Flatdog7 Posted June 14, 2019 Share I'm tired of nearly dying every time I try look behind me. Does anyone know where I could buy something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted June 14, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatdog7 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Now that you mention it. The thought made my blood run cold. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted June 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted June 14, 2019 Share 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 muchTo 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 Edited June 14, 2019 by SwissVan Flatdog7 and nonky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted June 14, 2019 Share 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted June 14, 2019 Share Ride on the opposite side of the road, so towards the traffic. Super Sywurm, slickjay007, Dirkitech and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted June 14, 2019 Share 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.dsLOL. Would need a 12vDC power supply. Attach a trailer with the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted June 14, 2019 Share Ride on the opposite side of the road, so towards the traffic.This really works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted June 14, 2019 Share In helping to die?Just the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted June 14, 2019 Share 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 Edited June 14, 2019 by Sepia Flatdog7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertB Posted June 14, 2019 Share Saw this on the Sportsmans Warehouse website. Might work Dirkitech and Flatdog7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted June 14, 2019 Share Saw this on the Sportsmans Warehouse website. Might workThat is the one, it does work. Use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted June 14, 2019 Share Ha! Thanks for the laugh ....tired of nearly dying.... Tbh I don’t think those bar end mirrors will help muchTo 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 directionHas the demise of Froomedawg taught you nothing?! Sepia, nonky, geomark and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted June 14, 2019 Share This really works!Um ok. I will take your word for it. No ways I will ever do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted June 14, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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