Leatt has been on the cutting edge of protective gear for some time. Earlier this spring I attended the launch for the Velocity goggles and the new DBX 4.0 full face helmet, and taking a set of each home with me, I’ve been rocking them on all my gravity fueled rides with great results. Certifed […]
Review: Shred Brain Box Full Face MTB Helmet & Nastify MTB Goggles
As the name implies, Shred Optics is an eyewear and protection design brand. Established in 2006, Shred initially focused in the snowsports industry, but also offer a collection of MTB helmets and goggles. They were also known for being the helmet of choice for the late Kelly McGazza. The Brain Box NoShock McGazza Forever signature […]
Review: Bolle B-Rock Sunglasses
Bolle sunglasses are a bit less common on the trails locally, but worldwide, the brand is known for their high-performance eyewear with a focus on comfort. We were drawn to the Bolle B-Rock with its full rim design, which offers a wide range of eye protection and coverage, as was as the wide field of […]
Adidas Sport Eyewear Launches Two New Performance Lifestyle Frames For Everyday Riding
Active lifestyle sunglasses are the new hotness, and with two new frames, Adidas Sport eyewear has expanded their lineup with additional models that blend lightweight performance that stays on your face with eyewear that doesn’t scream bike geek. Adjustable nose pads and strategically placed grip material keep them in place while active in a silhouette […]
Review: Adidas Sport Eyewear Horizor
Performance-slash-sport lifestyle eyewear is the hot ticket this year and we’re all the better for it. When the new Adidas Sport Eyewear Horizor sunglasses arrived and I first donned them I was stoked. Though Adidas isn’t a brand that comes to mind when it comes to performance eyewear, the appeal of the Horizor is readily […]
Review: Bolle 6th Sense Sunglasses
Bolle’s 6th Sense sunglasses with their snap on aerodynamic fairings appear intended for road use, but wrap around protection paired with large lenses, substantial eye coverage and full field of vision is appealing to all cyclists. After becoming enamored with the experience of riding with goggles, I’ve been seeking out eye glasses that provide similar levels of eye […]
Uvex Variotronic Technology: Glasses and Goggles from the Future
$350 is a lot to spend on a pair of glasses, but damn, if these things weren’t as cool as hell. Uvex has created high-tech lenses that can adapt to lighting conditions in an instant, thanks to their amazing new Variotronic technology. The revolutionary technology was on display at Interbike, and while they’re a bit […]
Smith Squad MTB Goggles
Having your goggles fog up is probably the worst part of wearing goggles mountain biking, so the new Squad mountain bike specific goggles from Smith Optics are all about the air flow. While the frame looks similar to the existing Squad model intended for snow sport use, the MTB specific versions similarities end there.
Review: Ryders Eyewear antiFog Thorn Sunglasses
I’ve always had issues with sunglasses fogging up on rides, so when Ryders Eyewear reached out to let me know they were sending samples of their new sunglasses with a new anti-fog treatment, saying I was looking forward to trying them out is a bit of an understatement. And while I wasn’t sure the Ryders Thorn Glasses with antiFog […]
Review: Shore Googles from Ryders Eyewear
We’re the first to admit the aesthetic of goggles with the half shell helmet isn’t our favorite, but being able to see when you’re descending at high speeds is worth it. Especially with today’s bikes that are so capable, and at home going really, really fast. Large sunglasses aren’t always enough, so I’ve taken to rocking the […]
Fresh Gear: Light Adjusting Sunglasses from Ryders Eyewear
It’s been a while since I’ve shopped for riding sunglasses. When I last found a pair that worked for me, I bought a spare set, and they’ve been my go-to for the last few seasons. These days they’re a bit run down and they fog up constantly, to the point I stopped wearing them. According […]