Helmet mirror or handlebar mirror

[Gubbins]

Yesterday I lost my helmet mirror. ... sadly missed and needs replacing so I am wondering about a bar end mirror but I dont want to modify the grips. ... does anyone recommend a good handlebar mirror?.....

 

[oldtom]

Mirrycle every time for me but it means cutting a hole in the end of the grip. I'm more than happy to make that 2-minute, minor 'modification' for the benefit of possibly the best mirror available.

The three bikes I have left following a cull all have the Mirrycle product fitted.

Tom

 

[Gubbins]

Mirrycle every time for me but it means cutting a hole in the end of the grip. I'm more than happy to make that 2-minute, minor 'modification' for the benefit of possibly the best mirror available.

The three bikes I have left following a cull all have the Mirrycle product fitted.

Tom

Thanks Tom, will check it out.

 

[Kinninvie]

Had a Halfords bar end mirror but wont fit into Cannondale C4 bars so got an ebay cheapie that goes over the handlegrip end and its great.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTB-Bike-Universal-Handlebar-Rearview-Mirror-360-Rotate-for-Bicycle-Cycling-/141531146799?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=ktkCNpEisSYcrEG%2Fz%2FfwvCONGRk%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Thanks for reminding me. I keep forgetting to order a new mirror. I've just ordered the Zefal Cyclops because it has a double folding mechanism, so you can fold it out of the way to get it through a narrow gate/doorway. It has a convex mirror for a good viewing angle too. I had one before, but I don't know what happened to it.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZEFAL-CYCLOP-triple-adjustment-bar-end-Bike-Mirror-Urban-and-Commute-bicycle-/380991566978

While I wad looking fof it, I saw this one too thst looks interesting.

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_535557_-1

 

[hoppy]

Yesterday I lost my helmet mirror. ... sadly missed and needs replacing so I am wondering about a bar end mirror but I dont want to modify the grips. ... does anyone recommend a good handlebar mirror?.....

All my bikes have small round Cateye bar-end mirrors which I find excellent. I'd never mount anything on a helmet. Michael Schumacher's catastrophic head injury was said to have been caused by the mounting of a camera on his helmet.

 

[jdallan]

I had a helmet-mounted mirror followed by an anonymous bar end mirror fitted by my dealer. I managed to break that one and replaced it with a Mirrcycle mirror which is much better.

Jim

 

[mountainsport]

Mirrycle every time for me but it means cutting a hole in the end of the grip. I'm more than happy to make that 2-minute, minor 'modification' for the benefit of possibly the best mirror available.

The three bikes I have left following a cull all have the Mirrycle product fitted.

Tom

Tom I can not agree with you anymore Mirrycle is the best of the best!!

MS.

 

[Gubbins]

It looks like this one then. ....
Mountain Mirrycle Bicycle Mirror:

 

[JohnCade]

The Mirrycle is good and robust and stays in place over a period of time. No constant fiddling once it’s set right. One of my better purchases.

 

[Gubbins]

Morning, all,
Thanks for the advice which is well received.. No one around here seems to stock this, but I can order one from Evans Cycles, but first I am going to have a look at the halfords offerings...
Specifically this one.. Has anyone come across this on their travels?
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/accessories/mirrors-bells-and-horns/topeak-bar-n-mirror

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Whichever one you get, make sure that the mirror is convex. You can see hardly anything in a flat one.

 

[4bound]

This is another option to consider - some people love them, some hate them! http://www.bike-eye.com/about.html

 

[Gubbins]

This is another option to consider - some people love them, some hate them! http://www.bike-eye.com/about.html

I suspect my panniers will foul this one up...

 

[Gubbins]

Whichever one you get, make sure that the mirror is convex. You can see hardly anything in a flat one.

Good point..
Thanks

 

[JohnCade]

Whichever one you get, make sure that the mirror is convex. You can see hardly anything in a flat one.

The Mirrycle has a good field of view and it doesn’t vibrate as much as some. So you can pick out your would be killer in the distance as he races toward you and prepare to jump into a hedge if necessary

 

[Aushiker]

I am a Busch & Muller Cycle Star fan and use their 50 mm mirrors but also have the really nice 80 mm ones (these are big but are great on a bike). Sorry the photo is a bit rough ... no editing as yet.

Andrew

 

[Gubbins]

The Mirrycle has a good field of view and it doesn’t vibrate as much as some. So you can pick out your would be killer in the distance as he races toward you and prepare to jump into a hedge if necessary

Can't buy locally so ordered the Mirrycle from Evans Cycles.
Cheers....

 

[oldtom]

Can't buy locally so ordered the Mirrycle from Evans Cycles.
Cheers....

For something that costs typically £10-15, I think you'll appreciate the engineering of the Mirrycle and the glass is available separately which I find surprising.

Tom

 

[Gubbins]

For something that costs typically £10-15, I think you'll appreciate the engineering of the Mirrycle and the glass is available separately which I find surprising.

Tom

Well, if passing gets close enough to knock the mirror off, the last thing on my mind will be a replacement.....