Comments on: I’m talking to the man in the mirror… http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/12/27/im-talking-to-the-man-in-the-mirror/ Bike Your Drive! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:39:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Chip Haynes http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/12/27/im-talking-to-the-man-in-the-mirror/#comment-16777 Chip Haynes Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:23:51 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1737#comment-16777 Ok, I admit it: I look in my mirror, then I turn around and look back to see what's really there. But I'm still here, so it must work. So far. Ok, I admit it: I look in my mirror, then I turn around and look back to see what’s really there.

But I’m still here, so it must work.

So far.

]]> By: Quinn http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/12/27/im-talking-to-the-man-in-the-mirror/#comment-16772 Quinn Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:40:40 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1737#comment-16772 I have to agree with Bob, after almost being "t-boned" by a truck, because I was distracted by what was probably a bird, in my mirror, I haven't even recommended having mirrors I have to agree with Bob, after almost being “t-boned” by a truck, because I was distracted by what was probably a bird, in my mirror, I haven’t even recommended having mirrors

]]> By: David http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/12/27/im-talking-to-the-man-in-the-mirror/#comment-16767 David Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:19:39 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1737#comment-16767 I use the mirorcycle, which I mount to the end of flatbar. Love it. Tried all sorts of helmet mounted and they just didn't work for me. I use the mirorcycle, which I mount to the end of flatbar. Love it. Tried all sorts of helmet mounted and they just didn’t work for me.

]]> By: Russ Roca http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/12/27/im-talking-to-the-man-in-the-mirror/#comment-16763 Russ Roca Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:33:26 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1737#comment-16763 I think any mirror is only as good as how the operator uses it... In taking the Road 1 course offered by the LAB, they talk a lot about "scanning", that is being constantly aware of your surroundings...A mirror can be very helpful for this...that's not to say you should rely 100% on your mirror, but use it in combination with looking back... For me, I constantly glance at the mirror just to see what's going on...I don't just use it when changing lanes, but it's a regular part of just riding... I know that it has come in really helpful on bike tours when you're grinding up a grade at 4mph and you're tired and turning your head every few seconds might compromise your steering... Likewise, it's also great on downhill descents when you're out of earshot of your touring partner, but you can still see them in your rear view so if they have a mechanical you can see them flag you down... I think any mirror is only as good as how the operator uses it…

In taking the Road 1 course offered by the LAB, they talk a lot about “scanning”, that is being constantly aware of your surroundings…A mirror can be very helpful for this…that’s not to say you should rely 100% on your mirror, but use it in combination with looking back…

For me, I constantly glance at the mirror just to see what’s going on…I don’t just use it when changing lanes, but it’s a regular part of just riding…

I know that it has come in really helpful on bike tours when you’re grinding up a grade at 4mph and you’re tired and turning your head every few seconds might compromise your steering…

Likewise, it’s also great on downhill descents when you’re out of earshot of your touring partner, but you can still see them in your rear view so if they have a mechanical you can see them flag you down…

]]> By: Chip Haynes http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/12/27/im-talking-to-the-man-in-the-mirror/#comment-16762 Chip Haynes Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:23:21 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1737#comment-16762 My regular commuter bike has a mirror on it, and I do use it, but you have to know (and respect) The Mirror Rule: If you look in your mirror and see a vehicle behind you, then you know there's a vehicle behind you. If you look in your mirror and you don't see a vehicle behind you- that doesn't mean there isn't. Fair warning there. My regular commuter bike has a mirror on it, and I do use it, but you have to know (and respect) The Mirror Rule: If you look in your mirror and see a vehicle behind you, then you know there’s a vehicle behind you. If you look in your mirror and you don’t see a vehicle behind you- that doesn’t mean there isn’t.

Fair warning there.

]]> By: Iron Man http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/12/27/im-talking-to-the-man-in-the-mirror/#comment-16758 Iron Man Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:27:49 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1737#comment-16758 I bought a Sprintech mirror this year. I never liked the looks of mirrors both helmet and handlebar varieties, but this one looked cool I thought. It works great for me. Objects in mirror are larger than they appear and all. A number of internet retailers have them. http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_235%20RTBST7.jpg I bought a Sprintech mirror this year. I never liked the looks of mirrors both helmet and handlebar varieties, but this one looked cool I thought. It works great for me. Objects in mirror are larger than they appear and all. A number of internet retailers have them.

http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_235%20RTBST7.jpg

]]> By: Mike Myers http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/12/27/im-talking-to-the-man-in-the-mirror/#comment-16754 Mike Myers Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:16:34 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1737#comment-16754 ksteinhoff----it's not so much looking like a dork when I'm riding as it is doing so when I'm off the bike. The thing I like about the Metro mirror is that it folds to be out of the way. I can leave my helmet on and at least minimize the dorkiness. Plus, folding it out of the way simplifies helmet storage at work. I just lay my helmet on a counter. ksteinhoff—-it’s not so much looking like a dork when I’m riding as it is doing so when I’m off the bike. The thing I like about the Metro mirror is that it folds to be out of the way. I can leave my helmet on and at least minimize the dorkiness.

Plus, folding it out of the way simplifies helmet storage at work. I just lay my helmet on a counter.

]]> By: ksteinhoff http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/12/27/im-talking-to-the-man-in-the-mirror/#comment-16752 ksteinhoff Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:29:50 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1737#comment-16752 This must be the time of year when great minds turn to the topic of mirrors. I'm a big fan of the Chuck Harris helmet mirrors, made by a guy in Ohio from recycled parts. Here's more from a review I did earlier this month: http://www.palmbeachbiketours.com/2008/12/11/looking-back-at-my-chuck-harris-rearview-mirror/ Mike, it's worth looking like a DORK for me to know what's going on behind me. If you're REALLY concerned with not looking like a DORK, check out these helmets. http://www.palmbeachbiketours.com/2008/12/22/de-dorked-helmets/ This must be the time of year when great minds turn to the topic of mirrors. I’m a big fan of the Chuck Harris helmet mirrors, made by a guy in Ohio from recycled parts.

Here’s more from a review I did earlier this month:

http://www.palmbeachbiketours.com/2008/12/11/looking-back-at-my-chuck-harris-rearview-mirror/

Mike, it’s worth looking like a DORK for me to know what’s going on behind me. If you’re REALLY concerned with not looking like a DORK, check out these helmets.

http://www.palmbeachbiketours.com/2008/12/22/de-dorked-helmets/

]]> By: Bob http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/12/27/im-talking-to-the-man-in-the-mirror/#comment-16748 Bob Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:40:13 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1737#comment-16748 Having always been a person who does the head check to see if traffic is coming, I find a mirror mounted on my helmet to be distracting. I have tried them, but never liked the view. Having always been a person who does the head check to see if traffic is coming, I find a mirror mounted on my helmet to be distracting. I have tried them, but never liked the view.

]]> By: Russ Roca http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/12/27/im-talking-to-the-man-in-the-mirror/#comment-16745 Russ Roca Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:47:19 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1737#comment-16745 I have to say that after using the EVT mirror I really like the functionality of a big mirror....perhaps not the most fashionable mirror, but in terms of having one that is adjustable, robust and will last a long time, the EVT is a good choice.... The tiny mirror is CycleAware's ViewPoint mirror....haven't used it personally but it seems interesting...might have to try it out... I have to say that after using the EVT mirror I really like the functionality of a big mirror….perhaps not the most fashionable mirror, but in terms of having one that is adjustable, robust and will last a long time, the EVT is a good choice….

The tiny mirror is CycleAware’s ViewPoint mirror….haven’t used it personally but it seems interesting…might have to try it out…

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