On the road again

[Seadog]

Wow, that certainly gives a great wide angle view. I haven't seen anything like that before, do you have any other pictures? I too would be interested in how your 'lifesaver' would be mounted on a bike, might save a bit of neck ache.
PhilD

The mirror is made by RiderScan. It has a mount primarily designed for fairings or windshields, but this site shows a handlebar mount: http://www.huntercreate.com. I think you'd have to be creative to mount it on or near your low bars, but I'm sure it could be done. Not sure if it would be worth the cost though. I saw the mirror on Amazon for $69.99 U.S.

Edited to add: RiderScan is a South African company. Their website with mounting options and instructional video - http://riderscan.co.za

[PhilD]

Thanks for the further information and links Seadog. The demonstration videos are quite convincing about its value in covering blind spots and highlighting vehicles alongside. Although it seems best suited for high rise bars or clip ones I think it would work with my low bars. I would agree with the comment from the instructor in one of the evaluations that it should be used as an adjunct and not a substitute for head turning to carry out a true 'lifesaver'.
PhilD

[Seadog]

Thanks for the further information and links Seadog. The demonstration videos are quite convincing about its value in covering blind spots and highlighting vehicles alongside. Although it seems best suited for high rise bars or clip ones I think it would work with my low bars. I would agree with the comment from the instructor in one of the evaluations that it should be used as an adjunct and not a substitute for head turning to carry out a true 'lifesaver'.
PhilD

I agree, a look over the shoulder is always best. Even if I had one of these mirrors, I don't think I could drop that good habit.