Title: Mirror for Rad Power Bikes (Mirrycle review)
Post by: Ryan on April 25, 2019, 05:33:59 PM
Post by: Ryan on April 25, 2019, 05:33:59 PM
After getting our Rad Wagon last year we made only a few modifications such as adding battery powered colored lights, modifying the running boards for a bike trailer and using bungee cords to affix a rear basket. There are generally a few popular modifications I see people make initially, usually adding a more comfortable seat () and if they're really serious about comfort a suspension seatpost ().
I'd argue one of the most important modifications to make to your ebike initially have to do with safety. Beyond gear to be seen (we wear safety vests), more lights are always a good add-on but mirrors are also important. Many mirrors will fit your Rad, but the is one of the most popular.
It can be purchased for around $10 and is extremely easy to install as I recently found out. A few pieces to screw together, pop off the end cap on your bike, put the mirror into the handlebar and finally tighten. It comes with all of the tools you need in the box. There are probably some other options which look a bit sleeker but we're really happy with the Mirrycle. See below for the pictures of it installed.
Other accessories including more mirror options on my Rad Power Bikes accessories page: https://www.radowners.com/index.php/topic,104.0.html
Please note you need to register for a forum account to see the images.
I'd argue one of the most important modifications to make to your ebike initially have to do with safety. Beyond gear to be seen (we wear safety vests), more lights are always a good add-on but mirrors are also important. Many mirrors will fit your Rad, but the is one of the most popular.
It can be purchased for around $10 and is extremely easy to install as I recently found out. A few pieces to screw together, pop off the end cap on your bike, put the mirror into the handlebar and finally tighten. It comes with all of the tools you need in the box. There are probably some other options which look a bit sleeker but we're really happy with the Mirrycle. See below for the pictures of it installed.
Other accessories including more mirror options on my Rad Power Bikes accessories page: https://www.radowners.com/index.php/topic,104.0.html
Please note you need to register for a forum account to see the images.
Title: Re: Mirror for Rad Power Bikes (Mirrycle review)
Post by: RadBiker on June 09, 2019, 07:20:43 AM
Post by: RadBiker on June 09, 2019, 07:20:43 AM
I love love love having a mirror on my bike. In the area that I bike, I unfortunately have to ride on the sidewalk on a busy street. The mirror is very helpful when I am crossing an entryway to a business. It is crazy how many people either do not wait for bikes or do not look for bikes. Currently I only have one mirror on the left handlebar. Does anyone have a mirror on both sides? At times, I wish I did, but not sure how helpful it would be.
Title: Re: Mirror for Rad Power Bikes (Mirrycle review)
Post by: Whoopsumbass on July 27, 2019, 07:48:18 PM
Post by: Whoopsumbass on July 27, 2019, 07:48:18 PM
Just ordered the Mirrycle mirror from Amazon hope it fits fat tire 2019 rover.
Title: Re: Mirror for Rad Power Bikes (Mirrycle review)
Post by: Ryan on July 29, 2019, 08:36:17 AM
Post by: Ryan on July 29, 2019, 08:36:17 AM
Quote from: Whoopsumbass on July 27, 2019, 07:48:18 PM
Just ordered the Mirrycle mirror from Amazon hope it fits fat tire 2019 rover.
You won't be disappointed. It is by far the most popular mirror of Rad Power Bikes owners. 8)
Title: Re: Mirror for Rad Power Bikes (Mirrycle review)
Post by: smt659 on September 04, 2019, 07:43:07 AM
Post by: smt659 on September 04, 2019, 07:43:07 AM
I put this on my 2019 rad rover and love it, folds out of the way for door frame and such.
https://amzn.to/39H1ffd
https://amzn.to/39H1ffd
Title: Re: Mirror for Rad Power Bikes (Mirrycle review)
Post by: David Bright on October 22, 2019, 06:16:03 PM
Post by: David Bright on October 22, 2019, 06:16:03 PM
WRT mirrors. My go to for all my bikes is the Take a Look mirror https://amzn.to/2XcOFBY that fits on your glasses frame, ( you can fit it on almost all glass frames except for the wire rim type.
Approx $12
It's easily adjustable, stays put ( again on you sunglass or eyeglass frame , not that well on your helmet, and give great, convenient rear view vision.
Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror
by Bike Peddler
4.1 out of 5 stars 2,045 ratings | 58 answered questions
Amazon's Choice for "cycling helmet mirror"
Approx $12
It's easily adjustable, stays put ( again on you sunglass or eyeglass frame , not that well on your helmet, and give great, convenient rear view vision.
Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror
by Bike Peddler
4.1 out of 5 stars 2,045 ratings | 58 answered questions
Amazon's Choice for "cycling helmet mirror"
Title: Re: Mirror for Rad Power Bikes (Mirrycle review)
Post by: 0xGene on November 11, 2019, 03:56:32 PM
Post by: 0xGene on November 11, 2019, 03:56:32 PM
Love mirrcycles, have put them on every bike I've owned.
I mounted mine a lil differently though - the handlebars are wide enough, and I'd rather have the mirror be forward a little more.
I mounted mine a lil differently though - the handlebars are wide enough, and I'd rather have the mirror be forward a little more.
Title: Re: Mirror for Rad Power Bikes (Mirrycle review)
Post by: John Rose on October 31, 2024, 06:57:25 PM
Post by: John Rose on October 31, 2024, 06:57:25 PM
I bought a Mirrcycle at a local brick & mortar bike shop to mount on the left end of my handlebar a few months ago and was a bit concerned about how durable it was if you hit it with, say, a door frame or if the bike fell over onto it. Not so much the adjustable arm, but the joint where the arm fastens to the immoveable end plug.
Today I misjudged the height of the edge of the pavement from the gravel shoulder and when I tried to steer back onto the pavement the front wheel did not climb up and I ended up laying on my left side. (I should've tried a low-speed bunny-hop.) Thankfully it was a rural back road and there were no trucks or cars following me. My wife was following me on her bike though, and I was a bit surprised at how well she took it.
Anyhow, the Mirrcycle handlebar plug took the brunt of the fall and got dragged along the asphalt a few inches at least. Once I picked it up and got seated again I just realigned the mirror and all was well. I couldn't even find a scratch anywhere on the Mirrcycle.
So, 10/10 for Mirrcycle durability.
In fact, it made out better them me, because when I got home I found that I lost a two-inch patch of skin below my left kneecap, even under my denim jeans. I will spare y'all the gory road rash photo. After cleaning that up (mostly with hydrogen peroxide) I had the presence of mind to go lightly over the general area with some electric hair clippers before applying the gauze pad and tape.
Today I misjudged the height of the edge of the pavement from the gravel shoulder and when I tried to steer back onto the pavement the front wheel did not climb up and I ended up laying on my left side. (I should've tried a low-speed bunny-hop.) Thankfully it was a rural back road and there were no trucks or cars following me. My wife was following me on her bike though, and I was a bit surprised at how well she took it.
Anyhow, the Mirrcycle handlebar plug took the brunt of the fall and got dragged along the asphalt a few inches at least. Once I picked it up and got seated again I just realigned the mirror and all was well. I couldn't even find a scratch anywhere on the Mirrcycle.
So, 10/10 for Mirrcycle durability.
In fact, it made out better them me, because when I got home I found that I lost a two-inch patch of skin below my left kneecap, even under my denim jeans. I will spare y'all the gory road rash photo. After cleaning that up (mostly with hydrogen peroxide) I had the presence of mind to go lightly over the general area with some electric hair clippers before applying the gauze pad and tape.