Take A Look Cycling Mirror – Low-Tech Rearview Mirror for Bikes – Fits Helmet & Sunglasses – Shatter-Resistant Polycarbonate Lens, Anti-Vibration Stainless-Steel & Brass, Always On (Left-Side)

I've seen other cyclists with these but they looked kind of weird and like it would get in the way.. Boy was I wrong. I commute on my bike and it's in a high traffic area where you definitely want a mirror. I've used many types that install to the handle bars. If you're reading this, please don't buy one of those. As cool as they look, they never work out(the vibration moves them around) and it's dangerous to turn the bars for a better view. Which brings me to the take a look mirror. The best feature is it is attached to your head so once you learn the movements you can see just about anywhere behind you. Like other reviewers I find this mirror works best attached to your sunglasses. I've tried both and for me the helmet doesn't work as well. It fell off once while riding attached to the helmet. The most important step to remember is that the middle clip needs to be on the outside and the other two go on the inside. It's very simple and I was able to get it installed the first time in under a minute. If you have any issues there is a website address with more detailed instructions included on the manual in the package. I find this mirror very easy to use. The little arm that the mirror is attached to rotatates vertically, while the arm that is connected to rotates horizontal. Meaning you can adjust the mirror anywhere you want. I put the clip in the center of my sunglasses so the mirror is just outside my vision and adjust the mirror so it's perfect viewing when my head is looking Straight ahead. Then for fine turning I turn my head to the left to see me behind me and to the right to see more to my outside. Once you have it adjusted and ride a couple miles you will figure out the angles to turn to see where you want. I can't believe I waited this long to buy one. No more guessing or straining your neck to see behind you. This mirror allows me to quickly scan behind me when ever I need to. Unlike handlebar mirrors that vibrate and bounce and eventually fall off, this little mirror attaches very well. It's simply made but well thought out and works well. I've had zero issues with stability or it detaching outside of the one time it detached from my Hemet but I do believe that's because it hangs upside down from my helmet. I have had no issues with it attached to my sunglasses. Even if it comes off I know where I put it(right in the middle) and then just a couple seconds to look behind me while wearing it to tune it in. The quality of the mirror is good as are all the parts for the mirror. You will be able to see in it. If you ride a bicycle and want to see behind you this is by far the best mirror I've used to do it.

January 2019 update to my reviews which I still give five stars. A few years ago I switched to a Fly Racing Freestone helmet, which has a built in visor and better rear coverage of the head. The helmet is designed for MTB use, but I prefer the better coverage at the rear and the solid (as in screw attached) visor. After getting tired of the eyeglass mount of the Take A Look mirror and all its compromises, I cobbled together a semi-permanent mount to the visor of the helmet, using cable ties and the mirror mount. The end result is a vastly improved mount and view. I no longer had to fiddle with the mirror on my glasses, and now just rotate the mirror under the visor when dismounting. Still have to fiddle with it when first donning the helmet, but it works so much better now. Vibrations are minimized to almost non-existent. Downside is that my other helmets do not have the same type of visor, but since I like the Freestone (a great helmet), it is not such a negative. I have gone through a few helmet mounted mirrors before finally trying this one. This model has been around for years, is still made right here in the USA, and I like it best. My main issue with helmet mount mirrors is the way they quickly go out of alignment. Be it the ever changing location of the helmet in relation to your view from daily donning/undonning, the mounts coming loose (Velcro adhesive or hard mount adhesive loosening over time), and my own clumsiness in dropping the mirror onto something while attached to my helmet, they always left me irritated. The Bike Peddler model slips onto your eyeglass or sunglass (for those of you blessed with decent vision) frames, staying in place via friction mount. The mirror has ample swivel points to it and folds flat. With my nearsightness, I assumed it would be difficult for me to focus on the mirror, but that was unfounded in use (physics ain't my strong point). This mirror works perfectly for me. Yeah, you may look goofy, but knowing what is coming from behind is of much greater benefit than appearance as one ages. The mirror stays in place using plastic pads (on metal arms) of the eyeglass, and once adjusted is locked in for that wearing. No more worrying about my helmet mounted mirror getting bumped out of view. One of the reasons I hesitated on this model for so many years was the metal construction, worrying that when I took a spill, bits of metal framing would poke the head, and it's semi useful contents. Still possible, of course, but no more so than eyeglass frames I suppose. And helmet mounted ones have bits that could easily become projectiles, so it is a wash. Only nitpick, and this is my own doing, is that it is so small, I have already lost one. So I purchased another to replace it. Worth it and recommended.

This is my second head-mounted cycling mirror. I've had it for a few weeks, and it's been good so far. The mirror has excellent build quality, especially compared to my previous one. The mirror is clear, the mount is sturdy, and metal arm adjusts smoothly and easily. I've been wearing this mounted to my sunglasses, and it hasn't moved out of place once, even over rough terrain and in high winds. I'd definitely recommend this product for anyone looking for this style of mirror. My only complaint is that it's so far been impossible to position the mirror to get a sufficiently full view behind me, without having to turn my head. I've tried changing the mounting position on my sunglasses, moving the mirror, and even bending the mount arm (in the manner prescribed in the enclosed directions) to no avail. Basically, if the mirror is in a position where I can see it easily, my head / shoulder / backpack block a fair amount of the viewfield. I think the solution would be to have a longer arm, so the mirror could be further in front of my face, and slightly more to the outside. Unfortunately, every head-mounted mirror I've looked at seems to have this same problem. But, I am able to turn my head and scan behind me pretty easily, so this mirror still gets high marks. I'll add a few more comments about this style of mirror, for folks who might be considering one but haven't used one before. These aren't specific to the Bike Peddler model per se, though certainly apply to this model. Firstly, after trying both head and handlebar mounted mirrors, I greatly prefer the head ones. They allow me to keep my eyes forward, rather than having to look down at the bars. Also, I can move my head independently of the handlebars, so I can look behind me when cornering, or when stabbing the bars to avoid potholes and storm drains. That's the same reason I wear a helmet-mounted light (in addition to a handlebar one) when mountain biking at night. As far as stability goes, the eyeglass mounts work best, by far. I had my previous mirror mounted to my helmet, which vibrated like crazy unless I tightened my helmet to the point of getting a headache. My prior handlebar mirrors suffered from similar vibration problems. That said, the eyeglass mount is also somewhat inconvenient. I have wire framed sunglasses (I know, I know, I should be using plastic - I'm working on it) and the pressure of the mirror mount flexes the sunglass arm. I bent the mirror mount a bit, though, and it helped that problem. Of course, you also need to be wearing some sort of glasses all the time. I lost my good cycling glasses last year, which had swappable dark lenses for daytime and clear lenses for nighttime. So, without a clear lens option at the moment, I'm stuck without a mirror at night. I'm considering buying the Bike Peddler helmet mount, or fashioning one of my own, just so I don't have to wear glasses at night, or mount / unmount it from my sunglasses every time I stop somewhere (it's a little weird hanging out on the patio at the pub with a mirror on). Again, this might yield too many vibrations over bumps and in the wind, but it's worth a try if I can just mount it and leave it on my helmet for good. If you want an eyeglass mounted mirror, or one that can be easily adapted to a helmet mount, this is a good choice. It's well made and stable. The only improvement would be - having dedicated bicycle lanes everywhere so I didn't need to keep checking my tail for cars :)

Some of the customer reviews for this product left me wondering whether it would attach well to a helmet visor. It appeared from those reviews that it may attach well only to sunglass/eyeglass frames. But it attaches well to my helmet visor and will stay attached while I ride. It’s very useful and to me, it’s the perfect size: it’s big enough to show me all I need to see behind me but small enough that it doesn’t obstruct what I want to see in front of me. And it doesn’t look awkward. It’s also very easy to install (5 mins or less) and very easy to adjust once it’s on - even while I’m riding. At first, when I removed my helmet after the first dozen or so rides, it would sometimes detach from my visor if an object jostled my helmet. It was very easy to put it back on, but I finally decided to eliminate the hassle by using a zip tie to secure it. Now it stays on all the time. Bottom line: I considered buying a more expensive, larger helmet mirror but am very happy I picked this one. I think you’ll feel the same way. It’s user-friendly in every way.

The question most often asked is which one do you choose, the Original or the Compact version? The mirror on the Original measures approximately 37mm x 29mm with an 81mm armature. The Compact measures approximately 37mm x 18mm with a 46mm armature. (See photos showing dimensions.) So, the Original is 61% bigger than the Compact, but positioned 76% further away from the point of attachment. 1. Because the Original is farther away from the eye, it tends to be slightly easier to focus. Most people have no problem focusing with either mirror, but a few people report that it is easier to focus with the original. 2. Because the Original has a longer armature, it tends to bounce or vibrate slightly more. 3. Because the Original view is squarer than the Compact, it is sometimes easier to perceive what you are seeing. With more visible in the foreground and the background, the frame of reference makes it a little easier to comprehend what one is seeing. (The squarer view also helps to offset the effect of any vibration, in effect, compensating for the longer armature.) 4. Because of the Compact is positioned much closer to the eye, it gives an apparently wider field-of-view. 5. Because the Compact is smaller and positioned closer to the face, it is slightly less obtrusive or ostentatious on the person who is wearing it. 6. Both mirrors can be configured such that the longer dimension is either horizontal or vertical. You can even place the mirror at an angle, if you wish. The joints and frame are sufficiently stiff such that once configured they tend to stay in place. They do NOT loosen or droop during normal wear. Personally, I have no problems focusing with either mirror. Hence, I tend to use the Compact version during my daytime walks. I find that I like its smaller, more compact form. And it seems to do about the same job. However, for night walks, I prefer the original. Figuring out what I'm looking at in the dark is difficult and the squarer image helps me in that area. I also don't feel so self-conscious with a larger mirror under the cover of darkness. At this price point, I suggest that users buy both versions. P.S. 2-1/2 years later and both mirrors still work like new. No sagging. No loosening of hinges. No deterioration of plastic parts. No corrosion of metal. No scratches on mirror. One more point that may not be obvious to new users. While you can position the mirror on either side of the head, I'd suggest that you position it on your LEFT side. On two-way roads, this allows you to see approaching traffic coming from the rear when you're walking/biking on the right side of the road. And if you hug the right side of the sidewalk or bike path while walking/biking, any bicyclist or skateboarder approaching you from the rear will be passing you on your left side.

I'm almost seventy and my last biking experience (not counting motorcycles) was in my early adult years. I've never had a rear-view mirror on a bike, of any sort. Since this product is relatively inexpensive, I decided that, even if I didn't end up liking it, it was worth a try. If you've ridden with glasses or a helmet attached rear-view mirrors before and you're used to it, this might be "just the ticket." For what it is, it works as advertised. Common sense should have told me what the challenges of this mirror would be and, for me, they were more than I anticipated. Your head is on a swivel and constantly moving, so then is the mirror. You must get your eyes to first find the "sweet spot" where the tiny mirror reflects what you need to see, (all while safely peddling. ) I found I had to start searching for the mirror with my eyes long before I needed to know what was behind me (for an upcoming turn for example). Couple that with having to move your head to assist you seeing where you need to see. Perhaps, over time, with more experience and as muscle memory sets in you would get used to it. I found it frustrating, in fact, exasperating. I never had that experience with motorcycle mirrors which (of course) are bigger and mounted to the bike. I can't recommend this, as it didn't work easily or well for me and I felt it was unsafe. The small size means you get a limited area reflected. Instinct and habit caused me to turn my head to use my peripheral vision to see what was behind me, also unsafe. The mirror, being so small, requires you to have your eyes and head in just the right (sweet) spot to work as designed. Also, while it's true that it's easily adjusted (to any angle) that doesn't resolve the inherent problems. It is also easily bumped and moved in typical use. I frequently found myself reaching up, (often while peddling) to try to make micro changes in the mirror's angle. Something to consider is that if you install it (easily done on most types of sunglasses) what do you when it's evening or night? You're not going to want to be messing with moving it from your sunglasses to your helmet, etc. You'll be forever making adjustments to its positioning. Incidentally it may or may not work on all types of helmets. It would depend on what type you have. Cloudy day, evening or night time riding, it doesn't matter, you still want to see behind you. I suppose there are clear sports glasses to keep the bugs out of your eyes at such times. That's probably the answer. I just ordered a $25 handle bar mounted rear-view mirror.

This is a great accessory for bicycle safety. I tried the mirrors that fasten to handlebars first and found they just did not work well enough. They tended to be in the way; vibrated enough in the wind to make it hard to see; and convex mirrors made it hard to tell if traffic was approaching and how close it was. When I spotted the Take A Look product I decided to give it a try and am glad I did. This mirror will fit on either your glasses or helmet and is very flexible/adjustable. The mirror can be adjusted in several ways and the settings can be easily "tweaked" while riding. Once adjusted the mirror stays positioned and the mirror itself is of good quality. It is large enough to see behind you, but small and light enough not to be an issue. It is easy to "sweep" the view behind you with a simple head movement. I must say that it does take a little getting used to as it can be distracting at first and could block a small part of your view depending on how you mount and adjust it. I tried it first on my sunglasses. It mounts on the side piece of your glasses frame using tension to grab the frame. Rubber protectors prevent it from scratching. It worked fine mounted this way and was a significant improvement over handlebar mirrors. I found the downside of this method when I stopped along the way. I would have to remove the mirror from my glasses; stow it somewhere and then reattach and readjust it when I was ready to go again. I then tried it on my helmet. It mounts by grabbing onto the visor frame along the side where the visor comes around the side to attach to the helmet (obviously you need a helmet with a visor for this option). After a few rides this way I have found this to be the best way to for me to use it, but I think it is a matter of personal preference. With this method it is semi-permanently attached to my helmet and requires only minor adjustment when I put the helmet on. If I take the helmet off the mirror stays with the helmet, so I won't have to find a separate place for it. The downside of this method, however, is that you have to be careful with the helmet after riding to keep from bending or otherwise damaging the mirror. It is nice to find a simple product that just works!

I used the Third eye mirror for many years. It was adequate but I didn't like how easily it was to knock it out of alignment and not just while taking the glasses on or off but also when riding in strong winds. I did try using glue to hold the alignment but this meant I had to buy a new one every time I got new glasses frames and that I couldn't adjust it to avoid the sun's glare when it was directly behind me. Given these problems I looked to see if there was an alternative and found the Take a Look mirror. I've now had a chance to ride with it for over a 1,000 miles and in some very extreme conditions including gale force winds and torrential down pours. It held its alignment well in even the extreme conditions. In this relatively short period of time it hasn't broken and given that it is constructed with metal and not plastic I expect it will be good for the long run. The mirror is a bit larger than the Third eye and has a rectangular shape instead of being round. It took a bit of getting used to but I find I do like the better view behind and it is worth the tradeoff of a bit less peripheral vision. Drawbacks: 1. It is a bit heavier than the Third eye mirror, 8.5 grams vs. 6. The extra 2.5 grams aren't a problem for me but perhaps would be for others with looser fitting glasses. 2. The initial adjustment is more difficult than the Third Eye because you actually have to bend the wire that goes from the eyeglass mount out to the mirror. This is more difficult than it sounds because you have to do this without bending the brass sleeve that holds the wire. I managed to do this without incident by using a vice to hold the mounting prong closest the mirror and then bending the wire by holding the brass sleeve along its entire length and applying pressure. This is a real nuisance because it will probably take you several iterations of bending, trying it out, and then bending again before you get it right. 3. Costs a few dollars more. I find the drawbacks are well worth the trade off for a more stable alignment. Yes, the initial adjustment is a nuisance but once you have it done you won't have to bend the wire again (well, not unless you go on tour where they drive on the other side of the road). You can still easily adjust the alignment without bending the wire by rotating the wires in the sleeves and this allows you to adjust for the sun behind you problem. So, as long as the Take a Look mirror is available I won't be going back to a Third Eye.

An absolutely must for cycling.

This is a great little mirror. It attaches firmly to my glasses and the mirror is not blurry or distorted at all. It is light weight but solid. It does take a bit of getting used to, since the view changes whenever you move your head, but after a few minutes I got used to it. I would recommend this product.

Overview: This tool is simply amazing. A no-nonsense lightweight and sturdy tool that performs as designed. It allows you to easily and securely mount an unobstrusive optic on a helmet or eyewear so that you can minimise your rearview blindspot. Whether you are riding a bicycle, rollerblading, longboarding on a skateboard or even walking your nervous pups, you will never be surprised or startled by anyone, much less a fast moving person or object from behind you again. Adjustability: -The tool itself is mallable (steel) in a couple of areas, to enable micro adjustments to suit individual needs -It can be used on either the right or left side; but requires a bit of mental juggling to find the best in/out/up/down option- in my case, it is set up for the right side Pros: -Most affordable option -Light weight, durable -Low profile -Never need to twist your head to see what’s behind you again Cons: -Once mounted, it takes up space

I bought 2 mirrors, one for myself & one for my partner, and we have both been very impressed with them. After trying them on both helmet visors & on cycling glasses, we have both settled on using the attached to glasses - but they work in either location. Setting the mirror angle up to work does take a bit of fiddling (and can only really be done o the bike). We have both found that we need to turn our head slightly to bring the road behind into the field of vision, but this is no big deal. The view in the mirror is clear (mirror is high quality), and being able to confirm whether or not there is a vehicle sitting behind us has transformed riding pleasure on busier roads. Will certainly be ordering a spare.

しっかりと造られており走行中もブレがなくバッグが良く見える。これなら早くつけておけば良かった。