Cycle Aware Roadie Mirror

Other brands are better

I bought this thinking all such mirrors were identical - having had 3 on my other bikes. This one is very disappointing as it has a wavy/distorted reflection.

Cons: Wavy/distorted image/reflection
Moves too easily

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: November 21, 2011
Reviewed by: Team EARTHDREAMS, Washington

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Almost there

While this item has great promise, it misses the mark in a couple of areas.
First, the rubber plug/socket has no way of adjusting socket tension (I guess you could try shimming the outside and really jamming the plug into the bar). As a result, the mirror will move out of adjustment every time you hit a bump.

secondly, the mirror surface is wavy.

I was very disappointed in this for the price.

It seems that some very simple engineering fixes would make this into an excellent mirror.

Using a more robust base with an expansion/tension system to allow one to adjust the socket tension would be easy to integrate.

For context, mine was installed on a Nitto Noodle bar with standard dimensions.

Pros: Has great promise with a little engineering focus

Cons: Floppy socket/ball tension, poor optics

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: July 20, 2011
Reviewed by: Michael R., Utah

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