Concerning mirrors...

[Steve Bowles]

I know how subjective mirrors can be, but I've tried 3 mirrors on my bike and none of them have fulfilled my expectations. I'm looking for a right-hand bar-end round mirror that will seat in my R-M handlebars, and not go all wobbly as soon as you get on pavement -- much less Forestry Commission fire trails.

I've looked on all the usual suspect websites (Tredz, Amazon, etc.) and don't seem to be able to find anything worthwhile.

If anyone has a mirror worth bragging about, and can point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it.

 

[Gubbins]

I have this one which is excellent . shop around for a better price tho.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0009R96YK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526838732&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=mirrycle+mirror

 

[anotherkiwi]

This one is very practical it folds out of the way

https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=144982;menu=1000,5,164;mid[39]=1

 

[mike killay]

This one is very practical it folds out of the way

https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=144982;menu=1000,5,164;mid[39]=1

German law approved.
Terrifying!

 

[Deleted member 4366]

I use a Zefal Cyclops. I can't see how any other mirror could be better. The view is good and it has a double fold to hide it when you park or reduce your width to go through narrow openings.

https://www.acycles.co.uk/zefal-cyclop-bike-handlebar-mirror-690.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuYTYBRDsARIsAJnrUXCYlIQBWOURnCSMt49aOirOyTd5Anr5qaE-jT1G-MKgoZbcEc2GH0QaAurGEALw_wcB

 

[oldtom]

If anyone has a mirror worth bragging about, and can point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it.

I'm with Gubbins though not at the price in the link. The Zefal Cyclops is ok and very cheap to buy.

Tom

 

[Gubbins]

I'm with Gubbins though not at the price in the link. The Zefal Cyclops is ok and very cheap to buy.

Tom

Yes, I dont know why the Mirycle is so expensive as I paid less than £10 for mine.. It has survived a crash on ice where the bike fell over and slithered up the road with only damage being a cracked mirror.

 

[awol]

I tried these cheap copies like the Zefal Spin which is the smaller version of the Cyclops and I find it to be good. You can't make out exactly what is behind you but you get a good enough idea. It is held firm by opening the hinge connector part and stuffing a small bit of bluetack in there.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-High-Quality-Universal-Rotate-Cycling-Mountain-Bike-Handlebar-Wide-Angle-Rear-View-Mirror-Free-Shipping/32635627865.html

I don't like being without one of these now.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?spm=a2g0s.9042647.6.2.296a4c4dkh9Ru4&orderId=86700486521299&productId=32635627865

I don't like being without one of these now.

Link doesn't work.

 

[awol]

Link doesn't work.

Fixed it now.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

That looks like a cheaper version of the Zefal Spin. another thing that I like about all these type of mirrors is that they make a nice bump-stop to lean the bike up against a wall with the mirror folded in.

 

[tommie]

I tried these cheap copies like the Zefal Spin which is the smaller version of the Cyclops and I find it to be good.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-High-Quality-Universal-Rotate-Cycling-Mountain-Bike-Handlebar-Wide-Angle-Rear-View-Mirror-Free-Shipping/32635627865.html

I don't like being without one of these now.

Have two of these, at £1.40 you can`t go wrong, folds in out of the way, you can even get a couple as spares!

 

[Steve Bowles]

I have this one which is excellent . shop around for a better price tho.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0009R96YK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526838732&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=mirrycle+mirror

Amazon says it's left-hand only, so that wouldn't work very well in the U.K. Does it adapt to right-hand?

 

[Steve Bowles]

This one is very practical it folds out of the way

https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=144982;menu=1000,5,164;mid[39]=1

Does it fit on the right-hand side?

 

[anotherkiwi]

Does it fit on the right-hand side?

Ah yeah, wrong side of the road...

I also have a Cycle Star 80 - 903/1 which can be mounted either side. Doesn't vibrate either which was your requirement. They make the Cycle Star 80 - 903/2 which plugs right into the end of the bar but I like mine a little further out.

 

[Gubbins]

Amazon says it's left-hand only, so that wouldn't work very well in the U.K. Does it adapt to right-hand?

Well. Mine did. Just swapped everything round. I will have a look through my stuff and see if I can find where I bought it.. them, I bought 2 actually.

 

[KTM Bike Industries UK]

My wife used to work in the bridal industry.. one of her customers ran a bridal shop in Sweden I think it was.

He's now in jail because his mirrors were how shall we say... "concerning"

 

[Gubbins]

Does it fit on the right-hand side?

Bought mine from Amazon in may 2016 for £13.48 including shipping.
When i click the link it takes me to the expensive one...

 

[signwave]

Here's the cheaper Mirrycle:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mirrycle-Generic-Mountain-Mirror-Black/dp/B0009R96YK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1526916322&sr=1-1&keywords=Mirrycle&refinements=p_76:419158031

Slightly higher price than 2016 though.

 

[Gubbins]

Here's the cheaper Mirrycle:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mirrycle-Generic-Mountain-Mirror-Black/dp/B0009R96YK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1526916322&sr=1-1&keywords=Mirrycle&refinements=p_76:419158031

Slightly higher price than 2016 though.

Delivery 2 to 4 weeks! Where's that coming from I wonder.. most I have seen are in the US.