Vetplant Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 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.I think I know the root of your problem...
PlemPlem Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 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 I am sure Chris Froome will disagree with you!
PlemPlem Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 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 I am sure Chris Froome will disagree with you.
Robbie Stewart Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 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 That time you try to replace skills with gimmicks... I remember teaching myself to do precisely this, and going and practicing in the street in front of my house until I could do it comfortably. It works a charm. That mirror thing looks like it will tear a nice hole in your thigh, and if it gaffs your femoral artery, you're tickets.
dave303e Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 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.
Super Sywurm Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 I think I know the root of your problem...Well, obviously the N12 is not the ideal place to ride, but it can even happen on a dirt road. I ride like this everywhere. Just a thing I do.
Long Wheel Base Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 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.Cool story. Like I said, I will take your word for it. No need try convert me. Not happening.Safe riding bud.
Super Sywurm Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 I bet you complain about cyclists not stopping at red robots Sometimes, I am one of them, can't complain.
Pulse Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 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.Its illegal to ride against the flow of traffic with a bicycle
Eddie Stafford Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 I use this one when I take my mtb on the road, it is small but works really well and also easy to put on and take off. https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/busch-mueller-cycle-star-mirror-901-2-handlebar-inside-mount-37611 I am thinking of buying this one for my road bike, but still cant justify the cost. I saw one the other day and if it is folded up you cannot see it is there. But small but should do the trick. https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/the-beam-corky-roadbike-mirror-limited-edition-805882
Pulse Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Not cheap, but I like these (for MTB...) https://www.buycycle.co.za/mountain-bike/topeak-bar-end-mirror-with-fold-out-mirrors/
Sepia Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 That mirror thing looks like it will tear a nice hole in your thigh, and if it gaffs your femoral artery, you're tickets.On the contrary, exactly the opposite. It is flexible enough and certainly not as sharp as a bar end or brake lever for that matter.It is safer to have one than not at all in my opinion. I need to narrow the odds. Looks? Who cares. Roll on Friday
geomark Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Taking it head on. Riding straight into it?No looking back? For the win, 1 or 2 of these?
SwissVan Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 I am sure Chris Froome will disagree with you.That’s s’not exactly correct
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