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Ryders Roam FYRE glasses


Ryders’ new Roam glasses turn optic logic upside down, but the idea behind them is actually quite clever. The optional half-rim frame clips onto the bottom of the lens, not the top, to stop it slicing into your cheeks if you use your face/helmet as a brake. Alternatively, unclip it and use just the standalone nose bridge for an ultralight (30g) lab technician/roadie look. Either way, ventilation is good, and the nosepiece and arm tips are bendable so you can sit the glasses just right on your face for a super-secure fit. The photochromic ‘FYRE’ anti-fog lens is excellent too, with a range of tint options. It’s not polarised, but glare reduction and clarity are excellent, and it reacts fast enough not to make the transition from open sun into woods too lethal. Despite becoming some of our go-to glasses, the Roams are holding up well in terms of scratch damage too.

Price $285

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