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Spurcycle Adds New Line of Mirrors as Classy as Their Bells

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Spurcycle, the premium bicycle bell manufacturer (and my favorite bicycle bell), has announced its new line of rear-view mirrors. These new mirrors come in four different models, the C50, C70, R35, and R50. They attach to the end of your bar and help you get an eye on the happenings behind you. More than just a typical mirror though, the Spurcycle mirrors are designed with style that won’t look out of place on your high-end ride.

Spurcycles New Mirrors hero
(Photos / Spurcycle)

Why Ride with a Mirror?

You’re probably reading this thinking “Why should I ride with a mirror?” Well, mirrors, like bells, will provide a safer environment while riding your bike, especially on the road. Riding with a mirror offers the reassuring feeling of being aware of your surroundings. It can keep you from twisting your neck and taking your eyes off of the road and terrain.

Plus, if you ride with your kiddos in tow, It’s important to be able to check in on them. Using a mirror is a smart, safe way to keep an eye on your muchkins.

Spurcycle C Series Mirrors

Spurcycles New Mirrors C Series

C50 and C70 Mirror

Retail: $34

The “C” and the numbers “50”, and “70” signify two different things on the C Series Mirrors. The “C” means that the C Series Mirrors are designed for “City” bikes, and not for use with drop bars. The “50” and “70” signifies the size of the mirror. The C50 has a mirror that is 50mm in diameter, whereas the C70 has a 70mm diameter.

Spurcycles New Mirrors C70 side morror view

Just like their Original Bell, the C Series Mirrors are a perfect blending of form and function. They’ve been slimmed down to fit through doorways and get through tight traffic. Durable enough to handle the hustle and bustle of busy city activity.

Spurcycles New Mirrors C70 side view

Even though the sizes of the mirrors are different, they offer the same refined, quality view, with a bit more field of view in the larger mirror. Both mirrors use tempered glass to ensure optical clarity. They also sport a robust, and rigid arm that minimizes image vibration.

The secure ball & socket offer smooth, adjustable tension. These mirrors offer symmetric mounting so they can be used on either side of the bars. They are rebuildable and come with Spurcycle’s Lifetime Guarantee.

Retail: $34

Specifications

  • Materials: composite nylon with glass mirror
  • Mirror size: 50mm or 70mm 
  • Weight: 73g C50 / 97g C70
  • Origin: Made in China, Guaranteed for Life
  • Fit: handlebar I.D. 14-21mm

Spurcycle R Series Mirrors

Spurcycles New Mirrors R Series

R35 and R50

Retail: $30

Like the C Series Mirrors, the numbers and letters have the same meaning. The “R” means these mirrors were designed for drop bars or “road” bikes. The numbers “35” and “50” are the sizes of the two options. Spurcycle says that they consider the R35 to be their “pro” (vanity) mirror, and the R50 their “everyday touring model”.

Spurcycles New Mirrors R35 mirror

The R Series Mirrors are designed for the modern drop bar bicycle and are not compatible with bars that have extreme geometry, or positions. “Some ENVE bars without standard bar plugs may not work.” If you have questions you can email photos of your setup and Spurcycle will help you out.

Spurcycles New Mirrors R35 side view

The R Series Mirrors offer the same “maximum utility from minimum form” as all of Spurcycle’s products. Again, the same refined, quality view is available on either size, with the smaller size just being a smaller view. Tempered glass offers optimal clarity.

These R Series Mirrors offer the same symmetric mounting as the C Series, so they can be used on either side of the bars. They are also rebuildable and come with Spurcycle’s Lifetime Guarantee.

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Mr. P
Mr. P
4 months ago

Nice! Maybe this will overcome the “no mirror” trend which is a bold, potentially life-and-death fashion statement.

Veganpotter
Veganpotter
4 months ago
Reply to  Mr. P

When you see a car behind you in your mirror, do you pull of the road? Unless you do, a mirror isn’t going to protect you.

Gerald
Gerald
4 months ago
Reply to  Veganpotter

Mirrors are great when navigating through multiple lanes of traffic. Plus gravel riding on our rural roads when a big Claas Lexion on crawlers or a Fendt hauling two Nuhn liquid manure spreaders it just might be a reminder to pull over.or get off the road.

Robin
Robin
4 months ago
Reply to  Veganpotter

Uhm, you might pull to the right to give room for the car to pass. There might be other options. Your stated binary options–and dodgy conclusion–are not the complete set of possible outcomes or conclusions.

There is value to awareness, and since a human cannot devote 100% of their attention to all things around him or herself, it makes sense to have an option that makes it easier to look behind.

You might not see the benefit of a mirror, but that’s irrelevant to anyone that might use a mirror or that might not think that any single person’s opinion is valuable. You shouldn’t confuse your opinions with fact or with valuable insight.

Mr. P
Mr. P
4 months ago
Reply to  Veganpotter

I have pulled off narrow roads and given more space if I feel I need it when checking the mirror. Once you have a mirror, you never go back. Otherwise, you are literally blindly trusting drivers.

Mike
Mike
4 months ago
Reply to  Veganpotter

No, but when a faster cyclist tries to sneak up on me and doesn’t announce they’re passing, I know he’s /she’s there… also great in group rides

John Power
John Power
4 months ago
Reply to  Veganpotter

Who said a mirror will “protect “ you?

Drew
Drew
4 months ago
Reply to  Veganpotter

When I finally gave in and got a glasses-mounted mirror, I was glad I did. I use mine to keep track of riders in my group, and to monitor how close approaching cars/trucks are to me. I don’t pull over but it has saved me when I needed to bail off the road when a driver didn’t move over at all.

seraph
4 months ago

There are classy but I still prefer no mirror.

Sirclimbalot
Sirclimbalot
4 months ago

In my experience, mirrors function more as a signal to tell others you aren’t paying attention. I’ve almost been crashed out multiple times by mirror riders as I pass them with ample girth.

Dean
Dean
4 months ago

I’m sticking with my Garmin Varia radar. Never had any issues with it picking up an approaching vehicle behind me.

ColoradoChris
ColoradoChris
4 months ago

What Ti bike is that in the pic?

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