I have used these mirrors for years and they are great. Unfortunately, my bike fell over and hit the mirror directly on pavement and it cracked in half--still usable, but with a crack through the middle. Bought another one and installed it, somehow this second one would not stay inside the handlebar end. Could not figure it out, it kept slipping out and it fell on the road a couple of times after hitting some repeated bumps in the trail. Finally, on it's last ride it fell out and my rear wheel ran over it, then my wife (riding behind me) came along and ran over it too! That was definitely the end. Shattered into shards of glass! Re-ordered and installed another one. First thing I did was to clean the rubber insert of any traces of what looked to be powder (talcum, maybe) with rubbing alcohol. That has solved the sliding out problem this time. Perhaps the manufacturer should make sure that the rubber does not have anything on it before it is shipped. Hopefully, this one will last as long as my first one.
Bought this mirror to replace one of the oval shaped mirrors that fasten over the grip. That mirror had terrible vibration causing very poor image quality for rear viewing. This mirror does not vibrate or move. I use it on my Surly Long Haul Trucker for touring where it essential to see what is behind you. Only problem I have had was bumping the mirror when I stand to peddle if I lean to for forward. Beats any mirror I have owned!!
I've installed this on my Sun EZ1 recumbent...didn't want too much stalk hanging off the already tall handlebars and this fits the bill. Secure enough not to move easily, but folds if knocked...I can now see the cars sneaking up on me )
Works well... Stays in place and is clear and easy to see.
I ride a recumbent trike, tadpole style, and have a real need to keep track of what is approaching me from the rear. This m iron covers the area and provides an exceptionally clear picture. When my mirror was struck and broke, I experimented with several mirrors to see what would give me the best clarity. I came back to this mirror. I would recommend this to anyone who keeps an eye on their trail when riding.
Rugged mirror that has been able to withstad the abuse a bar end mirror must take. The previous mirror lost its screw so I had to buy a new one.
I tried using the helmet mounted mirrors that are on the market. Personally, I find the helmet mounted mirror too annoying for a variety of reasons. This handlebar mounted mirror-installed within the end of the handle bar-the best mirror out there on the market. Caveat be careful installing it. Don't push it too hard as you insert it and avoid applying pressure to the mirror surface as you do. It may take a few days to seat the mirror insert completely within your handlebar. A little at a time works best.
Having spinal injuries and a limited ability to turn and look for traffic, this mirror is a big help... Especially on slick winter roads when your attention must be concentrated on balance and the road ahead... The size of the view area allows you to get a good look with a quick glance
The only thing I would change is the mounting system to be a bit more flexible and streamlined... I ended up modifying the mount from another bar end mirror so I could get the height, angle and view desired
Actually, I bought this one for my wife's mountainhybrid. I have been using one on mine for years. They are tough, survived many bumps and bangs. Real glass, too!
Very good product, would highly recommend.
Flawless. Great for day or night use. Bike dropped and support arm broke, my fault. I like 3rd Eye Barend Mirror
I have this mirror installed on my cityerrand bike - an '80s road bike with upright handlebars. It's perfect for catching a glance behind me to know if I need to look over my shoulder for a better view before turning or if a car is coming up. Also great for keeping track of riding buddies in hectic city situations where it's easy to get split up by red lights, turning cars, or errant kickballs.
Unless you have bar-end shifters, there is no reason not to have one of these on you bike. It's not perfect but it's better than everything else out there. The weak point is the cheap aluminum screw that keeps the mirror properly oriented. Sooner or later, you'll replace it with a steel bolt and a lock washer. Again, it's better than anything else out there.
I am using this mirror with drop handlebars, when riding on anything but a nearly smooth surfaced road, very slight vibrations cause the the mirror to drop out of adjustment
I am a senior bike rider . I'm always scared about buying things sight unseen .
Personally , I salute the engineer that designed this mirror . This is a real mirror , not one of those plastic pieces of crap like you have on the passenger side of your car . It attaches quickly and easily , is adjustable , and is very well made . I also wanted a mirror that would be mountable on either side of the handle bars . I have one on each side of the bike and it actually is in My opinion 5 Star awesome . No regrets .
My husband and I have this mirror on all four of our road bikes. This mirror gives a wide, undistorted view behind. We both tried the Sprintech and hated it's distortion. This mirror indestructible too. Just be aware that installing it in oversized handlebars requires more shimming than available in the package, so we had to be creative. Once it's installed, there's nothing not to like!
I've used the 3rd eye mirror for over five years and I would highly recommend it. I wouldn't feel safe riding the road without one. It's well worth the money and may very well save your life!
