This may be too niche a need for most people, but the Ottolock has worked perfectly in the manner I have used it. I bought the lock to carry on longer training rides this winter, while I was in Italy (90 days). Not living here full time, I have often felt nervous in the past, when I made these stops. I felt like my head was on a swivel when I did stop, always anxious about my bike�s security. Now I feel assured that my bike will still be there when I�m ready to ride again. I really like the weight � I have not noticed it in a jersey pocket when riding � it�s surprisingly light. The lock is quick to secure the bike, and quick to go back in a pocket to resume my ride. I wouldn't use this type of lock to secure the bike for long periods of time, but for a coffee break or run into the store for some Haribo, it has been exactly what I was looking for.
I've used the original design for over a year with a few different saddle and post combos including carbon to aluminum rails and this has always been reliable. There was a great sale recently and I bought the Tropical Feather and I fell in love with the design and the added color to my bike. It disappeared yesterday on about the 5th ride it's been used.
This was a big surprise because I had this mounted correctly and it was bomber tight. There were some strong cross winds that must be responsible.
Now I really want another Tropical Feather for my bike, but I wonder if that wasn't part of the problem as the feel of it wasn't completely the same. I may decide to stick with the basic design since that has proven 100% reliable so far. No, I have to try one my Tropical Feather first to see if that was a fluke it really adds a nice touch! Darn it that it's gone already! Feathers are made to be lost so it is fitting.
Spircycle makes cool stuff. I have a few of their bells for various bikes, and I saw these mirrors and they looked intriguing. I ordered a few of these and finally got out to ride with one. Wow is my short summary review. That is Wow in a good way. They are easy to install in the bar end of a drop bar. The adjustability has a wide range to dial in whatever you want - I have other mirrors that run out of adjustability so that the mirror is not quite where you want/need it to be. That is a big deal since anything that inhibits you from easily seeing behind you is a safety issue.
I have teh 50mm versions and was worried that this would be too large, but it is perfect for me. I can also dial in the correct angle to show my thigh and then a great view behind me. You have things that are OK and then things that are just right and make you smile. The Spurcycle mirror makes me smile. Thank you Spurcycle for another great product!
I have several of these ...and some I actually purchased. But, I also find them on the road and the bike path. They work well for a small fender, but not as well as a standard fender will and these do nothing for anyone riding behind you. I've never lost one, but clearly people have had issues mounting them to their saddles or I wouldn't have one for every bike in my fleet! I have a few different vintages of these so the ones for sale here have a flip in the fold vs the older wing tabs, but I've found both versions on the ground. I love the one I purchased and the 3 other I've found. They really aren't that complicated to install.
