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Title: Another Logie-Baird moment and will you buy one?
Post by: themoudie on May 29, 2013, 11:53:30 PM

Discuss having viewed the link below:

RIDERSCAN (http://www.halfofmylife.com/2013/05/29/riderscan-an-interesting-gadget/)

I believe that there are other sites with this accessory on them, but I haven't viewed them. Also this blog is always worth a viewing!

My regards, Bill.

Title: Re: Another Logie-Baird moment and will you buy one?
Post by: Mark on May 30, 2013, 06:08:00 AM

Probably not for me.

Call me old school but I turn my head and look before pulling out to overtake/change lanes not just go by the mirrors, I beleive it is referred to as 'the lifesaver' look which I thought was meant to be taught these days.

I wouldn't think you could get the correct perception with this mirror for the close manouvering that I/we do.

Mark

Next verdict.

Title: Re: Another Logie-Baird moment and will you buy one?
Post by: 002 on May 30, 2013, 06:41:17 AM

A few come into the shop with these fitted.

I rode one and found it most distracting. Big shiny thing with moving bits in my peripheral vision.
No doubt some found and will find it useful.

Jethro

Title: Re: Another Logie-Baird moment and will you buy one?
Post by: Smithy on May 30, 2013, 06:48:04 AM

My mate uses one as he has anchilosing spodulitus which means his ability to turn his body and head for a look behind is restricted. He says it is a good thing for him.

I wouldn't use one as I don't like clutter on my bike.

Title: Re: Another Logie-Baird moment and will you buy one?
Post by: Andy M on May 30, 2013, 11:14:10 AM

I have ridden bikes without mirrors at all and had no hassle, I do turn my head. I have ridden with blindspot mirrors and found them a distraction as you need to focus twice. I'm also really trying not to convert cash into stuff that makes the bike heavier.

Open mind, but won't be rushing to get one.

Andy

Title: Re: Another Logie-Baird moment and will you buy one?
Post by: Steve H on May 30, 2013, 12:29:46 PM

I used to prefer to ride without mirrors as it forced me to turn around. I have a bar end now but its only used to get an 'idea' of whats behind me rather than providing detail.

Title: Re: Another Logie-Baird moment and will you buy one?
Post by: Steffan on May 30, 2013, 08:42:11 PM

I am with Mark on this one, mirrors are for spotting emergency vehicles long range