Mirrors for Bromptons?

charlesA said:

Any suggestions on rear view mirror for Brompton?

My neck doesn't turn so well...

I have today fitted my helmet with a Take-a-Look mirror

http://www.amazon.com/Bike-Peddler-Original-Eyeglass-Rectangle/dp/

B000C17M26

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that I picked up in USA for $12.95 5 years ago but I fear it will not
stand the daily knocks and bumps the headgear suffers when not on my
head.

I suspect it will be impractical, so much that I am not going out to
trial it - I am that sure it won't survive!

I have seen in Cycle, Sept '07 p 73 an advert for Bike-Eye.

http://www.bike-eye.com/new/product.shtml

This seems a more robust and practical proposition for a diamond
conventional frame.

But can it be fitted and used on a Brompton?

The site has no specific guidance; I fear it will be difficult to
maintain a clear line of sight, and might clash with folding and
luggage.

Does anyone have experience to offer, please?

I suspect you will only see your lower legs and its well positioned to be
knocked when folded. The best mirror I have found for the Brompton is
the Zefal Dooback mirror which can be folded 180 degrees to lie along the
handlebar grip prior to folding the bike and then folded back out for use.
http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/acatalog/info_MRZ02.html

--
Tony

" I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong."
Bertrand Russell

Tony Raven said:

charlesA said:

Any suggestions on rear view mirror for Brompton?

My neck doesn't turn so well...

I have today fitted my helmet with a Take-a-Look mirror

http://www.amazon.com/Bike-Peddler-Original-Eyeglass-Rectangle/dp/

B000C17M26

Quoted message said:

that I picked up in USA for $12.95 5 years ago but I fear it will not
stand the daily knocks and bumps the headgear suffers when not on my
head.

I suspect it will be impractical, so much that I am not going out to
trial it - I am that sure it won't survive!

I have seen in Cycle, Sept '07 p 73 an advert for Bike-Eye.

http://www.bike-eye.com/new/product.shtml

This seems a more robust and practical proposition for a diamond
conventional frame.

But can it be fitted and used on a Brompton?

The site has no specific guidance; I fear it will be difficult to
maintain a clear line of sight, and might clash with folding and
luggage.

Does anyone have experience to offer, please?

I suspect you will only see your lower legs and its well positioned to be
knocked when folded. The best mirror I have found for the Brompton is
the Zefal Dooback mirror which can be folded 180 degrees to lie along the
handlebar grip prior to folding the bike and then folded back out for use.
http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/acatalog/info_MRZ02.html

Yes can second Tony with that one.Works a treat.

Sam Salt

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I suspect you will only see your lower legs and its well positioned to be
knocked when folded. The best mirror I have found for the Brompton is
the Zefal Dooback mirror which can be folded 180 degrees to lie along the
handlebar grip prior to folding the bike and then folded back out for use.
http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/acatalog/info_MRZ02.html

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Yes can second Tony with that one.Works a treat.

Thanks for those responses, Tony and Sam.

Unfortunately the bar-ends for a P type are inboard;

some sort of adaptor is require to fit the mirror to the outer
vertical "post" on the handle bar.

My Cateye lights fit there wonderfully, but tend to get too close to
the front mudguard flap when folded.

But, Gentlemen, you have opened up possibilities; thank you.
One that occurs is fastening (with cable ties) a mirror to the side of
a Cateye LD600, mounted long axis vertical.

That way the entire assembly might swivel when knocked, and can be
removed with the cunning Cateye clip.

--
Charles
Brompton P-type T6 in Motspur Park

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Quoted message said:

Any suggestions on rear view mirror for Brompton?

My neck doesn't turn so well...

I have today fitted my helmet with a Take-a-Look mirror

http://www.amazon.com/Bike-Peddler-Original-Eyeglass-Rectangle/dp/B000C17M26

that I picked up in USA for $12.95 5 years ago but I fear it will
not stand the daily knocks and bumps the headgear suffers when not on
my head.

I suspect it will be impractical, so much that I am not going out to
trial it - I am that sure it won't survive!

How about something like
http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=741
?

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Rob Morley said:

How about something like
http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=741
?

Thanks, Rob.

That won't do on the nose and specs I have now.

The specs keep skiing down my bridge.

I should have watched The Tour before I got my new pair - not a
slipping nose-piece in sight.

It seems Oakley shades have head-gripping arms- but I bet a pair of
photochromic prescription lenses in their frames would be a little
hard to justify, although hopefully the arms would sustain the
mirror's weight, too.

--
Charles
Brompton P-type T6 in Motspur Park

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Rob Morley said:

How about something like
http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=741
?

Thanks, Rob.

That won't do on the nose and specs I have now.

The specs keep skiing down my bridge.

I should have watched The Tour before I got my new pair - not a
slipping nose-piece in sight.

It seems Oakley shades have head-gripping arms- but I bet a pair of
photochromic prescription lenses in their frames would be a little
hard to justify, although hopefully the arms would sustain the
mirror's weight, too.

--
Charles
Brompton P-type T6 in Motspur Park

I think Rob got the right company but wrong mirror 🙂

Have a look at the viewpoint at http://www.cycleaware.com/
It works well but I have had problems finding glasses that take it.

Try a bit of crazey glue on the nose if the specs are slipping.

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Rob Morley said:

How about something like
http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=741
?

Thanks, Rob.

That won't do on the nose and specs I have now.

The specs keep skiing down my bridge.

Head strap?

Thanks, John and Rob,

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John Kane said:

Have a look at the viewpoint at http://www.cycleaware.com/
It works well but I have had problems finding glasses that take it.

Hmm.

Don't think my reading or presentation would suit the Viewpoint;

but the Reflex helmet mirror that detaches and rotates sounds a real
possibility.

Thanks.

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Try a bit of crazey glue on the nose if the specs are slipping.

Actually using underarm deodorant on the nose improves things for some
hours, but not enough.

Crazy glue would be a solution, but A&E for detachment every night
would be a little to much to bear. Also applying it without glasses
would be difficult for eyesight and dexterity reasons. :-)

I think I shall return the specs as "not fit for purpose" as I
verbally said and stressed that staying in position was a
requirement.

Yes, I have tried a headband/strap on the previous pair but they do
not work in as much as they are not heavy enough to counterbalance
the weight of the glasses, and if they were or were done up tight
there would be appearance problems.

--
Charles
Brompton P-type T6 in Motspur Park

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Yes, I have tried a headband/strap on the previous pair but they do
not work in as much as they are not heavy enough to counterbalance
the weight of the glasses, and if they were or were done up tight
there would be appearance problems.

My friend just had a couple of metal studs implanted in her forehead -
maybe you could have a couple set behind your ears. :-)

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Rob Morley said:

My friend just had a couple of metal studs implanted in her forehead -
maybe you could have a couple set behind your ears. :-)

I think there's some projecting thread on the bolt ends there, anyway
- thanks for the notion.
:-)
--
Charles
Brompton P-type T6 in Motspur Park