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Cycling Glasses Protect Your Eyes and Improve Riding Comfort
Cycling glasses work at the same time as protective gear and as a comfort booster for riding. They protect against sun and flying insects. In mountain biking, they shield your eyes from branches and debris. In freezing weather, they help prevent eye damage caused by the cold. There’s plenty of choice in cycling glasses for different uses.
Cycling Glasses for Recreational Riding and Commuting
Many people may have the misconception that cycling glasses are only needed by active hobbyists and competitive cyclists. The purpose of cycling glasses—more casually called riding glasses—is to protect the wearer, and that protection is also needed by everyday commuters and casual riders.
In summer, the biggest risks to a cyclist’s eyes are the sun, insects, and debris. Off-road, you’ll also encounter branches and twigs. In winter, cold and wind are the greatest risks for your eyes. Good glasses also help you observe other traffic and obstacles better, even in more challenging conditions.
Cycling Glasses Have a Wide Price Range and Many Styles
Cycling glasses can resemble regular sunglasses in terms of temple and frame style, so side protection isn’t always necessary. An important feature, in addition to basic protection, is minimizing fogging as much as possible. So there isn’t just one single style of cycling glasses.
Cycling lenses also come in a wide variety—just like modern sunglasses. Lenses designed for sunny weather are often mirrored to provide maximum protection. In addition, cycling lenses are available in photochromic options (they darken in bright environments) as well as completely clear lenses for cloudy, rainy, and low-light conditions.
The price range for cycling glasses is broad: with a few dozen euros you can get glasses that are sufficient for your needs, while someone investing in a specific brand may spend hundreds of euros.
Cycling Glasses for People Who Wear Prescription Glasses
Cycling and sports glasses can be fitted with adapters that hold prescription lenses. That way, you don’t need to have expensive specialty lenses made separately for cycling and other sports.
With cycling glasses that have adapters and prescriptions, interchangeable lenses can be used in the same way as with glasses without adapters.
Buying Cycling Glasses
When buying cycling glasses, the most important criteria are what style suits you best and how much you’re willing to spend. Getting adapters is of course important if you need prescription lenses. It’s also a good idea to have a few different interchangeable lenses ready.
Explore Kärkkäinen’s Cycling category and cycling glasses selection today. You can also easily order your products online.