Sprintech Swiss-Made Convex Chrome-Plated Bike Mirror for Drop Bars – Hand-Finished, Adjustable, Reflective Surface, Durable ABS Housing, Universal Fit for Enhanced Rear Visibility (Black, Pair)

The media could not be loaded. These mirrors were a replacement for a larger, more expensive L-side mirror. I was so impressed with this set of mirrors (as were my friends) that I decided to order another pair after misplacing one of the mirrors (L-side mirror). I know I will probably find the misplaced mirror but I don't like to ride without having a left side rear view. Having another set will ensure I am not without or I can put them on another bike.What I like:+Easy to install and easy to pop out of the end cap for transportation.+Great value for a R & L mirror pair.+Good rear viewing angles and field of vision.+Super lightweight.+Cleans up well and is scratch resistant.Nothing bad to say about these mirrors.

Infinitely better than helmet mirrors, plus if I'm riding on busy streets or leading a group ride a quick glance lets me see what's happening. I still turn my head before making major moves but if I see an object/person in the mirror I know not to bother.Note: If you're doing Ironman branded events, they are NOT legal, must be removed.

Ok so I picked up these after my accident last fall. I used to have bullhorns and put a mtb mirror on the end of them. It was pretty big and clear but any vibration and it was nearly useless.Now my new bike has drop bars and I couldn't use the same mirror. I ride frequently in Shanghai China so I truly need to see behind me. Frankly it doesn't matter whats behind me I just need to know if something is there. For that these are perfect, but don't expect them to give you the same view as you get from a car mirror. It's just not going to happen and I can't think of any mirrors where that will happen on a bicycle. Well at least none anyone would accept using.These are small, what you get when you look down at them is basically clear road/not clear road. Why you would need more than that I've no idea. I can see things about 40-50 yards behind me pretty well beyond that, they are just too small to make out. So if you are using these on a road where vehicles come by at a fast speed, I can see how they just wouldn't work unless you have excellent eyesight.these mount by foam rubber into the end caps. They have a ball socket that you then insert are ball on the end of the mirror. This is a press fit but not very hard to do. They stay in place by friction and I have noticed that they are fine as long as you don't go over too many washboard type roads. Smooth surfaces and they will never move on you.On the other hand I've found that getting on and off my bicycle I bump into them frequently, so every-time I start riding I need to adjust them, no biggie, just need to remember to do it.If you ride with narrow handlebars that are more narrow than you are, these are useless all you will see is your legs. If you ride with handlebars that are the proper width or larger these will work fine. The lenses are convex so you get a broader view of the road you would think for such a small mirror.Also I noticed that if I ride on the drops I'm constantly bumping them and needing to readjust them. Fortunately I don't ride on the drops so it's not really a problem.For mirrors on a drop bar bike, you could do a lot worse than these. They are a bit fiddly at times but overall I've found that they are more useful than they are a pain, which for safety gear to me is all that matters.Pros-Easy to install-lightweight-wide angle viewing for small mirrors-adjustable-blends in with bars easily-gives a good yes or no if something is behind you.-plastic won't rust-fairly inexpensivecons-easy to bump dismounting/mounting bike and also riding in the drops.-will probably wear out after adjusting too much and need new foam rubber inserts-can't see details-people with poor eyesight might not be able to use them-requires proper sized handle bars, bars too small will make them useless.Overall if you're worried about safety, get them, they are cheap enough and you'll learn to not hit them if you ride the drops a lot.

I regularly ride with a group (mid-sized 20-30 rider peloton) on the weekends but I do maintenance rides during the week solo. On my solo rides, it's important to be able to see traffic that is coming up behind me and usually I would turn my head slightly whenever I heard a car to check if I was good. This is both tiring and somewhat dangerous as I take my eyes off the road briefly.These rearview bike mirrors are perfect for seeing behind you and knowing if you are clear behind or if there is a vehicle getting to close. The mirrors are clear and easy to see and they remain stable during my rides even on bumpier roads.The installation was somewhat problematic as the plug for the mirror has 3 "grommets" on the back and the plug would not go all the way in as the last grommet would not squish down enough to fit all the way in the handlebar tube. I used a knife and cut off the last grommet closest to the mirror and it fit perfectly. I've ridden 3-400 miles with it and no problems with it at all.

Had for almost 2 years, common for it to fall off and the mirror part to disconnect from the housing and did get banged up pretty well reducing the visibility. I would of bought another but $30 for this is too much.