Can't look behind me

[Wetdog]

Hi all, I've noticed that I can't look behind me. I think it's because of a long term of rugby etc and my neck is slowly stiffening up.
Has anyone else had the problem?

Mick

 

[Markymark]

No, I find it ok. Buy a mirror if you're not sure.

 

[MontyVeda]

You might find it easier if you take your right hand off the bar to give your neck and shoulders a bit more freedom to rotate.

 

[ianrauk]

if you wear a plastic helmet, then a helmet mirror.

or you can get a handlebar mirror

or downtube mirror.

 

[Wetdog]

@MontyVeda I have tried taking my right hand off the bars but I still can't see.

@ianrauk and Markymark I am thinking of a Mirror, just which one, I fancy the Downtube type but it's ease of use and workability over the looks. What do you guys recommend.

MICK

 

[Chris S]

I can only turn my head back as far as my shoulder, I can only see a limited amount out of the corner of my eye then. I think some people are just more flexible than others.

 

[Wetdog]

@User259 I have racing bars, well close to

The Bike is a Cannondale Aluminium Synapse

@Chris S its defiantly injuries as I can remember the pain, but fair point to what you said I can take that onboard.

Mick

 

[Bazzer]

May be someone with a 'bent might be along shortly to advise what they use. Personally if I was going for one, I'd be looking at the handlebar type. I haven't seen them that often but when I have, they have been on drop bars like @ianrauk 's picture. They drew my eyes to the cyclist as being something different on the bike, which if reflected in motorists generally, might not be a bad thing. - i'e. getting other road users' attention you are there.

 

[Andrew_P]

Took me 3-5 months before I could do a decent shoulder check without swerving probably another 2+ months before I could give a really good look and manoeuvre and indicate at the same time for a right turn! In fact I used to just stop and wait for a break in traffic for right turns. I cricked my neck in the first few months as well if I recall correctly. Practice make perfect, get on an isolated bit of road or segregated path somewhere and practice a lot.

 

[ianrauk]

@MontyVeda I have tried taking my right hand off the bars but I still can't see.

@ianrauk and Markymark I am thinking of a Mirror, just which one, I fancy the Downtube type but it's ease of use and workability over the looks. What do you guys recommend.

MICK

I would try all three and see which one you get on best with.
You can then sell the other two.

 

[screenman]

I would do daily stretches, it is amazing how much things can improve in a short time.

 

[MontyVeda]

[QUOTE 4361054, member: 259"]What kind of handlebars do you have?[/QUOTE]
strait MTB bars.

 

[numbnuts]

I use this morror one on my road bike as I can't turn round.
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Blackburn-Road-Mirror-Brake-Lever-Either-Side-_33237.htm

 

[welsh dragon]

I tried the downtube mirror type and didn't like it. I kept bashing my knee against it. It was horrible. I then got a handlebar mirror. Much better. Easy to use and you can see behind you really well.

 

[Markymark]

I find the best way is to just be faster than everyone behind you.