Helmet Mirror

[Leccy]

Anybody use one on their bike?

Looking to get one of these:

Buy Zefal Z Eye Helmet Mounted Mirror Mirror at Tredz Bikes. £11.69 with free UK delivery

Any advice appreciated

 

[Gringo]

Looks a bit like one of these @ £1.64 add a couple of zip ties and your away
TELESCOPIC INSPECTION MIRROR EXTENDING INSPECTION MIRROR SWIVEL POCKET CLIP NEW | eBay

I was going to say
"I may be large around the middle but I don't need a mirror to see my helmet just yet"
but that would be bad taste

Almost forgot
I don't wear a hard hat but do have a bar end mirror on one bike, it's not until I ride the bike without the mirror I realise just how much I use it, because I keep looking and it's not there

 

[flecc]

it's not until I ride the bike without the mirror I realise just how much I use it, because I keep looking and it's not there

Despite having ridden without one for many decades up to 2004, I'm completely lost without one now. It's only after trying one for a short while that it's appreciated how essential they are, especially in busy road areas.

 

[Leccy]

What about one of these:

Bike Peddler Take-a-Look Original Cycling Mirror | eBay

Bit pricier but it clips on to your glasses rather than helmet.

 

[flecc]

They're probably both ok, but I've never used a helmet mirror, only bar end types. We do have a number of members who do use helmet mirrors though and like them in preference to bike mounted ones.

It's probably another of those things which is very personal, and only trying both types will tell what suits you best.

 

[neptune]

I remember seeing this on a "Tomorrow`s World type program. It was a helmet, I can`t remember whether bike or motorbike. The rear view device consisted of fibre optics. There was a sort of viewing screen just above eye level. In use it would be like a car interior mirror. Not sure if it made it to production.It might just persuade me to use a helmet.

 

[flecc]

There was one cycle helmet on the market with a mirror path through the helmet, and the Bell company made a helmet with integral mirror and rear light.

Neither appear to be available any more, and Bell only make a helmet mirror as an accessory now. This makes it seem there's little demand for integral solutions.

 

[neptune]

I have always been intrigued by this design;
BICYCLE CYCLE MIRROR GLASS MOUNTAIN ROAD BIKE Bike Eye Rear View Mirror Wide S | eBay
I wonder if anyone has tried one, amd what is their opinion?

 

[flecc]

It seems to be in line with the knees, thighs and hips, so that may limit it's usefulness, especially for the amply proportioned.

 

[Kenny]

I have always been intrigued by this design;
BICYCLE CYCLE MIRROR GLASS MOUNTAIN ROAD BIKE Bike Eye Rear View Mirror Wide S | eBay
I wonder if anyone has tried one, amd what is their opinion?

I've tried a few including this type which I didn't like at all (seemed a bit far away and my knee got in the way)
Eventually tried this :

Mountain Mirrycle Bicycle Mirror - YouTube

Many forum members recommended it and it's a great mirror.
I position mine down to accommodate my barends and it still gives a good view.

 

[neptune]

@Kenny, I watched the video, and wondered why he fitted the mirror on the wrong side of the bike, until I realised he is in the USA. That mirror does look useful. The problem I find with bar end mirrors, is when you want to lean your bike against a wall.I feel that all types of mirror have a downside. With the type I mentioned, it does have limitations. To use it , you have to swing your right knee out a bit, or maybe even stop pedalling. Panniers or other luggage could be problematic too.

I have problems of my own, as I only have one working eye. At the end of the day, I guess there is no one size fits all solution.

 

[jackhandy]

The Cateye BMG 500G - As recommended by Flecc - works well. It's a bar-end fitting, but the arm is quite sturdy & the head swings in enough to avoid damagd when I lean the bike on a wall/tree/floor

Notalottamoney either.