hujev wrote:Another 'vote' for the Mirrycle...the bar-end version is even sturdier and less hassle to install. Of course it precludes use of bar-end shifters.
Is that the one sold for flat bars? It works all right with drops?
hujev wrote:Another 'vote' for the Mirrycle...the bar-end version is even sturdier and less hassle to install. Of course it precludes use of bar-end shifters.
hujev wrote:Yes, this one:
https://www.mirrycle.com/product/mountain-mirrycle-mirror/
It comes with two end wedge bits to account for bars of different diameter - fits fine on 'normal' bars I've used it on.
Here's a photo of one on my Longstaff trike (I left the second 'arm' se4gment off on this one):
( http://rjl.us/velo/longstaffpix2.htm#lb22 )
I also just installed one on a recent ~ frankenbike (89 Trek 420) with rather narrow not flat bars (bars as bought - good for zippy steering I guess):
I'm tempted but won't add pix of the other version on various bikes...
reohn2 wrote:The only thing that concerns me about most mirrors is if they'll break should the bike fall over on them,my first mirror was a Zefal one which was made of brittle plastic and just broke if I looked at it wrongly.
The CatEye one I've been using passes that test,in fact quite a few time TBH it just folds up on impact and is made of a bendy polythene type plastic.
Do the other mirrors on the thread pass this test(genuine question).
CyclerUK
I have a couple of spare CatEye ones you can have one if you like PM me if you're interested.
reohn2 wrote:Do the other mirrors on the thread pass this test(genuine question).
horizon wrote:reohn2 wrote:Do the other mirrors on the thread pass this test(genuine question).
No, not really. The mirror I pictured above broke two or three times (and replaced) until I learnt not to let the bike fall over when loaded. I have one now that is taped up as well but no breakages for years. The good thing is that it velcroes off in seconds which means that it isn't vulnerable when the bike is put away. No-one would use a mirror by choice (faff and clutter) but some of us wouldn't cycle without one. I am not claiming mine to be the best but it mght be the best if you have bar end shifters.
Mick F wrote:My bikes fall over from time to time.
The mirrors never bothered much other than going off aim.
Mercian's is quite well scratched on the plastic outer edge.
Question:
Why are mirrors always black?
reohn2 wrote:Mick F wrote:My bikes fall over from time to time.
The mirrors never bothered much other than going off aim.
Mercian's is quite well scratched on the plastic outer edge.
Question:
Why are mirrors always black?
Cheapest colour for plastic?
Who'd buy a dayglow yellow one?