Mirrycle MTB Bar End vs Sprintech Drop Bar Mirror
Two bar-end mirrors aimed at very different bikes - Mirrycle's flat-bar MTB classic versus Sprintech's plug-in mirror designed for road drop bars. Bar shape decides which one even fits.
- Mirror size: 50 mm convex glass
- Frame: plastic with glass mirror
- Adjustable arm: yes (foldable)
- Bar fit: 13.75-22.5 mm inner diameter
- Includes 2 inner adapters
Sizing: Bar-end mount for flat bars (13.75-22.5 mm inner diameter). Two inner adapters included to fit wider-diameter handlebars.
MSRP: $18-24
- Mirror size: 50 mm convex
- Frame: chrome-plated glass + ABS housing
- Adjustable arm: yes (ball-pivot)
- Bar fit: 22 mm drop-bar end plug
- Hand-finished in Switzerland
Sizing: Drop-bar end plug (22 mm). Left side is the standard for right-hand-traffic countries; right-side version sold separately.
MSRP: $28-38
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Side-by-side spec sheet
| Aspect | Mirrycle MTB Bar End Mountain Bicycle Mirror | Sprintech Drop Bar Mirror Left | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar type fit | Flat bar (13.75-22.5 mm ID) | Drop bar (22 mm plug) | Tie |
| Mirror size | 50 mm convex | 50 mm convex | Tie |
| Glass quality | Glass with plastic frame | Chrome-plated glass + ABS | Mirror Left |
| Adjustability | Foldable arm | Ball-pivot in housing | Bicycle Mirror |
| Aerodynamic profile | Sticks out from bar end | Flush bar-end plug | Mirror Left |
| Build origin | Imported, US-distributed | Hand-finished in Switzerland | Mirror Left |
| Sides sold | One mirror covers either side | Left and right sold separately | Bicycle Mirror |
The verdict
Pick the Mirrycle MTB if you ride a flat-bar MTB, hybrid, or commuter - the foldable arm and 50 mm convex glass have been the gold-standard bar-end mirror for 30 years. Pick the Sprintech Drop Bar if you ride a road or gravel bike with drop bars - its plug-in housing is the only mirror that integrates cleanly into the bar-end without sticking out into the rider's knees.
Best value
Mirrycle MTB - under $25, foldable arm, and one mirror works on either bar end.
Best performance
Sprintech Drop Bar - Swiss-made glass and the plug-in housing is the only drop-bar mirror that doesn't catch your knee or shoulder.
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