>>972837Hey OP. I have read through some of the answers. /n/ doesn't really seem to approve of mirrors.
Maybe it is because they have never ridden with one.
I have mirrors on every bike I own, because I feel saver with them. I do turn my head if necessary but it is simply very convenient to check out what's going on behind you with a quick glance into the mirror. I have become so much used to mirrors that I feel "naked" and uneasy without one.
You'll love having one because it will extend your awareness about the traffic around you.
You can glance into the mirror and check out what's behind you and still look forward with peripheral vision.
Another thing I like is when I get overtaken. When I hear the car I can easily see whether I will be overtaken narrowly or whether the car gives me ample room.
Often I am under impressions that the drivers notice that I check them out in the mirror and give me more space.
I have tried helmet mirrors and handle bar mirrors. I would recognise the bar end type. I have pic related. It doesn't stick out too much and the field of vision is ok.
