For me, the best cycling glasses are the cherry on top of the cake of cycling fashion. They’re a chance to present yourself to the world. All about speed? Then don something hyper-performance. Going for a casual ride? Throw on something with a little more style.
But of course, the cycling sunglasses in this list not only look good, but they also perform excellently, because as well as being a fashion statement, cycling glasses have a job to do. They need to shield your eyes from the sun, keep things visible in low light, keep debris at bay, and protect you from high winds. Even on a windless day if you descend at 70km/h, that’s an enormous breeze to contend with.
Previously, in the era of Coppi et al, cycling sunglasses were just sunglasses, or if your name was Laurent Fignon, actual spectacles. Nowadays however, they have evolved into performance-enhancing products far removed from their forebears. Even the best prescription cycling glasses look nothing like the glasses you wear for the rest of your day.
The large monolens has become the de facto standard for today’s best cycling glasses, with variations on a theme. If you’re new to cycling you may think these designs look a little outlandish, a little brash, or ostentatious, and while visually you may be right, the large singular lens provides benefits over two smaller lenses. Firstly you get a much bigger field of view, noticeably less obstructed by the frame, and secondly, you are afforded (on the whole) greater wind protection. And sure, if you’re wearing jeans and a T-shirt and you’re off out to your anniversary dinner they may well look ridiculous, but in context, with your favourite jersey and over the straps of the best road bike helmets, you’re going to look great.
As with all tech, there is a dizzying array of jargon, some of it useful and a lot of it not so much. Worry not though, as we’ve got a guide at the bottom to help you sort your Prizm from your Clarity and make sure you get the right pair for your needs, whether that’s the most comfortable, the best optics, or just something that looks cool as heck.
What glasses are best for bike riding? Well, let’s find out.
The best cycling glasses available today
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