Mirrycle Original Bicycle Mirror Review

I bought this mirror when they first came out decades ago. I really don't care for helment or eyeglass type mirrors and everything else vibrates so much that you can't make anything out in them. At that time I commuted 25 miles each way to work and the use of this mirror really aiding not having to look back every time I needed to know what was going on. Now I am more of a recreational cyclist and I get passed a lot more than I used to so knowing what is coming up behind me is important. I broke my original mirrycle and the local store did not think they made this style any more as brake levers etc. have changed a bit since I bought my Trek in the 70's. I checked on their web site and found they still made them and bought through Amazon for the free shipping. This is still the best mirror made for the standard brake lever mounting.

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Product Description:
Yes, it's still available. Once the most popular mirror in the world. Every week we get a call from someone in Nepal or Timbuktu or Colorado who loves this product.Only fits older style brake levers which have the brake cable coming out of theend of the lever as shown in the photo.

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Blackburn Multi Mirror Bike Mirror Review

I'm buying my second one - the first one has worn out after six years of use. I like this one better than others because it sticks out farther so you can see behind you better. It also has a hinge so that when it knocks into something, it doesn't break or fall off... also good for easily moving it to make the bike fit in the trunk better.
It's fallen off a lot recently, but I think in the first five years, it fell of once before I really tightened it down (it has a knob that makes it removable by hand, but the knob lines up flush with the arm so when the mirror is extended, it's not noticeable).

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Product Description:
An essential measure for any safety-conscious biker, the Blackburn Multi Mirror will help ensure that you can keep track of what is coming up behind you. The Multi Mirror is constructed with a durable frame with a universal fit that plugs into virtually any bike-handlebar configuration. Blackburn's Multi oval-shaped mirror is mounted on a swivel so you can adjust your viewing angle, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
About Blackburn
In 1975, Jim Blackburn set out to design stronger, lighter, more innovative and more reliable cycling products. The first were bags and racks designed for touring. From there, Blackburn grew. Over the next 30 years, Blackburn's spark of innovation would lead to many revolutionary products, like the first high quality aircraft aluminum rack, the first dual stroke minipump, the first oversized mountain minipump and the first dual stage/dual stroke floorpump just to name a few. For 2005, Blackburn's creative spark is burning brighter than ever. And as we head into our 30th year, Blackburn is re-dedicated to designing smart, reliable, no nonsense accessories that are essential to your riding experience.

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Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror Helmet Adaptor Kit Review

First off, I love the Take A Look mirror. I recommend that product without reservation.

That said, this adapter did not work on my Atmos. The positioning of the straps and support system on that particular lid won't let me mount the adapter in any usable position. But I am not going to base my product score on that. I think helmet designs are diverse enough that it would be nearly impossible to design a simple adapter that worked on all of them.

But about the adapter, it is just a small piece of plastic with mounting adhesive. It is transparent so it won't be an eyesore when the mirror is not mounted. Simple and effective design. Can't say much more about it.

I like the idea of having the option to mount the mirror on my glasses or helmet, and if this product would mount on my hardhat, it would be well worth the price and I would use it and love it. Sorry to report that I cannot use it. I will just continue mounting the excellent mirror on my sunglasses.

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Product Description:
This helmet adapter allows you to fit the Original Model Take A Look mirror to the body of a helmet.Using double-sided tape, the adapter is attached to the inside of your helmet, creating a strong and sturdy anchor for your Take A Look mirror.Not recommended for use with the compact model.

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Blackburn Bike Helmet Mirror Review

I have to agree that the mirror 'arm' is too short.

However, my helmet is one of the larger made.
(Bell Faction Dave Mirra Multi-Sport)

I also think I should have purchased a mirror with a larger diameter.

Since the mirror arm and mount adjustment socket-balls have such
a limited range of movement, I had a very limited choice in where
the mirror base (double-sided-sticky) could be installed.

I have to look way up and left to see the mirror, and
that might take a lot of getting used to.
Had I been able to mount it lower, it would be easier
to use (without rolling my eyes so far over).While out riding today, I found that the mirror can be removed
from it's base. Built into the flat mounting section, there
are two little 'snaps' that hold two segments together.
While I was reaching up trying to adjust my view,
the whole thing popped off in my hand.
I snapped it back on later when we stopped for ice cream. :)

There is much more vibration ( = fuzzy vision) than
is seen in my handlebar mounted (Blackburn) mirror.

If you ride on bumpy roads a lot, forget this mirror!

If I get another one, It will be bigger and have a longer arm.


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Product Description:
An essential measure for any safety-conscious biker, the Blackburn Helmet Mirror will help ensure that you can keep track of what is coming up behind you. The Helmet Mirror is constructed with a durable frame that is small and light, and fits on any helmet. Blackburn's Helmet circle-shaped mirror is mounted on a ball-and-socket swivel so you can adjust your viewing angle, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
About Blackburn
In 1975, Jim Blackburn set out to design stronger, lighter, more innovative and more reliable cycling products. The first were bags and racks designed for touring. From there, Blackburn grew. Over the next 30 years, Blackburn's spark of innovation would lead to many revolutionary products, like the first high quality aircraft aluminum rack, the first dual stroke minipump, the first oversized mountain minipump and the first dual stage/dual stroke floorpump just to name a few. For 2005, Blackburn's creative spark is burning brighter than ever. And as we head into our 30th year, Blackburn is re-dedicated to designing smart, reliable, no nonsense accessories that are essential to your riding experience.

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Blackburn Road Bike Mirror Review

This mirror, although the position is good when riding, is not practical. I was constantly trying to avoid hitting the mirror against anything such as a wall, pole or anything else. This is because it sticks out so much from the handlebars. You cannot flip your bike upside down to work on it with this mirror attached.

There is road vibration also. It takes a long time to figure out what is going on in the mirror. For example, at night there may be three cars behind you. But because of the vibration, it looks like 6 cars because what you see is 12 bouncing lights but it is really 6 bouncing lights from three cars with two headlights each.

Because of the optical curve, objects also appear different than in real life. So it is also hard to perceive depth. I returned mine and have a glasses mirror that works much better.

The reason I give it two stars is if you cannot wear a helmet or glasses mirror, then this mirror is better than riding unsafely with no mirror at all.

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Product Description:
An essential measure for any safety-conscious biker, the Blackburn Road Mirror will help ensure that you can keep track of what is coming up behind you. The Road Mirror is constructed with a durable frame with an L-shaped design for convenient viewing, and fits on any standard road brake hood. Blackburn's Road oval-shaped mirror is mounted on a swivel so you can adjust your viewing angle, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
About Blackburn
In 1975, Jim Blackburn set out to design stronger, lighter, more innovative and more reliable cycling products. The first were bags and racks designed for touring. From there, Blackburn grew. Over the next 30 years, Blackburn's spark of innovation would lead to many revolutionary products, like the first high quality aircraft aluminum rack, the first dual stroke minipump, the first oversized mountain minipump and the first dual stage/dual stroke floorpump just to name a few. For 2005, Blackburn's creative spark is burning brighter than ever. And as we head into our 30th year, Blackburn is re-dedicated to designing smart, reliable, no nonsense accessories that are essential to your riding experience.

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Mirrycle Road STI Bicycle Mirror Review

When you go searching for a mirror for your road bike, you will probably find, as I did, that your choice is mostly of which bar-end mirror to get.I find those mirrors to be too low to see easily and my arm blocks their view as well.

Long ago (though I still have it) Mirrycle made a mirror that mounted onto where the cable comes out of the brake hand grip.So, it was above your hands and not down so low that you had take your eyes off the road and look down to see it.But, brake levers changed and so that product had no market.Following that, I had found a model that clamped with velcro strap around the brake handle.That was in the right place, but made the grip large and feel different and awkward.

So, I was excited to discover online that Mirrycle was making a mirror specifically designed for the Shimano STI brake levers/shifters.I bugged my local shop to get them, but they never did.FInally in January, I gave up on the local shop and decided to go online to buy, only to discover that they had been pulled from the market.Seems the original design was failing (breaking) sometimes.I kept watching and finally found one shop get them in back stock and bought it - presumably a modified design (hasn't broken).

Installation of the mirror is pretty straight forward.It is well designed to attach to the STI handle using the features that are molded in place to hold the rubber grip in place.I have to say that Mirrycle could do their less mechanically inclined folks a favor by assembling the mirror a bit more in advance.You basically get a bag of parts.3 screws, 6 washers, 3 plastic tubes, mirror, and a crumpled up instruction sheet.I didn't have any trouble putting it all together in about 5 minutes with the included allen hex wrenches, but I am an engineer and enjoy such things.I am sure others might be frustrated by it.

In use, I am again very pleased to have a mirror that is easy to find in my field of view, so I can actually see cars while my eyes are on the road.You do have to play with the screw tightness a bit to get where the mirror stays in place without it being so tight that it will break when pushed hard rather than turning.I have started erring on the loose side.

I do notice that road vibration can be a bit annoying as compared to the more rigidly mounted bar-end mirrors leading to a fuzzier view - this is what prevents me giving it a full 5 star rating.Personally, I think this is a worthwhile tradeoff for being able to see it well.I know of no better mirror on the market.

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Product Description:
Developed exclusively to fit Shimano STI shifter/brake levers, the Mirrycle Road STI bicycle mirror makes it easy to tell when a car is pulling up from the rear. The mirror is easy to mount: just pull the rubber hood off the Shimano STI lever clip, slip the mirror base over the top, and then replace the hood. Once mounted, the mirror is located in the best possible position for watching the road behind. Just a flick of your eyes allows for a quick view of approaching cars or other cyclists. Best of all, the mirror doesn't get in the way of the STI levers, so you can shift and stop safely at all times. The Mirrycle road mirror--which attaches to either the left or right side lever--comes with all the necessary tools and is engineered to fit almost any STI lever.

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Blackburn Mountain Bike Mirror Review

Bought one of these locally to try it out and paid full price, after my kids complained their handlebar mount mirrors on their new bikes were obscured by their body and did not give a clear view.

After trying out the Blackburn on several bike rides to see how it performed, I ordered 4 more for my kids and spouse to use on their bikes.Everyone actually tried out the first one and liked it.Depending on your grip, our bikes have ergo type, it should be secure.

I tried it on a pavement ride and a bumpy off road trail and the mirror stayed in position for the most part.Instead of putting a hole in my grip this strap on with velcro worked out fine. I remove it when off the bike.It is also useful to take on a trip if you rent bikes.

I had a handle bar mount Mirrycle on the grip end on my former bike and it broke when the bike got knocked over while unattended.It was too costly to continually replace the parts as the Mirrycle is glass.

Also the view is wide like a US auto's righthand side mirror and you can watch you kids behind you as well as the approaching traffic.

Don't waste your money on standard bike mirrors as they are really useless and don't give a good view.A wide view mirror works best mounted on your grip end, whether permanent or removable as is this Blackburn.

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Product Description:
An essential measure for any safety-conscious biker, the Blackburn Mountain Mirror will help ensure that you can keep track of what is coming up behind you. The Mountain Mirror is constructed with a durable frame with a no-tool design that fits on any flat handlebar in seconds. Blackburn's Mountain oval-shaped mirror is mounted on a swivel so you can adjust your viewing angle, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
About Blackburn
In 1975, Jim Blackburn set out to design stronger, lighter, more innovative and more reliable cycling products. The first were bags and racks designed for touring. From there, Blackburn grew. Over the next 30 years, Blackburn's spark of innovation would lead to many revolutionary products, like the first high quality aircraft aluminum rack, the first dual stroke minipump, the first oversized mountain minipump and the first dual stage/dual stroke floorpump just to name a few. For 2005, Blackburn's creative spark is burning brighter than ever. And as we head into our 30th year, Blackburn is re-dedicated to designing smart, reliable, no nonsense accessories that are essential to your riding experience.

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Mirrycle MTB Bar End Mountain Bicycle Mirror Review

This mirror is fantastic.I bought it to replace a helmet mounted mirror when the stem broke on the helmet mount.I can't tell you how much better I like this bar-end mirror.It's much easier to find this mirror out of the corner of my eye, and it provides a very good view of what's behind me, both in the traffic lanes and directly behind me in the bike lane.

I did have to mutilate the grip on my handlebar to remove the plug and cut out and opening for the mirror, so just trying it out requires some commitment, but once it is mounted the installation looks clean.

I didn't have any significant trouble with the installation.The directions are a little bit unclear about what to do with piece that goes inside the bar (the directions say to "secure" it, but you need to leave it loose, securing only the nut, until it is inside the bar).If you look at the piece and think about how it's going to hold the mirror in place, it's pretty obvious what to do with it.

The mirror itself stays put very well on rides.It shakes a very little bit, but really onlylittle.The stability is surprisingly good for a piece for which it is so easy to adjust the angles.

All the parts can be replaced individually if broken for about $4 each plus shipping.

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Product Description:
Mirrycle Mountainbike Bar End Mirror Round.Black . Installs easily on your bike. Fits into the end of your handlebars. Assembling is required.

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