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Overview

What Makes the Spurcycle R50 the Best Drop Bar Mirror?

The Spurcycle R50 Mirror is purpose-built for road and gravel cyclists on drop bar bikes, offering a 50mm convex view in a streamlined package that integrates cleanly with the dropped position. The R-series design resolves the long-standing challenge of bar-end mirrors for road bikes: most are either too bulky to look right or too small to be useful, and the R50 hits the sweet spot between usable rear view and minimal bar-end form. The convex glass lens widens the field of view to compensate for the fixed bar-end angle, giving you genuine situational awareness on open roads.

Spurcycle positions the R50 as the everyday touring-spec option within the R-series, pairing it with the smaller R35 for riders who prioritize minimal form over view area. The machined aluminum construction ensures durability over long miles in variable conditions, and the mount adjusts to find your ideal sightline from the drops, hoods, or bar tops. Compatible with standard drop bar end diameters, the R50 installs in minutes and earns its place on any road or gravel build where rear visibility is part of the strategy.

All the specs

MPN 1061

Mirror Diameter
50mm
Series
R-series (road and drop bar)
Lens Type
Convex glass
Mount Material
Machined aluminum
SKU
210000004104

Works with

  • Standard drop bar end diameters

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What drop bar end diameter does the Spurcycle R50 Mirror fit?

The R50 is designed for standard drop bar end diameters. Confirm your bar end internal diameter before ordering, as drop bar dimensions can vary between manufacturers.

How does the R50 differ from the R35 mirror?

Spurcycle considers the R35 the pro or vanity mirror optimized for minimal form, while the R50 is the everyday touring model offering a larger, more usable field of view. Both provide similar rear coverage, but the R50 is easier to use in practice.

Is the Spurcycle R50 adjustable once installed?

Yes. The mount allows position and angle adjustment so you can dial in your sightline whether you are riding in the drops, on the hoods, or on the tops.

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