Another q for the bike peeps

[jon-nyc]

I want to branch out to more road biking (as opposed to paved bike trails). Given the traffic around here I would be far more comfortable doing it with a mirror.

Those of you with drop handle bars, what kind of mirror do you suggest?

[Aqua Letifer]

@jon-nyc said in Another q for the bike peeps:

I want to branch out to more road biking (as opposed to paved bike trails). Given the traffic around here I would be far more comfortable doing it with a mirror.

Those of you with drop handle bars, what kind of mirror do you suggest?

1. Planning your route is key out there. Some country roads are very bike-friendly, some are death traps.
2. Some folks use the helmet-mounted ones. Maybe look at those? I'd find them easier on your neck. They're standard-issue for groups around here.

[Klaus]

They are kind of small, but at least they are "aero" and what matters more? (trolling Aqua)

[Aqua Letifer]

@Klaus said in Another q for the bike peeps:

They are kind of small, but at least they are "aero" and what matters more? (trolling Aqua)

Backwards-hat Dylan would approve.

[Klaus]

Actually, what I would do in your situation is something different.

There's a product from Garmin called "Varia". It's a back light but at the same time also a radar. You can connect it with your Garmin/Wahoo/..., and it will show you in a very helpful way if there's a car behind you.

I don't personally own one of these, but several friends do, and they are quite happy with that for the purpose you describe.

[mark]

Mount your cell phone to the handlebar. Install wireless backup camera on seat post.

[Doctor Phibes]

My solution to this problem was to only go out really early at weekends, and plan out my rides, as Aqua said. Getting stuck on a really busy road is miserable.

Lockdown was great as the roads were so quiet, but now everybody's back driving the whole time, God knows where.