Busch & Müller Cycle Star 80 vs Hafny Bar End Mirror
Comparison 2026 — Bike Mirrors
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Busch & Müller Cycle Star 80 edges out the Hafny Bar End Mirror with an overall score of 82/100 against 75/100. It scores particularly well on field of view (78/100) and sturdiness (88/100), making it the better all-round pick in Bike Mirrors.
The Hafny Bar End Mirror remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €15.00 versus €20.00.
Field of view winner
Hafny Bar End Mirror
4% higher than its rival
Value winner
Hafny Bar End Mirror
4% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Busch & Müller Cycle Star 80 | Hafny Bar End Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €20.00 | €15.00+33% |
| Rating | ★4.4 (1,850) | ★4.5 (2,200) |
| Overall | 82/100+9% | 75/100 |
| Mirror | ||
| Type | Bar-end convex | Bar-end wide-angle |
| Diameter | 80 mm+18% | 68 mm |
| Field of view | ~25° | ~30°+20% |
| Lens material | Echt glas, convex | Roestvrij staal HD |
| Mounting | ||
| Bar clamp | Ø 18–22 mm binnenmaat | Ø 18–22 mm binnenmaat |
| Weight | 95 g | 75 g+27% |
| Stem material | Aluminium / rubber kogelgewricht | Aluminium / nylon |
| Fastener | Spreidbout inbus | Spreidbout inbus |
Pros and cons
Busch & Müller Cycle Star 80
Pros
- Real convex glass — sharp image without the plastic haze of cheaper mirrors
- Bar-end mounting damps handlebar vibration better than a clamp on the bar
- Gooseneck adjusts in every direction and stays exactly where you put it
- German B&M build — years outdoors without the mirror coating degrading
Cons
- Requires an open bar end — will not fit road or city bikes with glued-in plugs
- 80 mm can protrude slightly too wide on narrow city-bike handlebars
Hafny Bar End Mirror
Pros
- Stainless-steel lens cannot shatter like glass — drop-resistant
- Wide-angle geometry gives ~30° field of view, more than standard convex
- Bar-end mounting with expander bolt — stable image even on rougher surfaces
- Sharp pricing around 15 euros, significantly below B&M level
Cons
- Stainless-steel reflection is slightly darker than glass, especially in dusk and rain
- Wider field of view shrinks objects — judging distance takes getting used to