Helmet manufacturer releases eyewear range
Instigator
Semi
Convert
Havik
Long-time helmet manufacturer Giro has branched out into the eyewear market, with the release of four models recently.
The most performance orientated model, the Havik, made its debut in last years Tour de France and has been widely adopted in this years three week race around France. The other three models; Semi, Convert and Instigator, offer varying levels of ‘lifestyle’ tuned designs to suit your tastes.
While there are clear differences in their look, they do all share the same performance-focused technology. Firstly there are the Zeiss Certified True Sight polycarbonate lenses that guarantee excellent optical clarity and eye protection. Rugged nylon frames benefit from time in the wind tunnel to keep the lens clear from fogging by increasing and channelling airflow directly behind the lens. And finally, all models are designed to fit harmoniously with Giro helmets.
The Semi features a half-entrapped frame with 8-base True Sight polycarbonate lenses slotted into place. Ventilated temples promote optimal air circulation behind the lenses, as well as a ventilated rubber nose pad and rubber temple tips for comfort and stability on and off the bike. Providing a bigger lens for more eye protection, the Instigator is the bolder style of the four choices, with a Grilamid frame. If “classic urban style” is your bag, the Convert offers as much but with a tough Rislan frame for ruggedness and all the performance benefits of the other models.
www.ultimatepursuits.co.uk and www.giro.com.
You could buy Oakleys for that but the reviews of the Giro range are very positive and Cycling Plus commented "we didn't feel cheated wearing a pair of Haviks instead of the more fashionable Radars" and MBUK said "a good Oakley alternative that's helmet friendly".
Zeiss certfied lenses are never gonna be cheap. The Spesh adaptalite range aren't much different cost wise are they?
IMHO optical quality in riding glasses is a priority - cheap lenses invariably distort your vision when stationary let alone at speed.
Just had the hinge on my oakley titanium spike's fail for the 2nd time ... so much for decent build quality from the big O... am sending the fecking things back again Grrr, My X-metal romeo's way more robust but not great fit with all cycling lids.. was considering the spesh adaptalites - they any good?
tHEY DON'T MAKE SPESH BIG ENOUGH TO FIT MY MELON, HAD TO BUY oAKLYES INSTEAD.
i DON'T LIKE THOSE gIROS.
No comment on the model name "Semi"? You are slipping DK.
P-ness wrote (see)
Grow up.
Nick Evans wrote (see)
They've been in the Madison brochure for ages I'm sure!
you're right there nick
good review of the Havik's on roadcyclinguk.com - BM review to follow when Mike's back from hols
