Reddit reviews Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror (Original)

a cougar hunts stealthily, comes at you from behind, and jumps aiming to bite the neck. you'd be better with a mirror.

^(not as macho tho)

edit: don't people put googly eyes on the back of their hats / helmets? seriously.

^(mirror and googly eyes you'd be sex on wheels.)

Not that particular one, but this one. I clipped it to the visor of my helmet rather than wear it on my glasses. It took some getting used to, but by the second day I had the knack for turning my head to see what I wanted to in the mirror with ease. It looks silly and is easy to knock out of adjustment if I do not pay attention, but I like it. Seeing cars come up behind me was actually a little intimidating at first...ignorance was bliss :-)

I agree, Lawrence has a bike line for a lot of it and is comparatively stress-free.

If you don't own a helmet mirror, I highly recommend getting one for the city. It gives you a little picture-in-picture of what's behind you, so you don't need to turn away from your path to check over your shoulder. I got a lot more comfortable biking in the city when I bought one.
https://www.amazon.com/Bike-Peddler-Cycling-Eyeglass-Original/dp/B000C17M26/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1504314945&sr=1-2&keywords=helmet+mirror

I have the bike peddler Take-A-Look mirror and like it. Easy to mount and easy enough to see out of.

https://www.amazon.com/Bike-Peddler-Cycling-Eyeglass-Original/dp/B000C17M26/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YBU3RDTRBIS7&keywords=take+a+look+bike+mirror&qid=1569019872&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=take+a+loo%2Csporting%2C194&sr=1-1

https://www.amazon.com/Bike-Peddler-Cycling-Eyeglass-Original/dp/B000C17M26/

Won't ride without it.

My cubicle is the same way. I used to always be looking over my shoulder, then I invested in one of these.

Attach to screen, bend for proper viewing angle, waste time in peace.

I prefer helmet mirrors over bar-end mirrors for ease of installation and because your body will minimize vibrations that make mirrors harder to use. Out of the helmet mirrors I've tried, here's what I've found:

• Third Eye helmet mirror - Near garbage. Ball joint becomes unusably limp within only a few months of daily, all-weather use. 1990s versions use adhesive to stick to your helmet, so kind of a pain in the ass to set up or stick back on if the cold causes the adhesive to get brittle and snap off. Weirdly thick rim around the mirror. Newer versions use a forked design to slip onto a visor or eyeglasses instead, but given how well plastics do with wear and flexing, this just adds another point of failure. Wasted more time in high school on this thing than my time was worth, which is impressive considering I made about 25-50¢/hour working for the Boy Scouts during the summers only. On the upside, no vibration at all while it's still new and holds tight.
  
  
• Bike Peddler Take A Look mirror. Not that much more than the cheapo Third Eye model. Wire design highly adjustable. Mine's now moved to it's third helmet and outlasted the bicycle I bought it with. Larger mirror than the Third Eye model. Mine's 20 years old now, and the design on new ones is exactly the same as they were 20 years ago. A little on the springy side, can be a little annoying on rough surfaces as a result. Holds it's position extremely well. If you're going helmet instead of bar-end, start here.

I agree with the mirror. I am way more confident doing left turns and lane changes after getting a small mirror on my glasses. Right lane changes are kinda terrifying now though :) This is the mirror I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C17M26

I put them on my glasses. I don't normally wear glasses, but I got some safety glasses for riding when it's cloudy/dark. I can move the same mirror to my sunglasses when needed.

I got this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C17M26/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use the original version (size option) of this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C17M26/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this one when on my road bike and love it. Real glass and good view : Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror (Original) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C17M26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pfK7AbNJE12AJ

This one is installed on the bar end on my commuter. Glass, good optics, wide field of view: Mirrycle Mountain Bike Mirror https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BR4NIC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ShK7Ab0A8YWC2

Mirrors have saved my bacon multiple times and I don’t ride without anymore.

The mirrors that you can attach to your helmet or glasses are much better. Bar mounted mirrors rely in part on the direction the bars are point, which may not be where you actually want to look.

A helmet/glass mounted system allows you the freedom to control you view, whether it be close behind or further away.

I mount my Take A Look on a pair of shooter / safety glasses.

This one is fantastic, in my opinion: http://www.amazon.com/Bike-Peddler-Cycling-Eyeglass-Original/dp/B000C17M26/

I've got a backup just in case I lose the first one.

Bike Peddler (Original) https://www.amazon.com/Bike-Peddler-Cycling-Eyeglass-Original/dp/B000C17M26

Do you have a mirror? You should get a mirror. It did wonders for my city riding anxiety. I would highly recommend: http://www.amazon.com/Bike-Peddler-Cycling-Eyeglass-Original/dp/B000C17M26/

I was terrified too OP, I actually made a post myself not to long ago. I'm really happy I went through with it, the fear never goes away but it does get better. So far I've not had any accidents nor gotten hit. Like everyone says, make sure you're visible and you are predictable. Know the hand turn signals, get a reflective yellow vest and wear it every time you ride, same with lights. Consider a review mirror that attaches to your helmet or glasses. I was skeptical at first, but it is really helpful and does help a bit with anxiety. Make sure to still look over your shoulder though.

It might be good to start out small too, ride some bike paths if you have any near you (and if you can take them to where you need to go, do so. I find them better myself, I'm lucky that most of my commute to school is on a bike path. Wish my work commute was the same way).

Good luck and have fun! It's been a lifechanger for me, I'm feeling better, getting fitter, and I think I might be loosing weight even. And it's a lot of fun.

As a cyclist myself:
http://www.amazon.com/Bike-Peddler-Cycling-Eyeglass-Original/dp/B000C17M26/ref=sr_1_2?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1369934527&sr=1-2

I have this mirror, it can be worn on glasses or a helmet.

I rode for a couple months before I started looking for mirrors. I didn't want a handle mirror because of it being stationary, but wasn't sure if something on my helmet would be annoying. That first ride I got adjusted to it - Ha! - I've actually glanced up to the left (where mirror would be) when I've heard something in the office, so I've definitely got used to it.

I will say that even with the mirror, there are times when turning and looking is the BEST option. Don't rely on your ears and mirrors have blind spots too. That's the advice I was given when I started commuting.

I see you have a bar end mirror. I found mine to be next to useless due to vibration and having to look down at just the right angle. I switched to an eyeglass mounted mirror (this one: https://www.amazon.com/Bike-Peddler-Cycling-Eyeglass-Original/dp/B000C17M26/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521389679&sr=8-3&keywords=bike%2Bpeddler&th=1&psc=1) and feel a whole lot better about my situational awareness. A lot of people pooh-pooh mirrors, but I will not go out without mine anymore. A quick glance to the left lets me know what's happening behind me. Can I relax? Are cars moving over appropriately? Should I prepare to slow down and go in the ditch (I'll take that over a sideswipe any day).

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There are a few types of mirrors. If you wear glasses I highly recommend https://www.amazon.ca/Peddler-Take-Look-Eyeglass-Original/dp/B000C17M26/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1459400966&sr=8-10&keywords=bicycle+mirror. I think it also works on a helmet visor, but I've only ever worn it on my thick-framed glasses.

I use a glasses mounting mirror

Not to mention you end up momentarily taking your eyes off where you're heading in the time it takes to turn and turn back. It's remarkable how much "nervous energy" is saved from not having to check back as much as I used to. Of course, I still do shoulder checks before changing lines but it's very useful for situational awareness (just think of the number of times you've approached other cyclists and pedestrians like a ninja).

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/mirrors.html

http://www.icebike.org/Equipment/cyclingmirrors.htm

http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/selecting-a-mirror-for-your-bicycle-tour/

http://www.amazon.com/Bike-Peddler-Cycling-Eyeglass-Original/dp/B000C17M26

Just a few links I went through before ultimately deciding on the "Take A Look" (compact) after comparing the reviews to see what would suit me (I ended up getting mine from ebay for what it's worth).

The 3rd link has one that attaches on your sunglasses lens, which I think is pretty neat (and not dorky) - but unfortunately, I don't wear sunglasses. I've also heard of ones that fit on the end of drop bars rather discretely. I wonder why the Tour de France pros don't make use of it in a poker-face sense - perhaps UCI has it banned??

Having a mirror allows me to "take the lane" so much more easily particularly when I know there isn't a car gaining up on me before I hear it through the rush of wind in my ears. Also handy for using up the whole narrow bike path without getting in anyone's way for greater visibility around bends, etc. And I haven't even mentioned silly commuter racing yet. ;)

I use one of these guys on my glasses. Had a lot of isues with helmet-mounted ones not staying stuck, and wound up super-gluing the last one to my previous helmet so needed a different option when I bought a new one.

Some people think they're dorky, but 'eh. I like it, and IMO its safer than turning my head 180 degrees to look behind me.