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I didn't get where I am today by sniping the end of my cables off, I will cover this in a future pontification :)

BRILLIANT IDEA, I could have 2, one each side !!!!

Its ok, I realise you are one of the few that get it, no offence, the basic concept is that precisely because you are moving more slowly on a bicycle than a motorcycle then relatively a vehicle approaching from behind is closing on you more quickly. You therefor need more distance between you...

Dohhhh I was indeed coming to those next, there is plenty more where this came from :) I just feel that I can help people see the error of their ways, its a kind of sacred mission :) Just wait till I get those bolt on drop bar add-ons from China, I will be on a crusade to convert the...

We were talking earlier about single track country lanes where a vehicle can hardly pass you, its great to know well in advance that they are approaching from behind, I prefer to know well in advance, if others arent bothered fine

errrr does anybody really need this to be explained ?,

Well I am always aware of what is coming behind me, and that's the way I like it, to me it's a big advantage, and yes, electric cars are virtually silent and it enables me to pull over well in advance and allow vehicles to pass rather than suddenly realise I have a car right behind me getting...

Yes but its a rear view mirror !!!!! you are riding AWAY from the approaching vehicle hence you subtract the figure !!!!!

I think you need to think that through again, if the bike is traveling at 15mph, an approaching car at 30mph is closing at 15 mph!!! you are riding away, motorcycle 30mph, car 30mph closing speed is zero, not sure where you get 60mph ?

No the closing speed is likely much faster if you are on a bicycle you have far less time to react, but hey, we all see it differently, I find a mirror useful

What the speed of the approaching vehicle is probably faster relatively when you are on a bicycle so I don't understand the answer

How about on a motorcycle ? are they required ? if you think they are, what is the difference ?

Only in the past few years have I used a rear view mirror and I cant think why I didnt use one before, it may just be that there is more choice and they are better than they used to be maybe ? Just wondering how many use one ?

I bought some of these for V brakes and can confirm that they work perfectly, I have them paired with top mounted cyclo x style levers, they also have a neat QR button for whel removal https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/tektro-rl520-drop-bar-brake-levers/rp-prod34840

These are made specifically for V brakes, my mate has them and they work perfectly so I have ordered some, nice levers too with a release button to slacken the cable for wheel removel, I will report back on these drop attatchments, they look interesting...

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/tektro-rl720-cyclocross-brake-levers/rp-prod34842

I really like these huge Ding Dong bells, click and collect from Halfords at £6.99 https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/mirrors-bells-and-horns/halfords-traditional-chrome-bell-382770.html