Take A Look Cycling Compact Mirror for Helmet & Eyeglasses

I bought my first bike mirror three years ago when I joined a club and started riding with groups. It was a Zefal Z-Eye. It was a huge upgrade from not wearing any sort of a mirror, but it was of low quality (I had to super glue the mirror back onto the arm. I also had to superglue the velcro back on. I frequently leave my helmet in the car and the heat would cause the fasteners to release). So when my Zefal went missing this winter, I wasn't terribly upset. Needing to replace my mirror, I was wavering between helmet or handlebar mounted. I was uncomfortable with some of the reviews and the price tag for handlebar mounts. Having seen Take a Looks on a number of helmets (eye glasses) in my club and given its reasonable price, I decided to give it a go. Boy am I glad I did. The construction is rugged and once adjusted, stays in place. The mirror is crisp (my zefal was cloudy plastic) and visibility is great. Adjusting it takes a little bit of getting used to, but once you figure out which pivot points do what, it offers a lot of flexibility. I don't wear mine on my sunglasses, my glasses have a lot of rubber on the ear pieces and I felt it wouldn't fit well. Instead, I mount it to my helmet visor. I did not buy the adapter. It will attach to a visor on its own, but not securely. I used a small velcro strip usually used for securing electronic wires. It worked perfectly, nice and secure while easy to remove for mountain biking or times when I don't need a mirror. A zip tie would be a more permanent solution. Even a twist tie from a bag of bread would probably work well. In other reviews I have seen complaints about size or difficulty focusing. I have had no problems. I would say using a mirror is a skill that takes a little practice. While this mirror has very clear images, a bike mirror is better used to improve awareness. It's less about clearly seeing what is behind you and more about you being subconsciously aware of movement. I like it best for when I am passing in the peloton (so I don't cut off riders). It is also nice for making left hand turns at intersections. I would strongly recommend this mirror for anyone that does road riding especially in areas that have busy, multi-line intersections.

I’m not one to write a review unless it’s something I really like. Well, I love this little mirror. I work next to a very busy walking/bike path. The majority of people are really good about warning me when they are going to pass me, but sometimes they wait until they are too close and scare the beejesus out of me. This little mirror is perfect for me to keep an eye on what’s coming up behind me. It was super easy to figure out how to fasten it to the bow of my glasses. The first time I wore this it was very windy and this mirror stayed put the whole time I walked during my lunch break. I was going to leave it at work and only use it there but decided to put it in my bag and bring it back and forth. I was wondering how I could keep it from twisting out of shape since I had it adjusted just right. Turns out this fits in one of those little plastic boxes that staples come in so that’s what I use to carry it in my bag. Another nice thing about this little mirror is that it’s made in America! Colorado to be exact! I highly recommend this mirror whether you’re biking or walking to help you be aware of your surroundings.

Pro. It works. Mirror size is good. Mounting onto my glasses is very simple and quick General. I have bad eyesight. It takes a second or two to readjust my eye focus to see what's in the mirror. When there's no glare, no off reflections of light etc, when it's in focus, it does the job good. Cons. It's heavy enough that it counter balances my glasses making them less stable on my head. They have lots of glare/reflection so often hard to see what's in the reflection. The mirror sticks out at just the wrong length so if you try to push the hair out of your face or wipe sweet of your forehead you're going to hit the mirror. Every.single.time. very annoying. The slightest touch of them pushes the mirror off angle so every time you take them off or put them back on they need to be readjusted

The mirror does not fit all helmets, I got it to fit my Giro with visor model by using their little blue adapter (arg). The mirror has lots of angle options to finagle adjustments, I basically ended up removing the mirror itself from its "stem" and flipping it around - this way I can have the whole contraption on the left side of my helmet without over complicating all the angles so much. After spending way more hours than I ever EVER would want to, it works and I don't want to ride without it. I did purchase both sizes of the mirror, and ended up using the shorter version since my present helmet has a visor (mostly for style). Now to be extremely careful with my helmet when it's not on my head - mirror-contraption sticks out like a long fragile twig waiting to be smashed or tangled-up. Now that I have it on there nice and stable I'm afraid to slide it off. "Take a look" at the little blue adapter they offer. It's basically an extension to drop the mirror down a bit lower - in my case it helped cuz the top rim of my glasses reflected right in the middle viewing area of the mirror (distracting, divided viewing area). I don't want to see the frame of my glasses in the mirror reflecting back at me, the mirror is too tiny, I just want the mirror to reflect what's behind me. See my review for that as well. I tried both mirror sizes on my glasses but that added too much weight to my glasses which then would slide down my nose. I wish This mirror is awesome once you get it mounted correctly, if you can get it mounted. The safety it adds to riding makes a big difference for me. I really appreciate all the reviews offering so much information as well. It does not vibrate or budge while riding and I can easily adapt to slight head turns/adjustments to position the mirror to see what's behind me - as opposed to trying to position the handle bars for a mirror attached there. The thing I despise the most is how much fussing and time it took to get it right, but also how it ends up being a fragile protrusion about to break off and/or snag on something.

I wear this attached to sunglasses while both road and mountain biking. I was fed up with the bar mounted mirrors which never seem to have the right angle and are just in the way when mountain biking. This mirror takes some getting used to, but works well once you get the hang of it. I had the larger version of this mirror and decided to get the compact this time. The larger one was maybe a bit too big for attaching to sunglasses, but it worked fine. I was skeptical that the compact size would work as well, but was surprised that I like it a lot better. The field of view is great and it's so light that it doesn't cause any discomfort when attached to glasses. I know some people have concerns about what happens with these mirrors if you have a crash. I had a pretty bad head-on mountain bike crash last summer (head on with another biker). Somehow I wasn't hurt much. The mirror got hit and twisted up, since I went helmet to hemet with the other rider in a glancing blow. The mirror didn't come close to my eyes and the sunglasses would have provided some protection if it did. The mirror bends away pretty easily. While every crash is different I am comfortable with this mirror. After the crash I was able to straighten out the mirror wires and continue to use it. I have also seen concerns that this mirror can block visibility. Sure, it's true but I haven't found it to be a problem because it's off to the side a bit. It does take a little getting used to but becomes natural after a ride or two.

I used this product in the past and my old mirror unfortunately broke. I don’t know when they changed this product, but it’s half the size of the older mirrors they used to sell. Don’t waste your time on this junk. There are far better options out there.

I have never done a lot of street riding until this summer, so I've never used a mirror until I bought this one. So I have no point of reference to compare this to other mirrors. Keep that in mind as you read. I bought the compact version and I LOVE it! Obviously being able to see behind me when I'm on the street makes me feel so much safer than just staying to the right and hoping for the best. Here are a few specific concerns I had before buying and how they are working out now: 1) Will this interfere with my front-facing field of vision? I have had no problem with this at all 2) I don't wear thick glasses or sunglasses. I affix this to my wire-rim eyeglass frame. Will that work? It does work! It is very light and it is easy to put on and take off of my glasses frame with little or no adjustment if I do it carefully. It does not skew my glasses or anything like that. This was my biggest concern before purchasing and it has not been a problem. One thing to keep in mind, and this may be true of all bicycle mirrors - I had expected it to show behind me without moving my head. As it is, if I am looking straight forward (12:00), I can't see my own lane behind me. However, I only have to turn my head to about 11:45 or 11:30 (very slight to the left) to see behind me. It didn't even take 10 minutes for me to adjust to occasionally looking back to see my lane. I don't know if other mirrors, or even the full-size version of this mirror, would actually give the view without turning your head.

Due to previous whiplash and age, it is not easy to turn my head left to look behind me.( I read an article in Bicycling magazine about a cyclist who used this one.) I had resisted using a rearview mirror for cycling mainly because I listened to others (much younger than I) saying it would be too distracting. Hearing this, I disciplined myself as I got used to it: On the open road, if I can HEAR a vehicle coming, I DO NOT check the mirror. That IS too distracting. The freedom comes in being able to quick check for vehicles behind me. I found I could not (nor do I want to) identify a car model, only that there is a vehicle. In traffic, it is a very quick glance to judge distance. Because (I think), I purchased the smaller of the two offered, I don't look at it unless I need it. I immediately found that it was a little heavy attached to my Smith cycling glasses causing pressure on the left side of my nose piece, so I use a glasses leash to snug up the glasses to my head and that's taken care of that. I include this as an integral part of my cycling enjoyment and experience. My husband has teased me, but I don't care and I don't care what others think, I feel that I'm a safer rider, I'm managing my ride and many times, able to avoid far right debris and potholes and maneuver through traffic more safely.

Muy práctico, se ajusta en los 3 ejes y no se siente el peso en el armazón de los anteojos. Es el mejor espejo para armazón de lentes que he probado

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Im Rückblick eine der besten Kaufentscheidungen. Lässt sich leicht am Brillensteg befestigen und individuell einstellen. Der Sehbereich ist trotz der geringen Größe größer als ein Spiegel am Lenker. Außerdem lässt sich die Richtung durch Kopfbewegungen leicht anpassen - im Gegensatz zu einer festen Richtung am Lenker, der auch noch von Lenkbewegungen abhängt.

10,000 km/year rider here. I've been using various helmet mirrors for decades — for commuting around Toronto, for long rides on rural roads, and even for a cross-Canada ride back in the day. I've used lots of mirrors, and this one is the best one hands down. My old crappy plastic mirror broke at the hinge, so I decided to give one of these a try after seeing lots of other touring cyclists/randonneurs use them. I bought the smaller version – it's nice and compact, but be forewarned that you have to mount it waaaay forward on your cycling glasses to have it within your field of vision. My frames are a rounder shape, and I have to mount it right over the hinge for it to be visible. Once mounted it's fantastic. It stays in place with zero bouncing, and it never feels like it gets in the way of my view ahead (unlike my old round mirrors). The hinges have just the right amount of grip to hold the mirror steady. It's a simply perfect design, and I think this will be my go-to mirror for the rest of my life. If it ever breaks, I'll buy another in a heartbeat. I regularly recommend this mirror to my riding buddies. This is the most important piece of safety kit you can own. I feel like it's more important than my helmet. When other riders ask if a mirror actually helps, I ask them if they can imagine driving without any mirrors. What a terrible experience that would be! One great thing about a mirror (besides safety) is that you can ride on the smoothest part of a rural road with the knowledge that there are no vehicles behind you for kilometres. In a noisy city environment, you can ride around potholes and avoid other obstacles with the knowledge that you aren't cutting directly in front of a speeding truck. After using a mirror for years, I feel totally vulnerable riding without one. A mirror is even great in local group rides if you spend a fair bit of time pulling — you can watch to see if people gap off the back and then dial in your power without a lot of gibber jabber. Get one, spend a bit of time getting used to it, and you won't be able to go back.

The mirror is of good quality and attaches securely to my sunglasses. It takes some time to get used to the small size and the exact adjustment for a good view. After several outings I would deem it adequate at observing objects from the rear, the small mirror size and it's range of adjustment has it's limitations. The design which is well executed performs well within it's practical limits.