Shimano S-PHYRE SL CE-SPSL2 Frameless Cycling Sunglasses Review - feat. RIDESCAPE Lenses + Vented

For 2025, Shimano has introduced a new collection of sunglasses that use Shimano’s RIDESCAPE lens technology. The S-PHYRE SL are the latest light-weight S-PHYRE sunglasses that use a one-piece lens with a rimless design to optimize weight and visibility. Despite the S-PHYRE name, the sunglasses have a relatively affordable $140 retail price and have a compact fit. The sunglasses have a frameless design with a large single piece lens that’s available in RIDESCAPE Road, Gravel and Off-Road lens options. Shimano has utilized an aerodynamic design with soft curves, a hidden nose pad and flush temple arms. The nose pad also has a simple hook design that allows them to easily be reversed to accommodate different nose shapes. Shimano’s S-PHYRE products are Shimano’s top-of-the-line lineup and are known for their high quality and performance. These S-PHYRE SL CE-SPSL2 sunglasses are no exception as they have a super lightweight construction and the latest lens technology. Shimano offers the sunglasses in seven variations with RIDESCAPE Road, Gravel and Off-Road lens options. All the variations have clear Rilsan polyamide frames which have a semi-transparent appearance with different color combinations. For this review, we have the Purple Sapphire frame with the RIDESCAPE RD lens which has a red mirrored effect. It’s an attractive design with thin temple arms and a one-piece rimless lens. Shimano has gone with smooth curves to give the sunglasses a sporty but not overly aggressive appearance. There is a slight raised section on the top brow and subtle curves around the sides of the oversized lens. One of the interesting features is the streamlined design that completely hides the nose pad attachment behind the lens. The sunglasses also feature Shimano’s proprietary RIDESCAPE lens technology. It’s Shimano’s lens design that uses specially tuned lenses to optimize them for either road cycling, gravel cycling or off-road. Each lens is tuned to specific colors such as the gray of asphalt for road cycling or the dirt and rock for gravel and mountain biking. All the lenses have a polyamide construction and different coatings to maximize clarity.... ... Read the full review @ https://thesweetcyclists.com/shimano-... ~ 00:00 Intro 00:11 Unboxing + Specs 02:26 Fit + Finish 07:13 On The Bike 08:27 Comparison (Shimano, Julbo, Oakley, Smith) 11:57 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - https://thesweetcyclists.com/ Follow Us On Instagram -   / thesweetcyclists   ~ Shimano - https://ride.shimano.com/ ~