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Bike lane glare finally fixed with one cheap trick
I always dismissed those stick-on mirror things for bike helmets as gimmicky, but after nearly getting doored on Grand Avenue last month I tried one. It's a simple convex mirror that clips to your helmet visor and it costs maybe 8 bucks on Amazon. Has anyone else used these and found they actually help with spotting cars coming up behind you?
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cooper.taylor4d ago
I grabbed one of those after a close call on Market Street a couple years back. They work fine for seeing cars in your blind spot, but 8 bucks sounds like too much for what it is. I got mine at a bike shop for 5 and it came with a tiny screwdriver for adjusting the angle. The real thing nobody talks about with these is that they fog up in the rain or if you sweat heavy on a climb. I had to wipe mine off twice on a 10 mile ride last week. Still worth having for the peace of mind, just don't expect it to replace actually looking over your shoulder.
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christopher5944d ago
Yeah, the fogging thing is real. @cooper.taylor I've had the same problem on my commute, especially in summer when I'm already dripping sweat by mile two. I ended up putting a tiny dab of anti-fog stuff on mine and it helped a little, but honestly I just keep a rag in my jersey pocket now. It's annoying but beats getting doored or merging into someone on your blind side. I still look over my shoulder before I move, but the mirror gives me an extra second of warning which makes it worth the hassle.
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