Review on Round Cycleaware Viewpoint Eyewear Mirror: Enhancing Visibility for Safer Cycling by Cary Clemons

Here in eastern Pennsylvania, hundreds of miles of quiet, scenic back roads roll by my side. Unfortunately I have to drive on busy roads to reach them. Many roads have cracks or broken shoulders, and some have no shoulders at all. And as any road cyclist knows, sometimes there are riders who like trying to untie the Velcro on your gloves as they ride by. So it's vital for me to have a mirror to keep track of the movement behind me. I've used various helmet mirrors and clip-on goggle mirrors and they all worked well. Based on my personal preference, I chose Viewpoint mirrors as they are the least obtrusive and nearly invisible. However, curved glasses can be difficult to adjust because the mirror is too close to the glasses, preventing full adjustment range. But I found a simple, cheap, thin-foam solution that I describe here. Buy them at Hobby Store, Walmart, etc. Cut out a portion the size of the back of the mirror - Photo Mirror2 [Tip: For the next piece, do not remove the paper protecting the adhesive on the mirror as this may take several tries . to get the right position and it will be very difficult to remove the foam from the mirror when you need to adjust it]. Position the mirror slightly towards the top of the lens where you can see it comfortably. Use the Mirror3 photo to get an idea of the position and angle of the mirror. Be patient, it may take several attempts. When you find the right place, remove the paper from the mirror and carefully adjust the mirror, check the adjustment and press it into place. Don't be afraid to cut off a new piece of foam if you need to reposition it. I adjust the mirror so that I can see the edge of my face and the top of my left shoulder in the riding position. Driving with my hands on the brake pads I can see most of the left lane straight ahead. And if I turn my head a few degrees to the left, I can see the road and traffic behind me and the traffic ahead just by moving my eyes. This is very convenient when turning left in a traffic jam. You will automatically adjust to finding the right position to tilt your head. I only gave it three stars because the design doesn't match the curved glasses that cyclists usually use. I think they should offer a larger spacing model or provide an adapter to compensate.