Sprintech Drop Bar Mirror, White, Left

Works as expected. It also installs although it seemed for a while that it was too tight to install. The trick is to pull the folded in portion of the bar tape out, otherwise the holding base of the mirror just won’t go in. Once the base is all smushed in, the bar tape doesn’t flare or show any differently as it gets wedged within the tiny crevices between the base and the bar.You do have to figure out and adjust the angle a bit and it’s easy to disturb the angle by inadvertently bumping it but, in my experience, it doesn’t happen because of your knee hitting it when riding out of saddle. It doesn’t protrude out that much, so your knee is unlikely to hit it unless you were occasionally hitting the end of the bar anyway (in which case you need to re-fit your bike). But you might disturb the mirror before you actually get on the bike or while taking a break mid-ride, so in the worst case, you might need to adjust it every time you get on the bike.If you have OCD, this mirror is not for you as it will increase the likelihood of an accident because you keep adjusting its angle instead of focusing on the road. It also feels pretty flimsy but does the job of being a rear view mirror fine.The mirror probably has more psychological value than anything else. I can usually hear an approaching vehicle before I can see it in the mirror “far away” (“objects in the mirror are nearer than they seem”) even when I’m listening to music. So it’s usually easier to look ahead and check if the sound is coming from the front or back, and even if there are vehicles also approaching from the front, your ears can distinguish their sound from the sound of a rear-approaching vehicle. Not to mention that you almost never need to actually know if a vehicle is approaching from the rear because it’s not like you ride (or at least should) any differently if there are no vehicles. The only time you need to know is when you want to make a U-turn or otherwise cross the road, in which case you should stop and look around both directions multiple times. If there is an obstacle ahead of you along the side of the road forcing you to go around it by moving more to the center, you are better off stopping and/or relying on your ears. The mirror view for me is just too small to rely on quickly in any of these situations. Finally, the most problematic part about rear approaching vehicles — the main reason you even want to know if anyone is approaching from the rear — are those nasty drivers who drive by too close to you but this mirror (or perhaps anything at all) can do little to help that situation. The remedy for that situation is aggressive butt clenching and silently muttering a cuss word.So, overall, a mostly useless bike thingy that I bought just coz but would rate it as five stars anyway for the promised reflective functionality and more importantly its psychological value.

The overall look, feel and installation is good. It's size makes it not too obtrusive and it does a decent job of giving you some indication of traffic behind you. But it's small size and wide angle view is at a price because it offers a fairly limited field of view and the wide angle makes objects seem much farther behind you than they actually are. If the car is dark in color and does not have its headlights on, you may not see the vehicle until it's practically on your tail so please don't rely solely on this mirror for confirmation of oncoming rear traffic. Give a quick look back for confirmation.

Just what I needed for road rides at the right price! A very simple, but effective, mirror. You may not be able to see all the details of everything going on behind you, but it will keep you aware of vehicles coming up from behind you.Installation is very simple. I read reviews that the mirror needs to be adjusted constantly, but I didn't find that to be the case. It may need to be adjusted when you initially get on the bike for a ride, and maybe again if you hit any BIG bumps, but I don't find myself constantly adjusting it as some people have complained about. Also, when you do need to adjust it, it is very quick and easy.Overall, I think it's a great purchase for the casual road biker.

Back in the 80’s one of my training partners used to have a similar mirror installed on his bike. I always thought it was a little goofey especially because it did not fit our hardcore racer image. He was a little older and I guess a little wiser because now that I have installed this mirror on my bike I understand why he used it.I have been riding and racing on the road for 30+ years and during that time I have been hit by three cars and harassed by a long list of motorists. This mirror works great at allowing you to see how a vehicle is approaching and wether you need to take a defensive position to protect yourself. That is the great thing about it. If someone is not giving you room you can turn and look directly at them and they will move over. I have found that most motorists bullies tend to be respectful when they know they can’t get away with clippping you.I did not find that the mirror restricted my climbing as one of the previous reviewers mentioned. The mirror does not weigh much and is easy to pop out of it’s socket if you need to remove. I don’t think you will regret it if you decide to purchase the mirror. It has been working great for me.

Safety is imperative while cycling on busy streets. Love how mirror lets me see cars approaching from behindTen second installation and cool white color. Super value too !

The mirror mounts easily and is secure without shaking. The view to the rear is narrow despite curved surface. Per the description it is meant for racing. I am using for watching for overtaking traffic while riding my road bike. My trifocals don't help. It probably does well for the intended use for watching for other racers in the peloton. My last race was in 1974 so I will probably use a larger mirror like on my commuter for my road trips. This mirror probably has very little drag another plus for racers, not for a geezer trying to maintain a semblance of fitness.

This worked much better than I expected. Very stable and easy to use, and makes me feel much safer, easily being able to tell what is coming up behind me. For years I depended on glancing back, and bought the idea that real riders can do that comfortably and safely. The fact is that there are plenty of times when it's much safer to glance down at the mirror rather than turning your head to see what's coming up behind. I should have gotten this years ago!

Très utile pour voir les véhicules qui vous double, et quand on veut tourner a gauche.

Perfect fit into drop bar, adjustments say in place

Articolo molto utile per vedere chi mi precede. Facile innesto su manubrio della bici da corsa. Svariati colori per abbinare colorazioni manubrio.