tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post6577115328919900370..comments2023-11-18T05:53:33.986-06:00Comments on ChipSeal: Because Seeing is BelievingChipSealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07095195723481694050noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-88901645772460951922010-08-03T13:08:17.161-05:002010-08-03T13:08:17.161-05:00Late to this conversation, but...
Like many thing...Late to this conversation, but...<br /><br />Like many things, I think adults can and should choose for themselves. I like mirrors. I have a big one attached to my handle bars. The danger is most certainly in front of me. But there may be a texting teenager behind me. It's good for me to keep an eye on things to the rear.acinehttp://isocrates.us/bike/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-36168094443509360382010-07-26T09:39:28.404-05:002010-07-26T09:39:28.404-05:00I like mirrors as when you are towing a child you ...I like mirrors as when you are towing a child you can make sure they are holding on. You can also keep an eye for cars coming up at speed, especially those that appear to be in your lane, and for which evasive action may be required.<br /><br />It's also good for riding with other cyclists, lets you track their position, and when you are being reeled on a hill, let the reeler get almost to your rear wheel before you drop the hammer and leave them behind (that way they suffer more). <br /><br />However, looking over your shoulder not only eliminates some blindspots, it can provide an implicit signal to others that you are planning something -this may be beneficial.SteveLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-54423702873517762332010-07-23T07:55:47.446-05:002010-07-23T07:55:47.446-05:00Doohickie, I always consider the alternatives. The...Doohickie, I always consider the alternatives. The fact that I make different choices than you do is not evidence of close-mindedness, as your comment seems to suppose.ChipSealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095195723481694050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-87015683932541651252010-07-22T21:33:38.276-05:002010-07-22T21:33:38.276-05:00There's hope for you yet; at least you are con...There's hope for you yet; at least you are considering alternatives.Doohickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088639153697449691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-65721416290352678452010-07-21T00:28:37.366-05:002010-07-21T00:28:37.366-05:00As I mentioned in the essay, riders of recumbent n...As I mentioned in the essay, riders of recumbent need mirrors for safe operation in traffic, because they have restricted head turning ability, much like stiff-necked Germans.<br /><br />Thus I approve of Opus's use of them while astride his recumbent.ChipSealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095195723481694050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-17646082614200048512010-07-20T10:17:57.670-05:002010-07-20T10:17:57.670-05:00I have 2 mirrors on my helmet, because I'm not...I have 2 mirrors on my helmet, because I'm not always in the outside lane and it's nice to be able to see when people are trying to pass on my right even when I am in the outside lane. You would not believe the number of people that think they can pass a bike on either side in the same lane, just because there is (almost) enough room to the side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-62792160694681560682010-07-19T22:25:35.681-05:002010-07-19T22:25:35.681-05:00I like that mirror pictured! I am thinking of gett...I like that mirror pictured! I am thinking of getting one myself.GreenComotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272116464292908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-54116918484463394992010-07-19T17:54:30.530-05:002010-07-19T17:54:30.530-05:00Glad you're back with us.
I'm ambivalent ...Glad you're back with us.<br /><br />I'm ambivalent about mirrors. Handy for lane changes. *shrug*Yokota Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808661100114872654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-928757002673721432010-07-19T14:40:54.835-05:002010-07-19T14:40:54.835-05:00Also... and probably more importantly...
WELCOME B...Also... and probably more importantly...<br />WELCOME BACK!!! I'm looking forward to more posts! :DSwerdnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04149699828419752572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-86461045559742410422010-07-19T14:39:55.025-05:002010-07-19T14:39:55.025-05:00I'm with Anonymous on this one. I like to use ...I'm with Anonymous on this one. I like to use my mirror to help me make informed decisions about lane changes.Swerdnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04149699828419752572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-88627509864467345642010-07-19T10:26:21.192-05:002010-07-19T10:26:21.192-05:00I see no reason to "put away the mirror."...I see no reason to "put away the mirror."<br /><br />Every other user of the road has a mirror(s) to help them share the road... to determine when to change lanes and to see when there are gaps in traffic. <br /><br />Funny that you promote the use of a mirror only as a tool of observation, and not as a traffic aid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-23233411426875318712010-07-18T19:41:08.578-05:002010-07-18T19:41:08.578-05:00Speaking as a stiff-necked German... Welcome back....Speaking as a stiff-necked German... Welcome back.PM Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08841490283131875648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-63270831849394564582010-07-18T13:38:01.214-05:002010-07-18T13:38:01.214-05:00On my one day WITH a mirror, I found it very helpf...On my one day WITH a mirror, I found it very helpful in improving situational awareness, just as mirrors are helpful for the same purpose when used with an automobile. FWIW, one of my cars has no side mirrors at all - they were only required starting in 1968. My experience is recounted at: http://dfwptp.blogspot.com/2009/10/mirror-crackd.html<br /><br />And, yes, I have a new mirror, though I've not figured out how to mount it yet. Pound for pound, and used properly, I think they can help safety more than reflective tape. They are also EXTREMELY helpful for nearsighted people, as Keri Caffrey pointed out.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.com