As you have probably noticed, lots of cyclists have been riding around for years and never felt the need for a rear view mirror. So you may well ask yourself if you actually need a bike mirror in the first place. Well, the answer to that is simply no, you don’t actually need one –but that said, having a rear view mirror could save you from serious injury or possibly even save your life. Many accidents are caused when cyclists fail to see fast moving traffic coming up from behind them when making outwards maneuvers. Using a simple rear view mirror can significantly reduce this risk and at the same time help you to save energy and your precious momentum by not having to slow down to turn your head.\r