Placement and type of mirrors for S40

[Doccus]

I am new S40 rider. What kind of mirrors have you found best and where did you place them?
Thanks.

 

[Beano]

Just any bar end mirror works ime, angled so like you would be driving a car.

 

[Frito Bandito]

Zefal Spy 15

 

[bentinitalia]

Two B&M 901/3 mirrors. One on the right side of the handlebar just before the curve of the drops, aimed straight back. The other on the left side, aimed looking slightly to the left past
the shoulder. When a vehicle starts to leave the righthand mirror, it will begin to enter the lefthand. As it leaves the lefthand mirror it will be easily visible in your peripheral vision without any additional turn of the head.

I find mirrors absolutely essential for safely navigating in traffic, roundabouts, and monitoring vehicles approaching from behind. Can't imagine anyone not using them.

 

[Rolling Along]

I use Zefal Spy mirror and Garmin Varia radar on my V20c. Either I hear the radar beep on my bike computer or I see the vehicle in my mirror or both.

 

[MNBentRider]

I bought the B&M CycleStar Mirror directly from Cruzbike. To be honest, I was surprised how small it was, and almost returned it without giving it a try. It is considerably smaller than the mirror I use on my other bike, and is also smaller than a different mirror I purchased from Amazon. But the mirror I bought from Amazon, while over 3.2" in diameter and very affordable ($15), also has a convex lens, which made it very difficult for me to judge distances of the cars behind me. The B&M CycleStar mirror from Cruzbike has worked out great for me in the end, despite its smaller size. I do wish Cruzbike would update their description to indicate the actual size so it isn't a surprise to the buyer, but really it works very well. I put it on the left size of my bike, and I put the other larger mirror on the right side. I don't usually need right side visibility, but occasionally it comes in handy if I am riding with someone else behind me and they are moved over enough that they are out of my field of vision from the other mirror.

 

[cpml123]

I like this. Wider field of view.

Tubus UltraLight Bike Mirror

Designed for touring and commuting or just about anytime you need added visibility; the UltraLite Bike Mirror offers versatility; light weight; and durability. At less than 2 ounces, it provides...

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[Boreen bimbler]

Zefal spy on the curve behind the lever.

 

[Tuloose]

Zefal spy on the curve behind the lever.

Exactly.
One on the left brifter and one on the right
The Spys work great. They are out of the airstream if you mount them on the brifters
I have my Vendetta set up the same.