Ryders Seventh veloPOLAR antiFOG sunglasses review
Ryders Seventh veloPOLAR antiFOG sunglasses purport to offer all the good of polarized lenses without the bad.
Lowdown: Ryders Eyewear Seventh veloPOLAR antiFOG Sunglasses
The ideal pair of bike riding sunglasses strikes an even balance between fit, function, and fashion. During the first half of the 2016 riding season, we’ve spent extensive time testing the Ryders Eyewear Seventh veloPOLAR antiFOG, a pair of shades designed to accentuate the positives of polarized lenses, while minimizing the drawbacks. They are designed specifically for road use, but we’ve taken them on the trail, too. Read the full review below to find out how they performed.
| Weight: 29 grams | Fit: Medium/large |
| Adjustability: Nose pads and temple tips | Curve: 8C |
| Lens colors: Light grey, green (tested), brown | MSRP: $150 |
| Protection: UV400, impact resistant |
Rating:  4 out of 5 |
| Frame colors: Matte black, blue/green (tested), orange/yellow |
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Review: Ryders Eyewear Seventh veloPOLAR antiFOG Sunglasses
Polarized lenses help filter out glare (a good thing), but they can also make it harder to see things such as smartphone screens and slippery manhole covers (not so good for cyclists). Ryders has attempted to rectify this with its Seventh veloPOLAR antiFOG sunglasses, which purport to offer all the good of polarized lenses without the bad. They’re designed specifically for road cyclists, but during testing we also used them on a number of trail rides.
We’ve worn these shades on all manner of outings, including at a Mavic press launch in Spain. Thumbs up all the way.
The Seventh veloPOLAR antiFOG also have, you guessed it, a fog busting hydrophobic layer that’s designed to absorb and disperse water vapor, thus preventing it from condensing of the surface of your lens and making you temporarily blind. You just need to remember to keep them clean, as dirt and grease build-up can clog the fog resistant layer. And if the lens does fog, a quick wipe resets the anti-fog treatment. You’re also advised to wear them as far away from you face as is comfortable to improve airflow.
The anti-slip temples and nose piece are highly adjustable.
In about three months of wearing these shades on the road and trail, lens performance has been as good as advertised. The effect of the polarization is akin to turning up the contrast on a photo. Everything is a little clearer and more defined. And no, reading text messages or emails is not an issue, which is something I can’t say for standard polarized shades I’ve worn. Fog has also been a non-issue, though in Colorado’s dry climate, that’s the case for most of the glasses I wear.
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