First Look: Ryders Introduces antiFOG Eyewear Collection

Regardless of price, style, fit, or materials, all performance eyewear has one thing in common—they’ll fog up. This is especially true in a place like Vancouver’s North Shore, where it’s often cool and wet. A couple of years ago, Ryders Eyewear—a North Vancouver company—started developing a lens that wouldn’t be so vulnerable to fog. The motivation was simple: they wanted bike glasses they could wear for the whole ride, eliminating the annoying need to find a place for your eyewear as you grind up the mountain. The Ryders antiFOG collection addresses this problem, offering eye protection you can actually leave on your face.

Design & Features

Ryders antiFOG Technology

Ryders antiFOG isn’t a simple lens coating—it’s a permanent layer that’s embedded onto the lens. Unlike the anti-fog coatings that are common in goggles, Ryders antiFOG is scratch resistant and washable, so you can clean them without worrying about damaging the anti-fog properties of the lens. Before you go breathing all over the lens to test it out, note that only the inside of the lens features Ryders antiFOG. Initially, Ryders applied their antiFOG treatment to the entire lens—after months of testing, it was decided the lens would perform better with antiFOG on the back, and a hydrophobic treatment on the front of the lens. The dual nature of this lens sets it apart from everything else in the world of cycling eyewear. The front of the lens works to repel the spatter coming off your tire and the inside will remain fog-free. This made the development process of the lens far more complicated, the result is worth it.     

• Permanent, washable anti-fog layer embedded onto back of lens
• Front of lens features hydrophobic technology to repel water
• Ryders antiFOG does the opposite—it absorbs moisture, dispersing it into the lens so fog doesn’t form
• Regular washing of lenses will ensure antiFOG is functioning at full capacity


Lens Options

Each style within the Ryders antiFOG collection features shatterproof, optically correct lenses made from polycarbonate (the same material used in astronaut helmets and riot shields). Ryders offers antiFOG in 2 lens categories: Photochromic and Traction Polarized. The photochromic lenses will adapt to light conditions as they change. For riding the Shore, Ryders recommends the yellow photochromic, as the tint will increase contrast—this definitely comes in handy in the thick forests of BC. Also, Ryders is introducing their Traction Polarized lens within the antiFOG collection. This lens will actually highlight the difference between surface textures, ideal for riding on the road.

• Lenses are polycarbonate - shatterproof and optically correct
• Available in Photochromic and Traction Polarized
• Photochromic lenses will adapt to light conditions, changing tint accordingly
• Traction Polarized highlights the difference between surface textures


Frame Material

The frames are TR90, an ultra-durable and flexible thermoplastic. Also, each pair in the antiFOG collection comes with anti-slip nose pads that actually become stickier as they get wet, making sure your eyewear stays in place. Ryders is also introducing antiFOG lenses within their foamback collection. These goggle/sunglass hybrids will help keep debris from getting in your eyes. The inclusion of antiFOG will make them a much more wearable option for your ride, as foambacks are particularly vulnerable to fog.

• TR90 frames—ultra-durable and flexible
• Anti-slip nose pads to keep glasses in place
• Available with foam gaskets, to help keep trail debris out of your eyes

Collection

Photochromic
Thorn - Yellow Lens (VLT: 76%-27%) - $129.99 (Matte Black)
Thorn - Yellow Lens (VLT: 76%-27%) - $139.99 (White/Orange)
Face - Orange Lens (VLT: 47%-15%) - $129.99 (Matte Black with White)
Strider - Light Grey Lens (VLT: 75%-25%) - $129.99 (Matte Black)
Caliber - Brown Lens (VLT: 47%-15%) - $129.99 (Camo)
Trio - Brown Lens (VLT: 47%-15%) - $129.99 (Black)

Traction Polarized
Thorn - Traction Lens - $139.99 (White/Orange)
Face - Traction Lens - $129.99 (Matte Black with White)
Strider - Traction Lens - $139.99 (Black with Crystal)

Foam Gaskets (Photochromic)
Caliber GX - Yellow Lens (VLT: 76%-27%) - $159.99 (Camo)
Caliber GX - Yellow Lens (VLT: 76%-27%) - $159.99 (Black with Yellow)
Face GX - Yellow Lens (VLT: 76%-27%) - $159.99 (Camo)
Face GX - Orange Lens (VLT: 47%-15%) - $159.99 (Black with White)




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