https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1810485358/trieye-performance-eyewear-with-a-patented-rearvie
Downside: likely not TT position friendly. Otherwise it looks genuinely useful assuming it performs as advertised.
Looks interesting. Wonder if they’re shipping yet.
This is fascinating. I was just thinking I wanted a nice, vented clear lenses for commuting. I’ve been wearing standard impact safety glasses purchased at Lowe’s and they fog up.
The mirror would be a nice bonus.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1810485358/trieye-performance-eyewear-with-a-patented-rearvie
Downside: likely not TT position friendly. Otherwise it looks genuinely useful assuming it performs as advertised.
Interesting that they are named “Tri-Eye”. And in case anyone is unfamiliar with WTC rules against ‘Moats’ mirrors:
“Helmet mirrors or mirrors attached to the bike or body are prohibited unless needed for a verifiable medical reason. Athletes granted permission to use a mirror will be ineligible for awards or World Championship entry slots. Athletes using a mirror without permission will be disqualified.”
I think it’s got potential, but I do think the large majority of folks who try this will be very disappointed in how difficult it is to use.
I’m actually a regular user of the mirror-on-a-stick that affixes to your sunglasses and I think it works great IF you put the time and commitment into learning to use it and getting used to it, which actually does take at least 10 sessions to really get used to.
Mainly it involves being able to learn to point your head the right way at the right moment so you see exactly what you want behind you - if you expect it to be like a car mirror where you set n forget, and expect to see all the cars, fuggetabout it.
It’s hard enough to do it with this mirror-on-a-stick, which has a mirror which I’ll bet is 2x larger than the on in those sunglasses, and it already feels very cramped to use. (Hence the aiming - if you can’t aim it exactly where you want to see, it’s out of the field of view.)
I suspect it will make an already tricky skill, to one that’s very difficult, but I suspect most backers/users aren’t aware of this and should really try the (much larger) mirror-on-a-stick for a reality check first.
I think the “tri” refers to the mirror being a third lens. Personally I see these as having potential while commuting or training on the road.
I think the “tri” refers to the mirror being a third lens. Personally I see these as having potential while commuting or training on the road.
Not for those of us who are blind in our left eye…
Somehow, I managed today to get through a 48mi ride here in NJ without a mirror.
Hello lightheir and All,
Important to notice where the mirror is located with regard to the eyeball … closer the mirror is … the greater the field of view … a usefull rear view mirror lens (about 1/4 inch in diameter) can be ground into standard eyeglasses (and silvered) with a very large field of view because it is so close to the eyeball.
Try an experiment … bring your mirror-on-a-stick very close to your eye … and see how very large the field of view is … and imagine the field of view if your stick mirror was at 5 feet distance from your eye.
Hello lightheir and All,
Important to notice where the mirror is located with regard to the eyeball … closer the mirror is … the greater the field of view … a usefull rear view mirror lens (about 1/4 inch in diameter) can be ground into standard eyeglasses (and silvered) with a very large field of view because it is so close to the eyeball.
Try an experiment … bring your mirror-on-a-stick very close to your eye … and see how very large the field of view is … and imagine the field of view if your stick mirror was at 5 feet distance from your eye.
Good point - you’re right on that one!
I still strongly suspect it’ll be harder than expected to use - the aiming of where you put that mirror is critical to use, and I’ll bet it’s harder to aim a mirror that’s very close to your eye than one with more distance (sensitivity of motions are really high with the mirror that close) - it’s already not easy to aim the larger mirror where you want it, but if it’s actually not too bad, it could be a cool option. We’ll see what the early adopters think!
“Helmet mirrors or mirrors attached to the bike or body are prohibited unless needed for a verifiable medical reason. Athletes granted permission to use a mirror will be ineligible for awards or World Championship entry slots. Athletes using a mirror without permission will be disqualified.”
Darn. What about a prism so that we can ride in an aero face-down position? 
Sunglasses with the built in mirror is a great bonus as it helps to cut the glare. These glasses are mostly used by the athletes or other sports people. One of my friends recently bought a sports sunglasses with built in mirror from the sunglasses distributors with the great quality and affordable rate.
“Helmet mirrors or mirrors attached to the bike or body are prohibited unless needed for a verifiable medical reason. Athletes granted permission to use a mirror will be ineligible for awards or World Championship entry slots. Athletes using a mirror without permission will be disqualified.”
Darn. What about a prism so that we can ride in an aero face-down position?
Thought I had a unique idea here. Turns out VIewSpeed actually sells this already. IM legal?