Take a Look Cyclist Mirror

I started using a mirror as a ride leader for a local cycling group so I could keep an eye on cyclists behind me. Once I got used to it which really didn't take long, I felt I was missing a critical piece of cycling gear whenever I rode without one.

The regular version may be a bit too close to the eyes for most people since it blocks a lot of your peripheral vision. I find the extended versions works better.

The mirror slides onto the eyeglass temple pieces. Some eyeglasses, particularly the fancier cycling eyewear, have oddly shaped temple pieces that may make it difficult to mount these, so take this into consideration.

In general, I found the eyeglass mounted mirrors to be more effective than helmet mounted or bike mounted mirrors. Helmet mounted mirrors inevitably get dislodged since they are generally attached with simple adhesive. Bike mounted mirrors tend to vibrate too much for my taste, and don't have a wide enough view to get the full picture of what is behind you.

Over the years I have ridden with handlebar, helmet, and eyeglass mounted mirrors. The handlebar mirrors suffer from not being able to select field of view when turning. The helmet mirrors jiggle. Only the eyeglass mirrors offer great stability PLUS ability to scan entire read view.

But there are many eyeglass mounted options. I have been through virtually all of them. None comes close to the durability, quality, adjustability, and field of view of the Take-a-Look Mirror. That said, adjustment is critical as is true with all these eyeglass mounted mirrors. Get the mirror moved closer to the midline plane of your face towards your nose than you think reasonable or necessary. That's the secret. Also, buy only the Compact mirror for your eyeglasses. The Regular one puts the mirror way too far out to offer a decent field of view to the rear.

By the way, I do not agree with Jay comment above on this point. I think the short Compact one which Jay calls "regular" is superior to the longer Regular one which Jay calls "extended". The short one, the Compact option, allows a much better field of view. Jay says that it interferes with forward vision. I do not agree with this, as your right eye can see everything that is blocked by the mirror in your left eye. You will quickly become used to this. Having the Compact mirror mounted closer to your glasses gives you a much larger view behind through the mirror and you don't have the extra weight cantilevered out in front of your eyeglasses. Friends and I have tried both the Compact and Regular on our glasses, and we are uniform in our view that the Compact is superior.

The Regular one which Jay calls extended is a better choice if you want to mount this on your helmet in case you don't wear glasses.

Once properly adjusted, you can view behind you from gutter to gutter across the sweep of the street with a simple slight move of your head. Takes about three to six months before you come to trust it, and that's a good thing because the consequences of not seeing an approaching vehicle can be dire. But once you master this mirror, you will NEVER go back.

Mirrors are indispensable on single bikes, and doubly so on tandems since moving your head as captain can cause a slight swing in your forward tracking, no matter how careful or experienced you are. When riding a road with a narrow shoulder and being concerned about traffic coming up from the rear, this wiggle can be very uncomfortable. With the mirror, that problem is obviated. I wish I owned this company.

I have sent a couple of emails to the product selection folks at [deleted] over the years encouraging them to carry this Take a Look mirror. It's great to see it available now. For the record, I have no financial interest in this product and I d

Whether keeping tabs on the traffic behind you or watching out for the rest of the riders on a group ride this is, in my opinion, the best riding mirror available. Hand made here in the good old USA, of quality materials, the light weight stainless steel wire and brass tubing frame will adapt to virtually any shape of glasses temple. A helmet adapter is supplied but I find mounting the mirror on the glasses works better and my experience is that if you helmet mount it it forget it is there when you take your helmet of and put the helmet in your gear bag or back of the car.

Available in two different arm lengths, standard and compact, allowing those among us with aging eyes, myself included, to pick the right length to get a clear sharp focus on the mirror image.

Unconditionally guaranteed and if you should ever accidentally break it the good folks who make the "Take a Look" Mirror will repair or replace it for $2.00. You can't beat that kind of service!

I agree with the other reviewers in that this mirror is one of the best. Because of the recommendation of Camp Connell Steve, I ordered the compact mirror. I thought I would replace my broken helmet mounted mirror different make with an eyeglass mounted one. Reviewer Jay warned that it may not mount correctly on some cycling glasses and that was the case for me. It does mount nicely on the small visor of my helmet and the compact model puts it closer to my eye giving a wider field of view. My visor is a bit flimsy but the shorter length of the compact and the light weight of the "Take a Look" design keeps the mirror stable. Just as a precaution, I secured the mirror to the visor with small zip-ties.

What I like most about it is you can angle it and adjust it to any position that works best for you. It's lightweight but still sturdy. I tried both the handlebar and the helmet mirrors and I like this one so much better.

If you're switching from regular glasses to sunglasses it helps if the thickness of the frame is about the same so you don't have to readjust every time.

Superior to any helmet or bar mounted mirror. Easily adjustable on the fly for that perfect over the left shoulder sweep. Fits most eyeglassessunglasses. Would only suggest mirror could be half to two-thirds its size and be even better. In fact, I'm going to get a class cutter and experiment. I consider an eyeglasses mounted mirror essential, right up there with a helmet. It's saved my bacon many times on the road. Lesssee ... do I roll over the glass on the shoulder or swerve into the path of the 18 wheeler hauling a super-wide wheat combine. I pick the glass and live to fix the tire. Also fun to eyeball a young tyro overtaking me on the trail, and then cranking it up so he never seems to catch me. I'm 65 but still competitive to a fault -

Two sizes available. I use the COMPACT mirror and attach it easily on my cycling glasses. I refuse to ride without this mirror! It gives me peace of mind to be able to see what is behind me vehicle, cyclist, etc. It is a safety factor and enables one to know if they can move to the left without obstruction or turning their head which might take you and the bike into traffic. This product and company was recommended to me by Georgena Terry trusted source. Pricing was cheaper than purchasing it anywhere else, especially when I could add in my accumulated discount member points. You can NOT beat the speed of delivery, either!

A great safety tool. Just makes cyclist safety and awareness of other road users that much easier. I would love to see one designed for the Right Hand Side of the helmet as the conversion for Australian roads is a bit messy. This should be on every riders eyewear!

These mirrors beat all other options.

I agree with the earlier poster. Once you ride with it, you'll be hooked.

After breaking a lot of plastic mirrors that said they were unbreakable I got this one. Works great and the mirror is very good quality. Don't waste your money on anything else!!!

I never leave home on my bike without my mirror. I like the glasses mounts because they are easy to adjust and won't break like handlebar mounts do if your bike falls over on the mirror side.

Because I have always used my mirrors when I drive the transition to using a mirror when I ride was easy. I took to it right away. The mirror easily attaches to your eyeglass frame and is adjustable. Just a slight movement of your head will eliminate any blockage of your view. The mirror attached to your glasses is superior to a mirror attached to your bike because it is easier and safer to move your head instead of moving your bike in order to see behind you.

I am not comfortable without it nor do I feel safe without it. One of the best pieces of safety equipment that should be included in your gear.

When I first started riding I thought these mirrors looked goofy. i don't have the best balance in the world so when I got tired of looking back and almost falling off my bike I got one of these mirrors. Now I hate having to ride without one. I bought this one because I got a new set of glasses and I have one on every pair so I don't have to mess with changing it.

No bike mirror is perfect. I had tried several helmet mounted and bike mounted mirrors that were always be out of adjustment, vibrated too badly to be usable, or just fell off. I've had a Take a Look mirror attached to my sunglasses for several years and have been pleased. They are easy to adjust, do not vibrate, and present a clear picture of whatever threats are behind. You will, however have to get used to the close proximity to your eye and a slight obstruction of your peripheral vision. Tough construction, too. Once I accidently knocked off my mirror which got run smooth over by a Grand Cherokee (both wheels). Did not break the mirror, I just rebent it to fit and went on.

I was recommended to use these mirrors by Georgena Terry! She was absolutely correct! LOVE these mirrors! There are 2 sizes, Reg and Compact. Regular is best used on helmets and I recommend purchasing the adapter, also. You can still remove the mirror, but the adapter enables better stability on the helmet. Super deal through BikeTiresDirect. I contacted the actual manufacturers in Greeley, CO and they could NOT offer them at this price!We each have an extra pair that we carry in our packs, in case we damage or knock the one we have off. They are a little confusing at first to maneuver to the exact spot for the right view. Make sure you can see a bit of your left ear and it will be very helpful as you ride anywhere you go!

I tried this mirror 6 years ago when I first started riding and within a few minutes I was hooked. I feel unsafe without it. You will adapt quickly to this easy adjusting mirror. It fits on the arms of your glasses. Plus, it long lasting. 6 years, same mirror.

Excellent, won't cycle without it now.

Very useful for riding in traffic or w another rider. I use a velcro band to fasten it to my helmet. Stays secure but will give wo breaking if it is bumped.

I like to ride with a mirror and I have used a few types but I think I'm done searching for a better one. The Take a Look brand I believe is about as good as it gets. A large mirror on the handlebars might give you a big enough field of view but would have to be really big that far from my eye. Also I like the mirror view to turn with my head - not the bars. Plastic booms on other mirrors tend to flex and the image jitters in response to bumps. If you always wear the same pair of glasses and they have stiff temples - this Take a Look is a really clear view without shakes. I tend to mount to the helmet because my glasses change with conditions. Helmet mounting is always a bit more challenging but this mirror is as good of stable clear image as I think I'll find and was worth the trouble. Safe cycling!

I mounted this on my glasses at first but soon moved it to the visor of my helmet. It gives me a good clear view to the rear that I have learned to pan and scan so I can see details better than with a wide angle bar mount mirror, yet quickly get the full view from curb to curb. I bought both the long arma nd short arm models but have been satisfied with the short arm model.