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		<title>Alleycat Glasses from Melon Optics Offer Broad Coverage and Zeiss Clear Trail Vision [Review]</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2020 06:50:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Each pair of Melon Optics Alleycat riding glasses comes with two Zeiss lenses and custom frame colors. </p>
<p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/alleycat-glasses-from-melop-optics-offer-broad-coverage-and-zeiss-clear-trail-vision/">Alleycat Glasses from Melon Optics Offer Broad Coverage and Zeiss Clear Trail Vision [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5731.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5731-1170x781.jpg" alt="Melon Optics Alleycat" class="wp-image-504697" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5731-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5731-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5731-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5731-768x513.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5731-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5731.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>



<p>Having the right windshield for your ride can make trail time considerably more pleasant. If you missed our full <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/2020-trail-rated-mtb-sunglasses-roundup-review/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2020 sunglasses roundup</a>, make sure to also check out those pairs. </p>



<p>The <a href="https://melonoptics.com/shop/alleycat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alleycat</a> shades arrived from Melon Optics a while after our annual roundup, and I have been wearing them on the trail since. Like <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mountain-bike-goggle-roundup-debris-free-vision-in-every-color-you-could-want/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">their goggles</a>, the ordering process for these glasses is rather enjoyable. You get to choose from six different frame colors, five lens hues, five different colors for the nose piece, and finally six shades for the slice of Melon that&#8217;s printed on the temple. I went with grey splatter paint frames, smoke lenses, and turquoise everywhere else.   </p>



<p>At 135€ or $150 these aren&#8217;t the least expensive eye protection on the market, but they are arguably some of the best. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"><ul class="blocks-gallery-grid"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5729.jpg"><img decoding="async" width="1170" height="740" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5729-1170x740.jpg" alt="Melon Optics Alleycat" data-id="504700" data-full-url="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5729.jpg" data-link="https://www.singletracks.com/?attachment_id=504700" class="wp-image-504700" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5729-1170x740.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5729-750x475.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5729-768x486.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5729-600x380.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5729.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">This clear lens has become my daily windshield.</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5727.jpg"><img decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5727-1170x781.jpg" alt="Melon Optics Alleycat" data-id="504701" data-full-url="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5727.jpg" data-link="https://www.singletracks.com/?attachment_id=504701" class="wp-image-504701" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5727-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5727-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5727-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5727-768x513.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5727-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5727.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">I promise that I&#8217;m not nearly as grumpy as I look in photos. </figcaption></figure></li></ul></figure>



<p>Each pair of Alleycat frames comes with the tinted Zeiss lens of your choice, and a clear Zeiss lens for low light applications. The &#8220;smoke&#8221; lens has a lighter tint than a lot of road-inspired riding shades, making it a better fit for mountain biking. I have been able to use the smoke lens on some notably shady tracks without feeling like the tint was affecting my vision. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5730-1170x781.jpg" alt="Melon Optics Alleycat" class="wp-image-504699" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5730-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5730-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5730-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5730-768x513.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5730-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5730.jpg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>Each pair includes two lenses, a hard shell case, and a microfiber bag.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The clear lens is unnoticeably there, offering solid coverage on darker days. Folks who wear contact lenses will appreciate the amount of wind protection this lens provides, helping keep your contacts moist longer while shielding your eyes from dust and insects. Openings on either side offer just enough airflow to keep the lens fog-free as long as you keep moving.</p>



<p>The flexible frame makes swapping between lenses a quick and simple process that takes less than a minute. Soon after you order a pair of Alleycats the company sends an email including a video on how to change lenses, cutting the guesswork. A few weeks later they follow up asking for good and bad feedback on your purchase. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"><ul class="blocks-gallery-grid"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5734.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5734-1170x781.jpg" alt="Melon Optics Alleycat" data-id="504703" data-full-url="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5734.jpg" data-link="https://www.singletracks.com/?attachment_id=504703" class="wp-image-504703" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5734-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5734-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5734-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5734-768x513.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5734-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5734.jpg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5735.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5735-1170x781.jpg" alt="Melon Optics Alleycat" data-id="504702" data-full-url="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5735.jpg" data-link="https://www.singletracks.com/?attachment_id=504702" class="wp-image-504702" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5735-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5735-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5735-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5735-768x513.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5735-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC5735.jpg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure></li></ul></figure>



<p>Both the temple and nose rubber are nice and grippy, keeping the 30g Alleycats in place on rough descents no matter the sweat factor. The frame flexes enough to make it fit different face shapes well without feeling overly soft or cheap.</p>



<p>I have tested a massive pile of riding glasses and these quickly rose to the top in terms of clarity, coverage, and looks. </p>



<p><em>We would like to thank Melon Optics for sending the <a href="https://melonoptics.com/shop/alleycat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alleycat</a> glasses over for testing and review. </em></p>



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<p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/alleycat-glasses-from-melop-optics-offer-broad-coverage-and-zeiss-clear-trail-vision/">Alleycat Glasses from Melon Optics Offer Broad Coverage and Zeiss Clear Trail Vision [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mountain Bike Goggle Roundup: Debris-Free Vision in Every Color</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gerow]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2019 10:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We take a closer look at five pairs of mountain bike goggles and lenses.</p>
<p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mountain-bike-goggle-roundup-debris-free-vision-in-every-color-you-could-want/">Mountain Bike Goggle Roundup: Debris-Free Vision in Every Color</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-260890 size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Goggles-overview-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260890" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Goggles-overview-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Goggles-overview-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Goggles-overview-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Goggles-overview-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>Frame color options and lens tints vary greatly, and you can certainly add a lot of pop to your helmet with a bright pair of goggles.</figcaption></figure>



<p>When the dirt sprays like a shotgun blast from the buzzsawing tire lugs in front of you, proper vision protection is paramount. Without roost from the hyper-tuned engines of motocross, what purpose do goggles serve for mountain bike riders? I was asking myself this question often, until I went down a run in deep dust wearing a well-designed pair of purpose-made mountain bike goggles. Now, I strap them on for any descent-focused ride.</p>



<p>The top reasons goggles can be a great addition to your gravity riding wardrobe are that they keep your eyes from watering in the rushing wind, keep contact lenses or glasses cleaner, provide a broader range of UVA/B/C coverage than sunglasses, are often impact resistant, and they guard your eyes against debris, insects, mud, and dust. If those aren&#8217;t compelling factors, consider that goggles are more durable than most sunglasses, the strap makes them harder to lose and easier to store, they often include several lens options, you can mount tear-off and roll-off lens covers when it is muddy, and most lenses are less expensive than those in high-end sunglasses.</p>


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<p>We recently collected a variety of eye masks to share with readers, in the hope that one of them might improve your viewing experience out on the trail. Each pair has a similarly functioning strap, held in place by a few strips of silicone, so I won&#8217;t focus on straps in this review.</p>



<p>Additionally, I found very little variance in the foam face-cushion that softens the frame against your skin. The elements that seem most important include the field of vision, breathability, and model-specific lens features.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-reviews/Sunglasses-Goggles/B-50-Goggle_16276">O&#8217;Neal B50</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-260882 size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/oneal-goggle-front--1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260882" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/oneal-goggle-front--1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/oneal-goggle-front--750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/oneal-goggle-front--768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/oneal-goggle-front--600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>Thankfully, these things also look huge from the inside.</figcaption></figure>



<p>I slotted the <a href="https://www.oneal.eu/en/products/mountainbike/goggles/6020-100o_b-50-goggle/">O&#8217;Neal B50</a> eye-guards first because they were my favorite pair out of the five I tested. I have a broad <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupillary_distance">pupillary distance</a>&nbsp;of 63mm, and the B50 spread the largest field of vision of any goggle I have worn. The B50&#8217;s wide view angle is thanks in part to their magnetic lens attachment. The lenses are held on by eight magnets, instead of using traditional plastic clips around the frame, allowing them to open up the view considerably.</p>



<p>Cleaning the lens while riding is a uniquely simple process. Simply pull the lens off, clean it with the provided microfiber pouch, then slap it back on. You don&#8217;t have to remove the goggles or stop in order to keep them clean. On hot days you can pull the lens off to give your eyes some fresh air while you wait for your buddies to wipe the dust from their eyes.</p>



<p>Alongside their impressive field of view, these goggles won my favor for their ability to deal with fog. The double-pane lens is nearly impossible to fog, and when I did manage to give it the steam the lens cleared as soon as I started riding. I raced an enduro in the snow while wearing the B50, and with ventilation along every edge of the frame, the goggles kept the temperature just right inside. The lens&#8217;s anti-fog properties worked so well that I was able to climb with them on, adding a little extra warmth on my face.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-260881 size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Oneal-apart--1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260881" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Oneal-apart--1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Oneal-apart--750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Oneal-apart--768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Oneal-apart--600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>The metal rectangles along the frame are part of the magnet system.</figcaption></figure>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>€89.99</li><li>Magnetic lens attachment allows you to remove and clean the shield in seconds</li><li>Integrated tear-off pins</li><li>Anti-reflective coating,&nbsp;100% UVA/B/C protection,</li><li>Blue Blocker coating that filters the blue light from 430 nm where the blue light is the most harmful</li><li>Goggle pouch included</li><li>Spare lenses available in clear, gray, yellow, radium red, radium blue, and silver mirror</li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-260883 size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/oneal-through-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260883" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/oneal-through-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/oneal-through-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/oneal-through-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/oneal-through-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>I photographed this walnut leaf through each of the lenses, within a few minutes of one another, to give a rough idea of the shade and clarity each provides. The leaf is situated in the shade, and all camera settings are the same throughout. This is through O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s &#8220;Silver Mirror&#8221; lens.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-reviews/Sunglasses-Goggles/Leatt-Velocity-65_16277">Leatt Velocity 6.5</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-260873 size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-goggle-front-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260873" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-goggle-front-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-goggle-front-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-goggle-front-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-goggle-front-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>Leatt&#8217;s &#8220;Out-rigger&#8221; strap attachments give the goggles a sweet moto look.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Like the O&#8217;Neal pair above, Leatt&#8217;s new <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4MFX6B?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1">Velocity 6.5</a> goggles open a massive field of vision through double-pane, anti-fog lenses. The company claims that their visual span is a whopping 170°. The military-grade, bulletproof lens panes are tapered to provide the most natural vision possible. With their flower-petal soft fleece lining, these goggles were the easiest to forget about of the five reviewed here.</p>



<p>The eight different lens options can be changed in a matter of seconds by releasing the &#8220;out-riggers&#8221; and popping the lens free from a few frame anchors. This feature is particularly useful on rainy rides when you want to remove the lens and clean it between runs.</p>



<p>The wide-set out-riggers attach the strap further away from your face than other goggles, allowing the frame to sink further into diverse full-face helmet openings. The lens and frame&#8217;s self-draining design makes the Velocity 6.5 a fantastic option for hotter riding, when you want to keep your eyes salt- and dust-free.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/leatt-open-better--1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260875" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/leatt-open-better--1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/leatt-open-better--750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/leatt-open-better--768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/leatt-open-better--600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></figure>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>$89.99 (Available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4MFX6B?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/?q=leatt+velocity+6.5">other retailers</a>)</li><li>Bulletproof and impact tested to: ANSI Z87.1-2015, Military Ballistic Impact Standard (MIL-DTL-43511D), Certified CE EN 1938 :2010</li><li>Permanent anti-fog function built into the inner lens polymer</li><li>Roll-off and tear-off ready, with a pack of tear-offs included</li><li>Self-draining lens/frame design</li><li>Easy clip-in/out lens change (Second simplest in the test)</li><li>OTG – Over-the-glasses fit</li><li>Optional lenses available from 22 to 83% light transmission (VLT)</li><li>17 colorways available</li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-260874 size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-nose-guard--1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260874" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-nose-guard--1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-nose-guard--750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-nose-guard--768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-nose-guard--600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>The goggles come with this nose-guard, intended to protect the bridge of your schnoz in a crash. I had trouble keeping it installed, and ended up removing it.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-260876 size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-through--1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260876" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-through--1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-through--750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-through--768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leatt-through--600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>The double-pane Ruby Red Rose lens is notably clear, and its tint colors the forest brightly.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-reviews/Sunglasses-Goggles/Melon-Parker-MTB-MX_16278">Melon Parker MTB MX</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-Goggle-front-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260879" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-Goggle-front-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-Goggle-front-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-Goggle-front-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-Goggle-front-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></figure>



<p>In addition to designing a well-ventilated goggle with a broad field of vision, Melon offers the most aesthetically customizable vision protection on the market. You can select the color and design of the strap, frame, and lens, and all three components are interchangeable. Riders can choose a different look for every ride of the week if they like.</p>



<p>I chose the galaxy strap, galaxy frame, and Blue Chrome lens, and what arrived in the mail was the best-looking pair of goggles I have owned by a long shot. They stand out in photos, and nearly everyone I meet on the trail wants to know where they can get a pair.</p>



<p>Of the three single-pane goggles I tested, the <a href="https://www.melonoptics.co.uk/shop/parker-mtb-mx-goggles/">Parker MTB MX</a> had the best ventilation and anti-fog system. Though I didn&#8217;t wear this pair while racing in a blizzard, I have not had trouble with them fogging or getting sweaty on slower sections of trail. The frames sit a good distance from my face, and with multiple rows of ventilation on all sides, they feel comfortably cool.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-full-view-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260878" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-full-view-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-full-view-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-full-view-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-full-view-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></figure>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>€45</li><li>Hundreds of color and design combinations</li><li>100% UV protected</li><li>Anti-fog coating</li><li>Tear-off pins</li><li>Vented to direct airflow across the lens</li><li>SwitchFast strap system changes the look in 10 seconds</li><li>Fleece facial layer</li><li>6 lens tint options</li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-260880 size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-through-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260880" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-through-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-through-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-through-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melon-through-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>Melon&#8217;s Blue Chrome lens has a cool &#8220;pop-out&#8221; effect on the spring foliage.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-reviews/Sunglasses-Goggles/Shred-Nastify-MTB-McGazza-Forever_16279">Shred Nastify Mcgazza Forever</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shredz-Goggle-front-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260886" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shredz-Goggle-front-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shredz-Goggle-front-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shredz-Goggle-front-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shredz-Goggle-front-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></figure>



<p>Shred is an Italy-based brand, well known in the snow sports world, now working their way down the dirt trail. Their <a href="https://snp.link/886a4785">Nastify McGazza</a> signature goggle sports the nickname of famed freeride specialist Kelly McGarry. McGarry died of a heart attack while riding in 2016, and his friends, family, and team, including Shred Optics, have since created the Kelly McGarry Foundation to provide grants and financial support to <a href="http://www.mcgarryfoundation.com/projects.html">a range of mountain bike projects</a>.</p>



<p>The Nastify goggles are decidedly simple in design, lightweight, and by far the most flexible frame and lens combo in the roundup. You can twist the frames until they are nearly doubled-over, without releasing the lens. However, the malleable lens can quickly be pulled free from the frames when tugged in the right direction, and are held in place by a channel cut all the way around the frame.</p>



<p>With large vents across the top and bottom, the Nastify Mcgazza goggles breathe well, but feel slightly warmer than the other pairs included here. Shred also makes a larger pair of goggles called the <a href="https://snp.link/07687e14">Amazify</a> that will fit over glasses, and expand the field of view with their Shredwide design.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shr4ed-strap--1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260884" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shr4ed-strap--1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shr4ed-strap--750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shr4ed-strap--768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shr4ed-strap--600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></figure>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>€85</li><li>No tear-off pins available</li><li>Contrast boosting lens technology</li><li>Fleece-face lining</li><li>Includes goggle case and sticker kit</li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-260885 size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/shred-through-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260885" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/shred-through-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/shred-through-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/shred-through-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/shred-through-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>The yellow &#8220;Contrast Boosting&#8221; lens tint offers good definition in the forest.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-reviews/Sunglasses-Goggles/Smith-Squad-MTB_16280">Smith Squad MTB</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SMITH-goggles-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260888" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SMITH-goggles-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SMITH-goggles-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SMITH-goggles-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SMITH-goggles-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></figure>



<p>Based on prior experiences with Smith&#8217;s sunglasses, I had high expectations for their&nbsp;<a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=52&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10060&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=1229556">Squad MTB</a> goggles. The frames and strap come in a variety of colors, from earth tones to crossing-guard fluoro, and almost as many lens tint options.</p>



<p>These were the only goggles I tested with clear lenses, and they were nothing other than that: clear. While it is nice to have a fully transparent lens on hand, I found myself wishing for a bit of tint on most rides. Fortunately, Smith sends two different lenses with each pair of goggles so you can swap in the appropriate tint before heading out for a ride.</p>



<p>The field of view in the Squad MTB goggles was notably smaller than any of the other pairs in this review, and felt constricted while riding. The narrower view was so distracting that I took the goggles off half way down every run, preferring dust in my eyes over skewed vision. Smith makes a wider version of this goggle, called the Squad XL MTB, that they recommend for riders with wider pupillary distances.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Smith-front-log-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260887" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Smith-front-log-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Smith-front-log-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Smith-front-log-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Smith-front-log-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></figure>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>€100 (Available at <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=52&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10060&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=1229556">Backcountry</a> and <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/?q=Smith%20Squad%20MTB">other retailers</a>)</li><li>5 ChromaPop lens options available</li><li>Anti-fog treatment</li><li>Wide open ventilation</li><li>Tear-off/roll-off pins</li><li>9 frame/strap colorways</li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-260889 size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smith-vents--1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260889" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smith-vents--1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smith-vents--750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smith-vents--768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smith-vents--600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>Vents on the Squad MTB goggles are not covered with any foam or mesh protection like the other pairs in this roundup, letting dust blow in through the holes. On one occasion an insect flew in the hole and I had to stop to get it away from my eyes.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-260893 size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smith-through--1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-260893" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smith-through--1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smith-through--750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smith-through--768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smith-through--600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>Crystal clear, as the lens description would suggest, the ChromoPop lenses are said to maximize color contrast in the forest.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Final thoughts</h2>



<p>While any of these goggles will work for most folks, I would highly recommend looking into a pair with a double-pane lens. The ability to ride in all conditions, without suffering a foggy-goggle from sweat or moisture in the air, is a game changer. The growing number of companies switching to dual-pane shields suggests that everyone will eventually make a truly fog-free lens.</p>



<p>Which goggles do you wear to keep your eyes clear and focused?</p>
<p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mountain-bike-goggle-roundup-debris-free-vision-in-every-color-you-could-want/">Mountain Bike Goggle Roundup: Debris-Free Vision in Every Color</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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		<title>All Light is Alright: The Julbo Aero Sunglasses Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:55:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Julbo Aero sunglasses with Zebra photochromic lenses are lightweight and quickly adjust to varying light conditions encountered while mountain biking.</p>
<p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/light-alright-julbo-aero-sunglasses-review-2/">All Light is Alright: The Julbo Aero Sunglasses Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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<p><span class="st_caption_shortcode_fix"><figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-236960 size-large" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7791-1200x900.jpg" alt="" width="1170" height="878" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7791-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7791-620x465.jpg 620w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7791-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7791.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption>The Julbo Aero sunglasses, perched triumphantly atop their protective case.</figcaption></figure></span></p>
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<p>While lenses that transition from light to dark are sometimes associated with those who wear socks with sandals, the eyewear aficionados at Julbo have somehow taken the transitioning lens technology and made it cool. Julbo calls the photochromic lenses found in <a href="https://www.julbo.com/en/16/products/sunglasses/performance/model/aero_11816.html">the Aero sunglasses</a> &#8220;Zebra.&#8221; Though the namesake animal doesn&#8217;t change from light to dark based on exposure to the sun, the marketeers seem to think the Zebra name is a clever moniker for the lenses. Marketing terms aside, the big takeaway is that the technology works and is great for sports like mountain biking, where lighting conditions can shift quickly.</p>
<p>As trite as it may sound, some of the best gear is the kind that fades to the background and makes the wearer forget it&#8217;s even there. Throughout my testing, I&#8217;ve found myself completely unaware that the <a href="https://www.julbo.com/en/16/products/sunglasses/performance/model/aero_11816.html">Julbo Aero glasses</a> were even hanging out on my face, which speaks volumes to not only the near weightlessness of the glasses, but also to efficacy of the lenses.</p>
<p>Speaking of weightlessness, the Aero sunglasses weigh a barely perceptible 26 grams, or 0.91 ounces if you measure in freedom units. While far from being overwrought, the Aero has a decidedly sporting appearance, as is to be expected of a pair of sunglasses designed for the outdoor enthusiast. The glasses look the part on the bike, but stray too far from the trail with them on and you run the risk of looking like a bit of a goofball.</p>
<p><span class="st_caption_shortcode_fix"><figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-236961 size-full" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7787.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="960" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7787.jpg 1280w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7787-620x465.jpg 620w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7787-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7787-1200x900.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><figcaption>The author, in his best “stoically looking at the mountains” pose.</figcaption></figure></span></p>
<p>While some sunglass manufacturers tout the tint of their eyewear as a selling point, Julbo&#8217;s lenses take a different approach, preferring to present the world without any sort of color temperature shift. I was certainly skeptical when I first took the Julbos out of their protective, hard case. Would these transparent lenses be able to keep my baby blues safe from the sun&#8217;s rays? The skepticism continued when I first stepped out from the protective cocoon of my overly tinted vehicle at the trailhead. Everything seemed to be bright and vibrant, almost as if my eyes weren&#8217;t covered at all. Or so I thought.</p>
<p>As a quick test, I removed the Julbos, fully anticipating to see no difference at all. Almost instantly, my eyeballs&#8217; desire for self-preservation kicked in and reflexively clamped my eyelids shut. Though the trailhead seemed pleasantly sunny when viewed through the Zebra lenses, in reality the midday sun was far more potent than the picture behind the lenses led me to believe. Putting the sunglasses back on, my pupils relaxed and the forest came back into view. Impressive.</p>
<p><span class="st_caption_shortcode_fix"><figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-236962 size-full" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7790.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="960" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7790.jpg 1280w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7790-620x465.jpg 620w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7790-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_7790-1200x900.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><figcaption>The Zebra photochromic tint, working its auto-darkening magic.</figcaption></figure></span></p>
<p>In full direct sunlight, Julbo&#8217;s Zebra photochromic lenses darken to protect the rider&#8217;s eyes, with Julbo claiming a 22 second transition time from full transparency to fully protective. In reality, this change was nearly imperceptible, which is more a compliment than a criticism. My eyes felt immediate relief once the glasses were perched atop my schnoz.</p>
<p>As the trail dipped into the dense forest that the northwestern USA is known for, I mentally prepared for the scene to go dark while my rods and cones adjusted to the lack of light. This only led to more pleasant surprises from the Julbos, as the lenses quickly shifted back to transparent and the trail was laid out in perfect clarity. Dipping in and out of densely wooded sections of trail, I found myself impressed with how uniform the amount of light seemed, never too light in the direct sun, never too dark in the woods. The Julbo Aero sunglasses seemed to magically find that perfect Goldilocks level of &#8220;just right&#8221; and hang out right there.</p>
<p>I struggle to find any shortcomings of the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-reviews/Sunglasses-Goggles/Julbo-Aero_15383">Julbo Aero sunglasses</a>; they&#8217;re lightweight, fit securely and comfortably, look the part, and, most impressively, handle varying lighting conditions with aplomb. Since the beginning of testing, I&#8217;ve worn the Aero sunglasses while riding on rainy days in the woods, bluebird days while ski touring, and all conditions in between, finding myself impressed every time.</p>
<p>The Julbo Aero sunglasses perform well in a wide range of conditions while remaining completely unobtrusive. As a result, the Julbo Aeros get this reviewer&#8217;s much-coveted seal of approval. I think anyone who enjoys vision would do well to consider picking up a pair for themselves.</p>
<p>MSRP: $190</p>
<p><em>Thanks to <a href="https://www.julbo.com/">Julbo</a> for providing the Aero sunglasses for review.</em></p>
<p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/light-alright-julbo-aero-sunglasses-review-2/">All Light is Alright: The Julbo Aero Sunglasses Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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