Where can I get a Bar end mirror

[Flatdog7]

I'm tired of nearly dying every time I try look behind me. Does anyone know where I could buy something like this?

[dave303e]

well it is a rule to have bar end caps to prevent injury, so a nice sharp point like that will be delightful into your quad.

 

I would go to a few local motorcycle stores for a better solution.

[Flatdog7]

Now that you mention it. The thought made my blood run cold. Thank you.

[Vetplant]

I got two of these from aliexpress last year, haven't even opened one of them.

 

You are welcome to have one, I work in Centurion, Live in PTA.

 

Willing to swap for something cheap cycling related. Like a quick link or something of similar value

[SwissVan]

I'm tired of nearly dying every time I try look behind me.

 

Does anyone know where I could buy something like this?

Ha! Thanks for the laugh

 

....tired of nearly dying....

 

Tbh I don’t think those bar end mirrors will help much

To small

 

The trick to looking behind you is to take one hand off the bars, and then turn your upper body to that side (right, if you take your right hand off)

 

With the ONE hand and arm out of the way it’s easier to turn around and less likely to cause an unplanned change in direction

[Shebeen]

mount this on your handlebar

 

 

https://www.takealot.com/fom-vehicle-rearview-mirror-dual-channel-recorder/PLID51730216?gclid=Cj0KCQjwi43oBRDBARIsAExSRQGps0Q6t1WLRAW03tj_5QtArHCUDSkt_LaEJnxeNabm-agh9_mPD30aAhrCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Long Wheel Base]

Ride on the opposite side of the road, so towards the traffic.

[Long Wheel Base]

mount this on your handlebar

 

 

https://www.takealot.com/fom-vehicle-rearview-mirror-dual-channel-recorder/PLID51730216?gclid=Cj0KCQjwi43oBRDBARIsAExSRQGps0Q6t1WLRAW03tj_5QtArHCUDSkt_LaEJnxeNabm-agh9_mPD30aAhrCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

LOL. Would need a 12vDC power supply. Attach a trailer with the battery.

[Super Sywurm]

Ride on the opposite side of the road, so towards the traffic.

This really works!

[Super Sywurm]

In helping to die?

Just the opposite.

[Sepia]

I use a rear view mirror, radar and my eyes.  Definitely worth the investment for touring.

The bar end mirrors are too small, vibrate and also your bars might not be in a position to see behind you.  I have tried these, no good!

 

I use a stand alone mirror fitted on my bar which works a treat,  Think Giant made it and it works and is cheap and it easy to use and .........

Be safe out there

[RobertB]

Saw this on the Sportsmans Warehouse website.

 

Might work

[Sepia]

Saw this on the Sportsmans Warehouse website.

 

Might work

That is the one, it does work.  Use it.

[Jewbacca]

Ha! Thanks for the laugh

 

....tired of nearly dying....

 

Tbh I don’t think those bar end mirrors will help much

To small

 

The trick to looking behind you is to take one hand off the bars, and then turn your upper body to that side (right, if you take your right hand off)

 

With the ONE hand and arm out of the way it’s easier to turn around and less likely to cause an unplanned change in direction

Has the demise of Froomedawg taught you nothing?!

[Long Wheel Base]

This really works!

Um ok. I will take your word for it. No ways I will ever do that.

[Super Sywurm]

Um ok. I will take your word for it. No ways I will ever do that.

If you ride with traffic, you can't see what is coming from behind without turning your head back. 

 

Riding against the traffic, you can see  the traffic and if a vehicle is to close to the side, just go off the road (not always recommended with a road bike, I ride a mtb).  In the last month, I did it twice on the N12 just outside Kimberley.  If I stayed on the road, I would have been hit or nearly hit.