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Victor Marquez Garcia
Reviewed in Mexico on June 16, 2024
Muy práctico, se ajusta en los 3 ejes y no se siente el peso en el armazón de los anteojos. Es el mejor espejo para armazón de lentes que he probado
Dark Matters
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
Have used it multiple times during bike commute on a busy street. Works for a quick glance at what is coming up behind me. However, it takes a lot of practice to be able to view through it quickly. Field of view is narrow and I can only view it through my left eye, which means reduced depth perception. Another issue is that the time it takes to view it takes away from forward attention. Also 11 o’clock forward field is blindspotted by it. Overall it’s good for general awareness but I would turn my head (just as in a car) when critical to confirm whether cars are nearby.
S. Jaeger
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024
TLDR: Small, compact, light, useful, doesn't noticeably affect aerodynamics, easy to use and install, highly recommend.I added this rearview mirror to my riding kit after testing (buying) several other pieces of equipment. An avid long-distance rider friend showed me his mirror setup, and after some conversation, I ordered one.It's a very small mirror and doesn't seem like it would be much help or provide a good view. Wrong. It is a game changer once adjusted correctly, which is the key. Having it attached to your glasses, which is how I have it set up, took a little getting used to, mainly because it moves with you. This is actually the whole idea, though; as you glance up and to the left slightly into the mirror, you can tilt or turn your head slightly to catch more or less in whatever direction you need to see. It becomes second nature very quickly and more of a peripheral vision action rather than a direct glance (which is best for keeping your eyes where they should be).I have found this tiny mirror to be incredibly useful, and it is now a critical piece of riding gear.
Zebede
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024
Do you want quality, well designed, durable American made? This mirror has been around along time for a reason. It is still the best glass mirror BAR NONE. I have been using this for about a decade. The size is just right for the distance from the eye. I commute daily and can't imagine myself with out one.
fuzzywuzzy
Reviewed in Germany on July 12, 2022
Beste Lösung (für mich) - denn es passte einfach alles, Preis, Leistung, Größe, Gewicht, Qualität. Der Gedanke an etwas anderes war schlagartig verflogen, seit der Spiegel am Helm ist. Ein zweiter wurde als Ersatz nachbestellt, ist mittlerweile da und kommt bei Gelegenheit an den Schirm einer Basecap. Perfekt!
Harsh K.
Reviewed in Singapore on June 1, 2022
I have been using it for last 6 years and this is the best mirror for cycling . If you are using a road bike use the compact one , if you are using the MTB USE THE REGULAR ONE
Dave Laird
Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2022
10,000 km/year rider here. I've been using various helmet mirrors for decades — for commuting around Toronto, for long rides on rural roads, and even for a cross-Canada ride back in the day. I've used lots of mirrors, and this one is the best one hands down.My old crappy plastic mirror broke at the hinge, so I decided to give one of these a try after seeing lots of other touring cyclists/randonneurs use them. I bought the smaller version – it's nice and compact, but be forewarned that you have to mount it waaaay forward on your cycling glasses to have it within your field of vision. My frames are a rounder shape, and I have to mount it right over the hinge for it to be visible. Once mounted it's fantastic. It stays in place with zero bouncing, and it never feels like it gets in the way of my view ahead (unlike my old round mirrors). The hinges have just the right amount of grip to hold the mirror steady. It's a simply perfect design, and I think this will be my go-to mirror for the rest of my life. If it ever breaks, I'll buy another in a heartbeat. I regularly recommend this mirror to my riding buddies. This is the most important piece of safety kit you can own. I feel like it's more important than my helmet.When other riders ask if a mirror actually helps, I ask them if they can imagine driving without any mirrors. What a terrible experience that would be! One great thing about a mirror (besides safety) is that you can ride on the smoothest part of a rural road with the knowledge that there are no vehicles behind you for kilometres. In a noisy city environment, you can ride around potholes and avoid other obstacles with the knowledge that you aren't cutting directly in front of a speeding truck. After using a mirror for years, I feel totally vulnerable riding without one. A mirror is even great in local group rides if you spend a fair bit of time pulling — you can watch to see if people gap off the back and then dial in your power without a lot of gibber jabber.Get one, spend a bit of time getting used to it, and you won't be able to go back.
sanjay joseph
Reviewed in India on June 6, 2019
good
Sarah
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2013
I bought my first bike mirror three years ago when I joined a club and started riding with groups. It was a Zefal Z-Eye. It was a huge upgrade from not wearing any sort of a mirror, but it was of low quality (I had to super glue the mirror back onto the arm. I also had to superglue the velcro back on. I frequently leave my helmet in the car and the heat would cause the fasteners to release). So when my Zefal went missing this winter, I wasn't terribly upset.Needing to replace my mirror, I was wavering between helmet or handlebar mounted. I was uncomfortable with some of the reviews and the price tag for handlebar mounts. Having seen Take a Looks on a number of helmets (eye glasses) in my club and given its reasonable price, I decided to give it a go.Boy am I glad I did. The construction is rugged and once adjusted, stays in place. The mirror is crisp (my zefal was cloudy plastic) and visibility is great. Adjusting it takes a little bit of getting used to, but once you figure out which pivot points do what, it offers a lot of flexibility.I don't wear mine on my sunglasses, my glasses have a lot of rubber on the ear pieces and I felt it wouldn't fit well. Instead, I mount it to my helmet visor. I did not buy the adapter. It will attach to a visor on its own, but not securely. I used a small velcro strip usually used for securing electronic wires. It worked perfectly, nice and secure while easy to remove for mountain biking or times when I don't need a mirror. A zip tie would be a more permanent solution. Even a twist tie from a bag of bread would probably work well.In other reviews I have seen complaints about size or difficulty focusing. I have had no problems. I would say using a mirror is a skill that takes a little practice. While this mirror has very clear images, a bike mirror is better used to improve awareness. It's less about clearly seeing what is behind you and more about you being subconsciously aware of movement.I like it best for when I am passing in the peloton (so I don't cut off riders). It is also nice for making left hand turns at intersections. I would strongly recommend this mirror for anyone that does road riding especially in areas that have busy, multi-line intersections.
AYC
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2013
Mounting:I got the compact version, and it's small and light. I was worried about how to put it on my helmets (summer and winter ones), but it actually attaches pretty easily to the edge of the visor on both. The system of rotating tubes that adjust its position and angle work great. It stays on well enough that I don't have to worry about turning my head too fast or anything, but it comes off pretty easily when bumped (usually while carrying the helmet).Seeing:This is not a convex mirror, so its field of view is relatively small, but big enough to see the important parts of the road behind me. The problem is that it mounts in front of my face and just slightly off to the side, so my head blocks the straight-back view. I rotate it outward until I can barely see the edge of my ear, and upward until I can barely see my shoulder, and then the mirror shows mostly stuff off to the side of the road. To see behind me I have to turn my head about 20* to the left. It took a few minutes of practice to be able to do that and know where I was looking (not to mention focusing on where I'm going), but now it works okay. It just means I can't see a car coming up behind me unless I hear it first or just happen to check. Coats and backpacks tend to block a lot of the view too.My handlebar mirror, which is bigger, convex, and sits farther off to the side, is probably the one I find myself looking at more often. It's also more intuitive to use.
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