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When buying MTB accessories, it's not just the function that counts - you also want to look good. This starts with the shoes, continues with the jacket and ends with the sunglasses. Of course, these should first and foremost fulfil their protective function. At the same time, they are a very eye-catching detail. The following six models of cycling glasses fulfil these two criteria in different ways and also suit almost every type of face!
The 100% Slendale sunglasses
The Slendale sunglasses from 100% are brand new. The large ventilation slits are designed to prevent the lens from fogging up. This model (photo) has a contrast-enhancing lens with pleasant optics. However, the filter (cat. 3) looks very dark on the trail. The cycling goggles (without interchangeable lenses) fitted every tester's nose. >> Price: 129 Euro (available here)
Cycling glasses: Alpina Sonic HR Q-Lite
The new Sonic HR Q-Lite from the traditional Bavarian manufacturer Alpina has a mirrored, contrast-enhancing lens with a category 2 filter. We clearly felt the "sharpening" effect of the lens in practice. Pleasant: the adjustable nose bridge. This means that the cycling goggles fit almost every nose. >> Price: 100 Euro (available here)
The Oakley Sutro Lite Sweep MTB glasses
Glasses from California are cult and the Sutro is Oakley's MTB model par excellence. Available as a Lite version or with a full frame. Oakley's own Prizm lens (filter: Cat. 2) increases the contrast. Wearing comfort is excellent, the scope of delivery without interchangeable lenses is rather meagre. Available in many colour designs. >> Price: 180 euros (available here at a reduced price of 125 euros)
Sunglasses: The Viris Raptor Cosmic
The Viris brand from the UK is known for its aggressive pricing policy. Four lenses are included with the Viris Raptor! According to the manufacturer, the three tinted lenses have a category 3 filter, but appear lighter in colour. The frame is pleasantly light. Not all testers were satisfied with the fit on the face. They tend to fit narrow noses. Price: 75 euros
Cycling goggles: The React REV
The Swiss company React actually produces welding goggles. The comrades have also put their expertise into their first pair of REV cycling goggles. The self-tinting sunglasses (no clear mode) switch electrically from light to dark in less than a second thanks to the integrated liquid crystal display. This works surprisingly well. Otherwise, the glasses sit comfortably on the face. Expensive. Price: 329 euros
> >These electronic photochromic glasses are also available from Italy, for example: Sunglasses from Out of: Stylish & light - new glasses for bike tours in summer
>> Or from Ekoi: Ekoi E-Lens: Self-tinting glasses with real-time dimming
Cycling goggles: The Pit Viper The Try-Hard
The Pit Viper The Try-Hard is available in countless, sometimes freaky colours. Great: The lower frame can be removed if required, giving the glasses a completely new look. Also good: Two lenses (filter: Cat. 1-2), transport bag and retro strap are included. Top: The cycling goggles fit everyone because the adjustable nose pieces also allow for thicker noses. Price: 124 euros
