E-biking around town, cycling to work, or out on a road ride… everyone knows the importance of wearing a helmet, but your eyes also need protection from the elements like sun, dirt, wind, and rain. Shields and wraparound sunglasses are the best option, because they fit close to the eyes and give the best peripheral vision too — particularly important at the higher speeds of an ebike.
Whether you opt for sport or fashion sunglasses for cycling, there are a few things to consider when it comes to fit and performance:
♦ Make sure the lenses offer 100% UVA/UVB protection. A nice option are photochromic lenses that adjust with changing light conditions. Most performance sunglasses come with clear or lighter lens option to tailor your eye protection to activities and conditions.
♦ Consider the material of your sunglasses. If you live in cold areas, sunglasses made of plastic and nylon are vulnerable to becoming brittle. Look for durable, lightweight, and moldable materials like Grilamid, acetate, and titanium. Avoid glass lenses when cycling as not all are shatterproof should you fall.
♦ Check if you’re better suited to Asian-fit sunglasses, designed for people with lower nose bridges.
Everyday Carry or “EDC” is a new category of accessories. They are tools and gadgets you carry in your pocket or bag for everyday use and emergencies like a knife, pen, flashlight, and multitool. Watches fall into the EDC category as well. But why not throw in a mini massage gun, folding sunglasses, and other fun stuff. Here are a few things from our everyday kit, and they make perfect stocking stuffer gifts too.
An adaptive powered e-bike, smart bike helmet and sunglasses, robotic weight machine… this high tech equipment takes your favorite sports and fitness pursuits to a whole new level.
CLOCKWISE TOP LEFT: COWBOY 4 E-BIKE $3490. Sleek, sophisticated, and fast… every custom detail of the Cowboy 4 is integrated seamlessly into a bespoke design with next level performance to match. With AdaptivePower technology, the bike adjusts power automatically for a smooth ride and an extra boost when needed. See more E-Bikes.
SENA R2X SMART HELMET WITH ALEXA BUILT IN $229. The Sena R2X features integrated speakers and a microphone, with a helmet-to-helmet Mesh Intercom™ system which allows users to communicate with cycling partners — and speak directly to Amazon Alexa. Audio is delivered above the rider’s ears, which allows for awareness of surrounding sounds for safety while you listen to music, check the weather, control smart home devices, and more.
ENGO 1 CYCLING SUNGLASSES $397. Keep your eyes on the road as the ENGO 1 sunglasses integrate real time performance data inside the photochromic lens and into your field of view. Pace, cadence, zone, power, and other metrics — it’s hands-free access to your sports performance data that’s instantly actionable. Deep lens design maximizes visibility and protection, and keeps data just off center so as not to interfere with vision. Glasses are Bluetooth Smart, weigh just 40g, and battery lasts up to 12 hours. Read More
From deep seas, to motor speedways, to the moon and back, the chronograph watch has a long history of precise timekeeping for those whom every second counts. For the rest of us, they are the ultimate in style when it comes to a sports watch. Distinguished by their stopwatch design and functionality, with 3 dials that time elapsed seconds, minutes, and hours, plus a numbered bezel, there are endless variations as seen in this collection. Playful to refined, classic to modern, affordable to ultra luxe… we’ve got the chronograph for everyone and every budget:
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