Cycling glasses are as much a part of your kit as your helmet or gloves — they protect your eyes from sun, wind, and road debris, and they say something about your style, too. The problem is that many of the best cycling glasses can cost a small fortune. Having tested close to 100 pairs over the years, from cheap cycling glasses to full pro-level eyewear, I can tell you that spending big isn’t the only way to get a quality pair.
Every pair of glasses in this guide comes in under £60 (around $75), and many are regularly discounted below that. What you won’t find here is a pair that sacrifices genuine quality — each one offers wide, protective lenses and features that genuinely outperform their price tag.
Our top overall pick is the Victory Chimp A.P.E., from £39 / $53. You can go cheaper, but this is where price and quality meet most convincingly.
Best cheap cycling glasses
1. Victory Chimp A.P.E. Optics Vega Evo
➕ Myriad of included lenses
➕ Robust and looks great
➖ Wide nose piece
At this price, it’s hard to ask for anything more than this. The A.P.E. looks sharp, feels solid, and fits well — you even get a tonne of options to choose from in the lens package. Included are a mirrored lens, a photochromic lens, a clear lens, a polarised lens, and a prescription insert, covering virtually every condition you’re likely to ride in. The only minor gripe is that the nosepiece runs a little wide, and there’s no narrower alternative included. For the money, though, that’s a small ask.
2. Van Rysel Kware Category 3
➕ Used by pros
➕ Brilliant coverage
➖ Large lens may be oversized for some
If your goal is to look like you’re riding for a WorldTour team without spending like one, these are the glasses to reach for. Used by the Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale squad, the Kware Category 3 genuinely feels like premium eyewear. Coverage is excellent, glare is handled well, the fit is secure without feeling tight, and the overall construction is nice and light. The single-lens design is the only limitation, with performance dropping noticeably in low light or overcast conditions. There isn’t any adjustability to speak of, though that’s par for the course at this…
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