Shimano add sunglasses to expanded S-Phyre line

Shimano continues to step up their S-Phyre line, adding eyewear to existing clothing and footwear options. Developed with input from LottoNL-Jumbo riders Steven Kruijswijk, George Bennett, Robert Gesink and Primoz Roglic, Shimano had designed S-Phyre eyewear to excel in at World Tour tour races or on your casual Sunday ride.

Shimano’s eyewear will be available in two models: the S-Phyre R and S-Phyre X, weighing in at a feather-light 25.6g and 28.6g respectively. Both S-Phyre R and X sunglasses will be available with Photochromic or Polarized lenses, and both options have an extra Cloud Mirror lens. The more minimalist S-Phyre R is only available in a black, rimless frame, while the S-Phyre X, available in black or metallic blue, has a half-frame top to hold the lens in place, with the option for a detachable lower frame to offer more protection for the lens.

Both frame designs incorporate the same large one-piece lens technology for increased protection, darker lens tints for higher visibility in bright-light conditions, strong anti-scratch coating, and interchangeable nose pieces for a secure but comfortable fit. All lenses are made from a high quality, lightweight Japanese Teijin Policarbonate that offers UV400 protection. Lenses are treated on both sides with hydrophobic coatings to increase water repellency, and keep the lens from collecting dirt or dust.

Photochromic Dark Grey-Red (13-62%) is intended for bright, sunny conditions to slightly cloudy weather. Shimano claims its photochromic lens moves from its lightest to darkest point in just eight seconds when exposed to bright sunlight.

Optimal Polarized Red MLC (16% light transmission) offers 80% polarization to reduce glare, reflections, and offer better visibility of the all important LCD screens. The outer glass features a Multi-Layer Coating while the inner lens has anti-reflection coating to prevent reflection from the back.

Cloud Mirror spare lens (85% light transmission) follows the human eye’s photopic vision, Shimano claims, by reducing the transmission of blue light, while maintaining red/yellow transmission to improve contrast in darker conditions.