Sunglass-mounted bicycle mirror

More than a year ago, I made a bicycle mirror by attaching a mechanic's inspection mirror to a pair of safety glasses. I posted this instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Eyeglass-mounted-bicycle-mirror/ They have worked great, but they do get heavy on the nose after a full day of riding.

A reviewer, The Mad Scientist, suggested they would be lighter if only a few sections of the inspection mirror were used. That good idea, combined with finding a nice pair of sunglasses on the side of the road resulted in my making another pair.

Behold, version 2...

Step 1: Parts and Tools

Parts:
- sunglasses
- a mechanic's inspection mirror
- small copper wire
- shrink wrap tubing
Optional:
- reflective tape

Tools:
- safety glasses (to wear)
- dremel tool with cutoff wheel
- wire cutters, pliers
- heat gun or cigarette lighter

Time:
- 30 mins max

Get started:
- First, get an inspection mirror. Harbor Freight Tools sells these for $2 at their sidewalk sales.

Comments

[gracesalve]

great innovation!!!! keep it up.

[wdon]

That's a neat idea. I made a mirror like this many years ago, except I mounted it on an aluminum crochet hook. Later I found a great bicycle eyeglass mirror in a Bicycling Magazine classified ad. It was invented by a man who had been hit by a car while riding his bicycle. I now sell this bicycle mirror for our local handicapped workshop at this web site: http://home.mchsi.com/~Donohues/SafetySportMirror.html

[toekneebullard]

tThink I might swap the copper wire out for some small rubber bands and have a removable version. Thanks for the idea!