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[2wheelsgood]

Anyone know where to find rearview mirrors locally? I've found several overseas sites that sell some nice-looking ones, but the shipping cost makes it a bit of a poor deal.

I've realized that rearview mirrors are not a nice-to-have.. they're a must.

[Chubba]

You wont find them in cape town, they don’t even have them on the cars here.

but give CWCyclesa shot.

[The Drongo]

2wheelsgood, on 31 October 2011 - 04:16 , said:

Anyone know where to find rearview mirrors locally? I've found several overseas sites that sell some nice-looking ones, but the shipping cost makes it a bit of a poor deal.

I've realized that rearview mirrors are not a nice-to-have.. they're a must.

Two things to try first.

1. Doppler effect.
2. Turning your head.

[2wheelsgood]

The Drongo, on 31 October 2011 - 04:31 , said:

Two things to try first.

1. Doppler effect.
2. Turning your head.

1) Doesn't work in heavy traffic
2) means eyes are off the road for a few seconds - bad idea in heavy traffic, and I'd like to be able to know what's behind me in general, not just check when I'm about to do something.

I'm in Gauteng btw.

[Chubba]

2wheelsgood, on 01 November 2011 - 08:23 , said:

1) Doesn't work in heavy traffic
2) means eyes are off the road for a few seconds - bad idea in heavy traffic, and I'd like to be able to know what's behind me in general, not just check when I'm about to do something.

I'm in Gauteng btw.

Takealot Link have them, and they ship from US Amazon. Usually take around 3-4weeks.

Edited by Chubba, 01 November 2011 - 09:08 .

[Grebel]

2wheelsgood, on 01 November 2011 - 08:23 , said:

1) Doesn't work in heavy traffic
2) means eyes are off the road for a few seconds - bad idea in heavy traffic, and I'd like to be able to know what's behind me in general, not just check when I'm about to do something.

I'm in Gauteng btw.

Your eyes will probably be off the road for less time by turning your head as opposed to decoding what's in the mirror and you will get a bigger picture. Don't under estimate the power of your peripheral vision as well.

[2wheelsgood]

Chubba, on 01 November 2011 - 09:07 , said:

Takealot Link have them, and they ship from US Amazon. Usually take around 3-4weeks.

Cool, decent range too. Shocking how poorly local bike shops cater for commuters tho.

[ibruegge]

Grebel, on 01 November 2011 - 09:14 , said:

Your eyes will probably be off the road for less time by turning your head as opposed to decoding what's in the mirror and you will get a bigger picture. Don't under estimate the power of your peripheral vision as well.

Do you use your car's mirrors or do you turn your head all the time?
I don't understand why we don't use mirrors on bikes in this country.

[Delgado]

I do ...and don't give a toss at all the comments that get passed. Serfas make nice ones that strap onto the end of the handlebar drops!

[Grebel]

ibruegge, on 01 November 2011 - 11:39 , said:

Do you use your car's mirrors or do you turn your head all the time?
I don't understand why we don't use mirrors on bikes in this country.

I have used the mirrors on a motorbike (I sometimes wonder why they even botherred...) and I think they would work a lot better than those bar mounted commuter mirrors. In my car I turn my head to check my blindspot before changing lanes or turning. I see a lot more when I turn my head.