I used a Third Eye mirror for several years on my flatbar road bike before the mirror fell off and broke. I had to constantly adjust the aim of the mirror as it often vibrated off-kilter while riding. I also found that, when swapping the mirror between several different bikes, that the 2 sizes of rubber “doughnuts” supplied with the mirror (to expand and friction-fit the insides of your handlebars) are sometime too large or not large enough, depending on the inside diameter of your bars, resulting in too tight or too loose a fit. Because of the crudeness of how it attaches to the bike and the aiming issues I wouldn’t recommend this mirror at all. Unfortunately the review software forces a reviewer to rate a product at least 1 star, I’d otherwise give this 0 stars, its that shoddy. Now I have Mirrycycle brand mirrors on a recumbent and, while twice as expensive as the Third Eye, they are much better designed products as far as bike-mounted mirrors go. That said, I’ll never buy another bike-mounted mirror after using my Take-A-Look eyeglass mounted mirror, there is no comparison to the ease of use and field of view available by simply moving your head.
Rating: 1 / 5
The mirror is nice. I bought it based on the reviews. But for me it was almost impossible to install. There are essentially no instructions. There is a nut but no instructions on where the nut goes in relation to the rubber pieces.
Rating: 1 / 5
-Very simple to install. Step 1: Remove end cap from one side of the handlebars. Step 2: Insert mirror and twist until snug.
-Folds and rotates easy enough to do it without looking away from the road. Gives a good field of view.
-Feels like solid construction. Will probably last until I break it by my own fault.
All together a good product.
I would buy another of this brand (if and when I need to) and recommend it. In fact, I recommend a mirror in general for anyone who has to ride alongside traffic.
Rating: 5 / 5
I used a Third Eye mirror for several years on my flatbar road bike before the mirror fell off and broke. I had to constantly adjust the aim of the mirror as it often vibrated off-kilter while riding. I also found that, when swapping the mirror between several different bikes, that the 2 sizes of rubber “doughnuts” supplied with the mirror (to expand and friction-fit the insides of your handlebars) are sometime too large or not large enough, depending on the inside diameter of your bars, resulting in too tight or too loose a fit. Because of the crudeness of how it attaches to the bike and the aiming issues I wouldn’t recommend this mirror at all. Unfortunately the review software forces a reviewer to rate a product at least 1 star, I’d otherwise give this 0 stars, its that shoddy. Now I have Mirrycycle brand mirrors on a recumbent and, while twice as expensive as the Third Eye, they are much better designed products as far as bike-mounted mirrors go. That said, I’ll never buy another bike-mounted mirror after using my Take-A-Look eyeglass mounted mirror, there is no comparison to the ease of use and field of view available by simply moving your head.
August 31st, 2010 at 7:55 amRating: 1 / 5
The is by far the best one that I have found. It was easy to install and it works well. Highly recommend.
August 31st, 2010 at 9:52 amRating: 5 / 5
The mirror is nice. I bought it based on the reviews. But for me it was almost impossible to install. There are essentially no instructions. There is a nut but no instructions on where the nut goes in relation to the rubber pieces.
August 31st, 2010 at 12:23 pmRating: 1 / 5
This is a well made product. Easy to install. Works well, furnishing a good clear view. Thumbs up!
August 31st, 2010 at 1:00 pmRating: 5 / 5
-Very simple to install. Step 1: Remove end cap from one side of the handlebars. Step 2: Insert mirror and twist until snug.
-Folds and rotates easy enough to do it without looking away from the road. Gives a good field of view.
-Feels like solid construction. Will probably last until I break it by my own fault.
All together a good product.
August 31st, 2010 at 3:54 pmI would buy another of this brand (if and when I need to) and recommend it. In fact, I recommend a mirror in general for anyone who has to ride alongside traffic.
Rating: 5 / 5