the mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetricUSA Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 It is helpful at night, you can see headlight coming, especially before going around parked cars in street...but at night time I tend to go opposite direction, so to see all traffic come me way any I know they than see me....on bike I go with the flow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSport Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 My neck does not twist like it used to, so mirrors would be helpful. But lately, I'm getting better at twisting the waist and not losing control, so probably won't add any more gear. Already weighted down pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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