Can't use a mirrcycle , options ?

[KirstinS]

Hi all

Mirrors have been discussed much on these boards but the answer - a mirrcycle doesn't work for me

Reason - doesn't work well on swept back dutch style bars as the mirror ends up under you forearm/armpit !

I've used a cycle aware view point (inside glasses) for some time but my eyes are not quite as good these days and the required near/far sudden switch in focus causes me issues

Any suggestions ? I've checked old threads - it's all about mirrcycles !

Thanks
Kirstin

 

[JuicyBike]

I've tried this and been very impressed....
Bike Eye

 

[flecc]

You probably need the type mounted on an arm and clamped to the handlebar tubing. On this link the Raleigh chrome one may be suitable, and it's very low cost.
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[eddieo]

shame as mirracycle so good..every other one I have tried fails or works loose and need taping up or some other bodge

 

[billadie]

I use a B&M Cycle Star long stem from Dotbike Busch and Muller Cycle Star Stubby Rear View Mirror - from £15.33 | Dotbike. Very stable but glass a bit small. I used to have a Raleigh, which has a nice big glass but I couldn't get it to remain still:after 5 miles it would flap like a flag in a breeze.

Bill

 

[timidtom]

You probably need the type mounted on an arm and clamped to the handlebar tubing. On this link the Raleigh chrome one may be suitable, and it's very low cost.
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Agree - this is what we use - no problem! (Also on Dutch bikes.)
Best wishes,
Tom

 

[Waspy]

The Bicycle Rearview Camera - Hammacher Schlemmer

 

[Geebee]

Loved that when it first came out, how to make something that is simple and effective into something that is complicated, less useful and expensive

 

[jackhandy]

It's a pity no-one's come up with a webcam that works with android phones - Many cyclists use their phones for navigating & mapping their rides, so would just need an ****-mounted button camera.

It already takes me a while to get moving when I'm off for a bit of exploring .....

Map a likely-looking route on Viewranger (1:25000 maps of the area)
Input that into Copilot for spoken turn instructions (works well with my bluetooth earpiece - 16 hours talktime!)
Set both apps running & start BTmono, so I can hear the instructions
Start the act20 helmet cam (I don't seem to get squeezed past so much now, I think drivers see it on me 'at)

Setting up a rear camera too might just be entering the realms of geekdom

I does like me gadgets

 

[Synthman]

Loved that when it first came out, how to make something that is simple and effective into something that is complicated, less useful and expensive

Sounds like a complex solution to a simple problem!

 

[103Alex1]

Has anyone tried one of these B & M E-Bike mirrors ?

Busch & Müller E-Bike rear-view

There's a version with a clamp mount that may be suitable for 'comfort handlebars' (you select in the drop-down box) but can't find that version on sale in UK .. only place I could find here selling the handlebar-end ones was these guys :

POPIEL - Stylish Dutch bicycles - Gazelle Batavus Hub service Sparta Koga Miyata

Thought about getting one from the original link above, but the shipping is a bit much to swallow 'on spec' and product reviews seem very scarce ... even in German !