Latest mirror advice?
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ebikemom
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I guess this doesn't quite answer your question, but I have a helmet mirror that I really love, made by EVT (their "Safe Zone" helmet mirror). It is very durable, easy to adjust, and has a large viewing area. I tried other helmet mirrors before the EVT mirror, and they were flimsy, difficult to mount, and/or difficult to keep in adjustment.
I hope you find a good bar-mounted mirror for your application!
I hope you find a good bar-mounted mirror for your application!
Justin Fischer
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There are some velcro mirrors that would probably work, but it's definitely an imperfect solution: https://www.amazon.com/Bell-7015978-SMARTVIEW-Mirror-Black/dp/B000LOG3EW
Like ebikemom, I went a different route, and got the Bike Peddler glasses-mounted option. I have a pair cycling of glasses that I can easily change the lenses out on, clear for dark early morning rides, and polarized + slight tint for day, you might be surprised how much the polarization can help improve your view of the road. Plus it cuts down on wind in your eyes at 30mph. Big pro to the glasses mounted kind are that relative to your eyes, it's always in the same location, regardless of your riding position.
Like ebikemom, I went a different route, and got the Bike Peddler glasses-mounted option. I have a pair cycling of glasses that I can easily change the lenses out on, clear for dark early morning rides, and polarized + slight tint for day, you might be surprised how much the polarization can help improve your view of the road. Plus it cuts down on wind in your eyes at 30mph. Big pro to the glasses mounted kind are that relative to your eyes, it's always in the same location, regardless of your riding position.
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Just purchased the Mirrycle MTB Bar End mirror ( mounts on end of handlebar ). Works well, is adjustable and the convexing of the mirror works well to view items in the rear. See link below. Many others here have also recommended this mirror. Good luck with your new CCS.
The end of my grip had a cap on it that I just pried loose to create the hole (access) to the handlebar to mount the mirror. I seem to recall in pix of the CCS it also had an end cap that you pried loose.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009R96YK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The end of my grip had a cap on it that I just pried loose to create the hole (access) to the handlebar to mount the mirror. I seem to recall in pix of the CCS it also had an end cap that you pried loose.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009R96YK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6zfshdb
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Check out this thread:
https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/best-mirror-type.22514/page-3#post-179176
Lots of options discussed including bar mounts.
https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/best-mirror-type.22514/page-3#post-179176
Lots of options discussed including bar mounts.
ebikemom
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Great idea for using with bike-specific glasses!
I wear glasses all the time--if I ever get bike-specific ones, could do this.Thanks, everyone! What a warm introduction - I’m humbled.
I’ll dig into the Mirrycle option - maybe not as convoluted as I thought. And now that several of you mention the glasses mount, I just might get another pair and give it a whirl. Justin, brilliant advice on the polarization and tint.
By the way, I’m also an adventure motorcyclist (KLR, V-Strom), and we call these little improvements “farkling”.
-Ken, State College, PA
I’ll dig into the Mirrycle option - maybe not as convoluted as I thought. And now that several of you mention the glasses mount, I just might get another pair and give it a whirl. Justin, brilliant advice on the polarization and tint.
By the way, I’m also an adventure motorcyclist (KLR, V-Strom), and we call these little improvements “farkling”.
-Ken, State College, PA
Bruce Arnold
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I used a glasses-mounted mirror for the last year. It worked okay, but the swivel got looser and looser until the mirror would blow sideways in any breeze. So I switched to a helmet mounted mirror and I'm glad I did. Bigger mirror, much more stable, less vibration.
I use the Hafney handle bar mirror. It works best when placed right next to the grips so it requires bringing the brake lever further toward the middle. I actually prefer my brake levers in because I only want no more than 2, preferably 1, finger on the lever.
Hafny New Handlebar Bike Mirror, HD,Blast-Resistant, Glass Lens, HF-MR095 (Anti-Glare Left) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074T612KL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VKpxCb2EF2V4J
Hafny New Handlebar Bike Mirror, HD,Blast-Resistant, Glass Lens, HF-MR095 (Anti-Glare Left) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074T612KL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VKpxCb2EF2V4J
Of all the approaches, the 'Hafny solution' might best fit my needs. Glasses and helmet mounts don't jive with the way I throw around my glasses and helmet, and I'm a bit skeptical of my ability to chop into the left grip to mount the Mirrcycle (which I realized I actually already have on my old Schwinn). So a robust mirror that reaches well across to the left, and doesn't move the brake lever too far out of line, might be just the thing. Amazon here we come. Thanks, Merc!
Alaskan
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I tried a helmet mounted mirror and could not get the hang of it. It took too long to position my head just right to get the rear view I was looking for. With a handlebar mounted mirror a quick glance in the same spot gave instant info. It just feels safer to me. The best mirror I have found is the Busch & Muller 701. It is, by far, the most well built, durable mirror for a bicycle I have seen. It has a spring loaded, break away joint to keep it from getting broken if it is knocked in to something and also folds in to get through doorways. It inserts into the handlebar end simply by removing the end cap.
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PaD
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The Hafny mirrors are sold as Left and Right units. Did you get a Right unit to be able to mount it below handlebar on left side?
SirJonathan
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Merc - Can you please post a pic when you install that 2.5 riser H-bar? I've been interested in the Jones H-bar and didn't realize they had one that acts as a 2.5" spacer. That's a really intriguing product to me! It not only brings the bars out and closer to you but gives you that rise as well. Win-win.
Also - will you be keeping the standard CCX grips with the new Jones bar? Seems like they wouldn't be optimal for the new hand position.
Thanks you sir.
