What are the other reasons for having a bike mirror?

There is so much more to having a bike mirror than being able to check who is using the road. Of course, it’s vital when on a hectic road to know who might be about to overtake you or put pressure on you to rush. Particularly because this can end up in you being forced into unsafe snap decisionmaking situations.

It’s also good for country roads. There can be sudden sharp bends and you learn to expect the unexpected when in the country. Cars can appear out of nowhere and push you off a tight road. Or, they can simply come around the corner without you being aware that they are anywhere near close by. Being prepared for these situations can be the difference between an enjoyable country ride and a fatal accident.

What’s more, if you are cycling with your family in tow, having a bike mirror can make it so much easier to see how everyone is doing behind you whilst still being able to focus on the road ahead. It allows you to take the family out a bit further than just the local park, knowing that they will be safer with you keeping an eye on both what’s in front and behind.

And it isn’t just on the roads that cyclists experience congestion and need to be fully aware of their surroundings. For example, whilst taking a ride down a canal, either for commuting or leisure reasons, there can often be a hoard of cyclists, runners and pedestrians all existing in the same tiny space. The leisure cyclists among us will understand how frustrating it is when the speedy cyclists are trying to get past. Whilst the speedier among us know the annoyance of trying to get past those taking it easy on these paths. So, having a bike mirror is a win/win for all riders in this scenario as it gives everyone more spatial awareness. Plus, it stops a whole load of wobbling around, anticipating the moves of others.

The problems of turning around to check on traffic don’t just stop at the behaviour of motorists. Many cyclists may feel the physical strain of having to turn their heads regularly. For those that have even a little back, neck and shoulder pain, the thought of doing these stressful small manoeuvres can put people off cycling forever. As cyclists, we want to get as many people as we can riding around and giving them the option to glance in a mirror, rather than turn their whole body, is much less strain for them.

So, whilst we can never predict the things that may be coming ahead of us in life, we can be aware of what is behind us. Sprintech bike mirrors make life as a cyclist easier, safer and simply more fun. With a bike mirror, cyclists can focus on the things that are important to them, like taking in the scenery, getting from A-B, or training for that big race!