Rear view mirror - bar end
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Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Europe
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- Mazovia, PL
Mirrycle, installed downwards and inwards. These mirrors are indestructible. You might need to drill the grip or cut its end though.
Mirrycle is fully symmetrical. You can easily mount it on the right hand side of the e-bike. The former user David Berry (Australia) made Mirrycle the first choice of EBR Forums users.
The second EBR Forums choice is Hafny.
(You can thank me later)
Mirrycle is fully symmetrical. You can easily mount it on the right hand side of the e-bike. The former user David Berry (Australia) made Mirrycle the first choice of EBR Forums users.
The second EBR Forums choice is Hafny.
(You can thank me later)
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Europe
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- Mazovia, PL
Australia drives on the RIGHT side, too. Mirrycle has been made famous at EBR by an Australian user David BerryWell as we drive on the RIGHT sidemine will be on the other side.
The mirror is fully symmetrical
Mr. Breeze
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I've had great success with the Hafny Bar End mirror - very stable, very clear, and the "mirror" is polished stainless so can't break.
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Europe
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- Mazovia, PL
Can it be installed on the right hand side?
Mr. Breeze
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Yes. Right or left, above or below the bars.
Gionnirocket
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- Y. O.
Gionnirocket
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- Y. O.
Mine is glass but I lost count on how many times I whacked it by accident. Never broke and I find the glass brighter.
They even have versions with a replaceable lens and others that are anti_glare
linklemming
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stompandgo
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- USA
I have the Hafny bar mount. The vision and build quality are both excellent.
I use the Mirrycle down and in and view under the arm. Having it outboard it a little too wide (trails and street). The problem with the Hafny is that in that position it crowds my fingers under the grip. Having broken a couple Mirrycle mirrors, the stainless reflector would be nice.
Aushiker
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- Australia
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- Walyalup, Western Australia
I ride on the right side, my Mirrcycle is on the right side. Works a treat. Cannot believe I never went to these mirrors years ago.Australia drives on the RIGHT side, too. Mirrycle has been made famous at EBR by an Australian user David Berry
The mirror is fully symmetrical
Ergon GP3-L Biokork Grips by Andrew Priest, on Flickr
Another vote for Mirrcycle, after 8 years, the original Mirrcycle on my Haibike finally gave up. Ninety percent of my rides involve loading my bike on a carrier, and driving to a trail. While on the carrier, I tilt the mirror horizontal to reduce wind-drag; the wear on the plastic finally proved to be too much. I knew that I would replace my bike in the coming year, so I bought a cheaper replacement, which I immediately regretted.
My new bike has a Mirrcycle, as does DW's.
My new bike has a Mirrcycle, as does DW's.
Mr. Breeze
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The nice part about this particular accessory is the cost to try both the Mirrcycle and the Hafny to determine which you like best is not going to break the bank.
Gionnirocket
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- Y. O.
You more than likely didn't buy the best model Hafny for your application. Though some of them can be mounted up/down in/out the smaller/tighter fitting models are best used out.
I find down/in is best to protect the mirror but up/out gives me the best view. What I like about the Hafny is that it only needs to be snug to stay securely in place and that allows for easy adjustments when riding as I like to switch occasionally to a more upright position holding the horns instead of the grips. Also by only snugging the adjustment screws if you do whack the mirror it moves without breaking.
YReflectionMV
Guys you were right about the Hafny mirror. But you cant have it discretely pointing beneath the bar. It needs to be as that which is fitted in the link below. Still it works so all good.
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CanNik
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- United Kingdom
I hate those little round ones
This shows all of the road behind not a small bit from a convex mirror
This shows all of the road behind not a small bit from a convex mirror
I just wanted discrete. And to give me something which is better than nothing at all.
I agree with the Mirrycle Mirror recommendation. I have been using them for 3 years now.
Pros:
- you can position them in any orientation and move the mirror in any direction.
- notably, you can "fold" them inwards to bring your bike through doorways or other tight spaces.
- you can actually see the vehicles behind you, the quality of the mirror is great and they dont distort over rough terrain
- should you happen to break the mirror , you can replace just the glass part, you dont need to buy a whole new unit.
- comes with 2 size adapters for different handlebars. Use the one that fits and discard the other
Cons:
- pricey at 30 bux canadian
- not really a con but just a tip. Read the assembly instructions carefully , there are 4 small washers and 2 larger ones. Specifically regarding the smaller ones ...3 washers go on one bolt, 1 goes on another and none on the 3rd bolt. If you dont get that part correct , the mirror will not stay tight.
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