Collection: Cycling Glasses for Road Cycling and Mountain Bike

Cycling glasses for road cycling and mountain biking

DEMON shares your passion for cycling and has developed a line of cycling glasses for road and MTB use, enabling both professionals and enthusiasts to focus solely on performance and the countless emotions that cycling brings. Cycling embodies hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance.

Every athlete continuously challenges themselves against potential pitfalls, physical fatigue, varying atmospheric conditions, and their own limits. Whether on the road or mountain biking, cycling encompasses all these aspects. It celebrates the effort of the journey, the satisfaction of reaching your destination, the joy of enjoying the view, and the pride in your accomplishments. It’s about hearing the sound of your pedals amidst nature, escaping the city, and embracing the philosophy that life on two wheels offers.

Protection from Light

Whether you’re a professional or a casual rider, cycling glasses will be your invaluable ally. These glasses feature an enveloping design, typically crafted from lightweight and durable materials to protect against wind and light. They are not just an aesthetic accessory; they serve a crucial function by shielding your eyes from light, UV rays, air, and various projectiles like insects, dust, leaves, and branches.

Choosing the right cycling glasses is vital for both performance and protection. Thanks to their design and sleek lines, they can also serve as an excellent aesthetic accessory for discerning cyclists. Comfort is paramount in cycling glasses; that’s why the frame and temples are designed to provide optimal comfort, accommodating any type of cycling helmet.

Choosing cycling glasses is essential for several reasons:

• Ensuring Constant Vision: They provide a clear and unobstructed view of your route, whether on dirt or asphalt.

• Maximizing Safety: They offer protection against accidental impacts with obstacles or flying debris.

• Enhancing Eye Comfort: They help reduce eye strain, even in very bright conditions and during prolonged use.

• Showcasing Innovative Aesthetics: They feature stylish and modern designs that appeal to cyclists.

Disciplines for Cycling Glasses:

Road Cycling: For road cycling, the trend favors goggle-style glasses. The ideal design includes a large mirrored lens, which offers excellent protection from air, dust, and insects, as well as prolonged exposure to bright sunlight. Frames are aerodynamically shaped to ensure proper airflow, enhancing ventilation and effectively preventing lens fogging. Each pair is crafted for maximum comfort and provides a wide field of vision to spot lateral obstacles effectively. Our collection includes models with multilayer mirrored lenses, perfect for road cycling. Additionally, for those seeking high-performance lenses, we offer models with photochromic lenses like DCHROM®, which adapt by lightening or darkening in response to changing light conditions along your route.

• Mountain Biking: For mountain biking, the ideal choice is cycling glasses with photochromic lenses that adjust their tint based on light changes along the route. All MTB eyewear features a wrap-around design, providing maximum protection from wind, leaves, branches, and insects. The frames are ultralight and include non-slip rubberized components for optimal comfort during rides. Additionally, the lenses are shatterproof, offering robust protection for the athlete's eyes against even significant impacts. Using specialized cycling glasses for mountain biking not only ensures safety but also guarantees consistent visibility of the path, ultimately enhancing performance.

• Cycle Tourism: Cyclists who engage in cycle touring need versatile eyewear that adapts to varying lighting and atmospheric conditions while effectively protecting their eyes from wind, dust, insects, and other debris encountered during their journey. It’s essential to choose wrap-around glasses that provide comfort for extended wear, even in bright sunlight. We recommend the photochromic DCHROM® lens for cycle touring. Additionally, all frames are designed for safety and comfort, allowing cyclists to focus on the road and enjoy the experience of cycling.

• Cyclocross: For cyclocross, athletes can choose between road cycling glasses and mountain bike glasses, as there are no strict rules governing the choice. It ultimately depends on personal preference. However, it is crucial to select wrap-around glasses that protect the eyes from wind, insects, mud, and other elements. When choosing cyclocross glasses, look for a stable frame that remains secure on the face, even during intense vibrations. Additionally, the lenses should be unbreakable to provide optimal protection for the athlete's eyes, even in the event of strong impacts.

• Triathlon: In triathlon, athletes require the same level of eye protection during both racing and training as those involved in road cycling. The trend in triathlon mirrors that of road cycling, favoring cycling glasses with mirrored lenses. Both single-lens mask models and those with separate lenses are suitable. A lightweight and comfortable design is essential for prolonged use, especially in demanding events like Ironman, while ensuring optimal eye protection in intense sunlight. All frames are designed to be enveloping, providing maximum protection from wind, insects, and dust. Rubberized parts help prevent slipping, particularly during periods of intense effort when precise movements are crucial. Therefore, triathletes should select cycling glasses that are extremely comfortable and provide a secure fit for maximum stability.

Which lenses to choose?

In the DEMON line of cycling glasses, you'll find models featuring:

Smoke Photochromic Lenses: Recommended for both MTB and road cycling, these lenses respond to changes in UV intensity by darkening or lightening through a chemical process. This ensures optimal visibility in all circumstances and weather conditions. Photochromic cycling glasses are essential for cyclists who demand top performance from their eyewear, and once tried, they become indispensable. The smoke photochromic lens starts transparent, making it suitable for night rides or as protection against wind. This lens allows for clear vision on the route, even in low light conditions such as dense forests or tunnels, for extended periods.

Mirrored Photochromic Lenses: Recommended for both road cycling and mountain biking, these lenses represent the pinnacle of evolution in cycling eyewear. They begin with a slight tint, ideal for low-light conditions, and can reach category 3 darkness at maximum activation. One of the standout features of these lenses is their aesthetic appeal; when darkened, they reflect colors like red or blue, depending on the chosen tint.

These mirrored photochromic lenses are highly reactive, making them perfect for mountain biking where light conditions can change rapidly. They provide excellent protection for the cyclist's eyes in bright sunlight and during extended use. Furthermore, they can achieve a greater darkness than standard photochromic lenses when needed, adapting to UV and solar intensity along the route. However, they may not be suitable for night rides due to their relatively dark tint in low-light conditions.

Photochromic Lenses DCHROM®: Also recommended for both MTB and road cycling, the new DCHROM® lenses represent the latest evolution in photochromic technology. They start with a slightly darker base (category 1 smoke) compared to other photochromic lenses but can reach full category 3 darkness at maximum activation. In addition to their impressive speed of light-dark transition, they provide a remarkable sense of relaxation for your eyes, even on days with intense sunlight.

These cycling glasses can achieve greater darkness than standard photochromic lenses when necessary, adjusting to UV and solar intensity along the route. The DCHROM® lens constantly adapts to your surroundings, ensuring optimal vision in any atmospheric condition. However, they may not be suitable for night rides due to their relatively dark tint under artificial lighting.

 

Interchangeable Lenses: Recommended for both disciplines, the mirrored lens with category 3 protection not only shields your road cycling glasses from the sun and UV rays but also adds a bold aesthetic to your look. You can experiment with daring and vibrant colors to set trends within your cycling group and beyond. As part of the accessories for cycling glasses with interchangeable lenses, you’ll find a pair of orange lenses, ideal for low-light or rainy days, and a pair of transparent lenses, suitable for night use or simply for protection against airborne particles.

 

Mirrored Lenses: Primarily designed for road cycling, these lenses can also be effectively used for mountain biking outings. The strong mirroring on the exterior surface completely blocks external visibility. Internally, an anti-fog treatment ensures clear vision of the route, even during intense efforts when body temperature rises significantly. The new generation lenses offer HD vision, providing perfect contrast of natural colors and clear visibility, even in shaded areas, enhancing your enjoyment of the sport.

Polarized Lenses: Polarized lenses provide UV ray protection and offer additional benefits. This special type of lens focuses or scatters light rays and reduces UV-A and UV-B radiation through a polarizing filter that eliminates horizontal reflections. These features make polarized lenses suitable for various sports and leisure activities, helping to reduce eye fatigue.

The advantages of polarized lenses include:

• Improved contrast perception
• Clearer vision
• No alteration of natural colors

All cycling glasses in the DEMON line are made from high-quality polycarbonate. This material not only ensures a clear view of the road thanks to lens decentralization but is also highly resistant to impacts. In the event of an accidental impact, the lens distributes the shock across its entire surface, preventing the formation of fragments that could damage the eye and creating a spiderweb effect that makes the lens ineffective.

All lenses in the cycling glasses line are shatterproof, meaning that even in the event of a strong impact, they do not break or create fragments that could harm the eyes. Instead, they form a spiderweb effect that makes the lens ineffective. Using cycling glasses with shatterproof lenses allows athletes to focus solely on performance while ensuring maximum eye protection.

Ultralight and Elastic Frames

The aerodynamic design of the lenses in cycling and mountain bike glasses is crafted to protect your eyes from the wind while ensuring optimal ventilation. This allows athletes to enjoy their favorite activities with a constant and pleasant sense of relaxation for their eyes.

DEMON frames are made from TR90, a special composition of carbon fiber and nylon, making the cycling glasses 20% lighter than conventional materials while being more resistant to accidental impacts and wear. This ensures greater durability over time. Models featuring a free lens underneath allow for high ventilation and facilitate air circulation between the lenses, preventing condensation—ideal for intense and prolonged efforts like vertical climbs.

The tapered and aerodynamic shape of the cycling glasses is designed for performance. Many models are versatile enough for use in both disciplines. For example, the wider structure of the temples not only serves aesthetic purposes but also provides lateral protection from obstacles like leaves and branches that are common in mountain biking.

The TR90 material used in cycling and MTB glasses is hypoallergenic, allowing for prolonged wear without irritating the skin. It also provides grip on the inside of the temples, enhancing stability—particularly appreciated in mountain biking. Made from ultra-light material, these glasses minimize weight while maintaining structural integrity.

All frames are constructed with elastic materials that resist accidental impacts, providing maximum protection for the athlete's face. Many models in the road cycling and mountain bike line come with an adjustable nose pad for a perfect fit on any face shape. Each model is designed and crafted with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that technical characteristics meet the specific requirements of the discipline, from lens curvature to temple width.

Why Use Cycling Glasses?

Cycling glasses are an essential accessory for professional athletes, competitors, and amateurs alike, providing crucial protection year-round.

In the summer, they shield the eyes from intense sunlight, wind, insects, and various debris. In colder months, they offer an effective barrier against wind, rain, and fog. Choosing the right lens shade is vital for maintaining a clear view of your route.

Which Lens to Choose?

The choice of cycling glasses lens is important and depends on the discipline you practice:

• Mountain Biking: Athletes typically opt for photochromic lenses that adjust their tint based on light variations along the route.
• Road Cycling: Cyclists can choose from mirrored lenses or fixed/interchangeable lenses like DCHANGE. Many also prefer photochromic lenses, especially for rides that extend into the evening or start early in the morning. Polarized lenses are recommended for summer outings with strong sunlight.
• Triathlon: Triathletes generally favor mirrored lenses, as the route typically involves minimal light changes.
• Cyclocross: Both mirrored lenses (often used for road cycling) and photochromic lenses (common in mountain biking) are suitable, depending on the athlete's personal preference, as these glasses serve both protective and aesthetic functions.
• Cycle Tourism: For touring, we recommend photochromic lenses like DCHROM®, which adapt well to varying light conditions encountered during the ride.

Comfort

Comfort is crucial; there's nothing worse than wearing uncomfortable cycling glasses. All DEMON cycling glasses frames are made from ultra-elastic materials and feature soft rubberized parts to ensure a perfect fit under any type of helmet. They are designed for prolonged use in various lighting and atmospheric conditions.

Open or Closed Frame?

Choosing between open or closed frames is subjective. However, DEMON's collection primarily features open frames at the bottom to enhance airflow to the eyes and reduce lens fogging during intense efforts. There are also smaller frames available for teenagers and women. For more information, feel free to contact us via chat. All frames undergo shock-proof testing to provide optimal protection for the face in the event of accidental impacts.

Unbreakable Lenses?

Yes, it is essential to use cycling glasses with shatterproof lenses to prevent eye injuries from accidental falls or impacts. DEMON lenses are designed to avoid the formation of small fragments that could harm the eyes during an impact.

Shatterproof Lenses

Yes, it is essential to use cycling glasses with shatterproof lenses to protect your eyes from damage caused by accidental falls or impacts. DEMON lenses are designed to prevent the formation of small fragments that could harm your eyes in the event of an impact.

Helmet Compatibility

Another crucial factor is the compatibility of cycling glasses with helmets. Each pair of glasses in our collection is designed to ensure a perfect fit with various helmet types. This compatibility is fundamental, as it enhances safety and, just as importantly, provides comfort during your ride.

For Those Who Use Prescription Glasses

For cyclists who require prescription lenses, DEMON offers a dedicated line of cycling glasses designed specifically for this need. This line includes glasses that accommodate the same lens options described above, as well as models featuring an internal clip for prescription lenses. Your trusted optician can create the lenses to fit within these frames. All materials used in this line are the same as those in our standard models, ensuring maximum performance, safety, and comfort.