The brand new Vogel XC follows the favored Vogel SL with some nice new options—all whereas staying budget-friendly at simply $39.95.
Designed for smaller face profiles, the Vogel XC weighs solely 24 grams and now contains backside lens vents to boost airflow and stop fogging throughout intense rides. Light-weight, snug, and protecting, these sun shades are excellent for tackling lengthy climbs, breezy descents, or any trip in between.
New backside lens vents for elevated airflow
Grilamid TR-90 body is light-weight and sturdy for all day consolation
Hydrophilic rubber nostril items present an anti-bounce and no-slip grip – the extra you perspire, the extra they grip
Polycarbonate lenses are shatterproof, scratch resistant, and optically decentered for optimum readability
Accessible in 6 lens mixtures, together with AC Pink, designed to enhance distinction in overcast situations
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Chuck Peña PEZ sez: PEZ readers will know that I’m a fan of Tifosi’s vary of sun shades — each for on and off the bike. I’m a Tifosi tifosi. I’ve a pair pairs of Vogel SL sun shades that I put on for biking, golf, and absolutely anything else after I’m out and about in vibrant daylight. So I used to be comfortable to have a chance to check out the brand new Vogel XC, which is available in six body/lens mixtures:
- Blackout/Smoke
- Blackout/AC (all situations) Pink
- Crystal Clear/Clear
- Crystal Pink/Pink Mirror
- Matte Black/Violet Mirror
- Satin Clear/Sky Blue Mirror
PEZ obtained the Matte Black/Violet Mirror and the Blackout/AC Pink.
The Vogel XC and the Vogel SL are each the identical in that they’re a single-lens design. At $39.95, you might purchase a tinted lens XC and a transparent lens XC for various gentle situations for lower than a variety of different sun shades. This might really swimsuit considered one of my driving buddies who likes to trip with tinted lenses however retains a second pair with clear lenses in his jersey pocket, simply in case he wants them.
The Vogel XC and Vogel SL share the identical lens form however the SL is a smaller lens. By means of comparability, the Vogel XC lens measures 127.5 mm vast x 51 mm tall versus the SL’s 130 mm vast x 58.6 mm tall.
Aspect by facet, the distinction in lens measurement between the Vogel SL (left) and Vogel XC (proper) is obvious
The opposite distinction is that the Vogel XC lens is vented however not the Vogel SL’s
As with every pair of sun shades, what issues most is the optics. In that division, the Vogel XC lens is crystal clear and undistorted to my lasik-corrected eyes. The Violet Mirror lens is a smoke tint that — for me — is ideal for driving in vibrant daylight, however not too darkish if gentle clouds roll in. For me, the AC Pink lens is healthier for driving in cloudy/overcast situations as a result of it will increase distinction with the impact of “brightening up” the image a bit.
To reflect … (what appears to be like like a body under the lens is definitely laser etching)
Or to not mirror … that’s the query
Everybody’s eyes are completely different, however my eyes had been OK the AC Pink lens when the solar often popped out from behind clouds. However it’s not a lens I might select to put on driving in prolonged daylight. In the event you’re driving out and in of shade lots, the upper distinction of the AC Pink lens may be a good selection to have the ability to see higher within the shade. However once more … everybody’s eyes are completely different so YMMV.
Spot on spec weight
Model-wise, I might describe the Vogel XC as a barely slimmed down model of the Vogel SL with some Rail Race DNA (laser etching and venting). In the event you’re a fan of the present EuroPro style pattern of shield-style sun shades however aren’t certain if you wish to go completely oversize, then the brand new Tifosi Vogel XC will be the ‘droids you’re on the lookout for. If in case you have a smaller face, they may be a greater match — and look, preserving in thoughts Ed Hood’s admonition: If in case you have a small head and put on big shades you might stray into ‘Dame Edna’ or ‘Fearless Fly’ territory – neither is icy.
If the Tifosi Vogel XC is the Vogel XC’s large brother, then the Rail Race is a good greater brother
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Match-wise, the Vogel XC match me (average-ish measurement face) properly proper out of the field. However the nostril piece and ear items are adjustable if it’s good to effective the match. They’re additionally hydrophilic rubber to assist hold them from slipping after they get moist from sweat.
AC Pink
Violet Mirror
It’s at all times a good suggestion to attempt on sun shades together with your helmet to ensure they match properly collectively
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