I Can Hardly Believe It*****

[flecc]

An in-bar end mirror like the Cateye models will work with a full width twistgrip, since the latter doesn't have to press against the mirror stub. Just cut off the end cap of the twistgrip rubber and tighten on the twistgrip with a fractional gap to the mirror insert stub.

A split twistgrip is another solution as HarryB said.
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[frank9755]

Hal, Flecc,

Thanks - I'd assumed that it couldn't be done but I'll be getting one now!

One thing Ezee have done that is really clever is to put the throttle on the left. I can't understand why no-one else seems to do it, for UK bikes at least. Throttle, gears, main (front) brake and mirror all on one side is too much!

 

[4beeches0]

One other plus of having the throttle control on the left is that power can still be controlled when you are signaling with your right arm to turn right. Turning right can be one of the most dangerous manouvers so to be able to control power is a real safety benefit.

JohnS

 

[keithhazel]

An in-bar end mirror like the Cateye models will work with a full width twistgrip, since the latter doesn't have to press against the mirror stub. Just cut off the end cap of the twistgrip rubber and tighten on the twistgrip with a fractional gap to the mirror insert stub.

A split twistgrip is another solution as HarryB said.
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ive had my catey 500 on for a week now and its excellant, ok you have to adjust it befor every journey especially as my bike is folded after nearly every trip, but they adjust very easy,stay firm and not wobbly..well only a week old so who knows, and hace a total alteration scope, and if you dont faten them in totally tight you can push forward or pull back for even more adjustment, however maybe its just me that im on my first mirrored bike and not used to it but i think its worth saying to any other newbie like me that when you look in the mirroe and vehicles seem on the horizon be very careful as in a flash they seem then to be right up to you, i got quite a shock today as on a road where they was all doing 50-60 and some seemed from nowhere to on me in the blink of an eye....they still great though, and very impressed too with the "reelights" i fitted, well front one as back needs an altered plate as in the dark they give a very sharp flash and stay flashing for a good 5 minutes after coming to a halt, would not use just on own as not good enough but as one of my 3 lights at the front they are excellant,especially as they probably give a better flash for vehicles coming from a side left junction to you then your forward beam might, back one is slightly poor , when i have made a new bracket...as it fite so close to the spokes and the wide mudguard is about just over a quarter wider then the tyres so directly from behind they are not very visible, but agin as one of my 3 rear lights they add to it and are good for side traffic too..plus the cateye 10 lcd rear light from wiggle in a pack with a cateye front light is lighthouse material, some of the riders out there have a rear light which are a waste of space, what planet are they on

 

[keithhazel]

One other plus of having the throttle control on the left is that power can still be controlled when you are signaling with your right arm to turn right. Turning right can be one of the most dangerous manouvers so to be able to control power is a real safety benefit.

JohnS

i totally agree with this point, a real bummer handle off throttle and you suddenly slow as under no power as i did on previous bike....

 

[HarryB]

however maybe its just me that im on my first mirrored bike and not used to it but i think its worth saying to any other newbie like me that when you look in the mirroe and vehicles seem on the horizon be very careful as in a flash they seem then to be right up to you, i got quite a shock today as on a road where they was all doing 50-60 and some seemed from nowhere to on me in the blink of an eye...

This is very true Keith. I think the instructions say that vehicles behind maybe nearer than you think and I was very aware of this when I first put the mirror on. I always look behind me before I do any move just to be sure - only using the mirror as a replacement for periodically glancing back. Glad I am not on roads with cars going 50 or 60mph though, not in this country anyway - in France they slow down when they see bicycles but not in this country yet.

 

[flecc]

You will get used to the relationship of the mirror's optical underestimate and the actual distance though. I always use mirrors on my bikes and never look round.

With long use and experience, I know what actual distance is there, even to be able to judge the exact arrival time at a parked car to avoid us both trying to pass it at the same moment. Ditto with arrival at a blind bend in a narrow lane, and it's these, once used to it, that make a mirror such a good safety feature in my view.
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[rooel]

I have relied on a bar mirror (the mirrycle) for so long now that I am more or less unable to ride a bike on a public road without it, but I always glance behind too before deviating from a straight line, as that is as good as a signal to many motorists that I may be about to manoeuvre. This is one of the many sensible suggestions in John Franklin's book "Cyclecraft" (a publication marred only by the author's objections to segregated cycle lanes, for all the wrong reasons).

 

[flecc]

but I always glance behind too before deviating from a straight line, as that is as good as a signal to many motorists that I may be about to manoeuvre.

I clearly hand signal in good time, serving that same purpose. I prefer to stay looking ahead at all times, using only the mirror for rear view, since I can't get caught out by a sudden unexpected incident that way, such as another road user losing control. The sort of accident can develop in a fraction of a second, and they're often the worst.
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[Beeping-Sleauty]

tried these....give 'em a miss.

Not sure if these are any less breakable but they do say impact resistant. Certainly a bit cheaper than the similar Cateye 500G

CYCLE BIKE MOTORBIKE HANDLEBAR MOUNTED MIRROR on eBay, also Mirrors, Cycling Accessories, Cycling, Sporting Goods (end time 19-Dec-07 20:02:32 GMT)

PS they appear to have sold out but might be worth contacting them to see if they have or are getting more stock.

Hi Harry, i bought one of these, didn't like it, it's some 30% larger than the cateye, but the split-end handlebar tightening washer just would not tighten up enough, after a couple of goes at it i realised it was the material of the plastic, it was compressing and shining up on the inside of the bar, tried roughing, tape, scoring, lacquer.... all to no avail, shame, because it is a good large mirror, all round swivel, either hand.

but it was worth a fiver for the all round mental workout it gave me.

luv a good tussle with a contrary bit of kit.

PS you're welcome to my one if you give me your address.

beeps

 

[HarryB]

PS you're welcome to my one if you give me your address.

beeps

Shame it didn't work out for you as it looked very similar to the Cateye but cheaper and as you say bigger. At least now we know it is no good. I went for the tried and tested Cateye 500g in the end and happy with it. Many thanks for the offer (somebody else maybe interested in re-cycling it).

Hal

 

[Cyclezee]

Here I go again I've had my new Wisper 905se for only 1 week and I got a puncture from a thorn in the rear tyre already It went right through the tread. So tomorrow I'm going to get some M+s or Contnental Contacts.

John

 

[Beeping-Sleauty]

wah...

Here I go again I've had my new Wisper 905se for only 1 week and I got a puncture from a thorn in the rear tyre already It went right through the tread. So tomorrow I'm going to get some M+s or Contnental Contacts.

John

commiserations John, same thing happened to me on the original tyres. i'm sure your new set will serve you well...

some thorns are sent to try us.

 

[Cyclezee]

I hav opted for a pair of Continental Contact Security which would appear to be very similar in construction to Schwalbe Marathon +. The price swayed me £14.99 inc delivery from Bicycle Parts : Continental Contact Security 08 - £14.99
They have got to be better than Kenda, only hope they are as good as Schwalbe?

John

John

 

[flecc]

I think they are almost the same John. I've noticed lots of Schwalbe cut price promotions for a while now and I think they are feeling the heat from Continental.

All Terrain Bikes price for the £26 Schwalbes is now only £17.99, so nearly down to level with those.
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[Cyclezee]

I think they are almost the same John. I've noticed lots of Schwalbe cut price promotions for a while now and I think they are feeling the heat from Continental.

All Terrain Bikes price for the £26 Schwalbes is now only £17.99, so nearly down to level with those.
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When you have closer look All Terrain Cycles offer for Marathon Plus, they are actually charging £18.99 + £3.99 for delivery. So the Continentals are £6 cheaper.

John

 

[flecc]

When you have closer look All Terrain Cycles offer for Marathon Plus, they are actually charging £18.99 + £3.99 for delivery. So the Continentals are £6 cheaper.

John

Gone up since Tuesday, £17.99 then and had been at that for a long time. Another member just got in in time at £17.99.

Anyway that clinches it for Continental now.
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[Mandy]

Here I go again I've had my new Wisper 905se for only 1 week and I got a puncture from a thorn in the rear tyre already It went right through the tread. So tomorrow I'm going to get some M+s or Contnental Contacts.

John

Hi John
Well I have my marathon plus that I am willing to sell as am looking to get more ATB tyres due to my journey to work.
Obviously I wouldn't ask for what I paid for them. My son was going to have them but is looking at getting a 28inch wheel bike.
PM me if you are interested.
It's a bummer those puncture's

 

[Cyclezee]

Hi Mandy,

Yes, puntures are a bummer and I have had my share recently. Glass and thorns being the culprits.
I would think long and hard before changing your M+s. They are an excellent tyre for resisting puntures and cope well in most contitions unless you are doing some serious 'off road' cycling. I only went for Continentals because of the price and their close similarity to M+s.

John

 

[Mandy]

Hi Mandy,
Yes puntures are a bummer and I seem to have had my share recently.
I would think long and hard before getting rid of your M+s, they are an excellent tyre for resisting puntures and cope well with most conditions unless you do some serious off roading.

John

Hi John
I have had just the one which was a bummer and didn't really like pushing the bike a third of the way to work and it's just a good job I leave early Like most women I am deciding between two sets of tyres at the mo (bit like shoes ) and probably will take me an age until I get another puncture
I have thought long and hard and quite happy to sell them considerably cheaper, however would need to check out postage as the retailers use courier's so would want to keep the price down to what is normally charged by them somehow?