Best Performance Bike Sunglasses

Bike riding is a sport that is enjoyed by a great number of people, whether they be professional cyclists, amateur cycling enthusiasts or just people who enjoy an afternoon bike ride through the streets of their neighborhood. A good pair of sunglasses is useful for all, but professional cyclists and racers will find that an excellent pair is essential for optimum vision and road safety.

Phil Andersen is an Australian former professional cyclist who is credited with being the first non-European to win the Tour de France and wear the coveted yellow jersey. He was also the first to be recognized for wearing Oakley sunglasses while riding, making the brand a premier name for sports sunglasses. Among the other highly popular brand amongst professional cyclists are Briko and Rudy Project sunglasses.

Bike sunglasses must do one thing well: enhance visibility for the cyclist in all possible riding conditions, from dull, low light (yellow lenses work best) to bright, glaring sunlight (reflective polarized glasses are especially effective). Cycling has become so elite and competitive that many riders also prefer to wear sunglasses with extremely dark or reflective lenses so as to help conceal their facial expression - nobody wants their competitors to see when they are feeling particularly weak or pained during a grueling course. Other features like adjustable "legs," an adjustable nose piece and a frame size that suits your face shape will add to comfort and stability, which is important during a ride.

Aside from the top three brands of Oakley, Briko and Rudy Project, some other companies that also produce highly-rated bike sunglasses are Adidas, Specialized, Bolle and Cat-Like.