Bar End Mirrors for CA Splitting

vermicious

Joined Jul 2008

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transitioning from east coast to west

Discussion Starter
• Jul 13, 2008

• #1

I'm seriously considering these for riding in and around the Bay area but I want a pretty strong endorsement before I shell out this kind of money. Anyone able to vouch for these things?

http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=2520

 

BRBJackson

Joined Jul 2008

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Southern Cali

• Jul 13, 2008

• #2

I love mine, but have them mounted to the front blinker stalks instead of the bar ends. I can split lanes with impunity :thumbup Not sure if you can do the same with your '06, though...

Also, a less expensive option is here:
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=MRX_MBM2&tier2=14

 

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crashtd

Joined Jun 2007

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• Jul 13, 2008

• #3

no experience with the mirrors, but CRG makes some good quality stuff :thumbup

-:banana

 

Chunkylad

Joined Jul 2008

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North Queensland, Oz

• Jul 13, 2008

• #4

The CRGs look to be more functional units . The retractable feature of the CRGs makes them better value IMO.

 

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BikePilot

• Jul 13, 2008

• #5

The 919 I'm riding has bar end mirrors and I really don't like the concept very much. It makes the bike wider which would seem a bad thing for splitting, they are so small its really hard to judge how far back anything is and I find they bother my hands (I tend to grip the bar end + grip on long rides). Anyway, the CRG's are very well made, but the general design doesn't suit me.

 

effort1

Joined Jul 2008

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Overland Park Kansas

• Jul 13, 2008

• #6

I have them on several bikes and love them.

 

BRBJackson

Joined Jul 2008

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Southern Cali

• Jul 14, 2008

• #7

Chunkylad said:

...The retractable feature of the CRGs makes them better value IMO.

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Actually, unless you absolutely need the folding feature (for parking/splitting etc.), it's more trouble than it's worth. Whenever you try to adjust the mirrors in, they just end up collapsing :thumbdown If I had it to do over, I'd get the solid ones.

 

Chunkylad

Joined Jul 2008

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North Queensland, Oz

• Jul 14, 2008

• #8

BRBJackson said:

Actually, unless you absolutely need the folding feature (for parking/splitting etc.), it's more trouble than it's worth. Whenever you try to adjust the mirrors in, they just end up collapsing :thumbdown If I had it to do over, I'd get the solid ones.

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There ya go - that shoots that theory down in flames. issl
It seemed like a good idea at the time...............

vermicious: I'd take the advice of someone who has actually used these things m8.

Dave

 

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nissn1

Joined Jul 2008

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Adelaide

• Jul 15, 2008

• #9

I like the rizomas , have had them on my last three bikes ,even better suited for the aprillia, bit pricey but well made :thumbup

 

Chunkylad

Joined Jul 2008

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North Queensland, Oz

• Jul 15, 2008

• #10

They look sweet.

Any probs with the added width?

Dave

 

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nissn1

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Adelaide

• Jul 15, 2008

• #11

These mirrors dont add too much more width , no problems with lane splitting which is also legal here! :hehe

 

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Sid

Joined Jul 2008

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Bedfordshire

• Jul 16, 2008

• #12

I saw some Rizomas fitted to a Shiver the other day. They looked really good.

My only question is: with standard mirrors ('04 Tuono) I get a really good view of my elbows, but I'm worried if I change to CRG or Rizoma bar-end mirrors I'll just get a good view of my forearms?

I've not ridden a bike with either, so interested in your thoughts.

 

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nissn1

Joined Jul 2008

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Adelaide

• Jul 16, 2008

• #13

Sid said:

but I'm worried if I change to CRG or Rizoma bar-end mirrors I'll just get a good view of my forearms?

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not unless your about 300lb :laugh

 

Sid

Joined Jul 2008

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Bedfordshire

• Jul 17, 2008

• #14

Hmm, not quite, but I'm working on it.

Have you any idea of the calorific value of a pint of Guinness!