Review: Tifosi Logic XL Interchangable lens Glasses

Already disadvantaged as an MTB'r with the curse of short sight, my eyes are one of those things I would quite like to take care of. Contact lenses are an effective solution for seeing whilst riding, but they have one weakness; mud and grit in the eye can pop them out, so as a short sighted person I'm still close to blind even after I've clear the debris from my eyes. A quality pair of riding glasses has been on the wishlist for a while now, and the Tifosi Logic XL ticks all the boxes. 

So, first of all, a brand new pair of Logic XL's will seat you back $119 and with that you get 3 sets of lenses for all conditions, the frames (mine are in a carbon fibre finish and look pretty cool), a little microfibre bag which doubles as a cleaning cloth and a solid case that stores it all. 3 lenses= 3x the lifetime of the glasses as with all sport glasses the lenses are going to get scratched at some point. This means you don't need to shell out for a new set of glasses when a pair gets scratched; just use one of the other lenses while you order a replacement. 

Being the XL model, the Logic XL is designed for larger heads but I chose them for their larger lenses than the standard Logic's. If you are between sizes I would recommend the XL model as they are pretty customisable fit wise. the nose piece can fit as tightly or loosely as you desire, and same with the ear pads. They can be straight, tight or curved to fit around your helmet as comfortably as possible. I have not had any issues with these glasses slipping once they are fitted right; the rubber nose pieces and ear pads hold their shape well and are super sticky when wet. The large lenses don't obscure vision with their half rim design, and never fog up as long as you keep moving; they vent quite well even at slow speeds. Riding on wet and muddy days, these are a godsend for half blind people like me and your every day trail basher. You can simply go faster when you can see.

The lenses themselves have good vision quality, with no noticeable distortion of vision. My glasses came with a night time clear lens, a daytime yellow lens suitable for MTB, and a pair of dark lenses for really bright days, road riding and being a fashionista. Their sporty style is suitable for everyday use with the dark lens inserted. You can also order photochromatic lenses for these glasses should you wish, in a variety of different colours.  Changing lenses on the Logic's isn't the most elegant affair, but it does work. Pushing a new lens into the frame can be a bit fiddly, but the fit is secure and not going to fail on the trail. And, at this price, I would happily use them over a more expensive option such as the Oakley Jawbone system.

So, if you are looking for a solid pair of riding or running glasses that have interchangeable lenses, good vision quality, a sporty fashion sense that won't get you laughed at or break the bank, these or any other Tifosi glasses are worth a look (no pun intended).