It's been a long time since I was a motorcyclist, and I had forgotten about that sneaky blind-spot... but was reminded of it rapidly on the road.
Your Thoughts ?
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Nobody has mentioned the problem of fully turning your head to look behind when you get older - which I'm afraid becomes very difficult. It's another good reason to use bar end mirrors. I am sure as well that it takes longer and renders the bike unstable if you look properly behind you. A quick look in the mirror and a glance sideways is much safer all around. I find as well that I don't just use the mirror for change of direction, I also use it as you do a motor vehicle interior and wing mirrors, to keep a general eye of what is behind you.
My reflective taped Zefals keep me looking healthy at nightThe other thing about mirrors is ....
They look naff on a bicycle
I disagree, nicely made, properly mounted mirrors not only look great, but add a huge chunk of extra safety when used often.The other thing about mirrors is ....
They look naff on a bicycle
Now what is/was Naff, was this hobby of yesteryear:-
Is that you Andy? Drivers have to choice but to give him room, he has a great view of the road behind him, and drivers will see him approaching. Looking bloody strange is an advatange for bikers.
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He's got to have a serious wind drag problem with that lot on his bike! He probably had to set off for Brighton a few days early!
If I had spare cash to burn and I also wanted a fully featured cycle computer, the Garmin solution would be high up on my list of wants.
I don't have one, but a few (very) keen cyclists I follow on youtube have them and have done reviews showing them working, and they look the business! Awesome piece of technology. Pity they are so expensive.
You could be on the right track, but think of how much it will cost him if he drops the bike and breaks many off!!
Regards
Andy
PS. In those days, I was more of a Rocker than a Mod!!
Good manI now have a Garmin radar
I look forward to your comments!
What are you pairing it up with? Your phone, or do you have a garmin head unit?
I am due out today sometime to try it out ,and i have ordered from Garmin the radar display unit.Good man
I look forward to your comments!
What are you pairing it up with? Your phone, or do you have a garmin head unit?
Went out today hooked my radar up to my Garmin GPS ,one word WOW !!!Good man
I look forward to your comments!
What are you pairing it up with? Your phone, or do you have a garmin head unit?
Yes, but when you consider the cost of polishing fluids and cloths these days, it can keep adding up.
I was so impressed with the ease it alerted my Garmin GPS ,Personally i could not imagine riding without one to be honest. I have excellent hearing anyway , but it way outdoes my ears for sure ! The peace of mind to know there is traffic approaching from behind puts me in a much more readiness should i need to either stop very quickly ,or take action. I feel very alert and switched on with the radar !I hope the 'WOW' was a wow of pleasure and amazement
Come on .... more details please
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