Doubletake Mirror Indestructible Motorcycle Mirrors - Adventure Set

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Can you describe the fitment of the mirrors, their designs, and which you would recommend for makes/ models of bikes and certain styles of riding?

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One small annoyance we experienced with the Double Take folding dual sport mirrors was that they sometimes lost their adjustment after riding at higher speeds. The mirrors stayed in place under 80 mph but when traveling any faster, the constant wind pressure would start to push them out of adjustment. Cranking down the twist lever made this occur less frequently. Ideally, it would even have some ability to give in a crash and prevent damage not only to the mirror, but also to the bike.

Convex lens- we used SAE spec convex glass that provides a nicer field of view than a flat piece would, while retaining the ability to focus on details. Beyond that, there is a lot of tape on my shop floor from testing the field of view in different configurations, and a few funny stories, like the time we hit the mirror with a baseball bat because we couldn’t stand the thought of dropping the bike to test durability. The mirror survived just fine, by the way. First, because there are two ball joints, you have the ability to position it exactly where you want it, both when extended for viewing, and also when folded away. The longer 3″ extension arms allow you to adjust the mirrors out to the sides giving you a better view of what’s behind you.

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Adventure starts with a passion for the unknown, and we believe a willingness to explore can happen in your own neighborhood or across the world. That willingness comes from confidence in yourself and dependable equipment, and when you have it, you can cross the continent or get lost going to get milk."

My first product was a DVD imaginatively titled “Dualsport Riding Techniques”. Since no one has a DVD player anymore, it is not still for sale, but I thought it was pretty good. How long did it take from the original idea, to design, to prototype, to the final product on the shelf? Doubletake Mirrors was born when my passion for riding met my frustration with bad mirrors. One night I had an otherwise minor crash and the OEM mirrors broke both master cylinders on my KTM 950, and I thought “there has to be a better way”. It’s funny how once you know a little about a subject, you start to see how often the subject comes up and how much there is to learn. I filed for a patent in 2009, and started selling in 2010. Ten years have flown by- every year has had challenges and opportunities and 2020 appears to be no different.

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This mirror is the product of much frustration- I spent years breaking other designs and wondering what was going on behind me on the road. Eventually, when I dropped my bike and found myself buying two(!) new master cylinders as a result, I decided it was time to make a really good mirror, one that would function well as a mirror, and also protect the bike (and me) from damage." Where do you get your inspiration, your thoughts, and ideas, do you accept suggestions from customers/ friends? Many experiments later, the mirror for sale here is the result. The benefits of this system are many, but let me expound on a few: Starting with the newest, the Scrambler, which is a round reflector on a short stem. This mirror folds really well, is super stable, and has the classic look of a round mirror. I like it on minimal dual-sports and scrambler bikes. The breakaway design of the Double Take mirrors makes it possible to ride off-road safely without folding down the mirrors.

The Enduro mirror, our original offering, is excellent on trail bikes that see the road some. The longer stem means the mirror will move a little more, but the benefit is that it gives a great field of view and then folds behind the headlight when you are offroad. Do ADVrider and its inmates play a big part in your business, do you offer any kind of incentive or discount for inmates? (what is your user name and main vendor thread link) Last fall, when I dropped my bike and found myself buying two(!) new master cylinders as a result, and I decided it was time to make a really good mirror, one that would function well as a mirror, and also protect the bike (and me) from damage. I’m sure the general buying public just thinks plastic is plastic, can you explain why what you use is a lot different than normal? I'm sure it is possible to break the mirror, but I haven't succeeded yet and I've tried pretty hard, going so far as to race an enduro with the mirror in place.

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The product meets each of the goals I started out with, and after thousands of miles of testing, has proven to be exactly what I was looking for all those years!" That it could fold completely out of the way, safe from giving or receiving damage when offroad and, Truthfully, I’ve been surprised at how long it took for the Trail mirror to catch on. I wanted to make something absolutely minimal, as simple and unobtrusive as possible, that still hits the mark of being useful. The trail mirror is that, and it is starting to sell better, but for a long time, I was mystified by how few people chose it.

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Do you have a product in your line that you feel is genius, but the public doesn’t buy too many of but you feel they should, could you highlight that? First, it starts with the pure joy we have all felt when we let the clutch out and felt the freedom and grace and balance that is riding a motorcycle. That was true when I was a little kid stealing rides on a friend’s XR 75, and it’s still true today. Every single time. This mirror is the product of much frustration- I spent years breaking other designs and wondering what was going on behind me on the road. This is the fun part, because it involves riding motorcycles! We put a ton of miles on our products, trying them in every situation we can conceive of, to see if we can find a better way. Beyond that, we are a true by-inmates-for-inmates story. One inmate helped me design the original mold, and another one did the machine work (and still does all of our mold services). Another was our first employee, and even today, all three of us that work here ride adventure bikes and love travel. Last year, Earl raced the Norra 1000 (and finished 8 th overall!), and Katie did a 6000-mile loop through Mexico on her F650GS.