Interbike is just starting, but already we’re looking back thanks to RearViz, a new portable/packable mirror that provides a fairly wide visibility range. Instead of being mounted on the handlebars or on a helmet, this mirror is worn on the arm providing the ability to move the mirror as needed to get that clear view of what might be coming at you. It could be the next best thing to eyes in the back of your head.
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A New Bike Mirror
Most of us don’t have eyes in the back of our head, as a result while riding a bike we often turn to see what is coming at us from behind. This can be a problem because just as with a car, it isn’t advisable to take the eyes off the road.
There have been efforts to make helmet mirrors, but many actually get in the way and look a little silly. Now a pair Canadian inventors, Greg Maxwell and Richard Seck, have come up with a potentially game-changing design with the Isoteko mirror.
While it still leaves a bit to be desired with as far as how it looks, it does provide a better way for wearers to see what’s behind them. And when not in use can flip up. As the video shows it can be used on just about any helmet and is even designed to be repaired should that become necessary. Video after the jump