Helmet mirrors

[Blue]

I use a bar-end mirror cheapish one by Zefal I think £10 from lbs,really useful as you can keep a constant check on what's going on behind without having to keep looking over your shoulder all the time.
Got mine knocked bandy by a too close overtake a few weeks back so was without one for a few days and really missed it.OK they might not be trendy or cool,but who cares if it makes riding easier/safer

FWIW, I use a bar-end mirror on my drops with the mirror dropping down from the bar, rather than at right angles to same. I find that this looks more aero etc and also improved my field of view as no matter what position I adopt on the bars/hoods I never obscure the mirror with my arms etc. If you can adjust yours in the same way it may prevent this sort of incident.

I have to say, I find a mirror very useful.

 

[Randochap]

Got mine knocked bandy by a too close overtake a few weeks back so was without one for a few days and really missed it.

As I suggested above, don't use those; use these:

 

[potsy]

As I suggested above, don't use those; use these:

They look pretty neat Rando,but assume they are for drop bars? I have a flat bar hybrid at the mo.

 

[Randochap]

They look pretty neat Rando,but assume they are for drop bars? I have a flat bar hybrid at the mo.

Ah, yes. Then I recommend the Mirrycle.

 

[Arch]

You are better off just looking over your shoulder, this also has the added advantage of being a means of communication with anyone how is behind you...

It is far safer.

It's not either/or, why do some people never seem to get the hang of this? A mirror is a useful extra, not a replacement for looking over your shoulder....

 

[Davidc]

As I suggested above, don't use those; use these:

Do you have a link?

 

[Velorum]

These look cheap and unobtrusive - I might give them a go

Available from

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.asp?sessionID=CMR&pf_id=12783&showBasket=true

£3.99

 

[potsy]

It's not either/or, why do some people never seem to get the hang of this? A mirror is a useful extra, not a replacement for looking over your shoulder....

+1 Arch,I find them really useful when you're wanting to turn right,wait for a gap then quick look over shoulder and maneuvre,makes life a lot easier than constantly looking back.