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As a novice who has just joined road cycling for less than two years, under the influence of a group of bigwigs, I spent a lot of money and bought some cycling equipment, the most important of which is cycling glasses.
1. Why should I wear cycling glasses?
Of course, it's because it's heroic! No, cross it out. For me, it's true that the main reason is the appearance of the eye, but cycling glasses do have their own needs.
Like the more common daytime rides, there are two very common problems: bright light and sand.
Filter out bright light
Just like a car must have a light visor, some people will wear sunglasses when driving, not because it is cool (of course, I mainly wear it because of cool), sometimes the strong light comes from direct sunlight, sometimes it comes from reflection, these strong lights will affect our vision, in addition to the possible damage to eyesight, it may also cause safety risks, so it is necessary to wear cycling glasses.
Windbreak sand
In addition, even in areas with a good environment, it is inevitable that a gust of wind will blow, and the eyes will enter the sand, such as spring, autumn and summer, and there may be flying flotsam, flying insects, and cycling glasses can help us protect us. Another point is that if I don't wear glasses after riding for a long time, my eyes will really feel very dry...
UV protection
Another important factor is ultraviolet protection! This is actually very important, girls all know it, right? It's not only when the sun is strong, ultraviolet rays are a kind of light, as long as there is light. UV protection is very important for outdoor cycling. I also mentioned on Baidu that long-term absorption of ultraviolet rays in the eyes can cause cataracts. Everyone still pays attention to it, and they should wear cycling glasses.
2. So how to choose cycling glasses?
Suitable light transmittance:
Cycling glasses come in many different colors of lenses, and light transmittance can also affect effect and function.
Light transmittance refers to the proportion of light entering the inside of the lens, the higher the proportion proves that the light received by the eye in the lens is stronger, and the brighter it is, so it can be selected according to the light intensity of the region, and the light transmittance can also be selected according to personal preferences.
Different lens colours:
Generally speaking, yellow lenses or colorless lenses can be used if the light conditions are not good.
Gray lenses are probably the most common, mainly reducing the intensity of light, not changing the color of the object, and suitable for normal sunlight conditions.
Green lenses can increase the contrast of the green environment and are suitable for lines with many green plants.
Both brown and red lenses are suitable for use in good lighting conditions, enhancing the three-dimensional effect and improving the field of vision, making the surrounding terrain appear clear.
Mercury or dazzling colored lenses are the most reflective and suitable for bright light environments.
Comfort & Fit:
The function of cycling glasses is to protect the eyes from wind, sand and sunlight, so the fit of the eyes and nose is very important. The most direct way is to try it on at the car shop, which one is easy to use and which one to buy (of course, it must also be within the budget). Nowadays, some high-end cycling glasses will also add vents, which are more breathable, and the fog will be dispersed during riding.
Lens material and eyewear quality:
Of course, quality is very important, and cycling glasses are basically worth every penny. Don't think about it if you search out the 9.9 free shipping level, even if you don't want money, you will lose, I can only say that the eyes are your own. Ordinary people can do it at the level of 100 yuan, Decathlon, GRC, and a little more cat's eye, of course, if you are not bad for money and want to do it in one step, it is that Oakley has not run, it is very common in the Tour France, first-class workmanship, and top lens technology.
What to do if you are nearsighted:
If there is no myopia, normal polarized lenses will do.
For myopic friends, if you have money, you can choose a fixed number of cycling glasses, which is the most convenient, but there is little flexibility and it is more expensive. The cheapest way to do this is contact lenses plus cycling glasses, which are convenient and affordable. The compromise is to buy cycling glasses with built-in myopia lenses, that is, a pair of myopia lenses.
3. Recommendations for cycling glasses
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