Overview: Tifosi Vogel XC – PezCycling Information

Designed for smaller face profiles, the Vogel XC weighs solely 24 grams and now consists of backside lens vents to boost airflow and stop fogging throughout intense rides. Light-weight, comfy, and protecting, these sun shades are good for tackling lengthy climbs, breezy descents, or any experience 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

• Obtainable in 6 lens combos, together with AC Pink, designed to enhance distinction in overcast circumstances

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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 once I’m out and about in brilliant daylight. So I used to be completely happy to have a possibility to check out the brand new Vogel XC, which is available in six body/lens combos:

• Blackout/Smoke
• Blackout/AC (all circumstances) Pink
• Crystal Clear/Clear
• Crystal Pink/Pink Mirror
• Matte Black/Violet Mirror
• Satin Clear/Sky Blue Mirror

PEZ acquired 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 could possibly purchase a tinted lens XC and a transparent lens XC for various mild circumstances for lower than a variety of different sun shades. This could truly go well with one among my driving buddies who likes to experience 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 large x 51 mm tall versus the SL’s 130 mm large x 58.6 mm tall.

Aspect by aspect, the distinction in lens dimension between the Vogel SL (left) and Vogel XC (proper) is clear

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 brilliant daylight, however not too darkish if mild clouds roll in. For me, the AC Pink lens is healthier for driving in cloudy/overcast circumstances as a result of it will increase distinction with the impact of “brightening up” the image a bit.

To reflect … (what seems to be like a body beneath the lens is definitely laser etching)

Or to not mirror … that’s the query

Everybody’s eyes are completely different, however my eyes have been OK the AC Pink lens when the solar sometimes popped out from behind clouds. Nevertheless it’s not a lens I might select to put on driving in prolonged daylight. For those who’re driving out and in of shade rather a lot, 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). For those who’re a fan of the present EuroPro trend development of shield-style sun shades however aren’t positive if you wish to go completely oversize, then the brand new Tifosi Vogel XC will be the ‘droids you’re searching for. When you have a smaller face, they may be a greater match — and look, maintaining in thoughts Ed Hood’s admonition:  When you have a small head and put on large shades you could possibly stray into ‘Dame Edna’ or ‘Fearless Fly’ territory – neither is icy.

If the Tifosi Vogel XC is the Vogel XC’s massive brother, then the Rail Race is a fair larger brother

Talking of Ed …

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Match-wise, the Vogel XC match me (average-ish dimension face) nicely proper out of the field. However the nostril piece and ear items are adjustable if it’s worthwhile to fantastic the match. They’re additionally hydrophilic rubber to assist preserve them from slipping after they get moist from sweat.

AC Pink

Violet Mirror

It’s all the time a good suggestion to strive on sun shades along with your helmet to ensure they match nicely collectively

Purchase any TIFOSI sun shades with this hyperlink and PEZ receives a small fee.