Sprintech Swiss-Made Convex Chrome-Plated Bike Mirror for Drop Bars – Hand-Finished, Adjustable, Reflective Surface, Durable ABS Housing, Universal Fit for Enhanced Rear Visibility (Red, Pair)

So many people say, "Just look over your shoulder" on the road bike, but for me, I want to glance in a mirror and see traffic behind me. I've used 2 Blackburn bar end mirrors and they never stayed in very well. The Sprintech is smaller than the Blackburn I used, but I love it. It was so easy to install, and although it's maybe a little less clear, I don't need to see license plates in the mirror. I've just used the lefthand mirror on my new road bike and been out 3-4 times with it. It's such a great mirror, I had to write a review. The adjustment angle on the mirror is terrific and it stays in place. My other complaint with bard end mirrors was that it usually was in the way with where my arms were at. The placement of the Sprintech works perfect and I don't need to move my arms to glance in the mirror. I highly recommend this mirror if you're looking for one on your road or commuting bike and want a compact mirror that gets the job done.

Naturally, this entire review is personal opinion, but I've tried several bikes and helmet mirrors for my road bike and never found any worth keeping before the Sprintech. Despite positive reviews I hesitated to buy it because so many bike mirrors just don't seem to work. Either their field of view is too narrow and you can't see approaching dangers, so wide that the danger is there but too small to see, or it takes so much effort to focus on the mirror that you're blind to what's ahead of you for too long. The Sprintech is different. It works just the way a road cyclist needs. You can QUICKLY glance down and see what's approaching from behind. For me its field of view is wide enough that it will reflect just about anything that's a danger, but narrow enough so that said danger isn't so small that it's nearly invisible. (Keep in mind there is some distortion like in any wide angle mirror, so objects are closer than they appear, but the important thing is you can see that approaching car.) Just like when driving you're going to want to glance over your shoulder before changing lanes just to be sure. At first I doubted that a mirror in that position, where the bar plug goes, would be useful. I was wrong. It's a well thought out piece of engineering. It's simple to install- requires only minutes, but does require a bit of muscle. This allows it to stay in place over incredibly bumpy roads without needing to readjust it. Last but not least are the aesthetics. Most road bikers don't like to kludge up their sleek machines or add anything that adds aerodynamic drag. The Sprintech is fairly small and looks good. It also comes in a left mirror only configuration Sprintech Left Drop Bar Mirror, Red Sprintech Road Bicycle Drop Bar Mirror . I only bought the pair because I have two road bikes and wanted a left side mirror on both. While it does mean my 'B' bike has a right side mirror on the left, it seems to work just fine.

I have a road bike and I do long rides. Initially it’s hard to see traffic in the mirror coming up from behind until it’s pretty close, but for me, this improves with use over several rides. The view Is best when down in the drops, since eyes are closer to the mirrors. Worst thing is, it’s easy to knock the mirrors out of the ball-and-socket joint, then they fall off the bike and get lost. This happens easily when mirrors touch an object that the bike is leaned up against. I lost one mirror already. The solution is to tie a string (a short lanyard) around the ball stem, and fasten the other end to the bar, where the mirror plug inserts into the bar end. With this precaution, when the mirror inevitably is knocked off, at least you won’t lose it. The mirrors are held securely enough by the ball-and-socket joint, in that they stay adjusted, even when riding over some rough pavement. The bad thing is, I’m rewarding the company for an inadequate joint design that enables the mirror to fall off. I’m purchasing another pair of these mirrors. On this set, I’ll secure the mirror with a short lanyard. So, when the mirror ball is knocked out of the socket joint, it will stay connected to the bike, for easy re-insertion of the ball back into the socket. The price is too high for what they are. Look at designs carefully. These mirrors are best for road bikes where the rider is down in the drops. Mountain bikes and heavy big box store bikes for casual riding can benefit from larger mirrors.

This is a fabulous product from an truly fabulous family-owned/family-run company in Switzerland. As other reviewers have noted, these mirrors are a sleek but highly functional addition to drop-bar handle bars, providing a critical safety factor without compromising the aerodynamic properties of racing road bike. As described in my earlier review (appended below) after a year or so of use I had encountered some pitting of the mirrors, which may relate to exposure to a very high-salt, high-humidity marine coastal environment where I live and ride. When I contacted Sprintech about this issue, although they had never received a similar complaint regarding their mirrors, they immediately sent to me a complete replacement set, and also encouraged me to feed back to them if I should ever again encounter a problem with their product. This is indeed a company with customer service of the highest order. I highly recommend this product and I would buy any of their products without hesitation. This is a company that from my personal experience, can be completely trusted to stand by the quality of their product, and to respond in a supportive and positive manner to consumer complaints or concerns that are brought to their attention. PRIOR REVIEW Great idea but mirrored finish spontaneously became pitted and corroded over a period of 18 months to the point that they are now unsafe to use as rear-view mirrors. Manufacturer should be made aware of this problem and potential customers should be warned of the problem.

These are so freaking convenient. No more turning my head just to make sure a car isn't barreling towards me. My only gripe is the price. It's hard to believe these plastic molded pieces from China cost this much. You can easily adjust them to get a perfect view of what's behind you on both sides. Just be careful, because if you're like me, you'll end up knocking them out of place at least a few times every ride with your knees. But they're quick and easy enough to set back. Another gripe- when they get even a little dirty, they're very fuzzy to see anything in. And you'll need to use some alcohol based cleaner to get them perfectly clear again. I tried using water and the end of my cotton shorts while out on a ride the other day.. couldn't get them clean and clear. Just kept leaving them smudged up. So try to avoid getting them dirty. And if you do get a couple flecks of mud or something, don't go trying to clean them off while you're still riding without proper supplies! You'll only make them unusable!

This rear mirror set is easy to install, fit perfectly my road bicycle, it’s accurate and easy to manipulate while riding. The size is well designed, it is so light, easy to see what’s approaching behind while keeping the eyes on the road. Perfect companion for road cyclists that drive on busy roads and heavy traffic

Ordered and got these delivered in 1 day. Follow Install instructions closely by using water to moisten the plugs as they are rather tight and then insert the mirrors in using same technique. I haven’t ridden with them yet but they seemed sturdy and adjustable. Quality of the plugs and mirrors seems very good and you get two mirrors for the price which makes it of the best value on the market. These recurved design award and are made in Switzerland so quality seems really good for the price. I will update this review if I found these to be not road worthy after I ride this weekend. Update: after about 250 miles on these mirrors, I am pleased to say they stay in place even over rough toad terrain. Very clear and low maintenance.

My comments are only about function as a traffic monitoring safety device. Put your ego aside for a minute and give this some serious thought. Like a lot of you who are looking at this sexy mirror, I'm also a style-freak. Totally! If it does not look right, I don't buy it. The Sprintech Drop Bar Mirror is the only one in the industry that looks cool enough to pass my first filter which is, of course, style. But let's face it, a mirror is a safety device and it has to work or it's of little use. So, I'll admit to feeling "Style-Challenged" when choosing certain gear but a mirror is used by those of us who don't like hospital rooms without a view. First, the Sprintech mirror quality is truly first class. I have only praise for the high quality. The price is high but they deliver a quality product. The design is aerodynamic and sexy, the articulation is fine, it's sturdy, does not vibrate, it's compact and it's distortion free. So what's not to like? The gripe I have with this compact mirror is that, as a traffic monitor, you can't tell if a goose or Mack truck is piling up on your real wheel until it's practically on top of you. What's that song phrase? "Change is a semi with smoking wheels in your rear view mirror"? The face is small, it's convex which, on a very small surface, makes distance almost impossible to decipher. And, it's reflection-resistant dark mirror (almost black) makes it even more difficult to tell if there's any danger back there and how far away it is.......that is, until they're passing you or bumping your wheel....or you smell the burning rubber! If a vehicle has it's lights on you can see the tiny white dots in the mirror but is it in your bike lane? Is it two lanes over? Those facts are critical to making a quick decision. Next, and this is personal, but any mirror which is this small and is mounted on the end of a drop bar is automatically about 3 feet from your eye. The distance makes it more of a challenge to see what you need to know. Solution: well, sex appeal aside, I opted for a larger face mirror with less convex surface and which, granted, ain't sexy and is less aerodynamic. Bottom line: it's a matter of function vs. style The kiddish look of my current mirror selection is not a designer's delight and surely does not match the awesome looks of my new S-Works roadie. I know that. And although I did not settle for a big fat round Mirrycyle, the mirrors that really work are not exactly pretty compared to the Sprintech which, as I said at the outset, is the only mirror out there that passes my first filter which is style. Addendum two weeks later: I just purchased and tested a D&D Oberlauda UltraLight. This model is larger than the Sprintech and has all the same high qualities that I mentioned above. It's just a larger version. At this moment I have the Sprintech mounted at the only place it can be mounted...the end of the drop bar and the D&D is strapped just beneath the brake hood. The D&D can be mounted in several locations. Check U-Tube for a great video on this mirror. The reason for this addendum is to advise that the larger D&D mirror has exactly the same handicap as the smaller Sprintech. Headlights look exactly the same in each mirror. The D&D is mounted on a plastic post/rod which moves it out about 2.5 inches which helps a lot. Being wider and taller makes seeing the rear view field more easy but judging the distance of an approaching vehicle is about the same. So, in case you're wondering: "does this guy test mirrors for a living?". No, but here's my best scoop. The Blackburn "Mult-Mirror" is a clutzy looking contraption (not too juvenile-looking) but totally adjustable in every direction, quick on and off too, and it even can be folded back for storage or loading. It's bright,it's distortion-free and you can see how far back a vehicle is and it just plain works perfectly. I've popped it on and off my flat-bar city bike and my roadie and mountain bike and it's my first choice for function but last choice of these three for looking cool. But waaay more cool than some mirrors I've seen. It's not in fashion sync with lycra, bibs and team jerseys but it will save your hide if you keep a lookout for danger. Only $13.99 if you shop around.