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17/4/2020 0 Comments

Lockdown stress relief

There are many articles about the positive impact of taking exercise and the mental health benefits that it can bring.  Anyone who rides regularly will be familiar with the feel-good sensation after finishing a particularly gruelling climb or tricky technical descent.

Since the Covid-19 lockdown it has been more important than ever to get out for exercise and like many people in the same situation it has forced me to explore the local area in greater detail on both my gravel and mountain bikes.

The Covid-19 lockdown in the UK has fortunately coincided with some great weather and with quiet and dry trails the rides have been fast and fun.  Here is a selection of photos from my local trails but if you want to send me over some of your lockdown ride pictures I will happily post them on the site.
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20/4/2019 0 Comments

Rad8 MTBglasses so what's the feedback?

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  recent feedback :-
Brad M VERIFIED PURCHASE *****  2020-01-02What can I say but good job done here anti fog works 💯 no issues at all so far. Fit is great and photochromic is very quick to change on lighting conditions. Overall can’t recommend enough.

Chis C. VERIFIED PURCHASE . *****    2019-12-23
I was concerned that the rims might hinder vision but after reading a review decided to give them a go and they are brilliant glasses. You only see a tiny bit of the rim if you really look down and I could only see the peak of my helmet when looking up. The lenses are high quality with no noticeable distortion and react to light very well. Been out with them once so far and I hardly noticed I was wearing them. Will definitely recommend

Calvin F. 
check VERIFIED PURCHASE . ***** 2019-05-23
These really are superb. I had the 502's before and they were great, but these are on another level. The photochromic lenses are much improved. They just don't mist up at all. I can do a 40 minute climb on a warm day and even when I stop at the top they still don't mist up. They are comfortable to wear, even for 7 or 8 hours riding and they are really strong (I eventually snapped my 502 half frames). I was worried about the full frame restricting vision but it doesn't at all.

Fred B.  VERIFIED PURCHASE***** 2020-01-22Got the 506 mtb glasses as an xmas present so this is a one month winter review based on mtb and some road rides....Firstly, re the anti fog claim: they are really good here - have climbed hills and trails and they do stay clear - much better than previous glasses I've owned. As for the photochromic claim - a bit difficult to test this much so far given lack of winter sun here but my sense is they do provide shade although its difficult to say how good they'll be in bright sun - will report back after some decent weather! Comfortable to wear and good protection to
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.

many thanks Rad8
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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.

We have now updated the Prescription range to include the 504 and 505 frame designs


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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 1 Comment

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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