Sports glasses for mountain bikers: What type of glasses are you? 6 models in a quick check

Bike goggles are more than just an accessory. They are the boundary between you and the world. Simple at first glance: protection from dirt, stones, insects, wind and UV rays. The practical, the sensible. But if you're honest, you'll know that it's not all about practicality on the bike.

Glasses reshape your face. They make you more aerodynamic, more professional, cooler - at least in your head. And that's where it counts. Because if you feel good, you ride better. Or at least with more style.

We all move somewhere between protective equipment and self-presentation. Some lean more towards one side, others towards the other. Both are okay. Both are human.

The main thing is to keep your eyes healthy - and your ego too.

The transformable: Julbo Density Reactiv

Julbo has been making glasses since 1888, when Bismarck was still Chancellor of the German Reich, and the French know what they are doing: Their self-tinting lenses utilise a premium process with an extra-wide photochromatic range. Instead of a coating, the entire material is made from the photochromic material. Specifically, the density morphs from cat. 0 to 3, i.e. from clear glass to sun protection. One pair of glasses, two jobs. Price: 214.90 euros >> available here at a reduced price.

The Individual: Naked The Shyft

The Austrians have a new model in their programme. What makes it special: Instead of a standard size, you can have the Shyft customised using a webcam face scanner - so the frame should fit your face better. This is child's play. There are nine lenses and two frame colours to choose from. Price: from 95 euros.

The classic: Oakley Sutro Lite

Oakley is and remains the Mercedes of eyewear. The Sutro with its stylish half-frame sells like hotcakes - a real perennial favourite. The centrepiece: the Prizm lens with its successful contrast enhancement. Our recommendation? Category 2, which won't make your eyes disappear completely, but you can wear them practically all the time - whether it's sunny or cloudy. Price tag: 188 euros >> available here at a reduced price.

The sharp one: Uvex Sequenze CV

Uvex has just conjured three new glasses out of a hat - the flagship is called Sequenze CV. The "CV" stands for Colorvision technology, which according to Uvex makes contrasts sharper and colours crisper. Almost like an Insta filter for real life. There is a choice of four frame colours and lenses from category 2 to 3. Price: 119.95 euros >> available here at a reduced price.

The super-fast: 100 per cent Slendale Pidcock Hiper

Is it the bike, the skills, the willpower - or the glasses? Tom Pidcock has equipped his signature model from Slendale with ultra HD lenses and a bright red and white look. Works for MTB and road bike use - provided you're travelling anywhere near as fast as Pidcock. Otherwise it looks more like a fairing. Price: 159 euros.

The favourable one: Alpina Lumin

Who says that branded glasses have to be expensive? Alpina proves the opposite with the new Lumin: for a fair €69, you get a stylish design, large field of vision, rubberised nose pads and temple tips for plenty of grip on bumpy passages. Available in eight colours, category 3. Our verdict: top value for money! Price: 69 euros >> available here at a reduced price.