Cycling · Head-to-head
Busch+Müller Cycle Star 901 vs Zéfal Cyclop
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Bike Mirrors: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Cycle Star pairs a wide convex glass view with a sturdy inside-the-bar mount. The Cyclop gives most of that for less money and folds away when you park.
Busch+Müller Cycle Star 901
Buy itA bar-end mirror with strongly curved 60 mm glass and a stable mount inside the handlebar.
- Busch+Müller says the pronounced curvature gives an extra large field of vision, and the glass is protected against shattering.
- The aluminum internal handlebar mount (17.2 to 20 mm) is especially sturdy, with optional mounts for smaller bars.
- Extremely adjustable, folds in, fits left or right and weighs about 50 g.
- Needs an open bar end with a compatible inner diameter, so check your grips and bar before buying.
- The 13 cm arm sticks out beyond the bar, which can catch in tight bike parking.
- Busch+Müller lists city and touring bikes as its field of use, not drop-bar road bikes.
Zéfal Cyclop
Buy itAn affordable bar-end mirror with a 46 cm² mirror that folds under the handlebar.
- 46 cm² mirror area, larger than Zéfal's mini mirrors.
- Three axes of orientation let you fine-tune the view to your riding position.
- Folds under the handlebar for storage or when passing between vehicles, fits either side and is made in France.
- Chrome-plated ABS mirror rather than glass.
- Mounts at the bar end, so it needs a flat or upright handlebar with an open end.
- Zéfal publishes the mirror area but no weight for this model.
Side by side
| Busch+Müller Cycle Star 901 | Zéfal Cyclop | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Commuters and touring riders on flat or upright handlebars who want the clearest view. | Budget-minded commuters who want a proper bar-end mirror that tucks away. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $ · budget |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Busch+Müller Cycle Star 901 - A bar-end mirror with strongly curved 60 mm glass and a stable mount inside the handlebar. Choose the Zéfal Cyclop instead if budget-minded commuters who want a proper bar-end mirror that tucks away.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Bike Mirrors: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).