This unique cyclist's mirror's 3 pivot points allow adjustment in 3 planes for a clear view without straining your eyes. Can be attached to either your helmet or eye glasses, frameless acrylic mirror provides wide, uninterrupted field of vision. Mirror face is adjusted by rotating at a 90 degree angle from the wire, and rotates fore and aft for the fine angle adjustments. Three-point attachment system adjusts for a secure fit without vibration.
Submitted by
wpope
a Cross Country Rider
from Medford, NY USA Date Reviewed: June 7, 2009
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Best eyeglass mirror on the market. I see more of this particular mirror than any other on group rides.
Weaknesses:
The black bands that secure the mirror to the temple piece of your glasses tends to wear out over time. The mirror won't stay on the glasses without them. I use three tie wraps to get the job done.
Bottom Line:
Excellent product!
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Submitted by
Scott_Wing
a Racer
from Oak Ridge, TN USA Date Reviewed: November 6, 2008
Favorite Trail:
anything long, steep, and tough
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Oak Ridge Bicycle Ce
Strengths:
best view on the market! I've tried them all.
indestructible! mine has survived 4 bad crashes!
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
3rd eye
Bike Setup:
road
Bottom Line:
the best
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Rich
a Racer
from Escondido, CA Date Reviewed: July 22, 2008
Favorite Trail:
San Diego Bike routes
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
Bike shop in Rancho
Strengths:
Easily mounted, three axis, provides alarge view, priced right, warranty
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
4-5 brands of biker mirrors over the past 30 years
Bottom Line:
Don't waste your money on other 'biker mirrors'. This "Take A Look" mirror is made of the finest quality materials, the easiest to mount, it provides the largest viewing area, it is multi-directional (three axis) and easy to remove or remount if you want to use it on different helmets or glasses. The only 'biker mirror' that has a warranty for $2.00. Made in Colorado; not a piece of junk from Asia. I've owned many biker mirrors and this is the best and last one I will ever need! I've been on a bicycle for67 years, a USCF racer for 9 nears and now just a 'roadie' but this mirror is a life saver...providing a quick view of what's behind you when bicycling.
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Submitted by
KenCaldwell
a Weekend Warrior
from Moscow, ID, USA Date Reviewed: July 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Headwaters on Moscow Mtn.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
niagaracycle.com
Strengths:
Indestructible, broadest field of vision, unconditional guarantee, excellent customer service
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Third Eye Mirror
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel 90
Bottom Line:
The Take A Look mirror is a superior product. I've been through 4 or 5 Third Eye Mirrors, which are plastic, and easily broken. The Take A Look mirror is more adjustable, gives a better field of vision, is virtually indestructible, and comes with an unconditional guarantee. If it breaks, you return it with $2. and they'll send you a new one. I bought mine online from niagaracycle.com for $15 incl. shipping. It had a minor ding in the face of the mirror, so I called Bike Peddler, and they sent me a replacement mirror a couple days later. The nicest, most generous people you'd ever want to deal with.
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Submitted by
Jeff Jones
a Racer
from Greeley, CO USA Date Reviewed: February 24, 2008
Favorite Trail:
road apple
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$13.00
Purchased At:
Bike Peddler Greeley
Strengths:
Fits great on glasses, lets you see everything behind you with just a slight turn of the head
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
handlebar mount mirror
Bottom Line:
If you commute on a bicycle this product is a must! Have used for more than 12 years on every bike ride except races.
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Submitted by
Charlie
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, WA Date Reviewed: November 23, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Angle Lake Cyclery
Strengths:
Simple, light, elegant, always keeps its setting.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't fit all glasses
Similar Products Used:
Homemade from mechanic's probe mirror (worked for many years before commercial product available). Some plastic commercial one that wouldn't stay put in a headwind.
Bike Setup:
Recumbent bike
Bottom Line:
I have somewhere over 35k miles of urban commuting over a lot of years. Knowing exactly what was behind me and where has saved me many times by giving me maneuvering options. The mirror has been essential.
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Submitted by
Carla
a Racer
from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: August 20, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At:
Mountain Equipment Co-Op
Strengths:
Very easy to attach to helmet, glasses, visors, hats, etc. Excellent, distortion-free vision. No vibration. Extremely light weight. Does not fall off. Stays perfectly positioned even over bumps or against STRONG wind.
Weaknesses:
NONE, except, installation instructions are very, very poor. I needed to ask a salesman how to use it.
Similar Products Used:
What haven't I tried. All others were horrible and needed constant repositioning or fell off during rides. All others lacked versatility where glasses, helmets, hats and visors were concerned.
Bike Setup:
Road bike. Clipping the mirror onto my glasses works best for me. I enjoy it while kayaking as well so that I don't get too far ahead of my friends. A small key float attachment works great just in case my glasses or mirror go in the lake.
Bottom Line:
Hands down, the very best on the market. Nothing comes close!!! Use it anytime you need rear vision...skating, rollerblading, kayaking, cycling, rowing, hiking... So glad I discovered it! *** Walking or hiking alone? Desire extra security? Need eyes on the back of your head? Wear this product!!!
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Submitted by
Donald
a Cross Country Rider
from spring hill tn Date Reviewed: July 14, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At:
?????
Strengths:
last a long time
Weaknesses:
people taking it
Similar Products Used:
none compare
Bottom Line:
this is the best Mirror of its kind all others are cheep junk.
if you can't figger out how to use it take it to your LBS and they will help you.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta, GA Date Reviewed: May 4, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
sturdy design and construction, holds its setting, doesn’t blur from vibration when on the road (using mounted to sunglasses)
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
bar mounted mirror, helmet mounted mirror and one other sunglass mounted mirror
Bike Setup:
MTB, flat bars; and cyclocross bike, drop bars
Bottom Line:
Excellent mirror, works as advertised. Lets you check your six when on the road, doesn't blur from vibration on the road.
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Submitted by
dennis
a Weekend Warrior
from sacramento, ca. USA Date Reviewed: May 1, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At:
college cyclery
Strengths:
NONE
Weaknesses:
I paid $17 for a little piece of wire a very small square mirror, 2 little pieces of double sided tape a little piece of plastic ( the use is a mystery) and a set of instructions that are absolutely incomprehensible. This product is a cruel joke. Please save your money, find another way to see what is behind you. Here is a real clue, they do not have a website. That says it all.
Bottom Line:
Save your money, burn it, donate it to the ASPCA, anything would be more productive and less frustrating, than buying this product.
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Submitted by
Finian
a
from Central coast of California Date Reviewed: October 9, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Big Basin, Santa Cruz County
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$16.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Trip, Santa Cruz, California
Strengths:
Simple design. Easy to use. High-quality optics. Very sturdy. Light and no larger than necessary.
Weaknesses:
Absolutely none.
Similar Products Used:
CycleAware Helmet Mirror for the last six years. Just about every other product for brief periods during that time.
Bike Setup:
Touring hybrid: Gary Fisher Nirvana (2001) customized for year-round use in every kind of weather in every kind of traffic.
Bottom Line:
As an adult, my bike has been my personal form of transportation for 33 years. I've survived on the road that long with some luck, more faith, and an intense interest in cycle equipment and riding technique. I won't ride without a helmet and a helmet/eyeglasses mirror. Use of such a mirror has literally saved me from serious injury or worse on a dozen occasions at least.
This is the best mirror I've ever used. I recommend it without qualification.
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Paulo Lorenzo
a
from Jacksonville, FL, USA Date Reviewed: October 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
www.rei.com
Strengths:
This mirror is very versatile. You not only can use it on glasses, but also on baseball caps. Its mounting design is clean and very efficient.
Weaknesses:
It does not float! Its mirror could be a bit bigger, but its mirror size is adequate as it is.
Bottom Line:
I know this is a site for bicyclers; well I am a rower. I have been looking for a rear view mirror sturdy and flexible enough to be used on a baseball cap, sunglasses or headband. I could not find anything specific for rowing, so I tried bicycling, and I found Take-A-Look. I am very happy with it. Its design is awesome, and its quality topnotch. I have used it on a baseball cap, sunglasses, and headband without any problems. My only advice is to be careful not to drop it in the water: it does not float. I lost my first one, but I immediately replaced it with another Take-A-Look. Take-A-Look is great for rowing.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Oregon Date Reviewed: July 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Hagg Lake
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Very stable, adjustable, well designed, works wonderfully! Very clear view.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
a lot, too many to name or remember, all crap
Bike Setup:
Klein Q-Pro road
Bottom Line:
Like many others have said and the package states, this is simply the best bicycling mirror. Period.
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Submitted by
Mike Johnston
a
from Paris, France Date Reviewed: February 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
city streets & back roads
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Newburyport MA
Strengths:
I use the Take A Look mirror on a pair of large framed goggles. The Take A Look has a strong mounting design and provides a very stable view. It is easily detached and reattached without losing adjustment signigicantly. The large mirror also provides workable view from the right when used for riding in England. Simply rotate 90 degrees CCW and use it vertically.
Weaknesses:
The mount cannot be used with wire rims. Safer eyewear for riding will support the mirror on the wider plastic frame.
Similar Products Used:
Third Eye (how many have I replaced?) and Skid Lid mirror (became a kid's toy and lost ages ago--Lid is in personal museum).
Bike Setup:
Bernard Hinault Wise for road work, Marin Nail Trail for city riding and touring.
Bottom Line:
I feel more at risk riding without goggles and a mirror than without a helmet. Riding in traffic, I find it easier to anticipate and judge situations developing behind me with a mirror in addition to listening and looking around. On back roads, I can easily assure myself that an oncoming driver sees me and is preparing to avoid me.
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Submitted by
Nes Koeneman
a Cross Country Rider
from Eindhoven, The Netherlands Date Reviewed: November 6, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Bob &Ardyne's Bikeshop, Inyokern, CA
Strengths:
Lightweight, wide view and infinitely adjustable
Weaknesses:
Sorry but there is one: It made my specs fit looser on my head. While riding on a irregular and rough surfaced road my glasses and therefore also my view wobbled that much that it made me mad and gave me headaches. I took it off and only used anymore on smooth roads
Similar Products Used:
"Third eye" and several homemade
Bike Setup:
longdistance touring bike, handbuilt frame, finished by myself and equipped to carry 30 to 40 pounds of luggage from four weeks to three months of more
Bottom Line:
After a close inspection I found that the mountinglegs are bent wrong way, they bend the leg of the specs outside which loosens its grip on my head. After bending them the other way round (IE: the middle one on the inside in stead of outside) my spectacles thighten more to my head and it is perfect
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Submitted by
DeWayne
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago Date Reviewed: September 6, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$13.00
Purchased At:
Not sure
Strengths:
Infinitely flexible, very light, unobtrusive, excellent rear site, fit my Oakley M frames perfectlty, once adjusted they stay adjusted.
Similar Products Used:
You name it, I have probably used it.
Bike Setup:
Fisher Joshua, and Trek 2300, oh a Fisher Fast City too!
Bottom Line:
Hands down, this is the best rear view mirror on the market. Don't even fool around with the others. It was incredible from moment one. Also geat communication with the manufacturer. Pre-purchase: They promptly answered all questions. This mirror is EVERYTHING you could ask for in a rear view mirror. I only remember its there when I need it. Excellent view, excellent construction. The beauty is in its simplicity. No do dads, handle bar attachments, helmet attachments or any of that other crap. I often move my mirror from frame to frame and never have to re-adjust for the frame (all Oakley M frames). Bump the rest, this is the best.
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Submitted by
Jim Wagner
a Cross Country Rider
from Indianapolis, IN USA Date Reviewed: March 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Lake Tahoe Century
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Excellent visual clarity and a solid construction
Weaknesses:
Not enough bike shops carry them or are aware of them.
Similar Products Used:
Everything! Rhode gear mountain mirror, multi mirror, Third Eye eyeglass mirror, cateye mirror...
Bike Setup:
Cannondale T800 2004
Bottom Line:
BUY IT!!!! If you are riding with drop handlebars, there is no better choice. Also, though mountain bikes can wear a mirror attached to the handlebars fairly well, the moment you change seating or hand positions, your view is no longer any good. Not so with this mirror - any position - a slight turn of the head and you can see all there is behind you.
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Monica, CA USA Date Reviewed: June 11, 2003
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
Bike Peddler, Greeley, CO 800/832 BIKE (2453).
Strengths:
Best damn mirror I ever owned. Undistorted vision, indestructable, light, doesn't bang against helmet on bumps, very adjustable
Weaknesses:
Can't think of one.
Similar Products Used:
Cateye mirror attaches to sunglasses frames
Bike Setup:
Ibis Cousin It tandem, Schwinn Moab, Bianchi Volpe
Bottom Line:
Buy it, you'll love it. And I have nothing to do with the manufacturer except that he has some of my money...I've bought one Take A Look Mirror for myself, one for my wife and several as gifts for friends.
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Submitted by
Phil Milazzo
a Cross Country Rider
from Forsyth County, GA Date Reviewed: June 4, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
High image quality. Round stainless steel rods and brass tubing make for flawless three-axis adjustment that stays put. Does not suffer the pounding of bike-mounted mirrors. Stores flat and compact. Simple. Light. Durable. Effective. A brilliant design. Helmet mounting tab included (but untried so far). The Geek Index is dropping fast. I see more of these on "average" riders all the time.
Weaknesses:
Mirror surface and silver reflective layer can be scratched. Will not mount to overly-thin eyeglass temples. Take mirror with you when buying new glasses to assure fit. Attractive item for theft.
Similar Products Used:
Bar end mirrors, brake-hood mirrors and the helmet-mount mirror from the early Skid Lid days. All lost or broken over time.
Bike Setup:
Giant Perigee maintained for 100's, on-road touring and serious daily commuting.
Bottom Line:
Beats the plastic varieties hands-down on function, quality and durability. This mirror will get lost or stolen before it ever breaks, unless you spend a lot of time on your face. Buy two or three and put the spares away for the future.
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Submitted by
Peter Iltis
a Cross Country Rider
from Salisbury, MA Date Reviewed: April 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
crateworks website
Strengths:
Fantastic view. REAL size view with no distortion of distance. Adjustability is exceptional, and ability to pan with head movements makes it extremely helpful. Light weight makes it unnoticeable. Can't say enough good about this product. I've tried almost every other type of mirror, and NONE compares.
Weaknesses:
Frankly, I can't think of one.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale T2000
Bottom Line:
No need to shop any further. This IS the best mirror out there if you don't want to deal with distorted distance perception. I am a biomechanist, and our laboratory is studying stability during riding on rollers. Head movements are a powerful perturbation of balance, and this mirror allows a quick eye movement to provide a comprehensive, clear view of the rear without any noticeable head movement. Because of its large viewing area, it may be the safest and easiest to use out there. We will be testing this in our laboratory.
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Submitted by
mathew v
a
from new york Date Reviewed: October 1, 2002
Favorite Trail:
home to work
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
rei
Strengths:
Wire handle is stiff, but flexiable for lots of adjustments. Square, large mirror gives a great view. Very light, and keeps it's adjustment, even in rough rides.
Weaknesses:
The reflective back of mirror is exposed, so any scratches there will effect view. Sticks out, so it often catches straps and stuff. You'll look like a cyborg, so get used to stares. That could be good or bad.
Bottom Line:
Very easy to use, and the numerous adjustments are its main strength. My biggest concern is the silver backing, which may get marred as I'm the type to toss things in the bag and go. Main reason for buying this product: I take group bike rides in NYC, and the seasoned veterans and group leaders use this thinge. If they approve, it's gotta be good. . It's not the prettiest, but it works really well. Overall, 4 chillies, but that may improve as I am reassured about the quality of the mirror over time.
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Submitted by
Thomas
a
from Huntsville, AL Date Reviewed: August 9, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Direct from Bike Peddler
Strengths:
I have used an eyeglass-mounted or helmet-mounted for every bicycle (road) ride that I have made for the past 25 years. I have used many different mirrors; I change mirrors mainly because they break and I decide to try something different. Well, the Take-a-look mirror is the sturdiest mirror that I have ever seen, and holds its adjustment extremely well. This is by far the best mirror I have ever used.
Weaknesses:
1. The LONG version is way too long for use on eyeglasses. It sticks out way to far, which means that you have to pop your head up further to get a view behind you, and it is always catching on things if you wear it off the bike. Get the short one for eyeglasses, and the long one for helmet-mount. 2. The slots, straps, and pads on my helmet prevented me from using the helmet adaptor. 3. The eyeglass clip will not work on eyeglass temples (side arms) which are just thin wires or even on thicker round temples; the temples need to be flat rather than round, or the clip will rotate about the temples.
Similar Products Used:
Third-Eye helmet mounted mirror, and MANY others.
Bike Setup:
Road bike.
Bottom Line:
The best head-mounted mirror I have ever used, and probably the last one I will ever buy, it is so sturdy.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Short Hills Date Reviewed: July 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Warren & Sussex Counties, NJ
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
Marty's, Morristown NJ
Strengths:
Highly adjustable, fits glasses properly, does not get out of adjustment easily ... just a first-rate product.
Weaknesses:
None that I can find.
Similar Products Used:
Everything.
Bike Setup:
Mostly used with my road bike (Nashbar 7000); little need for this mirror on off-road trails.
Bottom Line:
For some reason, the category of non-handlebar-mounted mirrors is full of things that just don't work. This is much pricier than other products, but it is really excellent.
If you use a road bike on country roads and you need to check for traffic, this is a product you should purchase.
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Submitted by
Ray Quick
a Cross Country Rider
from Canon City, CO Date Reviewed: March 21, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Oregon coast highway
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Tectonics
Strengths:
The miror fits most glasses nicely, is metal and lasts longer than plastic mirrors, endless adjustments, It is simply the best cycling mirror available.
Weaknesses:
Earlier models were too close to the eye when used with some glasses.
Similar Products Used:
Every cycling mirror made
Bike Setup:
I am riding a recumbent Lightning P-38 for touring and a GT Psyclone for trails.
Bottom Line:
The are no other cycling mirrors that come close to this mirror. In 25 years of cycling I have very few products to which I am as loyal as I am my mirror from the Bike Peddler.
$ 15.00
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