The 6 Best Cycling goggles

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Every sport has its indispensable equipment. What the cleated shoes are for football or the training gloves for weight training, the cycling glasses are for cycling. However, it is not enough simply to use any sunglasses, because good cycling glasses must fit both the wearer and the area of application. However, the wide range does not make it easy to make the right choice. So what do you have to pay attention to when buying and what makes a good pair of glasses?

Flexibility is the trump cardThe second central point to look out for when buying bicycle goggles is the material of the frame. For several reasons at once, flexible plastic frames are preferable to light metal frames or hard plastic frames, as they are used in most normal sunglasses. The reason for this is the durability of the frame, because the constant placement of the lenses on and off as well as their possible replacement cause forces which can lead to permanent deformation in light metals and breakage in hard plastics. In addition, flexible plastic frames also guarantee better grip when mountain biking off-road. Finally, there is also the safety aspect in the event of a fall, especially since metal and hard plastic frames increase the risk of injury. Good cycling glasses also have rubberized temples that prevent them from slipping. For mountain bikers who are on the move in difficult terrain, cycling goggles are also a good option, as the temples can be replaced with an elastic carrying strap so that the goggles do not fall off even in the event of strong vibrations.

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While conventional sunglasses, which many cyclists wear on their tours, are only optimised in terms of design, cycling glasses are characterised by their functional optimisation. On the other hand, this does not mean, however, that cycling goggles cannot be chic. However, a good pair of cycling glasses should be worn with comfort in mind, especially as it is an item of equipment that is under stress when cycling and is exposed to influences such as sweat, wind and vibrations. The nose pads are decisive for the seat and comfort. Since each nose has a different shape, soft rubber or silicone pads that adapt to the shape of the nose on their own are an advantage. Some glasses alternatively have interchangeable nose pads in different sizes. The final choice is a matter of taste. It is essential to avoid models with nose pads that are too narrow or too hard and exert pressure on the nose while reducing the airflow through the nose.

The right lens for all circumstancesAt the heart of every good pair of bicycle glasses, however, are the lenses. In addition to flexibility and break resistance, the properties that every lens must fulfil regardless of its ultimate purpose include, above all, adequate UV protection. Before purchasing, you should therefore make sure that the model of your choice is marked “UV 400” or “100% UV protection”. In addition, the general principle applies: the larger, the better, because only a large-area glass can optimally protect the eyes from external influences such as rain, dust and draughts. Not absolutely necessary but desirable quality features are polarizing lenses and lenses with an anti-fog coating. While the polarization reduces reflections, the anti-fog coating ensures that the bike glasses do not fog up.

Color plays have not only fashionable reasonsWho wants to be prepared for all lighting conditions but not buy several bicycle glasses at the same time, the best is a model with interchangeable lenses. These spectacles with rimless frames not only allow the tinting level to be changed in seconds, but also provide a larger field of vision due to the missing frame rim. The colour of the different glasses is by far not only fashionable, but above all functional. While strongly tinted or black lenses are best suited for driving in the blazing sun, clear lenses are ideal for driving in the dark or on rainy days. Yellow and orange lenses are also very popular. In poor lighting conditions they act as a residual light amplifier and on days with bad weather they have a positive effect on the mood, as the warm colours stimulate the corresponding areas in the human brain.

ConclusionGood cycling glasses do not necessarily have to be expensive, but should have most of the features mentioned. However, if you buy your first pair of cycling glasses, it would be a good idea to have several models sent home to try out, or preferably to take advantage of a consultation in a bicycle shop.

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