My wife isn't happy with the handlebar-mounted mirror I got for her new Cube bike. She said it doesn't reach out far enough so all she sees is herself. I was tempted to reply with something chauvinist at that point about that being the norm... but I daren't!

To avoid taking to the end of the handlebar cover with a knife and fitting a bar-end mirror, are there any decent handlebar mounted mirrors out there that are long enough to give good vision and fold back to get through narrow spaces?

Depending on the fittings, you may be able to mount it upside down, so it is below the hand grip.

I had the same problem at first, all I could see was my right side and elbow, mounting it as I described above sorted it, gives a perfect view of what's behind now.

* should have said, also doesn't protrude past the handlebars.

I’ve just fitted a bar end mirror on the wife’s oxygen s cross st only £6 easy two min job to cut small tiny end in grips and you can’t see once it’s pushed in

Perfect

Done much the same as already noted, and also I added a mirror to my helmet as well. Takes a bit of getting used to but provides the best look behind of all mirrors.

Andy

Bought bar end mirror after someone I know had a bad accident which may have been avoided if he had had a better rear view. I was unsure whether it would work, and sadly I have concluded that it's effectively useless. Unlike a car mirrow which is big and doesn't require much head movement, the bar end type is neither of these. By the time you have glanced down to look at the mirror, you may as well just twist your head a little further to look behind. The small size of The mirror requires very slight adjustments to get it anywhere near the correct position. Whilst trying to set it whilst riding you are not looking at the road ahead so run the risk of riding into a pothole as i almost did. Hardly a safety asset in my view!

Back View Mirror - Bike Rear Mirror Bicycle Handlebar Review Rear Back View 180 Rotation Mirror for Mountain Road Bikes (Right) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WYL38JJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ePwUEbYY697TY

 

comes in left and right options , effective and well made.

Back View Mirror - Bike Rear Mirror Bicycle Handlebar Review Rear Back View 180 Rotation Mirror for Mountain Road Bikes (Right) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WYL38JJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ePwUEbYY697TY

 

comes in left and right options , effective and well made.

I doubt that mirror would show anything other than your arm.

I have a similar one and its useless.

I doubt that mirror would show anything other than your arm.

I have a similar one and its useless.

Exactly! it doesnt even extend beyond the body to give an intererupted rear view! Excellent for viewing your sleeve though!

Back View Mirror - Bike Rear Mirror Bicycle Handlebar Review Rear Back View 180 Rotation Mirror for Mountain Road Bikes (Right) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WYL38JJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ePwUEbYY697TY

 

comes in left and right options , effective and well made.

I have being using a mirror tha looks almost identical to this for several years and find it works well. I suppose it depends on how far in from the bar end you can attach it.

Been using these for years. Multi-adjustable and foldaway.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mirrycle-Generic-Mountain-Bike-Mirror/dp/B00JQN3J50

I know you didn't want a bar end, but this works with no vibration and gives clear view beyond elbow etc.

Thanks everyone for advice and suggestions. I’ve decided a bar end mirror is the way to go, probably the mirrycle. Was wary of cutting into brand new grips but not confident any bar top mirror would give a decent view.