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10 Best Cycling Sunglasses for 2021

What you need to Consider

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Being outdoors in changeable weather conditions, sunglasses are essential for Cycling. Protection is needed from flying debris such as dirt and stones that is kicked up by tyres, as well as naturally flying insects and bugs.

Protection is also needed from the harsh elements throughout the day, from bright sunshine, to heavy glare and rain. By reducing glare and brightness, sports sunglasses allow you to see more comfortably and relax your eyes. In addition, choosing the right tints, frame shape and type of prescription, if you have one, can really enhance your vision and enjoyment when cycling. 

Below we have provided advice on selecting the best sunglasses for cycling and our recommended top 10 sunglasses ranges for 2021 based on their excellent performance and reliability. Typically lightweight and strong, with excellent optical qualities and performance coated lenses, the brands are trusted and worn by the Pros. Only the highest standards are good enough, and you should expect the best.

Key Frame Considerations for Cycling Sunglasses:    

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  • Wrap around frame - 6 or 8 base curved frames (curved and highly curved lenses respectively) provides protection against the elements and a wide field of vision.
  • Semi-rimmed frames - No obstruction when looking down at your GPS or the terrain in-front of you.
  • Anti-slip nose pads - Help stop your sunglasses sliding down your nose when you are moving your head.
  • Removable headband - For added support for fit and comfort
  • Frame Ventilation - Helps reduce fog or condensation.

 

Key Lens  Considerations for Cycling Sunglasses:  

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  • 100% UV protection - For protection from UV radiation
  • Include either interchangeable lenses or are photochromic - To provide accommodation for the different light conditions experienced on a typical days cycling. 
  • Mirror coated - Reflects the intensity of the suns glare

 

Best Lens Colours to Consider for Cycling Sunglasses:     

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  • Grey/smoke - Block out light without losing the natural colour perception and are great for sunny weather use. 
  • Brown - High contrast browns and coppers will enhance the perception and provide a sharp contrast on road and track surfaces in bright light. 
  • Orange/Amber - For partly sunny conditions they help increase contrast to enable you to read the terrain better.
  • Yellow - Its more effective in low light conditions or overcast days. It is superior in contrast enhancement.
  • Clear - This lens is suitable for low light and dark conditions. Ideal for shielding the eyes from wind and debris without compromising vision.

 

Prescription Considerations for Cycling Sunglasses:

  • Polycarbonate / NXT - Always choose an impact resistant lens material for sports especially cycling this will stop the impact of any loose stone that may flick up into your eyes. polycarbonate and NXT are both great options to choose. NXT is clearer, strong and has better clarity than polycarbonate but is not available for all sunglasses and high prescriptions. 
  • Photochromic - These lenses will change colour with the light, becoming darker in bright sunlight, and lighter in an overcast sky. They avoid you having to change lenses or sunglasses in different light conditions as they will adjust to providing you with the optimum vision for the light available.
  • Crystal Vision Coating - This includes our FREE anti-scratch coating but will at hydrophobic (like the wax coating on your car this will ensure rain rolls off your lenses), anti-reflective (this is coated front and back and will help decrease glare and reflection off the lens and easy clean/ oleophobic (this helps eliminate dust and smudges on your lenses making them easy to clean and less likely to get dirty in the first place)
  • Wrap Prescription Lenses - Can select prescriptions that will fit directly into 6 base curved wrap frames or below only. For 8 base wrap frames, select one that will fit a clip-in prescription or a direct clip lens.

Tip:  Anti-fog coating- This is not something we usually recommend. We only added the coating to our prescription range due to requests. Our main reason is that we do not think it off the bests value for money as our Crystal Vision as you can add an ant-fog gel but you cannot have any other coatings when you have a anti-fog coating. There are plenty of great anti-fog gels and sprays coatings CLICK HERE to choose.

(All products and brands are genuine and authentic. All prescription lenses are made in UK to EU rules and regulations and safety standards. We also check all frames and prescriptions before leaving our practice to ensure they meet your requirements.)  

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