The subsequent era of Shimano sun shades with RIDESCAPE is right here, and there are some attention-grabbing additions. From the ultra-light S-PHYRE SL to the versatile PULSAR, roadies, mountain bikers, and gravel specialists alike ought to all discover one thing to swimsuit their wants.
RIDESCAPE Lens Expertise
Most sunglass corporations that provide cycling-focused sun shades have their very own lens expertise that’s supposed that will help you see issues higher, and Shimano is not any completely different. Their RIDESCAPE Lens Expertise contains three completely different choices that are perfect for street (RD), gravel (GR), or path (OR for off-road). Shimano claims these lens shades transmit the correct amount of sunshine to spice up visibility and improve particulars that is likely to be washed out, uninteresting, or flat.
All the lenses are constituted of “premium-grade polyamide” and are tuned for optical readability to cut back eye pressure and supply enough eye safety.
S-PHYRE SL
The title in all probability provides it away, however the S-PHYRE SL is their tremendous light-weight mannequin which checks in at 23.7g. The one piece lens has a rimless design with an invisible body and nostril piece for the least obstruction to your imaginative and prescient. The frames provide a glossy match with crystal coloration temple choices, and all three lens choices.
- Tremendous light-weight 23.0g with safe and steady match
- Compact match to focus on small faces and girls
- Similar lens curve(6×3.5C) as S-PHYRE 2
- Low distortion lens by ultrasonic welding connection
- RIDESCAPE RD / OR / GR lens choices
- Pebax bio-based polyamide elastomer temple suggestions
- RIDESCAPE RD: Black Sapphire, Matte Crystal, Purple Sapphire, and Pink Sapphire
- RIDESCAPE OR: Black Sapphire, and Yellow Sapphire
- RIDESCAPE GR: Inexperienced Sapphire
- Body: Rilsan® clear G850 Rnew® bio-based polyamide supplies
- Weight: 23.7 grams
- MSRP: $150.00 USD, €149.95 EUR
EQUINOX
The EQUINOX is someplace in the midst of the three new frames, with options borrowed from the S-PHYRE, however a half-rim body with a singular temple cutout to raised match extra helmets. The EQUINOX has a one-piece cylindrical lens for unobstructed view and wraparound safety.
- Authentic design with S-PHYRE2 DNA
- RIDESCAPE RD / OR / GR lens choices
- Spare clear lens included
- Non-obligatory PH Grey lens (no spare lens)
- Pebax bio-based polyamide elastomer nose-pad and temple suggestions
- RIDESCAPE RD: Matte Black, Matte White, Smokey Pink
- RIDESCAPE OR: Matte White, Teal
- RIDESCAPE GR: Teal, Clear Grey
- Body: Rilsan® clear G850 Rnew® bio-based polyamide supplies
- Spare Lens: Clear (not included with PH)
- Weight: 25.2 grams
- MSRP: $125.00 USD, €119.95 EUR
PULSAR
Lastly, the PULSAR is designed with the paths in thoughts, and is the one mannequin with a full body. Nonetheless, its most attention-grabbing function is the power to take away the decrease half of the body to transform it right into a half-frame if that’s most well-liked. Personally, a half-frame works higher for me since sweat isn’t capable of pool on the backside of the body, so I’m comfortable for the flexibility.
The PULSAR additionally options an adjustable nostril piece and like the remainder of the road, featuresRilsan G850 New bio-based polyamide frames and lenses in addition to Pentax bio-based polyamide elastomer temple suggestions. Shimano doesn’t go into element on the bio-based facet of the fabric, but it surely’s assumed that this can be a greener method to creating plastic sun shades.
The PULSAR additionally features a spare lens, although the swapping course of takes a while to determine. When you do it the primary time, it’s not that sophisticated, however undoubtedly not as quick as another glasses. The sun shades don’t embody a tough case, however embody a smooth bag with a spot for the spare lens.
- Massive lens for higher visibility and eye safety
- Daring design to match MTB helmet and clothes
- TRAIL using particular RIDESCAPE OR, GR, and spare clear lens
- Non-obligatory PH Grey lens for all-day using on various terrain
- Rilsan® Clear G850 Rnew bio-based polyamide frames and lenses
- Pebax bio-based polyamide elastomer temple suggestions
- RIDESCAPE OR: Matte Black, Forest Grey, Lilac, Tealberry, and Teal
- RIDESCAPE GR: Sage Inexperienced
- Photochromic Grey: Matte Black, and Ivory
- Weight: 29.8 grams
- MSRP: $100.00 USD, €89.95 EUR, $149.99 Photochromic