Malaclypse the Middle: I’ve always found helmet mirrors really disorienting. I prefer handle-mounted:

there's a lot of discourse about if it's safe to have earbuds in while biking because you "can't hear your surroundings" but i'm gonna be honest the only thing i'm ever hearing is a constant WOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH of the wind, usually from traffic. like i actually do think i've ever Heard a car approach.

not having turn-by-turn navigation when going to a new place sucks and so does here WOOOOOOOOOOOSH for ages because that shit is loud and my hearing is sensitive. it's illegal to have earbuds in both ears in most states but i'm really not convinced it actually makes any difference in safety.

i split the difference by wear an earbud in my non-road side ear, and this thing on my helmet: velo-orange.com/products/saf...

Safe Zone Helmet Mirrorvelo-orange.com Be the coolest and safest rider on the block with the Safe Zone Helmet Mirror! With a 2 1/4" (57mm) mirror, you'll have the clearest view of what's behind you. The adjustable linked arm and sturdy con...

yeah one of those mirrors might be useful potentially. i've got my head on a swivel all the time already at least

I still haven't installed my mirrors, mainly because I feel like I'd end up being a little too lazy with them My main issue at this point is people who really consider red lights to be optional

I’ve always found helmet mirrors really disorienting. I prefer handle-mounted:

Oh, I mean I bought a pair of handle mounted. It's just that in Brooklyn everything is coming at you from 360 at all times, I don't want to get in limiting habits

my thought as well

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