The Best Performance Cycling Glasses

08.10.2020
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When you are cycling, you need the right glasses to ensure that you have optimal visibility at all times. Whether you are hitting a local trail for a short ride or competing in an extended road race, a clear field of vision is essential. Fortunately, Safety Gear Pro has some of the best prescription cycling sunglasses and non-prescription sunglasses to help ensure you have the best riding experience possible.

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Oakley Flak Draft

Oakley Flak Draft

These glasses feature a special system designed to enhance the clarity of your vision. They make it easy to determine what is a hazard in front of you such as a branch, rock or animal in the road. Even at high speeds, you will always see clearly with the Oakley Flak Draft glasses. Plus, they have a sleek design that riders love. These are available as prescription cycling glasses.

Oakley Sutro

Oakley Sutro

The oversized lens on these glasses offers excellent visibility. They have a very striking design that is perfect for the cyclist who wants to stand out. Plus, they deliver optimal performance in a broad variety of settings. The single-lens design is very popular. However, like the Radar and Jawbreaker glasses, they cannot accept a prescription.

Oakley Radar

Oakley Radar

This pair of glasses offers a familiar design for Oakley fans. The design is based on the brand’s extensive experience working with professional athletes, including cyclists. For example, these glasses feature vents at the top of the lens. This helps to mitigate fogging, an important consideration for any high-intensity sport. They also offer excellent comfort even during long rides.

Oakley Jawbreaker

Oakley Jawbreaker

These glasses are some of the most popular in the cycling world. They offer a full-rimed version of the one-lens style offered by the Radar glasses. Similarly, they also feature vents at the top of the lens for minimal fogging. The popularity of these glasses stems primarily from the impressive visual field coverage. You can easily look around without getting blinded by the sunlight.

Ryders Seventh

Ryders Seventh 

Ryders is a brand well-known in the cycling world. In fact, they produce glasses specifically for cycling. One of the best features of these glasses is that they are dipped in an anti-fogging treatment. So, they offer superior performance even in the most challenging scenarios. This style is very comfortable and provides great coverage. They are available as prescription cycling sunglasses.

Tifosi Elder

Tifosi Elder

Tifosi makes glasses that are ideal for either running or cycling. For multi-sport athletes, they can be an excellent choice. The Elder glasses are top-of-the-line with half-rims and excellent visibility. They feature technologies including glare guard, vents, adjustable nose protection and UV protection. They can be ordered with your prescription.

Tifosi Veloce

Tifosi Veloce

The Tifosi Veloce are ballistic tested, meaning that they will help to protect your face in the event of an impact from a rock or other hazard. They feature other great features such as hydrophilic rubber, optically decentered lenses and adjustable earpieces. These glasses are an excellent choice if you want comfortable glasses that will also offer protection for your eyes.

Tifosi Alpe 2.0

Tifosi Alpe 2.0

Finally, the Tifosi Alpe 2.0 is a pair of full-rimmed glasses. Like the other Tifosi glasses, they feature glare guard, UV protection and are optically decentered. They also are extremely comfortable with adjustable earpieces. The design is smaller, making them especially popular with women. You can order this style as prescription cycling sunglasses.

Place Your Order Today

The above eight glasses are some of the best performance cycling sunglasses on the market. If you are getting ready for your next big trip, you will want to get one of these pairs of glasses.

Safety Gear Pro has a wide selection of sunglasses for cycling and other sports. We want you to be ready to perform your best in any athletic situation. So, check out our full catalog and find the frames you like the best. Remember, you can customize many of our glasses with prescriptions and coatings. Place your order today.

Prescription Cycling Sunglasses

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cycling Sunglasses

Where Can I Order Performance Cycling Glasses?

You can order high-performance cycling sunglasses from Safety Gear Pro. We offer all the above eight glasses as well as a variety of other excellent options. Plus, you can customize many of the glasses to better suit your cycling needs.

Can I Order My Glasses With My Prescription?

Yes, you can order many of Safety Gear Pro’s glasses with prescriptions. Some of the Oakley glasses cannot be due to their one-lens technology. Select a pair of frames that you like and choose the “Prescription Lens” option on the product page to order prescription cycling glasses.

Do I Need Polarized Lenses for Cycling?

Polarized lenses are very popular among cyclists. They offer optimal UV protection, which can be essential whether you are riding on a trail or the road. Some people prefer to simply choose a tint and UV-protective coating. However, for optimal protection, select polarization also.

What Lens Features Are Available for Cycling Sunglasses?

Many cyclists choose Safety Gear Pro’s anti-fog lens coating. Riding a bike can be hot and sweaty work. This can quickly lead to fogging. The coating will help protect against that. Additionally, anti-glare coating is a popular choice to help maintain maximum visibility.

What Sunglasses Do Pros Wear?

All the above glasses are options selected by some pro cyclists. The Oakley Jawbreakers are perhaps the most popular among pros due to the coverage they offer. However, you should choose your glasses based on the frames that fit your face best while offering your desired features.