We
think sunglasses are a necessary part of any cyclist's apparel, whether racing,
commuting or just enjoying the simple pleasure of a relaxing ride. We've looked
at a fair few cycling sunglasses in our time, and we've realised just how much
value there is in eye protection, whether in glaring sunlight or close
darkness. That's right, we've realised that even in the blackness of
night-time, sunglasses have a place.
That's
where technology like Oakley's Switchlock comes into play - at night, you can
easily swap out the anti-glare lenses for equally tough, clear lenses. That
means that you're protected from any debris that flies up towards your eyes -
and Oakley's got a lot more besides. Hydrophobic lenses actively form water on
the lenses into beads, which are forced to run off, and your vision isn't
impaired one bit. That's what we call useful.
Take
the Radarlock Path for instance; this frame is all about performance. With all
of Oakley's High Definition Optics (HDO), we know that our vision is unimpeded
at all times. Colour enhancing and scratch-resistant, these really are a pair
to rely on at all times, effortlessly swapping out the lenses whenever the need
strikes.
But
we know that not all of you are going to be bothered about 'ultimate performance',
Oakley's aim. We know that some of you just want some stylish numbers to
protect your eyes, and we think Maui Jim's got you sorted. It's easy to forget
just how much technology is packed into these frames, and we can't say we're
not impressed at the huge range of styles they have to offer: from Aviators to
their own innovations, these guys certainly know how to make sunglasses.
One
frame that really caught our eye from Maui Jim is the Banzai. They've kept it
simple yet effective, with an attractive silhouette and thin frames showing
subtle character, and masking the wealth of Maui Jim technology beneath the
chic exterior. We love the simplicity, because it doesn't scream to be noticed
- it just does its job, well.
Lightweight, protective (and not bad looking either), these shades are perfect for any type of riding: as casual - or intense - as you like.
For more cycling sunglasses check out http://www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk/
11 comments:
Used to face the problem of starting out in the sunlight with sunglasses and coming home at twilight with wind drying out my eyes and clouds of gnats threatening to fly into my eyes. I ditched my contacts and got photosensitive, prescription glasses, and that's worked out great for me.
I have the interchangeable lenses and swap them (tinted for clear) after dark. In winter I just give up and keep in the clear ones all of the time (unless it's snowy then I swap in yellow).
Another thing about sunglasses - Having polarized sunglasses. They allow you to peer through windshields (removing the glare) and see if the driver is looking up or just texting.
One more for photochromatics here, and mine happen to be RX also. Never have to futz with lenses, or wonder about the light conditions: night, rain, tunnels, etc.
Last comment. If you go photochromatic, you don't need them very dark for daytime, but you need them almost 100% light for nightime. Check lens specs. Also, although I prefer the colour quality of a grey lens, brown ones reduce glare and flat light better.
Haven't you left this review "on" too long? Did you receive a free pair in return for the review and extended exposure on your blog?
Al
Do you have any suggestions for prescription glasses?
Anon 8:40 (Al) - No, there was no free pair of sunglasses or any other remuneration in exchange for this post. I chose to publish it because of the author's expertise re: sunglasses.
Anon 1:45 - I've forwarded your question to the author of this post for a response.
nice
Those sunglasses look great. They'd look pretty cool with my new Biologic bike mount, too.
How about a Motocross helmets for cyclist? Can you include it on your next post? Thanks. :)
It's always nice to use an anti UV glasses but it isn't enough to protect your eyes. You should also find polarized glasses that will fit exactly at your face. It shouldn't be loose and too tight.
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