Mirror for Drop Handlebar Bike

chickenlegs

Has anyone a suggestion for a mirror on a drop handlebar bike preferably fitting in the bar plug end.

So far have only seen "Zefal Spin" bar end mirror as being anywhere near suitable. the problem with it would appear to be the small image which is compounded by the image size being very much reduced due to the convex lens.

My criteria are:
Bar end mounting, vibration free, reasonable image size, preferably flat mirror, durable and not obstructive when parking bike against wall etc.

Any suggestions welcome.

PS: Has anybody seen or got info on what appears to be an American device - I beleive marketed by a company called "Cerebellum". I think it has a camera built into a rear light, and appears to have an all singing and dancing bike computer and HRM?

hipshot

Although I have no experience of this mirror, it is handmade and apparently developed for racing.

http://www.aspirevelotech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AVT&Product_Code=RBM_1001&Category_Code=MIRROR

confused@BR

I have a 'Zefal' mirror on my touring bike. It took some getting used to, I managed to pedal off a straight, flat road whilst staring into it too closely. The image is quite small but very useful to note the presence of traffic way back. It does not replace the need for the 'over the shoulder glance' which, I find, is a clearer message to nearby traffic that I am about to move further into the carriageway.

Mdins

Have you considered a helmet mounted mirror? I've seen more of those around, that way it doesn't matter whether you're down on the drops or up on the hoods, or out of the saddle, mirror goes with you. Should be cheaper too I'd imagine.

prawny

The round cateye one is pretty good, not clear enough to do away with the need for a look behind but enough to check if there is a car there or not. Used to use one for commuting, it was a godsend.

ToeKnee

I have one of these, which is designed specifically for Shimano STI levers, and would not be without it especially in city traffic:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mirrycle-Road-Bike-Mirror-%C3%82%C2%A313-4/dp/B001BYK3WE

ToeKnee

hipshot wrote:

Although I have no experience of this mirror, it is handmade and apparently developed for racing.

http://www.aspirevelotech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AVT&Product_Code=RBM_1001&Category_Code=MIRROR

I talked to someone with these mirros and he was very happy with them. I was put off because they extend the handle bars by som edistance - I was fearful of hitting my knees/falling off.

woodywmb

Here's the answer:

http://www.kinetics.org.uk/html/mirrors.shtml