Cycling Mirror – Low-Tech Rearview Mirror for Bikes – Fits Helmet & Sunglasses – Shatter-Resistant Polycarbonate Lens, Anti-Vibration Stainless-Steel & Brass, Always On (Left-Side)

I have been riding bicycles for a very long time. As a teen and a young man I rode to get places, not in competition or for exercise or for personal amusement. I never needed a mirror because the traffic was lighter, I usually rode faster than most of the traffic, I never rode in groups to speak of, I had plenty of flexibility in my neck and shoulders to twist to see behind me, and most of all since I was young I was certain I was invincible. I'm getting back into cycling now for exercise and fun. But with more traffic, riding with friends, going at a slower pace so that the traffic is often overtaking me from behind, and mostly now with the wisdom that only comes with age that I will certainly not come out well in an altercation with a cell-phone distracted idiot-automobile operator. I decided reluctantly that it was time to try a bike mirror. Here is the problem: You are a pretty compact package on a road bike. You neither have nor want things sticking way out to the sides, but if you keep the mirror in tight how do you see past yourself on the bike? You block your own view! And you don't want an over sized wind-dragging mirror, so small and light is good, but where do you put it so you can see behind you when you need to? I experimented with a few of the more popular concepts and concluded that a flat (non-wide angle) mirror on your eyeglasses or helmet is best. You want a small mirror because you don't want the windage or the sticking out factor. But if the mirror is already small, you really don't want to make the view even smaller by using a wide-angle mirror. So forget about the supposed benefits of a wide angle (convex) mirrors unless it is going to be on your beach cruiser and as big as the side mirror on your SUV... BUT if it is a small mirror how much can you see? Can you see enough? Well, if it is on your head like this "Take a Look Mirror" it turns out you quickly adapt to tilting or turning your head ever so slightly this way and that as necessary to peer anywhere you please around the vicinity of your 6 o'clock. If you try this mirror walking around the shop or home, you will not appreciate how intuitive that head tilting is, and how quickly you learn to adjust the mirror so that you can glimpse it in your peripheral vision. Or if you are deliberately looking into it, how you still have your peripheral vision engaged on the road ahead. It is a lot like using your automobile side mirrors: You don't feel as if you have to look entirely away from where you are going, and if you move your head slightly to change your mirror-view a little, it's no big deal. I walked around the house with mine and was totally skeptical that it was going to work for me. Once on the bike it was entierly natural and intuitive. OK so this is the right design: A small helmet or eyeglass mounted mirror, flat, not convex. But what about the quality? adjust-ability? value? and so on? Well I was absolutely floored that the quality was so good at this price point. It is a simple thing, but it is also well made from good materials. Perfect! And it comes with a lifetime guarantee from a company that has been around long enough that you know they must mean it. There is a reason this has been such a popular product for so long. As for adjusting it? You can move it very easily to whatever orientation you like. In my experience so far it stays put where you adjust it. It is also easy to adjust with one hand while riding for fine tuning if you need it. Size? I got the "original" and I think it is about right, though I suppose some may prefer the newer compact version. It is important to set the mirror up so that it doesn't interfere annoyingly with your forward vision, but isn't too far over so that you can't just glimpse it. With so much adjust-ability in the mounting there are several options. You will have to experiment and decide what works for you. For me the "original" size works great. Not too big to block my forward vision, not too small to see behind. Just right. I have mine on a pair of aviator style sunglasses that have lightweight thin bows. Not quite wire bows as on RayBans, but nearly so. This is no problem for the mounting. It would also clip easily onto wide bows on wraparound style glasses. And you snap the mirror on and off easily enough to move it to other specs or to your helmet, or if you just want to use you glasses without the mirror while you are having lunch or something. I think there is an "optional extra" to mount it to a helmet, but I also think that for many helmets you might not need it. Just clip it to the shell which might require removing a little foam. And how do I like it? I LOVE it! I never thought I'd be the sort to say that. I'm not the spandex type, but I'm not into looking like a fool either... and I never thought that these mirrors were "cool." However this mirror gives me a good view astern which has added unanticipated confidence and opportunity when I'm riding. I can speed up or slow down to time my left turns when there isn't an idiot behind me trying to run me off the road; I can cross busy intersections when I know there isn't some soccer mom on her cell phone about to cut me off; if I have to swing wide around a pothole or sewer grate I can look behind in an instant to check for an oncoming dump truck....and best of all I can look back there to see if my mates are still keeping up with me ('cause I'm still way faster than most of them *wink*) Fist off if you are on the fence about getting a mirror, just get one. Any one. You won't regret it. You will like it. Next: The "Take a Look Mirror" beats out the bar end mirrors, the frame mounted mirrors, and all the other wide angle helmet or eyeglass mounted mirrors hands down. Don't waste your time with the others. Try this one first and you won't have to try anything else. There is a reason they have been around so long and why they keep getting repeat customers. Peter

This is a great accessory for bicycle safety. I tried the mirrors that fasten to handlebars first and found they just did not work well enough. They tended to be in the way; vibrated enough in the wind to make it hard to see; and convex mirrors made it hard to tell if traffic was approaching and how close it was. When I spotted the Take A Look product I decided to give it a try and am glad I did. This mirror will fit on either your glasses or helmet and is very flexible/adjustable. The mirror can be adjusted in several ways and the settings can be easily "tweaked" while riding. Once adjusted the mirror stays positioned and the mirror itself is of good quality. It is large enough to see behind you, but small and light enough not to be an issue. It is easy to "sweep" the view behind you with a simple head movement. I must say that it does take a little getting used to as it can be distracting at first and could block a small part of your view depending on how you mount and adjust it. I tried it first on my sunglasses. It mounts on the side piece of your glasses frame using tension to grab the frame. Rubber protectors prevent it from scratching. It worked fine mounted this way and was a significant improvement over handlebar mirrors. I found the downside of this method when I stopped along the way. I would have to remove the mirror from my glasses; stow it somewhere and then reattach and readjust it when I was ready to go again. I then tried it on my helmet. It mounts by grabbing onto the visor frame along the side where the visor comes around the side to attach to the helmet (obviously you need a helmet with a visor for this option). After a few rides this way I have found this to be the best way to for me to use it, but I think it is a matter of personal preference. With this method it is semi-permanently attached to my helmet and requires only minor adjustment when I put the helmet on. If I take the helmet off the mirror stays with the helmet, so I won't have to find a separate place for it. The downside of this method, however, is that you have to be careful with the helmet after riding to keep from bending or otherwise damaging the mirror. It is nice to find a simple product that just works!

A good mirror clipped to my glasses with a little tape for extra security. Fits either left or right with gentle adjustment. Mine fitted right mirror vertical gives good view of approaching traffic. Still need to look over your shoulder if turning. We’ll made better than the plastic one I had for holidays in Spain. Would not be without this mirror.

An absolutely must for cycling.

Overview: This tool is simply amazing. A no-nonsense lightweight and sturdy tool that performs as designed. It allows you to easily and securely mount an unobstrusive optic on a helmet or eyewear so that you can minimise your rearview blindspot. Whether you are riding a bicycle, rollerblading, longboarding on a skateboard or even walking your nervous pups, you will never be surprised or startled by anyone, much less a fast moving person or object from behind you again. Adjustability: -The tool itself is mallable (steel) in a couple of areas, to enable micro adjustments to suit individual needs -It can be used on either the right or left side; but requires a bit of mental juggling to find the best in/out/up/down option- in my case, it is set up for the right side Pros: -Most affordable option -Light weight, durable -Low profile -Never need to twist your head to see what’s behind you again Cons: -Once mounted, it takes up space

しっかりと造られており走行中もブレがなくバッグが良く見える。これなら早くつけておけば良かった。

I already knew it would not be perfect for right hand use (for places where we drive on the left, like here in Australia). But it does work with a bit of bending (I knew this already). A bit fiddly to set up, but I expected this too, so it's not a reason to pull off a star. It's smaller and lighter than I imagined, which is a good thing, it can be a little difficult to focus on if you're a bit older and loosing close up focus. I found it better on the peak of my helmet. So I guess I will have to use my mountain bike helmet for the occasions I want to use this. I can't really take off stars for any of these things as they can't make a mirror perfect for everyone without it being custom made. It works though and I think it'll be a very handy edition to my safety equipment. However, I am thinking of adding an extra mirror to my bike too so I have something on even for short rides where I'm not going to get all kitted up. Overally I give it 5 stars despite my minor complaints because it is very well made and does the job it's intended for well.