Mirror for Cow Horn Handlebar Setup:

Triathlon Forum
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I have a Vision cowhorn handlebar setup (with aerobars). Because the brakes are inserted into the end of the cowhorns, I cannot attach a mirror like the majority of handlebars will accept. Any suggestions on mirror systems which would work? BTW, I have tried mirrors attached to a helmet and absolutley hate them. Thanks. Barry

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This is called the Italian Bicycle Mirror. Available here:

http://www.aspirevelotech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=AVT&Category_Code=MIRROR&gclid=CJyW6ozM7JkCFRNM5QodPC9cRw

It has four rubber “tenticles.” I cut one of them off and, by manipulating and taping the rest down, I got this to work quite effectively. I’ve made it work on a wide range of basebars including Vision (pictured), Easton Attack … even 3T Ventus.

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This looks exactly like what I need!! Thanks very much, I just put in an order for one. And for the ST gang, no I will not be using this for racing, just training (my initials aren’t KM). :-))

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r-i-g-h-t…

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I thought I would at least try to clarify, but there are always the skeptics :-))
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i trust you
Tom
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And for the ST gang, no I will not be using this for racing, just training (
It would be perfectly acceptable in a race, where vehicles often come from behind just like any other road.

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   It would be perfectly acceptable in a race, where vehicles often come from behind just like any other road.
 Yeah, especially those pesky Draft Marshalls on those near-silent Honda GoldWings...
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Yeah, especially those pesky Draft Marshalls on those near-silent Honda GoldWings…

draft marshall? what are those? do they even exist?

I’m talking about (a) the open road, and (b) cars.

Mirrors are a sign of an experienced cyclist, and likely explains why you don’t see them in triathlon.

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Nieve answer!
I know mr Kona Express
He would not use in a race

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Ha, but even the website says:

This road bike specific mirror is great to keep an eye on traffic, or your competition… :slight_smile:

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ditto on psycholists post. the most important part is cutting one of those “tentacles” then, the positioning is so easy. I need a mirror because I’m blind in my left eye… so, looking over the shoulder is not effective… NOW, I can stay aero and glance over and check traffic and other riders…