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20/4/2019 0 Comments

New Rad8 MTBglasses so what's the feedback?

Here at Rad8 we have been listening to our customers' feedback for many years to understand how we can improve our glasses to provide:-
  1. more protection
  2. quicker lens reaction
  3. updated styles
  4. great customer service
  5. various prescription options including ultra thin lenses.

Riding the trails and testing different designs over the previous 12 months with a great group of ambassadors we have been trying to perfect, the ultimate MTB riding glasses.  

The typical MTB rider will be moving in and out of trees on the trails, sweating buckets on very steep fire roads before going hell for leather down steep technical descents, with a grin and RSI from the vibration effects of the rock gardens and drop offs!  The simple job the Rad8 MTB glasses do is provide a clear view of the trail, stay fog free, adapt to the light conditions and protect your eyes from the trail debris.  If you do not notice you are wearing them, then we have achieved our aim of being the perfect solution for MTB riders.

Our new designs the 505 & 506 have been out a few months now and the feedback has been fantastic! 

Some of the feedback so far:-
Adam S. VERIFIED PURCHASE ***** 2019-01-14
I've done 5 rides in these glasses now and think they're brilliant! Very comfortable and light to wear, you stick them on your face and then forget they're there. The field of vision is a big improvement on my old Rad8 504s and they also seem to be much improved in terms of fogging up - I'm a very sweaty man and they have yet to show any signs of steaming on my rides so far. Very pleased and thoroughly recommended, it's just a shame I scratched them on my fourth wear thanks to a big old crash!
Graham W.  VERIFIED PURCHASE ***** 2019-04-19 
I ordered these on the recommendation of a mate. I placed the order on the Tuesday lunchtime and they were with me by Thursday in time for an evening MTB ride in the local forest. The glasses do exactly what they say and to be fair I hardly noticed them. Excellent service and an excellent product. The beanie hat was also a nice extra and is ideal for cool spring days.
Paul B. VERIFIED PURCHASE *****2019-04-09
For me these are perfect. The glasses are so light that I don’t notice them, I can finally read my Garmin and maps while still being able to see down the trail / road and the transition works well. Wish I’d bought them years ago.
We love your feedback whatever it is. 

Enjoy your next ride and wear some great protective Rad8 MTB glasses!

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9/11/2017 2 Comments

New Rad8MTBglasses  Prototypes for 2018-

With a view to getting some new styles out on the trails in the new year there are now 6 new prototypes to look at. The key performance features that make Rad8 mtbglasses great for trail riding are;
  1. Frames that stay on your head over rough trails
  2. Photochromic lenses that you can keep on in the trees
  3. Lenses that don't fog up when the going gets sweaty.

These key benefits will be the same on all of the new styles but there maybe new clear to amber photochromic lenses that could improve definition on bright trails. 

The top 2-3 styles should come to market in the new year so let me know your thoughts and vote now...
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2/11/2017 1 Comment

New Designs for 2018

As we approach the dark nights and the muddy weather the reason for wearing photochromic mtbglasses is a simple one for trail riding; no changing lenses, you stay protected and for the most part the styles look pretty good.

Before we close the year and get into next year we still have a short promotion where you can get a discount of some great tried and tested designs that will keep you fog free and moving on the trails . £30 off until the 6th November.
With the new season a head the challenge is now to build on the the performance of the the existing Rad8 Mtbglasses but give riders a few more choices to match their clothing, eyes or helmets!

These are a few prototype designs that have arrived for testing.  The lenses are photochromic, clear to amber and the frames are a mix of styles that seem best suited to mountain biking. 
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We still have a few more options in development but let me know what you think of these styles.

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11/10/2017 0 Comments

Have you considered riding without contact lenses?.....

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Some more feedback from the Aggregate 100 in North Yorkshire. The Rad8s again performed admirably.  The course is 100km with about 1700m of climbing, so a grand day out (grommit). Vision was again much improved over contact lenses, one highlight being the first off road descent. This is steep, rocky and with many small drop offs. Normally vision on this sort of riding would be very bad, it is almost as if my contacts bounce about, remember I'm on a cross bike. With the Rad8s my vision remained sharp, allowing me to pick better lines and increase my speed. That my brakes weren't coping is another matter😀

With the varifocal I could easily read my GPS unit and could quickly see that despite the good signing I'd missed a turn. No problems to whip my phone out and check position on my OS map app.

The AG100 has 4 timed stages, the last involving a long push up a steep muddy, rooty hill, it's not nice. And it is in a dense wood. No steaming up at all, brilliant. By this time in a longish ride any riding glasses would be on top of my helmet due to fogging, muck etc. Not the Rad8s, although naturally there was some grot in was just track dirt, vision remained good until the end.

Very pleased customer.

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22/9/2017 0 Comments

Time to test your anti-fog coating on your favourite MTBglasses

With the cold damp weather of the standard British winter MTBglasses can steam up on the tough uphill climbs on the the MTB trails.  Now is a good time to clean your glasses and test the anti-fog coating still works.

​Cleaning your glasses. Run the lenses under running water to remove the grit and mud. Use a soft cloth and warm soapy water to wipe the grease and grime off gently cleaning the lenses.  Once clean allow the lenses to air dry and you will keep the anti-fog coating in tip-top condition for your next ride.

Anti-fog coatings differ in quality and effectiveness from different manufacturers. The Rad8 anti-fog coating is bonded to the inside of the lenses and is durable and can be refreshed with effective cleaning.  Anti-fog coatings will get damaged and scratched from the grit an grime so it it best to clean the mud off your lenses with running water.  To test the effectiveness of your current glasses try the following test.
This simple test simulates a sweaty mtb rider on a cold day.
You will need;
  1. Hot water
  2. MTB glasses
Rad8 MTBglasses are designed and tested by the MTB test team and will keep your vision protected on the MTB trails longer.
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13/9/2017 0 Comments

A simple guide to your next pair of MTB glasses ....

MTB glasses  are essential kit for riding off road.  MTB glasses will protect your eyes from UV light, trail debris and the odd branch and trailing bramble determined to injure you. MTB glasses by their nature will get damaged over time so when you are choosing your next pair there are only 2 things worth considering.....
  1. Frames. Will they be comfortable? You will be wearing them all day and you need to have a pair of glasses on that you do not notice. If the frames are uncomfortable you wont wear them and you will leave your eyes vulnerable to injury.  Go for something lightweight but secure on your face and read the reviews around fit and comfort.
  2. Lenses. There are loads of factors to consider about lenses; clarity, light absorption, filter level, lens colour. In essence, if you are wearing them all day in the UK you will need to opt for the multi-lens options or a simpler solution; photochromic  lenses.  Go for a pair that you can replace the lenses in and they will last longer.
Rad8 MTBglasses will give you one of the better options, the frames are light and secure, the lenses are photochromic and both replaceable and available with prescription lenses
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8/8/2017 0 Comments

Epic Adventures in Rad8 MTBglasses

Although the weather is pretty pants at the moment the Rad8 MTBglasses are getting out and about shredding trails and even doing a bit of road work.  Here are 8 posts from the last few weeks highlighting the various adventures of MTB riders in their Rad8 glasses. It just goes to show, you really can get to some stunning places on a mountain bike.......
It's good to see 2 finishers at the Ard Rock Enduro and Scotland makes a few appearances for MTB adventures.
If you want to try a pair of glasses on we are at the Brighton BigDog. Otherwise for the month of August the standard Rad8 MTBGlasses (i.e not prescription) are on SALE. 
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2/8/2017 0 Comments

What I Like About the Rad8 Photochromic MTBglasses- An Mtb riders view

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28/6/2017 0 Comments

5 ways Rad8 MTB glasses will make you go faster over the MTB Trails

There are many ways to improve your trail performance including eating more, eating less, getting a faster bike, mixing with slower mates but here are 5 sure fire ways of going faster on MTB trails.  They all require the purchase of some Rad8 MTBglasses mind, but they are guaranteed to work!
  1. Go out more.  After buying some Rad8 MTBglasses you will want to be seen in them. As you go out more, your times will come down
  2. Go photochromic and stay out longer.  With Photochromic lenses you can stay out longer as they adapt to most of the trail and weather conditions without you noticing them
  3. Find some mates who haven't got a pair of Rad8 MTBglasses.  They will be desperate to find out more information and you will get fitter keeping out of their way
  4. Find slower friends.  Look for guys wearing normal sunglasses and follow them in the woods.  They will almost certainly have to slow down as they will not be able to see where they are going
  5. Always buy 2 pairs of Rad8 MTBglasses.  Your partner will be so mad that you will only be allowed in the house on rare occasions so you will be able to spend more time on your bike.​  Alternatively, it will stop them from having sunglasses envy and stealing yours 
Rad8 MTBglasses are a guaranteed formula to make you go faster and enjoy your time on the MTB trails. Since the beginning of July you can now get Rad8 504's as Prescription MTB glasses  so there are now no excuses. If you are not already part of the collective, maybe its time you considered moving over and joining the Rad8 MTBglasses collective? 
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7/6/2017 0 Comments

9 great things about wearing Rad8 MTBglasses

It's been a great couple of weeks for Rad8 MTBglasses.  The weather has been good, most of the time and we have been out and about with a trade stand at a few events, the MTB meetup in Llandegla being our favourite! 
With an increasing number of Rad8 MTBglasses converts, these are the benefits of joining the Rad8 MTBglasses club;
  1. You are part of a select group of riders who have seen the light
  2. As most of the glasses are photochromic you can mtb in all weathers and don't need to stop in the trees to take your glasses off and they have an anti-fog coating
  3. You are protected from the rocks and hazards commonly kicked up from the trails. Always wear protection
  4. You can mtb for a long time in endurance events without the need to take your glasses off 
  5. You can have a beard and the glasses still fit
  6. You can also be an MTB girl and the glasses still fit..
  7. You can replace the lenses when they get damaged
  8. The frames are not black so you get style points for choosing something slightly different
  9. If you buy the polarised versions you can look really cool on and off the bike
    You should always wear glasses to protect your eyes on the trails and if you want to be part of the Rad8 MTBglasses club please take a look at our website
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