Tested: Rudy Project Tralyx Sport Sunglasses
When trying on Rudy Project's latest sport sunglasses, which debuted at the company’s 30th Anniversary party in September, they felt so light they practically vanished while I was wearing them. Even after a few hours, I never felt any kind of weight across the tops of my ears or nose. At the same time, the adjustable silicone nose- and earpieces are really comfortable and did a great job of keeping the glasses in place, even under heavy perspiration.
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Structurally, the sunglasses are well engineered. The frame shape and lens venting enhanced airflow, so I never experienced any fogging while heating up at the tops of climbs, even on cold days.
Among the five sunglass lens options available, I found the photochromic lens—which changes tint nearly instantly—to be especially useful during early morning rides in changing light conditions. I never really appreciated photochromic lenses until I was riding through a tunnel and back into bright sunlight: The lenses quickly adjusted to light levels in the tunnel, so I never lost sight of my front wheel. When riding out of the tunnel, the Tralyx lens quickly readjusted, so that I was not blinded by daylight.
If sport sunglasses are often too big for you, get excited: Rudy Project also makes the Tralyx SX, a version specifically designed for smaller faces.
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A soft cleaning cloth/bag and a hardshell protective case keep these sunglasses safe when not in use.
Price: $225-275, depending on lenses
Info: e-rudy.com
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