Shimano has redesigned two sunglass models in its range for 2023, offering updates and a host of new lens options to the S-Phyre and Aerolite models at the top of the range.
S-Phyre sunglasses series Announced in 2018 Following feedback from LottoNL Jumbo, we are now team jumbo vismaThe sunglass upheaval seems to have caught tongues in the world of cycling and the world of Jumbo Visma change to oakley sunglasses Like Ineos Grenadiers, in 2023 Switch to Sangod.
Shimano has stuck with this trend by overhauling and re-releasing two of their premium road products, and these models are already making their mark in professional riders’ winter cyclocross campaigns.
The S-Phyre sunglasses are Shimano’s top-of-the-line, and the second generation is even more sophisticated. The frame itself features a straight upper rim for aerodynamics. The temples also feature a non-slip pattern that Shimano says provides a snug and comfortable fit.
Additionally, S-Phyre sunglasses are designed with a magnetic lens system, allowing users to easily remove the lenses for cleaning or replacement.
Available in 5 colors: matte black, matte extra white, metallic red, metallic orange, and metallic blue. It weighs 29 grams and retails at $220.00 / €189.95 / £199.99.
They get Shimano’s Ridescape lens technology. It consists of six different lens options to suit the following conditions depending on terrain and conditions: bright vision, daylight vision, road vision, trail vision, dark vision and heading points As such, gravel vision, or gravel-specific sunglass lenses, is now a problem.
If S-Phyres is a little too much, don’t worry, Shimano has you covered. budget cycling sunglasses Category updated to more affordable Aerolite models. It’s still a high performance, but more affordable alternative. This model uses Shimano’s Ridescape HC lenses for enhanced contrast and sharpened surface detail, with an upgrade available to Photochromic Gray lenses.
Slightly lighter than the S-Phyre, the 26-gram Aerolite features a half-rim frame design where the top edge is uncovered and the frame covers the bottom edge of the lens and the nose bridge.
Aerolite also features RX-Clip compatibility, allowing riders to add prescription lenses to the frame over the original nosepiece.
This model is available in Black, White, Metallic Red, Matte Metallic Blue and Moss Green. Ridescape HC lenses retail at $70.00 / €64.95 / £69.99, with a premium added for photochromic lenses.
