Wrist mirror
Wrist mirror
Does any know if these work? I have butterfly bars and drops and do change bar positions frequently on a ride so constant adjustment could be annoying but can see (no pun intended ) the advantage as I have slightly restricted movement in my neck. I assume it would be useful when cycling on European roads.
Thanks
Thanks
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A small sharp disc of plastic (I really hope it's not glass) near one's wrist? What could possibly go wrong in the worst case? (In case it's not clear, I think this is only just less daft as an idea than ones sticking out of helmets on skewers.)
Can you really not make a mirror or two on the bike work?
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The safety aspect is a good point so maybe I will look at the ones that fit on the down tubes so can be interchangeable between bikes. Thanks for your opinion.
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There are different designs to that without sticking out. However I've yet to find any mirror of any sort that is any good.
"It takes a genius to spot the obvious" - my old physics master.
I don't peddle bikes.
I don't peddle bikes.
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Re the useful in Europe. I use a bike mounted mirror, I put it on the right for lhd roads and the left for rhd roads. Most mirrors are interchangeable. Mine is a Cateye, so it's (notionally) French anyway.
I use flat bars, so can't recommend mine, but there are lots to choose from.
D
I find it very useful when touring, to give me a idea of what's behind. I wouldn't rely on it as a full check before a move across the road manoeuvre.
I use flat bars, so can't recommend mine, but there are lots to choose from.
D
I find it very useful when touring, to give me a idea of what's behind. I wouldn't rely on it as a full check before a move across the road manoeuvre.
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Considering that your wrist has to be in the perfect position every time you check the mirror it could end up being frustrating.
On my butterfly bars I placed the mirror on the upper bend (corner angle). Mainly because I used the main bars, the side bars, much more than the upper bars. After a few hours you get used to it.
On my butterfly bars I placed the mirror on the upper bend (corner angle). Mainly because I used the main bars, the side bars, much more than the upper bars. After a few hours you get used to it.
I wish it were as easy as riding a bike
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MarcusT wrote:Considering that your wrist has to be in the perfect position every time you check the mirror it could end up being frustrating.
On my butterfly bars I placed the mirror on the upper bend (corner angle). Mainly because I used the main bars, the side bars, much more than the upper bars. After a few hours you get used to it.
+1
Never been an issue
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I've used one that fits in the end of my drop bars on my tourer for years, very good and increases safety.
That wrist mount one looks like a Wallace & Grommit invention.
Helmet ones seem a good idea but haven't tried one.
That wrist mount one looks like a Wallace & Grommit invention.
Helmet ones seem a good idea but haven't tried one.
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simonhill wrote:Re the useful in Europe. I use a bike mounted mirror, I put it on the right for lhd roads and the left for rhd roads. Most mirrors are interchangeable. Mine is a Cateye, so it's (notionally) French anyway.
There's me thinking that Cateye are Japanese
I also have bike mounted mirrors. Of the ones I've tried: The original Mirrycle worked well, but not compatible with modern drop-bar brakes. The bar-end Mirrycle was also good. On the current bikes, we have three B&M types. They are available in two diameters and a variety of mounts and stalk-lengths.
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Nigel wrote:simonhill wrote:Mine is a Cateye, so it's (notionally) French anyway.
There's me thinking that Cateye are Japanese
- Nigel
Only since 1954!
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Nigel wrote:simonhill wrote:[...] Mine is a Cateye, so it's (notionally) French anyway.
There's me thinking that Cateye are Japanese
Yes, Zefal are the main French mirror-makers that I've seen.
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I know a recumbent rider who uses a mirror dangling from the wrist to excellent effect.
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Sorry, I meant Zéfal, the French bike accessory maker since 1880, not the upstart Cateye.
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mjr wrote: (In case it's not clear, I think this is only just less daft as an idea than ones sticking out of helmets on skewers.)
Can you really not make a mirror or two on the bike work?
I have used a helmet mounted mirror for years.
IMHO if any injury caused by these devices had ever been recorded the recall notices would have gone out immediately.
Mike
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Greystoke wrote:Helmet ones seem a good idea but haven't tried one.
First, you need a helmet to fit it to.
I no longer own one.
Mick F. Cornwall