Best mirror type?
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Stefan Mikes
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Teasing Thomas J 
tomjasz
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I started that way with the same mirrors but I constantly banged them on my walkthrough garage door. They are the only thing I ever broke on a bike that fell over. I think my handle bars are wider.
Stefan Mikes
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Same here
fooferdoggie
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yes but they work well I had them on my recumbent and when it fell over it would break the mirrorSame here
fooferdoggie
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but it is not locked in place so you may not be able to check it as often if you move your hands around.
PatriciaK
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Hmmm... My hands are always on the handlebars, so hasn't been a problem. Stays in place well, actually, but, to each their own
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fooferdoggie
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I mean they change position a little the mirror will be off. I look often in the mirror I don't want to have to move my hand to do so.Hmmm... My hands are always on the handlebars, so hasn't been a problem. Stays in place well, actually, but, to each their own
PatriciaK
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I've not had to do that. I strap it pretty tight, and adjust the rotation before I start riding. If I was having to take my hands off the bars to fiddle with it, I wouldn't use it - my balance is not the greatest
. They are pretty cheap, so I figured I'd give it a try - for me, it's a great solution.
tomjasz
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Turn them inward. Not many mirrors will survive a drop on a heavy eBike.
glenmorenee
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Hey Ravi,
Thank you for the tip of the ergotec mirrors. I've been looking at mirrors all day and these seem like the best. I am trying to figure out what my options are for mounting them on the handlebars (I have the Jones H-Bars).
Do they have to go at the ends of the bars, or can they be mounted further inward on the handlebars?
The mirror appears to have a clamp at the bottom, I am not sure if I can use that clamp to mount them anywhere on the bar. There also appears to be this accessory piece:
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I am not sure if this is a mandatory purchase, or only if you choose to mount the mirror at the end of the bars.
Thanks for the tip!
Yes, you'll need the adapter to mount the mirror at the end of the bars. I got mine from Propel Long Beach.
They are not cheap. Very high quality fit and finish. What you would expect from Germany.
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Yamahonian
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Thank you, are you only able to mount them towards the ends of your bars, as you have pictured, or can you mount them further inwards as well?
Explorer-1
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I don't think anyone posted Court's basic mirror overview to this thread, so here it is. I don't find the video very useful or informative, but others might like it, and you can get a clearer picture of a few mirrors.
Currently I use a BikePeddler helmet mounted and it works great as I use my helmet for more than biking. I have a Hafny with custom mount on one bike, and about to try the Meachow on another bike. So far I've found I need handlebar and helmet mirrors, but much of the problem with the Handle bar mirror is getting the right mount and getting it in the right position which can be challenging on bikes with all the stuff on the bar and the different bars.
Currently I use a BikePeddler helmet mounted and it works great as I use my helmet for more than biking. I have a Hafny with custom mount on one bike, and about to try the Meachow on another bike. So far I've found I need handlebar and helmet mirrors, but much of the problem with the Handle bar mirror is getting the right mount and getting it in the right position which can be challenging on bikes with all the stuff on the bar and the different bars.
Explorer-1
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Just tested the Meachow mirror on a Juiced RCS and I think it is going to work out well. I fit it between the Throttle and the Display, tight fit but OK.
OT: What was Bafang or Juiced thinking when they designed the LCD to use 1.5mm Hex head screws; firk'n' insane. How many are going to be carrying that in their bike kit? It'd like they want you to break the display in a crash.
OT: What was Bafang or Juiced thinking when they designed the LCD to use 1.5mm Hex head screws; firk'n' insane. How many are going to be carrying that in their bike kit? It'd like they want you to break the display in a crash.
FlatSix911
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Thanks for posting the video.
I am not a fan of mounting on the handlebar plug... way to easy to knock off and break the mirror.
My preference has always been moto-style mounting on the handlebars protected inside the grips.
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glenmorenee
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I don't know for certain if you can mount it further inward. I chose the end mount because it was the easiest.
Looking at the picture of the plug, the grooved aluminum colored part goes into the handle bar and the mirror clamps onto the black part. If that black part is about the same OD as the handle bars then you most likely can mount it further in.
I may try that someday. The outer mounting position is better for seeing but bad in a crash.
Ravi Kempaiah
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Hey Ravi,
Thank you for the tip of the ergotec mirrors. I've been looking at mirrors all day and these seem like the best. I am trying to figure out what my options are for mounting them on the handlebars (I have the Jones H-Bars).
Do they have to go at the ends of the bars, or can they be mounted further inward on the handlebars?
The mirror appears to have a clamp at the bottom, I am not sure if I can use that clamp to mount them anywhere on the bar. There also appears to be this accessory piece:
Article: 717889 | ROSE Bikes
ergotec Article: 717889 at ROSE Bikes • 30-day Return Policy • Fast Shipping • Many Items Available for Immediate Dispatch
I am not sure if this is a mandatory purchase, or only if you choose to mount the mirror at the end of the bars.
Thanks for the tip!
Ergotec M99 mirrors are great and you can mount them next to the shifter or at the end of the bar. You would need an adapter to use it at the bar end.
Hafny is a great mirror for the money and it would work well although it is a bit smaller compared to the M99.
I would go with Mirrcycle mirrors. For the cost of 1 Ergotec mirror, you could get 3 mirrcycle mirrors and they serve the purpose well.
I have used a similar eyeglass mirror from Third Eye for 30ish years. Reminds me to order another cause mine got stepped on. Even used it when I was racing, it was perfect for solo break aways...also made me look like a Cat 4 so the field didn't take me too seriously.
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